The Hawkstorian's All-Time Numeric Roster

[Zebulon Dak]

Kemp was 15. Steve Myer was 16. Your final answer is correct.

Haha failed and succeeded at the same time.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#17

First	Last	College	Pos	Year	Games	Starts
Dave	Krieg	Milton	QB	1980-1991	136	126
John	Friesz	Idaho	QB	1995-1998	23	11
Jeff	Kelly	Southern Missisippi	QB	2002	0	0
Billy	McMullen	Virginia	WR	2008	4	2
Mike	Williams	Southern Cal	WR	2010-2011	28	25
Braylon	Edwards	Michigan	WR	2012	10	1

If you want to argue greatest QB in team history, it really comes down to Dave Krieg vs. Matt Hasselbeck. I'm sure Russell Wilson will render the argument moot over time, but let's give him a few years.

Krieg and Hasselbeck both essentially played 10 years in Seattle, considering that Krieg sat most of his first two year. Hass played in 9 more games and had more yards, but Krieg had more TDs. Hass's career QB rating was 82.2, Krieg was 82.3. That rating doesn't consider fumbles, however, which were a big problem for Krieg throughout his Seahawk years. Krieg was vastly unappreciated in his Seahawk career ... the team was always trying to replace him. When they did finally get rid of him, he went on to play 7 more years, 5 as an effective starter. Meanwhile, we got stuck with Stouffer, McGwire, Mirer & Gelbaugh.

John Friesz was the backup who eventually beat out Rick Mirer for the starting QB job. Unfortunately, once he had the job he couldn't stay healthy.

Our most recent #17 was Braylon Edwards. Edwards and Mike Williams are both from that strange couple of years where we signed a bunch of supposedly washed up WRs, and squeezed some extra life out of them. Some worked out (like BMW), some not so much (see Owens, Terrell).

Mudbone:

 

[DynoHawk]

Fair to say Dave Brown was the first true "great" Seahawk? I never got to see him play.

That's a shame. The two pick-6 game v. KC that 'Storian mentioned was something else. IIRC that game ended 45-0 Hawks.

That was my first live Hawk game. Record 4 pic 6's if i remember correctly. It was truly electric

 

[JMR]

A bit of a goof-up here....Mike Williams #17 was out of USC. Reggie Williams went to UW and was in camp here one year.

 

[JMR]

Fair to say Dave Brown was the first true "great" Seahawk? I never got to see him play.

That's a shame. The two pick-6 game v. KC that 'Storian mentioned was something else. IIRC that game ended 45-0 Hawks.

That was my first live Hawk game. Record 4 pic 6's if i remember correctly. It was truly electric

Yeah, 2 for Dave Brown, 1 for Ken Easley, and 1 for Keith Simpson I believe.

 

[Hawkstorian]

A bit of a goof-up here....Mike Williams #17 was out of USC. Reggie Williams went to UW and was in camp here one year.

Thanks, fixed it.

 

[Zebulon Dak]

MUDBOOOOONE!!!!! Loved me some Dave Krieg.

 

[IndyHawk]

Dave Krieg was a much needed boost over Zorny at qb..I loved watching the guy when he was on because he looked like the best qb in the NFL..He was streaky however and if you saw him fumble it usually meant his game was in the toilet..That said he was a pro bowler,a playoff winner and deserves to be in the ring of honor..I believe it was him who led the Lions to their last playoff win..If I remember..

 

[Hawkstorian]

#16

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Steve	Myer	New Mexico	QB	1976-1980	13	4
Rusty	Hilger	Oklahoma State	QB	1991-1992	0	0
Tom	Rouen	Colorado	P	2003-2005	36	0
Michael	Bumpus	Washington State	WR	2008	4	1
Kris	Durham	Georgia	WR	2011	3	0

The first ever QB drafted by the Seahawks was Steve Myer, in the 4th round in 1976. Myer was 3rd string in '76, then was Jim Zorn's primary backup in 1977. That year Myer started 4 games when Jim Zorn hurt his knee. The results were spotty as he did put up some yardage, but he also had 10 picks. He stayed as Zorn's primary backup 2 more years but a back injury ended his career in 1980.

