Seattle Seahawks Fans: TJ Houshmandzadeh Your New Found QB?

Forget Matt Hasselbeck, forget Seneca Wallace, forget Mike Teel. Seahawks fans meet your new quarterback: TJ Houshmandzadeh.

Ok Houshmandzadeh isn’t really the Seahawks new quarterback but the Seahawks have added some new spices into the fired up offense for the 2009 season.

Back in super bowl forty, against, yes the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks’ fans will remember when the Steelers made an end around play from WR Antwan Randle El to Hines Ward for a touchdown.

Now, the Seattle Seahawks and their new coaching staff are trying something new and that’s wanting to add in a few trick plays to the book.

At today’s Seahawks practice, newly acquired WR TJ Houshmandzadeh to a lateral pass from QB Matt Hasselbeck and threw it to SS Brain Russell. It was intended for WR Nate Burleson but it was not to be.

As head coach Jim Mora Jr. said in his press conference after training camp that “it looked good coming out of his hand except it went to Brain Russell instead of Nate”.

However the Seahawks WR’s have all been working on that, just like Deion Branch in yesterdays practice.

The Seahawks are clearly wanting to open up the entire offense and the entire field to max out their potential.

Seahawks fans will love their new “QB” TJ Houshmandzadeh.

Michael Vick a Seattle Seahawk? Why The Good Out Weighs The Bad

Michael Vick is an official NFL free agent, and has been conditionally reinstated by Commissioner Goodell.

He is able to sign with any 31 teams, the Falcons really don’t even count anymore so it’s down to at least 31 teams.

Now before Vick was reinstated, a lot of teams in the NFL came out and said that they wouldn’t sign Vick.

Now there is no point in saying it before he was reinstated because well every team would say that we wouldn’t sign someone who hasn’t been reinstated.

One of those teams that came out and said that they wouldn’t sign Vick was the Seattle Seahawks, now lead by former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora Jr.

Both offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and head coach Jim Mora Jr. had Michael Vick under center when they were together in Atlanta.

Mora, in his first season as the Seattle Seahawks head coach is looking for athletic and talented players. Michael Vick is known as an ATH (athlete).

Greg Knapp is a run first coach; Michael Vick is one of the best rushing QB’s in NFL history. And can progress as a throwing QB as well.

The Seahawks have a QB in Matt Hasselbeck who has got one last great season in him. Because when you have a QB that’s bald, you know it’s time for a change.

The Seattle Seahawks have put everything in for this season and are going to hope for a bigger come back that the Miami Dolphins last season.

They have that chance to go very deep in the playoffs for many reasons. Because everyone is love sick on the Arizona Cardinals and the Seahawks are huge sleepers.

Now back to signing Michael Vick. The Seahawks have everything in place that people say that any team who signs him will need to have.

Those things are a secure coaching staff, a QB who is already a lock to be the starter, and that Vick can play behind.

Well the Seahawks have a secure coaching staff lead by Jim Mora Jr., who knows Michael Vick very well along with Greg Knapp, and the three of them combine in the future after this season could be very explosive.

Then Seattle also has Matt Hasselbeck who is the lock at starting under center for the Seahawks so Vick would be the No. 2 QB on the depth chart.

Now how would the Seahawks go about signing Michael Vick. Well, they wouldn’t give him a one year deal because that’s pointless.

Any team, including the Seahawks will need to treat Michael Vick like a rookie QB. You do not start him in their first season and you have them second on the depth chart.

Like Mark Sanchez in New York.

So the Seahawks, for example, could offer a three year contract that is incentive based and depending on how everything goes could be a guaranteed contract by year two.

Now no one will pay rookie QB type money for Vick so let me get that part clear.

So the Seattle Seahawks sign Michael Vick. Place him at No. 2 behind QB Matt Hasselbeck on the depth chart and treat him like a third round QB pick.

He will make the starting roster behind Hasselbeck, but he will also have to learn behind Hasselbeck, get a feel for the NFL, and then next season take over after Matt retires.

Now why would this be a good move for the Seattle Seahawks? Well let’s look.

1) Michael Vick is still a good QB, and learning behind a elite QB like Matt would be great for him in getting back into the NFL and learning the newer NFL.

2) Vick would be a great backup when/if Matt goes down again. Vick would also be a good fill in QB because Seattle has a lot of fast WR’s like TJ Houshmandzadeh, Deion Branch, Nate Burleson, and Deon Butler.

So Vick can throw on the run and in the pocket well and they will help a lot.

3) It saves an NFL draft pick next season. The Seahawks have two first round picks in the 2010 NFL draft and Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford, and Jevan Sneed are all possibilities.

Vick would be the future starting QB for the Seahawks, which is why he would sign  a three-year deal. He can get his tempo back this season. Next season take over. And it will cost a lot less.

The Seahawks can use those picks at more important positions.

4) Seattle is a great city and a good choice for Vick to land. There is no mainstream media, no big time strip clubs, or anything of that nature.

Unlike New England, NY Jets, or the Dallas Cowboys where he would be in the headlines everywhere he went.

Seattle is a quiet city, tucked up in the farthest corner of the U.S, and its a great starting place for Vick.

There isn’t really any down side. I mean c’mon Seattle, no one knows about us. Even if Seattle won the super bowl they would be underdogs the next season.

So a lot of upside, zero down side.

It’s a great fit for both parties.

 

 

Seahawks Fantasy Football: TE John Carlson

John Carlson, a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL draft. In his rookie season with the Seahawks, Carlson bloomed into one of the top 10 tight ends in the National Football League.

