My Action Plan (you may not agree)

[Count Hawkula]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

 

[Aircrew]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

I actually agree with you, for the most part. Unfortunately, I don't think JS will do it for a variety of reasons.

 

[James in PA]

I'm starting to get on board with trading DK. This team obviously has many holes to fill and he is an asset that could bring a huge return. Sell high. You can win in this league with average receivers. You cannot with poor play in the trenches.

 

[MORGULON]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

There's nothing you said that I disagree with. Id strip it to the bone. Fant is overpriced, Dremont Jones isnt worth that free agency contract.

 

[SeaWolv]

As much as I hate to say this it might be time to shop DK. The guy had 11 targets and only hauled in 3! He's not creating easy DPI, not getting his feet down, not consistently catching balls, not keeping his cool and now rumors swirl about him not getting along with Geno. We're now seeing why teams didn't draft him sooner. It's at least worth taking a look at what teams are willing to offer.

As for Geno, for me it all comes down to how he finishes out the year and what he thinks he's worth. If he asks for top 10 money ($50M+/yr) I'm gonna balk but if he asks for Daniel Jones type money ($40M/yr) I'd consider it.

Lockett is the 2nd highest paid player on the team and I think that's a bit too high for his production. Either re-work his contract or trade him.

I agree JS needs to prioritize the OL/DL and then add some skill positions to bolster the receiving corps to make up for losing DK and Lockett plus add some talent on the back end of the defense.

All that could take another draft and FA or two.

 

[Seahawkwalt1967]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

I agree…
Mike Holmgren mentioned if he has to do it again, he would go veterans on OL and youth on defense. I agree, especially if your record shows you can’t draft them. Cut the cord on Geno, DK, Jones. (Trade). Let Tyler choose what he wants, if he wants to stay then major price cut. Probably pay Cross very good (not Elite). He still gets pushed around a lot. I know he is rated highly. Draft leaders!! No pouting veterans. Jack Nelson, Stusman (OK LB), Sawyer LB (end or lb) suit me fine

 

[Seahawkwalt1967]

There's nothing you said that I disagree with. Id strip it to the bone. Fant is overpriced, Dremont Jones isnt with that free agency contract.

Agree, buy Fant
We don’t use TE that much anyway. We aren’t getting value out of him

 

[Rat]

I don't see where we have the opportunity to stockpile picks. We have so few players worth much of anything in trade that aren't young guys on cheap deals that we would want to be part of a rebuild anyway.

I'm OK moving Lockett, but his value probably caps out at like a fourth rounder. Nobody is trading much of anything for Dremont or Fant without us paying most of the salary.

 

[SuperSonic67]

I agree, DK should be the first one they shop…not sure his market value but thinking a 1 or a 2 just to start the conversation

 

[MORGULON]

I agree…
Mike Holmgren mentioned if he has to do it again, he would go veterans on OL and youth on defense. I agree, especially if your record shows you can’t draft them. Cut the cord on Geno, DK, Jones. (Trade). Let Tyler choose what he wants, if he wants to stay then major price cut. Probably pay Cross very good (not Elite). He still gets pushed around a lot. I know he is rated highly. Draft leaders!! No pouting veterans. Jack Nelson, Stusman (OK LB), Sawyer LB (end or lb) suit me fine

He also said he would've built the defense first .

 

[MORGULON]

I agree, DK should be the first one they shop…not sure his market value but thinking a 1 or a 2 just to start the conversation

I'm afraid teams would balk at the asking price , he comes with a heavy contract and has a shit attitude. Would they say " hey if he's so awesome , why do you want to trade him"?

 

[MORGULON]

Agree, buy Fant
We don’t use TE that much anyway. We aren’t getting value out of him

That's a lot of coin for a guy that catches a ball every couple of weeks. I honestly think he's worth what he's making ( on another team)

Trade him to a team on the rise that needs him.

 

[SeaWolv]

I'm afraid teams would balk at the asking price , he comes with a heavy contract and has a shit attitude. Would they say " hey if he's so awesome , why do you want to trade him"?