Our most recent #16 was WR Kris Durham, who didn't last here but seems to have found a home in Detroit.

No real standout for MVP here. Tom Rouen was a decent punter for a few years. We tried to replace him with Leo Araguz in 2005 but thought better of it.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#15

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Neil	Graff	Wisconsin	QB	1976	0	0
Dave	Finzer	DePauw	P	1985	12	0
Jeff	Kemp	Dartmouth	QB	1987-1991	56	7
Dave	Dickenson	Montana	QB	2002	0	0
Seneca	Wallaca	Iowa State	QB	2003-2009	52	15
Brandon	Stokley	Louisiville	WR	2010	13	2
Matt	Flynn	Louisiana State	QB	2012	3	0
Jermaine	Kearse	Washington	WR	2012-2013	28	7

The starting QB job was settled pretty early in training camp in 1976. Neil Graff, a former back in New England, topped the depth chart to start camp. He started the first ever pre-season game and left the game with 68 yards passing and zero points. Jim Zorn later came in and threw for 2 TDs and rushed for another. On that day the mantle was clearly passed. Graff stayed on the roster for a couple of weeks, but was then cut when rosted reduced at week 3. If anyone asks you who the first ever Seahawks starting QB was, tell them "Neil Graff!"

When people talk about the really bad QBs in team history, why do they always seem to leave Jeff Kemp off?

I'm very conflicted about my MVP at #15. I loved Seneca Wallace, and it was always fun when he got to play. His catch in the NFCCG in 2006 broke the spirit of Carolina early and the rest of that day was just a big celebration. He also played well at times at QB but was never able to more than a backup.

However, Jermaine Kearse could retire today and his accomplishments from this past post-season would ensure his place in Seahawk history. His post-season performance, including two completely bad-ass TD catches in the NFCCG & SB leave me no choice but to annoint him the best #15 in Seahawk history.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#14

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Rick	Tuten	Florida State	P	1991-1997	101	0
Kerwin	Cook	Tulane	WR	2001	0	0
Jason	Willis	Oregon	WR	2003-2004	2	0
Mike	Teel	Rutgers	QB	2009	0	0
Charly	Martin	West Texas A&M	WR	2012	4	1

It's funny how punters never seem to work out quite like you expect. The Seahawks have drafted 6 punters in team history, and the longest tenured of those last 3 years. In 1991, Rick Tuten was the team's 3rd punter that year, and he wound up last 7 years and is probably the best punter in team history until Jon Ryan. Like "Thunderfoot" Weaver, Rick also had a great nickname: "Bootin Tuten".

Jason Willis still plays in the Arena Football League with the San Jose Sabrecats.

When you watch replays of Golden Tate's controversial catch vs Green Bay in 2012, you'll #14 Charly Martin in the scrum. He wasn't on the roster much longer after that.

Pro Bowler Rick Tuten:

 

[Hawkstorian]

#13

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Gino	Torretta	Miami	QB	1996-1997	2	0
Glenn	Foley	Boston College	QB	1999	3	1
Ken	Walter	Kent State	P	2004	7	0
Keary	Colbert	Southern Cal	WR	2008	7	4

#13 was the last uniform number to never be worn by a Seahawk until 1996, when former Heisman Trophy winner was signed after John Friesz went on IR. He even played quite a bit in the last game of the year when Stan Gelbaugh couldn't finish. The next year Friesz was hurt again, (sigh) and Torretta came back for another 7 weeks but never played.

The most recent #13 was Keary Colbert, who the Seahawks unforgivably traded a 5th round pick for and promptly cut 2 months later.

