Practice squad members signed.

[Blitzer88]

Seahawks sign eight players to practice squad. Two open roster spots remain on the 10-man squad. http://t.co/kQcGGJgA9d

 

[drdiags]

The names if you don't want to click the link

Practice Squad

TE RaShaun Allen

RB Demitrius Bronson

QB B.J Daniels

T Nate Isles

WR Chris Matthews

S Terrance Parks

DT Jimmy Staten

S Steven Terrell

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Real happy to see Daniels on that list. I think he can play at this level and will be Russ' backup starting next season. Not surprised to see Bronson on the PS either considering the team's only carrying 4 RBs.

 

[Exittium]

Im really happy to see Bronson on the list. To me the small bits I've seen of him running reminds me of a lynch style of running.

 

[purpleworld]

That's a good group, happy to see it....and 2 more to come! :thumbup:

 

[chris98251]

Of the two left I expect a Offensive Lineman and a CB, only one O lineman with our recent health history and no CB's given that health history is pretty thin for us.

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

Happy they kept Matthews.

 

[OrFan]

Real happy to see Daniels on that list. I think he can play at this level and will be Russ' backup starting next season. Not surprised to see Bronson on the PS either considering the team's only carrying 4 RBs.

I agree completely with this comment. The two you listed are the ones I feel could be on some active roster right now. Stocking up with this caliber players is great for the future of the team.

How great is it that we can put guys that are good enough to play now, for other teams, on the practice squad because the guys we have on the active roster are just that good? I remember in the past when a lot of our starters were guys we wouldn't even keep at all now.

 

[Natethegreat]

A little surprised to see Ware isn't even on our practice squad but to be honest I'm not really disappointed. He just didn't show anything.

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

Terrell didn't impress me much but to keep him around they must obviously see something in him that's worth developing , and the Seahawks now have 6 safeties, although Shead/Parks can also play CB.

Isles is an intriguing prospect he played Tackle but at 340 or so pounds is probably suited more for OG. I don't think he blew anyone away but it seemed he improved from rookie camp throughout the pre-season. Losing Hauptmann to the Browns sucks and I agree I expect them to sign another OL to the PS.

I liked what I've seen from Rashaun Allen, he might be a little raw, but his upside looks to be a similar player as Anthony McCoy.

Its cool that Bronson made it, he seems like a natural fit in Cable's system.

Chris Matthews is a decent stash for his development and scout value but I think his upside is going to be more BMW than Sidney Rice. I don't know if Bevell's system supports those types of possession WRs all that well.

So, glad BJ Daniels was able to make the PS, he didn't get much opportunity to shine but he looked like a much more natural QB than Pryor. Before I thought he was Wilson clone but now he looks like a minature Kaepernick: tendenacy of not progressing through his reads, as he is quick to pull the ball down and run but can do damage, and has a laser for an arm. Having played behind both QBs he very well can be a mixture of the two but in his own style.

Even though Staten has been pretty much invisible, I think Quinn will develop him into Red Bryant II type of 5T. The kid has a lot of support this year if he sticks around: Mebane, Williams, McDaniels... all been in the league since at least 2007.

 

[kearly]

Happy to see Daniels make it through waivers.

Bronson is a solid RB, good enough to hang around NFL rosters, but I was surprised they kept him over Ware. Ware had a rough preseason but he fits a "tough" RB mold that Turbin, Michael, and Bronson do not. I think the departure of Ware is perhaps a clue that Seattle could be targeting a very physical RB somewhere in next year's draft.

Surprised that Walters didn't make it (yet).

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

 

[razgriz737]

Glad that Bronson made it. I liked him better than Ware personally. Seemed to have better vision. Happy that we got Daniels as well. Just hope the Niners don't steal him back lol.

 

[Blitzer88]

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

Not gonna lie, makes me nervous when you say stuff like this kearly.

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

Happy to see Daniels make it through waivers.

Bronson is a solid RB, good enough to hang around NFL rosters, but I was surprised they kept him over Ware. Ware had a rough preseason but he fits a "tough" RB mold that Turbin, Michael, and Bronson do not. I think the departure of Ware is perhaps a clue that Seattle could be targeting a very physical RB somewhere in next year's draft.

Surprised that Walters didn't make it (yet).

