Interestingly, this mock draft on nfl.com has Pitt QB Kenny Pickett going #9 as the second QB off the board this year (though I think I like Sam Howell better).
I wouldn't touch any of the guys predicted to go in the first round except for MAYBE the Willis kid but even he is dicey in the top 10. This feels like a Goff/Wentz draft where teams will end up talking themselves into QBs and they will be average at best.
Interesting question a friend asked me following this trade, is Wilson the greatest sports figure in PNW history?
Lillard to be the next QB of the Seahawks confirmed! (Fun fact, Lillard's brother played QB in arena football.)
Griffey had a greater HOF-worthy career, but never had playoff success. Walton led the Blazers to a title, but had too short a duration. Russ is the only sports figure whose PNW career can boast both. If it weren't soccer, Diego Valeri would surpass him, as he's done both and also won a league MVP.
Wilson’s not an in the pocket guy like those 2, Rodgers can move a little when he has 2 lanes open. Not much of a precedent for mobile QB’s playing into late 30’s. Not saying Wilson is washed just that he’s starting his decline. Hawks weren’t going to contend for SB the next couple years and probably not for many more. Good time to reset.
I hate the Hawks so I love this trade for that reason. I’m a Raiders fan since birth so I hate this trade for that reason.
Shelby Miller is very good, Fant is more than serviceable, Lock sucks. 2 1s and 2 2s are nice, I’d expect a lot of trade downs to recoup even more picks. That’s the Schneider way.
Seahawks will suck next year, but that's okay. They should NOT spend a #1 on a QB in this draft. Not on Kenny "Tiny Hands" Pickett anyway. I'm not comfortable with this trade, but they did get a nice haul. You have to have an elite QB to compete for the Super Bowl though and there isn't very many of those guys. Russell Wilson is elite.
Disagree. Completely different quarterbacks. First those guys have several inches and can throw over the top when thier speed slowed/slows down. Wilson cant. Ive long said as soon as russell loses that speed, he will no longer be dominant. Thats why all he has left is the curl around long bomb to make big plays. He used to be a dual threat. he no longer is and with his lack of height and increasing inability to get around the corner, I see a fast decline coming.
Disagree. Rodgers is only an inch or two taller than Wilson and Wilson is much more gifted athletically than Rodgers. Wilson throws the best deep ball in the league as well.