September 19, 1999 was a very cool day for me. My second son was 2 days old and he and I watched the Seahawk game in the hospital on one of those crappy hospital TVs. Jon Kitna was out for the game, and the Seahawks were 0-2, with the season teetering on disaster. Against the Chicago Bears, Glenn Foley made his only start as a Seahawk, and threw a 4th quarter TD pass to Fabien Bownes to win that game and save the season. One of my favorite Seahawk moments, so I'm proud to give the #13 MVP to Foley:

 

[Hawkstorian]

#12

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Sam	Adkins	Wichita State	QB	1977-1982	11	0

Despite only 45 man rosters, the Seahawks still kept 3 QBs on the roster, although they rarely seem to play. Sam Adkins was the 3rd QB for 6 seasons, which seems like a long time to basically hold a clipboard. His career numbers read like a single game line: 17/39 232 yards 2TD and 4 Ints. He also averaged 4.5 yards on 14 carries. Maybe he should have been a RB!

The 1983 media guide shows him changing to number 7, although he was cut during that camp. Obviously the team had something else in mind for #12.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Gotta agree with your #15 but unlike you I don't see a lot of conflict myself. Never saw Seneca as much more than a guy that should've been playing WR and proved that by beating a Pro Bowl corner for that catch in the NFCCG.

I don't think we've seen the best of Jermaine yet and I'm looking forward to watching his star rise.

 

[253hawk]

Tuten should get it just for being the strongest man in the NFL (pound for pound; bench max divided by body weight) in 1997. As a punter.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

Completely disagree with your choice at #12. The best at that number is obvious.

 

[Spiderdan]

Completely disagree with your choice at #12. The best at that number is obvious.

His choice is obvious. As good as "Fan" is they've never officially been on the roster.

 

[Hawkstorian]

I decided not to dwell on the "12th man" phenomenon, since I'm trying to keep this all about the players. It is reasonable to assume, however, that the stadium crowds have helped win more games in Seahawk history than Sam Adkins.

 

[hawksfan515]

I thought Doug Baldwin played at #15 for one year at 2011, then switched to let Matt Flynn have that number?

 

[Hawkstorian]

#11

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Bruce	Mathison	Nebraska	QB	1987-1988	3	3
Kelly	Stouffer	Colorado State	QB	1988-1992	22	16
Andre	Coleman	Kansas State	WR	1997	2	0
Brock	Huard	Washington	QB	1999-2001, 2004	5	4
David	Greene	Georgia	QB	2005-2006	0	0
Deon	Butler	Penn State	WR	2009-2012	35	8
Percy	Harvin	Florida	WR	2013	3	0

When the "replacement" games began in 1987, the Seahawks were not as prepared as other teams. Bruce Mathison had some NFL experience, and signed with the team 3 days before the game. He led that group to a win over Miami, but lost the following week vs. Cincinatti. For the third game, Jeff Kemp crossed the line so Mathison only played the 4th quarter in a blowout at Detroit. Mathison stayed on the roster after the strike ended, so I keep him on my all-time roster. He even signed back in 1988 for a few weeks when Dave Krieg went on injured reserve.

Kelly Stouffer threw a TD pass after breaking his nose. Of all the QB busts in Seahawk history he's the original and I still believe the worst. Dan McGwire was even worse as a player, but it wasn't his fault he was way over drafted.

Brock Huard was a star at UW and drafted in the 3rd round in Mike Holmgren's first Seahawk draft. He wore #5 his rookie year so lots of unsuspecting fans bought #5 jerseys. Huard switched to #11 for 2000, when he had his shot at the starting job. If you recall, Holmgren benched Jon Kitna after a Monday Night loss at Kansas City, with the team set to travel to Carolina 6 days later. Can you think of a worse situation to change quarterbacks? Kitna wasn't paying so terrible that they couldn't have waited a week. Some day I'd like the real story about why Holmgren and Kitna didn't get along, it had to be more than the play on the field.

Huard was later traded to Indianapolis, but then signed back to Seattle in 2004 and was given #7, Kitna's old number. Back problems put him on IR for that year and his playing career was over.

Can a player win MVP at his number based on one game?

Absolutely.