Scottemojo":2hpa3jbq said:Weren't you the guy who pimped Nowak all the time? Grain of salt, taken.hawknation2016":2hpa3jbq said:Scottemojo":2hpa3jbq said:Sweezy had so many suitors because he is more respected by NFL people than Seahawk fans, by and large. Because he is a tough guy.
I do consider how OL players do outside Seattle to be a bit of a referendum on Cable. So far, Breno and Carpenter have been decent after leaving.
I will miss this guy and his attitude.
Breno Giacomini has played poorly for the Jets the last two seasons. He went from bad in 2014 to terrible last season. Both in run and pass pro, Breno has been a huge liability.
Carpenter is the one lineman who left the Seahawks and managed to play well. For the first season in his career, Carpenter stayed in shape and avoided injuries. I expect Sweezy to achieve something approaching that level of success with the Buccaneers, who certainly could use his help. Sweezy and Ali Marpet should form a physically imposing duo inside.
Still, there were more important ways for the Seahawks to spend that money than re-signing guards Carpenter or Sweezy. When you are trying to compete for a Super Bowl, you have to be smart about choosing whom to allocate the big bucks.
Oh, and the Jets got Breno and Carpenter, and oddly became a good running team. PFF scores can suck it, they wanted attitude on their line and they got it.
As will the Bucs.
PS, I never said Seattle needed to keep him. I don't need a theoretical lesson about what you do "when you are trying to win a Super Bowl", I said I would miss his tough attitude.
I disagree entirely. You do need a lesson, Scottemojo. And I for one am glad HN2016 is here to give it.