The Hawkstorian's All-Time Numeric Roster

[MidwestHawker]

I'd have gone with Locklear here. His ability to step in on the left side when Big Walt went out and to play very solidly there was rare in a RT.

Liked House too so I don't dislike the pick here too badly but I think I do disagree.

 

[Hawkstorian]

I could have gone either way, for sure.

 

[oldhawkfan]

House is a good choice. Keith Millard only playing 2 games surprised the hell out of me. I thought he had a bigger and longer impact as a Seahawk. Maybe my mind is confusing him with another Minnesota dlineman John randle.

 

[MidwestHawker]

Keith Millard only playing 2 games surprised the hell out of me. I thought he had a bigger and longer impact as a Seahawk.

You weren't alone on this. I went and looked it up myself expecting that to have been an error or a typo.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

"Locklear also didn't commit any penalties in SBXL that I could see."
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Nice! :th2thumbs:
(John Madden didn't see any either)

 

[Kennedyin92]

IMO, Locklear was a disappointment with respect to the unrealized potential that he displayed. That's why I think Ballard was the correct choice.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

I could have gone either way, for sure.

Me too. I think many are more critical of Lock because at the time we were absolutely spoiled with watching Hall of Fame LT Walter Jones. That's a pretty heavy comparison for anyone in the league to compete with, no matter how much "potential" they are thought to have.

 

[MidwestHawker]

I would still say that Lock's contributions were not only a bit better but also more historically significant to the team. Unfortunately Ballard's time was mostly during that worthless Erickson era and went wasted. I still appreciate his time here and definitely liked him, but yeah.

Again though, not hating too much on the pick, just disagreeing.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#74

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Carl	Barisich	Princeton	DE	1976	14	7
Ron	East	Montana State	DE	1977	14	14
Manu	Tuiasosopo	UCLA	DT	1979-1983	76	64
Mike	Fanning	Notre Dame	DE	1984	18	0
Tim	Burnham	Washington	T	1988	0	0
Warren	Wheat	Brigham Young	G	1989-1991	16	7
James	Atkins	SW Louisiana	T	1993-1997	49	37
Todd	Weiner	Kansas State	T	1998-2001	50	20
Matt	Hill	Boise State	T	2002-2003	28	2
Ray	Willis	Florida State	T	2005-2010	44	26
John	Moffitt	Wisconsin	G	2011-2012	19	15
Caylin	Hauptmann	Florida International	T	2013	0	0

Not real exciting today or tomorrow. I'll do my best to get us through the next couple of days then it gets better I promise!

Carl Barisich was an expansion choice from Cleveland who had 5 1/2 sacks (unofficial back then) in that initial season but was traded to Miami on the eve of camp the following year. He went on to play 5 more seasons with the Dolphins and Giants so not sure why we didn't keep him.

The rest of the list is a who's who of offensive linemen who made some amount of contribution but nobody who was a regular starter for very long. Todd Weiner developed into a very good right tackle but then signed with Atlanta where he went on to start for most of the next 7 seasons.

Our current #74 is Caylin Hauptmann, who was signed as extra depth as our offensive line dealt with injuries. He was active for three games but never saw the field, not even to block on an extra point. Still, he gets the same Ring as everyone else!

Manu Tuiasosopo is clearly the most famous name on the list and probably the best player although I was never a big fan of his career. It was most entertaining watching the TV announcers try to pronounce his name -- in current times we know his famous kids so it isn't that hard to say "2 E Ahh So Soap Oh". Daddy Tui was benched in 1983 the same week as Jim Zorn, which of course led to our first playoff run. Maybe that's why I have a hard time giving his career much credit. I'm probably being too hard on him although the first round picks AFTER him had much better careers.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

Hard to argue Tui from a list of that caliber. I do have to admit, my favorite player at this number is John Moffitt. Wouldn't replace Tui for me at that number, but he's a pretty funny, cool guy. Wish like hell he'd have had a little more interest in football. Would have been nice to see him motivated enough to stay on the team this past year.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#73

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Norm	Evans	Texas Christian	T	1976-1978	37	24
Andre	Hines	Stanford	T	1980	8	0
Dino	Mangiero	Rutgers	DT	1984	17	0
Curt	Singer	Washington	T	1986-1987, 1990-1991	24	0
Alvin	Powell	Winston-Salem St	G	1986-1988	19	0
Ray	Roberts	Virginia	T	1992-1995	57	46
Marcus	Jenkins	Central Florida	G	2000	0	0
Wayne	Hunter	Hawaii	T	2003-2005	2	0
Frank	Okam	Texas	DT	2010	0	0
William	Robinson	San Diego St	T	2010	1	0
Michael	Bowie	NE Oklahoma St	T	2013	10	9

Of the expansion draft picks, Norm Evans was probably the most well known player. He was an 11 year veteran, former pro bowler, and the starting right tackle for the Dolphin Super Bowl teams of the early '70s. After his Seahawk career he published the "Norm Evans Seahawk Report" for 4 years.