I agree, but there's always that one team out there, starved for talent, that will justify the cost because "things might be different if he were with us" logic.

 

[irfuben32]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

This is exactly my same plan. Except maybe also see if Miami has any interest Geno.

 

[flv2]

The NFL is a business. It's an annual business, based on fans coming to games every year. If the franchise is going to stockpile resources so it only competes for 6-8 years or so out of every 32 years fans have no reason to go to games in other years. The franchise isn't going to stockpile resources. Franchises go the other way. They overspend for 6-8 seasons and then have a very cheap year to cut the deficit.

 

[mistaowen]

DK is definitely one of the only attractive pieces the team has as trade bait but I still don't want to get rid of him. Not many guys with his size/speed who constantly demand double teams in the NFL. His fumbles have been frustrating but if not for a dumb K9 move he has another 100 yard TD game. JSN has not taken the next step so far to be the #1 and Lockett is on his last legs (honestly wouldn't be surprised to see him retire soon to focus on real estate). Not really anyone waiting on the depth chart to take their places either.

Adams and Diggs dead weight are a far bigger issue with the teams cap and an overall reason for why this team was built so poorly towards the end of PC era. Huge passing games have been trending down for 4-5 years now as defenses go heavy with 2 deep looks. Peyton and Brady could shred that defense, lot of new QB's struggle to. The best teams build up the core of their lines and out from there. JS must get aggressive fixing the IOL, ILB's, and routinely add talent to the DL. Draft picks, trades, FA acquisitions, focus on the beef. If he continues to ignore the LOS, I'd comfortably say his seat should be getting warm.

 

[Seahawkwalt1967]

I agree, but there's always that one team out there, starved for talent, that will justify the cost because "things might be different if he were with us" logic.

Jerry Jones!!

 

[calinator]

If DK could fetch a 2nd rounder and/or a good OL i'd do it in a heartbeat. He's not going to be part of a championship team in Seattle.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

We were 9-8 in 2022 and 9-8 in 2023. Now we are 3-3, this is and has been an average team. Treading water might save your life for now, but eventually you will get tired and drown. We are starting to get tired.

I propose we cut cap and stock pile picks. Metcalf should hopefully draw some interest before the deadline, which if we get a decent return also saves future cap since we aren't re-signing him to a 30M + deal. Geno is 34 and has been the driver both seasons at 9-8 and now 3-3, don't extend him. Sam Howell deserves a shot and has an extra year on his deal. It kills me to say it, but if Tyler agrees then trade him to a contender like the Chiefs or Ravens.

When we won SBXLVIII we had a well paid but experienced OL and our DL had depth for days. We must draft OL and DL, plus add line in FA. Build from the inside out. We can't compete until we can run the ball and stop the run. With our RBs we should be running it down other teams throats. However, JS doesn't seem to be able to draft a good OL to save his life. We need help, maybe a guy like Holmgren could be a consultant for Free Agency and the Draft. He knows a thing or two about running the ball. It doesn't matter how many shiny toys you have at RB, WR or QB if you can't protect, block for them or get the ball to them. Build the foundation save cap and then start adding some toys.

Anyways that is my basic plan. I'm ready for the onslaught, have at it folks.

I agree with mostly all of this. My thing is, only trade DK if we can get a haul for him if we can't keep him. It shouldn't be a must to trade him.
Fant, Jones, Geno and i hate to say it but Lockett aswell. If we cut ties with these players and keep DK we should have more than enough money in free agency and the draft to fix the oline and dline. If we can just focus and those areas we should be ready to find out if Howell can be a bakermayfield type guy. If not then we will be ready to draft a Qb and continue building the interior of both lines along with LBers.

 

[HawkFreak]

That's a lot of coin for a guy that catches a ball every couple of weeks. I honestly think he's worth what he's making ( on another team)

Trade him to a team on the rise that needs him.

Agree on Fant.
Here's another idea - Grubb start game planning / using him as a viable weapon.