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

Jesus what bs. Deal with the fact that when you're actually good people steal your depth a bit. Trust your process. Unless you agree with Dallas, Detroit, or Washington's process?

You lock a core up and hope it's good for a serious 3-4 year run, fall back a bit 2 years and go another 3-4 years at the top. Do that and you're in, do that twice in succession? You're officially a national team.

 

[Jville]

The biggest mystery, for me, in that list is Nate Isles.

After 6 plus weeks, the question remains ......... who is Nate Isles?

And, what is Tom Cable up to?

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

Not gonna lie, makes me nervous when you say stuff like this kearly.

I'll second that.. :/

 

[Hasselbeck]

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

The 53 man roster has ample depth.. trying to get 10 more talented players to stash is a pipe dream. You're bound to have a couple nice players and some major projects - which we do.

I don't understand the hand wringing over depth right now.. last years team was a true anomaly across the board from having upper echelon players on cheap deals, to quality role players in contract years (the Tate's and Thurmond's) .. there's reasons that team went through the league like a wrecking ball for the most part. But this team is still, across the board, the most talented team in the league.. even if our practice squad may not be as "strong" as it was a year ago.

 

[chris98251]

The 53 man roster and 10 man practice squad isn't really set in stone yet, I think it's about week three we really see it settle out to the usual 1 or two transactions a week depending on opponent.

Trying to overthink it now is going to give everyone a headache, we have players that have to come off IR or may be cut or IR ed yet I think. That will churn a few more moves yet.

 

[Mick063]

I don't know how good this PS is and neither does anyone else.

There are three factors in all of this.

1) Finding the players with the desired attributes.
2) Developing those attributes further.
3) Keeping the team young primarily because:
*Rookie contracts
*Speedier recovery from injury
*Less wear and tear
*Athletic peak
*Did I say rookie contracts?

The practice squad function is to take raw players and develop them. In other words, raw players are inherently an unknown quantity because they have not been developed yet. As I said earlier, no internet pundit can know how good the practice squad is just as no one can know how good a draft is until said players have realized some development and demonstrated that development on the field. Even the professionals don't know how good a raw player really is until they get them in camp.

The coaches look at these players everyday. They have a track record of taking late picks/undrafted free agents and developing them very well. An undrafted wide receiver that gets eye surgery and amazingly loses the dropsies. A defensive tackle converted into a nasty guard. A large safety drafted with the intent to convert him to cornerback. This regime takes player development above and beyond the norm and it is all to fit a specific vision. Finding what players do best and maximizing it.

When you are top dog, many players you intend to keep get claimed. Seattle kept this particular practice squad because they were the best players available. Obviously, they couldn't keep everyone they wanted.

Mel Kiper has publically maintained that his grades on Seattle drafts are accurate (in his mind), but it is Seattle player development that is ahead of everyone else. Hence, after learning his lesson, he tends to grade the Seattle draft higher than he would otherwise just to remain credible with how his consumers perceive his product (grade process). Kiper isn't the only one doing this as others are doing the same as well.

We can't pass credible judgment on raw players. Especially with this coaching staff.

 

[seahawk12thman]

Happy to see Daniels make it through waivers.

Bronson is a solid RB, good enough to hang around NFL rosters, but I was surprised they kept him over Ware. Ware had a rough preseason but he fits a "tough" RB mold that Turbin, Michael, and Bronson do not. I think the departure of Ware is perhaps a clue that Seattle could be targeting a very physical RB somewhere in next year's draft.

Surprised that Walters didn't make it (yet).

Overall, this is a very weak PS group compared to what we've seen in previous years, and it's a reflection of how poorly Seattle's depth showcased in the 2014 preseason. I think Daniels has a chance to turn into a long term backup QB, but the rest of the group seems like a long shot to be a meaningful part of the Seahawks' future.

Jesus what bs. Deal with the fact that when you're actually good people steal your depth a bit. Trust your process. Unless you agree with Dallas, Detroit, or Washington's process?

You lock a core up and hope it's good for a serious 3-4 year run, fall back a bit 2 years and go another 3-4 years at the top. Do that and you're in, do that twice in succession? You're officially a national team.

Totally agree. Teams are begging to get our garbage and there is no way the hawks are going to dominate 3 levels deep no matter how awesome their front office is. LOL A+ post. :th2thumbs: :th2thumbs: :th2thumbs: