Playmaker21
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It is not time for over reaction theater in the 12th man nation. But it is time to realize a few truths that many of our fellow fans don't want to admit.
#1 Russell Wilson is not worth 20 + million a year
Take it from a former Rams fan. Do not over pay for a QB. It kills your team. You would never pay Byron Maxwell like you pay Richard Sherman. So don't pay an above average QB like Wilson like you would Aaron Rodgers. Do what Brady does and take around 14 or 15 million but make it a flexible contract where you can restructure to sign key free agents or keep current Seahawks.
#2 The Defensive Line is in need of a serious influx of talent
I think we can all agree the 2014 Seahawks Defensive Line is worse than the 2013 version. They were exposed in this year's playoffs against better teams. Especially with their lack or ability to get at the QB. I think Avril is a good complementary edge guy. But is nowhere in the range of a Robert Quinn or Cameron Wake. And the lack of internal pressure from the DT position was evident all year. Especially after Mebane went out for the year.
#3 Byron Maxwell is not worth the money he will get on the open market
The Corner Back position has been depleted by free agency for this team. So I believe fans are over rating bringing back Maxwell. When you have an All Pro CB like Richard Sherman opposite of you, you have a lot of opportunities to make plays. Kind of like Antonio Cromartie who played opposite of Patrick Peterson in Arizona and Darrelle Revis in New York. Maxwell is a liability that is exposed game after game. QB's are not afraid to throw at him.
#4 Winning Teams Don't Pay 29 Year Old RB's
I love what Marshawn Lynch has done for this franchise. He is the greatest RB in our franchises history. But winning franchises do not pay 29 year old RB's top dollar. Do we not remember how Lynch had numerous nagging injuries throughout this year? Add another year on his life and you think he will get healthier? I'm not saying Turbin and Michael are the answer. But drafting at #31 will put you in a good spot to draft your best RB in this draft. But bottom line is the RB position is one that teams are finding more gems in the middle and later rounds. Demarco Murray was a 3rd round pick. Arian Foster was an undrafted free agent. Matt Forte, LeSean McCoy, and Le'Veon Bell were all 2nd round picks. Once again take it from a former Rams fan. Do not pay aging players for what they have done. But what they can still do. Rams were ruined when they payed a washed up Marshall Faulk, Orlando Pace, and Adam Timmerman.
#1 Russell Wilson is not worth 20 + million a year
Take it from a former Rams fan. Do not over pay for a QB. It kills your team. You would never pay Byron Maxwell like you pay Richard Sherman. So don't pay an above average QB like Wilson like you would Aaron Rodgers. Do what Brady does and take around 14 or 15 million but make it a flexible contract where you can restructure to sign key free agents or keep current Seahawks.
#2 The Defensive Line is in need of a serious influx of talent
I think we can all agree the 2014 Seahawks Defensive Line is worse than the 2013 version. They were exposed in this year's playoffs against better teams. Especially with their lack or ability to get at the QB. I think Avril is a good complementary edge guy. But is nowhere in the range of a Robert Quinn or Cameron Wake. And the lack of internal pressure from the DT position was evident all year. Especially after Mebane went out for the year.
#3 Byron Maxwell is not worth the money he will get on the open market
The Corner Back position has been depleted by free agency for this team. So I believe fans are over rating bringing back Maxwell. When you have an All Pro CB like Richard Sherman opposite of you, you have a lot of opportunities to make plays. Kind of like Antonio Cromartie who played opposite of Patrick Peterson in Arizona and Darrelle Revis in New York. Maxwell is a liability that is exposed game after game. QB's are not afraid to throw at him.
#4 Winning Teams Don't Pay 29 Year Old RB's
I love what Marshawn Lynch has done for this franchise. He is the greatest RB in our franchises history. But winning franchises do not pay 29 year old RB's top dollar. Do we not remember how Lynch had numerous nagging injuries throughout this year? Add another year on his life and you think he will get healthier? I'm not saying Turbin and Michael are the answer. But drafting at #31 will put you in a good spot to draft your best RB in this draft. But bottom line is the RB position is one that teams are finding more gems in the middle and later rounds. Demarco Murray was a 3rd round pick. Arian Foster was an undrafted free agent. Matt Forte, LeSean McCoy, and Le'Veon Bell were all 2nd round picks. Once again take it from a former Rams fan. Do not pay aging players for what they have done. But what they can still do. Rams were ruined when they payed a washed up Marshall Faulk, Orlando Pace, and Adam Timmerman.