Shaun Alexander calling the picks

[Hotchy]

Alexander the Great bringing us the good news, as he'll be announcing the picks for the draft.

Here's a video for all the folks out there that think he was "all line". Notice all the pulls to the right, away from Hutch and Jones. And the vision and shifting thru the 2nd level without losing speed. Had an awful lot of 40+ runs

 

[LeveeBreak]

I don't remember anyone saying the line was the only reason he had success for several years. I think, rightfully so, many state he was advantaged running behind the greatest left side in NFL history, but acknowledge his top tier vision, quickness, and cut ability.

 

[oldhawkfan]

Love me some Shaun Alexander. He's one of my top 5 favorite Seahawks. Great vision and cutback abilities.

 

[Rat]

SA in the open field and near the goalline were a thing of beauty. I get why some people prefer Beast, but if we had SA in that Pats Super Bowl... zero chance we're not running from the one yard line.

 

[Mistashoesta]

Shaun was stellar. I think some Hawk fans got spoiled watching Marshawn try and run through a brick wall every play. Shaun was elite. His recognition of open lanes and cutbacks was top tier. Did he make a few business decisions here and there? Sure. But just because you're able to fight for an extra yard two doesn't mean you should every play. Sometimes you need to know when to just go down. For RB's, longevity is paramount in a position that requires you to be a human battering ram. Otherwise you end up with Chris Carson, and most recently, K9. Players with great potential who are hamstrung by the injury bug.

 

[calinator]

The main criticism was him not fighting for extra yards in situations where we needed a first down and giving himself up like that before being touched to prolong his health at the cost of helping for the W. I noticed that he did fight harder in Superbowl XL though.

 

[jeremiah]

Love me some Shaun Alexander. He's one of my top 5 favorite Seahawks. Great vision and cutback abilities.

Alexander got a concussion and that was all she wrote for him it seemed. He was a different player after. Before, he was the best in the league.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

SA in the open field and near the goalline were a thing of beauty. I get why some people prefer Beast, but if we had SA in that Pats Super Bowl... zero chance we're not running from the one yard line.

No doubt. His field vision, along with his speed, was so fun to watch.

 

[GemCity]

Loved watching him play. I never felt he had elite speed or even got ‘tight’ when he cut…..but his field vision was phenomenal.

The way he read and predicted how the defense developed….

Definitely one of my favorite all-time Seahawks.

 

[Hawknight]

Loved watching Alexander run for a TD.... always wondered if he would have had the success he did without Mack Strong leading the way.

 

[Hotchy]

Unfortunately, my last memory of SA was the Wild One in the Windy City. It was the last time I remember him just tearing it up. This was the playoff loss to the Bears in 2007(Chi lost to Indy in SB). There was a 4th down and short with like 2 min left at midfield. Bears blitzed and there was a huge hole off the left side Alexander was heading to. But Hass bobbled it and we turned it over. Alexander was quoted that he had a TD if he got the ball. That was our last real shot during the Holmgren Era. I loved that offense

.....just remembered, this was the game after the Romo debacle

 

[Shane Falco]

1880 rushing yards. 27 rushing TD's. I don't know if we'll ever see that single season bested by another Seahawk.

 

[Kamcussionator]

Loved watching Alexander run for a TD.... always wondered if he would have had the success he did without Mack Strong leading the way.

Watching this made me excited to see I-formations again (hopefully) this year! Scatteboo and Walker anyone?

 

[Rat]

1880 rushing yards. 27 rushing TD's. I don't know if we'll ever see that single season bested by another Seahawk.

Seahawk? I don't know if we'll see that bested by anyone.

 

[Atradees]

The best running back we ever had calling the picks? It an omen! And yes he glided outbound the entire feild.

 

[glenwo2]

Not just Shaun but Sherman, too????

 

[nanomoz]

His vision and feet were really, really special.

 

[themunn]

I don't remember anyone saying the line was the only reason he had success for several years. I think, rightfully so, many state he was advantaged running behind the greatest left side in NFL history, but acknowledge his top tier vision, quickness, and cut ability.

I've said many times it goes both ways - Walt and Hutch also had the benefit of run-blocking for some of the all-time greats, Walt spent most of his career blocking for Ricky Watters and Shaun Alexander. Hutch spent most of his blocking for Alexander and Adrian Peterson.

Unfortunately too many attribute so much of Shaun's success to his linemen, but imo all 3 should be held in equal regard.

 

[pittpnthrs]

He belongs in the HOF.

 

[BGHawk]

He ran behind Mack Strong and I believe Steve Hutchinson then . He has a few really good years.