Andre Hines. Ugh. At least he's on the list. Owen Gill isn't because Gill didn't survive his first training camp. The Seahawk's history of 2nd round picks is a pretty sad story.

Michael Bowie was a 7th round pick who showed promise when pressed into service. Looks like he has a shot to start in 2014.

Ray Roberts was a former #1 pick who played well at times but lost the starting job to James Atkins, of all people. He had slightly more success is Detroit before settling back in Seattle doing radio and public speaking. He wins best #73 by default. Thanks for sticking with me this far, folks -- the numbers get much better the next few days I promise!

 

[Bill Assumpcao]

If'n my fossilized memory isn't failing me, Ray Roberts endeared himself to us by getting into a brew-ha-ha with an Oakland linebacker who was giving Rick Mirer the "business". And Rick's wife, Stefanie, sent Ray some homemade cookies as thanks.
I think.

Go Hawks,
BillA

 

[Seahwkgal]

Why don't you just skip all others who wore #71 because our newest HOFer is going to be your selection as the best ever to have worn it for the Hawks.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#72

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Al	Cowlings	Southern Cal	DE	1976	1	0
Larry	Woods	Tennessee State	DT	1976	6	0
Louis	Bullard	Jackson State	T	1978-1980	35	14
Joe	Nash	Boston College	DT	1982-1996	225	176
Tony	Berti	Colorado	T	1998	0	0
Andrew	Greene	Indiana	G	1998	4	0
Chris	Terry	Georgia	T	2002-2004	26	24
Clifton	Geathers	South Carolina	DE	2010	0	0
Robert	Gallery	Iowa	G	2011	12	12
Michael	Bennett	Texas A&M	DT	2009,2013	19	4

In 1969 the Buffalo Bills had the #1 overall pick in the NFL draft and selected RB O.J. Simpson from USC. The following year Buffalo had the #5 pick and picked Simpson's college teammate, a defensive lineman named Al Cowlings. While Simpson went on to have a Hall-of-Fame career, Cowlings never cracked the starting lineup. After being let go by the Rams in 1976 (his 3rd team) he had a tryout and was signed by the Seahawks in the 3rd week. He played briefly in that game, not recording a tackle or other stat and was cut the following week. Cowlings and O.J. would, of course, be forever tied together by the most famous White Chevy Bronco in history. I'll bet you never knew Cowlings was briefly a Seahawks. Admit it -- you never realized!

Our most recent #72 actually was briefly #91 in 2009. Hopefully Michael Bennett hasn't seen his last days in a Seahawk uniform. At the moment I'm writing this it could go either way (any day now!).

Joe Nash is the Seahawks all-time leader in games played, although Jones, Largent and Green all started more than him. Nash played for 5 different head coaches. He went to 1 pro-bowl in 1984 and there was never a time where you would have said he was the best player, or even the best lineman on the team. He was, however, there through thick and thin and played his ass off for 15 seasons and will always be a fan favorite.

 

[Hawkstorian]

Why don't you just skip all others who wore #71 because our newest HOFer is going to be your selection as the best ever to have worn it for the Hawks.

Of course some of the picks are no-brainers -- but you still gotta list 'em all!

 

[JMR]

Wow I never realized Al Cowlings was a Seahawk, albeit briefly.

 

[IndyHawk]

Joe Nash was one tough Hawk,I remember he always seemed to be in the mix of a great stop..He definately deserved more than one Pro Bowl in 15 yrs..

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

#72 was a no-brainer gimme. #71 is too, and by a much wider margin than #72.

 

[Kennedyin92]

Really NOT trying to nitpick here Hawk, because I love what you're doing here, but the table indicates that Nash played here from 82-86, not 82-96.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

#72 was a no-brainer gimme. #71 is too, and by a much wider margin than #72.

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