Kayvon Thibodeaux rumor

[SoulfishHawk]

Yep. A big reason why this team had the best Defense in the NFL was that depth on the D Line.

 

[Mad Dog]

I'd rather we not trade for him, even if only for a 4th round pick. I don't think he will be much of an upgrade over our younger DEs like Gaines, O'Toole, or Hubbard.

If we make a trade I think it should be for a game changing type of player or one who is elite at his position.

Wow that's a lot of faith in guys that weren't even considered draftable. A 4 year starter not being an upgrade over wet behind the ears long shot UDFA's? SMH.

 

[HawkRiderFan]

For a day 3 pick I would do it for sure. If he plays great being motivated in a contract year, that's great for the Hawks. Then after that year if he gets a big offer we can't afford the comp pick formula can help recoup some of the draft capital lost.

 

[bileever]

Thibodeaux has been very unproductive in his time with the Giants, so I'm not sure he's worth investing resources in, especially since there's limited team control with him.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Thibodeaux has been very unproductive in his time with the Giants, so I'm not sure he's worth investing resources in, especially since there's limited team control with him.

11.5 sacks in the 2023 season. Giants aren’t the greatest team either. In this defense I think he would do very well.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

I'd rather we not trade for him, even if only for a 4th round pick. I don't think he will be much of an upgrade over our younger DEs like Gaines, O'Toole, or Hubbard.

If we make a trade I think it should be for a game changing type of player or one who is elite at his position.

Pass rush is a position I feel you can never have too many of. Worst case it keeps guys fresh.

 

[CouchLogic]

For a 4th/5th round pick, Seattle would get a solid player at the cost of a draft pick that could be used on a player that might not even make it through training camp and get cut. Even for one year it's not a bad option, if he earns an extension even better.

 

[LeveeBreak]

I agree with @LeveeBreak that we need to restock the position. We've done well to keep a 2-deep rotation at OLB, but DLaw, Nwosu, and Fowler are all over 30 in 2027 and DLaw will be the only one under contract.

DLaw may also retire. He'll be 35, so there is the likelihood his play may drop off or he could get injured even if he stays, meaning we could only have 1 of 4 starters left after the 2026 season.

KT (and Hall) are 25, so it would be the right time to acquire him. The only issue I have with getting him now is where would he play? I guess Fowler's contract is only $5M, but still, that's $5M in addition to KT's $14.5M and only one will see the field.

If one of our 4 starting OLB get injured before the trade deadline, then that day 2 pick may be necessary to keep our Super Bowl hopes alive. You would want some indication you could resign KT of course, and Hall and KT would be a good core to have inked until 2030.

It's something to watch as the season goes on.

Agree that Hall & KT would be a good tandem baseline for 2027, + whomever they add in the draft next year.

Ideally KT would be willing to restructure his $15m to reduce cap hit this year...possibly adding void years. If he performs and they want to sign him, they can restructure his deal for the long term. If they don't resign him, then we have ~10-12m in dead cap next year.

 

[jammerhawk]

And potentially the team could acquire a comp pick

 

[Hawksnest12]

He is an interesting player and Mike could probably get the most out of him, but it would have to be a good deal because we all know John and he won't overpay for a player...

 

[SNDavidson]

Just hire me already sheesh

 

[SNDavidson]

He’s a freaking freak, our vets and coaches will motivate and challenge him, he will respond, his ceiling is top 5 edge rusher all pro

 

[Hawksnest12]

He’s a freaking freak, our vets and coaches will motivate and challenge him, he will respond, his ceiling is top 5 edge rusher all pro

This team would bring the most out of him..

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

I agree with @LeveeBreak that we need to restock the position. We've done well to keep a 2-deep rotation at OLB, but DLaw, Nwosu, and Fowler are all over 30 in 2027 and DLaw will be the only one under contract.

DLaw may also retire. He'll be 35, so there is the likelihood his play may drop off or he could get injured even if he stays, meaning we could only have 1 of 4 starters left after the 2026 season.

KT (and Hall) are 25, so it would be the right time to acquire him. The only issue I have with getting him now is where would he play? I guess Fowler's contract is only $5M, but still, that's $5M in addition to KT's $14.5M and only one will see the field.

If one of our 4 starting OLB get injured before the trade deadline, then that day 2 pick may be necessary to keep our Super Bowl hopes alive. You would want some indication you could resign KT of course, and Hall and KT would be a good core to have inked until 2030.

It's something to watch as the season goes on.

That is kind of spot on, if the rumor is true then its likely why they kicked the can down the road. They signed Fowler, if he doesn’t work out and in case of an emergency they’ll break draft picks out for KT. Realistically, if they were 100% on him as a player, then you aren’t willing to wait just for the right price especially the longer you do wait, the longer it will take him to catch up to your scheme and gel within the defense. But he does make tremendous sense next off-season and him being buried on NYG’s depth chart hurts his market value.

 

[Rat]

This seems like a no-brainer. And Fowler shouldn't play into it. Nothing bad about having both and it's not like we're super committed to him anyway. Kind of like signing MVS last year didn't lock him into the final roster.

 

[Chevy]

Wow that's a lot of faith in guys that weren't even considered draftable. A 4 year starter not being an upgrade over wet behind the ears long shot UDFA's? SMH.

Yeah, I was being a bit extreme with that take. But I am intrigued with a few of our developmental pass rushers and would like to see what they could do if given the opportunity with live game reps.

JS did protect his compensatory picks by not making really any Free Agent signings. Which is why, to me, it doesn't make sense to now trade one of those picks for a back up pass rusher. Why not just sign a pass rusher in this past free agency?

 

[Smellyman]

Throwing shade at West Virginia, huh?

Interesting.

I said he lives there. Is that shade?

 

[Scout]

I am a big fan of KT but I am not sure the Giants are willing to move on from him. For the Seahawks he would be given an opportunity to learn the system and shine at some point.

 

[SNDavidson]

Good stuff in here to merge
Thread 'Kayvon Thibodeaux'
https://www.seahawks.net/threads/kayvon-thibodeaux.202938/

 

[SNDavidson]

Post in thread 'Paul Moyer saying Hello'
https://www.seahawks.net/threads/paul-moyer-saying-hello.196207/post-3057007