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So how'd he look?
Sowell is slated to be the team's starter at left tackle this season, and Avril said he's happy to have him protecting quarterback Russell Wilson's blindside.
"He’s the bully of the O-line," Avril said. "He’s an awesome dude and a heck of a ball player. He doesn’t back down to anybody and he brings that grittiness, that toughness, to the O-line. I think they definitely need him. He’s a heck of a ballplayer and I’m glad he’s definitely protecting Russ’ blindside.”
Avril said he expects Sowell to "go to war" for the Seahawks this season.
"He’s just scrappy, he’s not going to back down to anybody and I think that’s cool," said Avril. "He shows you that he’s not afraid to compete and that’s what we need on this team. Guys that will go out and compete at a high level all the time. That’s what he brings.”
http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/08 ... omas-cliff
Spot on, unfortunately,CodeWarrior":2t03svqc said:Just really wish we had a better option at LT. Sowell gets absolutely abused by the speed rush and spin move. I suspect he'll have tremendous trouble with 3-4 teams.
CodeWarrior":10qzmjjt said:Just really wish we had a better option at LT. Sowell gets absolutely abused by the speed rush and spin move. I suspect he'll have tremendous trouble with 3-4 teams.
While [Chandler] Jones has made his biggest impact with the Cardinals as a pass rusher, he’s also played well against the run. Against the Seahawks, the player tasked with stopping him is Bradley Sowell. Sowell has a run-blocking grade of 42.0, second-worst for left tackles with at least 100 run blocks on the season. Jones should be able to take advantage of former Cardinal in both the run and passing game to help build a potential All-Pro résumé.
Source:As expected, Wilson has been among the most-pressured quarterbacks in the league this year. He’s been under pressure on 37.5 percent of dropbacks, the fifth-highest rate for NFL QBs.
Silver Hawk":3k73covd said:Well, I can't agree that Sowell has looked "OK". Not "OK" at all. I'd give him a D- or F+. Don't get me wrong, I don't wish him to be hurt but that doesn't change my view of his performance.
Now, however, Wilson will have Fant protecting his blind side. The same Fant who was an UDFA that played a few snaps at TE in college. A project.
Schneider better be headed out to the NFL OL scrap heap right now. Like last night.
King Dog":278l1ov9 said:Silver Hawk":278l1ov9 said:Well, I can't agree that Sowell has looked "OK". Not "OK" at all. I'd give him a D- or F+. Don't get me wrong, I don't wish him to be hurt but that doesn't change my view of his performance.
Now, however, Wilson will have Fant protecting his blind side. The same Fant who was an UDFA that played a few snaps at TE in college. A project.
Schneider better be headed out to the NFL OL scrap heap right now. Like last night.
I'm kind of doubt it. I think JaMarcus Webb is going to be starting somewhere.