In his first season, the rookie out of the University of Notre Dame compiled 627 receiving yards, five touchdown receptions and 55 receptions averaging over 11 yards per catch.

Not only did Carlson have a great statistical season, he broke two Seahawks tight end records and tied another one.

Carlson broke the Seahawks TE receptions record, previously 46. He broke the Seahawks TE receiving yards record, previously 554 yards. He tied the Seahawks TE touchdown receptions record which was held by Jeremy Stevens with five touchdown receptions.

Now Carlson had a great season with primarily a backup quarterback throwing him the ball. 10 games from Seneca Wallace, one game from Charlie Frye and six games from Matt Hasselbeck.

A few weeks ago, Seahawks current starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck came out on the radio saying that people need to pick up John Carlson in their fantasy football draft because he’s going to have an even better season that he did in 2008.

Strong words coming from a guy who only played six games with Carlson but knowing Hasselbeck we will have to take his word for it.

ESPN.com Fantasy Football rankings list Seahawks Tight End John Carlson as the 10th best available in the National Football League.

He’s in great shape for the rest of his bright NFL career. Look for Carlson to have anywhere between 6-9 TD receptions and 800+ receiving yards.

 

 

Seahawks Fantasy Football: TE John Carlson

John Carlson, a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL draft. In his rookie season with the Seahawks, Carlson bloomed into one of the top 10 tight ends in the National Football League.

In his first season, the rookie out of the University of Notre Dame compiled 627 receiving yards, five touchdown receptions and 55 receptions averaging over 11 yards per catch.

Not only did Carlson have a great statistical season, he broke two Seahawks tight end records and tied another one.

Carlson broke the Seahawks TE receptions record, previously 46. He broke the Seahawks TE receiving yards record, previously 554 yards. He tied the Seahawks TE touchdown receptions record which was held by Jeremy Stevens with five touchdown receptions.

Now Carlson had a great season with primarily a backup quarterback throwing him the ball. 10 games from Seneca Wallace, one game from Charlie Frye and six games from Matt Hasselbeck.

A few weeks ago, Seahawks current starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck came out on the radio saying that people need to pick up John Carlson in their fantasy football draft because he’s going to have an even better season that he did in 2008.

Strong words coming from a guy who only played six games with Carlson but knowing Hasselbeck we will have to take his word for it.

ESPN.com Fantasy Football rankings list Seahawks Tight End John Carlson as the 10th best available in the National Football League.

He’s in great shape for the rest of his bright NFL career. Look for Carlson to have anywhere between 6-9 TD receptions and 800+ receiving yards.

 

 

At A Glance: Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line (Left Tackle) Outlook

The trenches are the key to any type of football game, whether that be a snow backyard game or a super bowl championship game. It all matters on the offensive line.

No offensive line, no offense because that means your QB can’t have time to set his feet and throw or have the running back find a hole to run through.

Now we take a look at the once great Seattle Seahawks offensive line. Walter Jones is joining big Mike or will he suit up one more year?

Due to the fact that the offensive line takes up five positions, I have decided to do them one by one starting with left tackle.

The cornerstone future HoF: Starting LT Walter Jones

Probably one of, if not the best, left tackles in the history of the NFL alongside recently retired Jonathan Ogden, Walter Jones has been the best LT in Seattle Seahawks history.

Jones, who is a sure first ballot HoF, is turning 36 this season and entering his 14th season in the NFL. There are many questions coming off his season ending shoulder surgery last season.

Now we all know when Jones is healthy his is a sure pro-bowl lock, but at this time in his career after having shoulder surgery, will he be able to play a full 16 game-plus season?

Most likely the answer is yes because he’s been in the training facility at VMAC.  He’s been rehabbing the entire off season and he is in camp in great shape.

Fantasy advice, if you pick a team OL then Seattle should be in the 10-12 range. If it’s individual, try to find a younger OT like Jake Long or Joe Thomas.

Looking toward the future: Sean Locklear

One of the biggest needs according to some people was finding a future replacement for Walter Jones. A lot of people said because the Seahawks had such a high pick they should take a top OT to groom behind Jones.

The Seahawks were not even close to thinking that way. They had already decided their route in the 2007/2008 off season when they resigned RT Sean Locklear. He got the bigger contract because he was going to take over for Jones at LT once he retires.

By resigning RT Ray Willis, he will take over as the starting LT once Jones is out and Locklear moves over to LT.

So Locklear is the second LT for the Seahawks because when Jones’s injured or retires, Locklear slides over and Willis moves in.

Locklear doesn’t really have fantasy value unless it’s a team OL.

Next article will talk about the LG position and a rookie starting alongside Walt.

 

Bleacher Report: Do Away With Team/division Rankings

I have been known for voicing my opinion in articles about non sports related topics such as my farewell article with my reasons for leaving, my article Writer or Fan, which got great reviews and more.

Now I have decided to voice my opinion yet again on a Bleacher report related topic only. The topic of the Bleacher Report team/division/league/sport/city rankings and that they need to be done away with for many reason.

This is a topic that has been eating away at me and now I have had enough with it.

Now there are many reasons why I feel that they should be done away with and I’m going to list those reasons.

One, Bleacher Report as I understand it is a sports reporting site that has tons of talented writers, some that are arrogant and some that just comment but either way they contribute to B/R for good or bad.

As I recall I don’t see that ESPN has writer rankings for their writers or that they say “I am the No. 1 Seattle Seahawks, Boston Red Sox etc writer”  and B/R puts out probably 3-4 times the articles that ESPN does.

So there is no point for team rankings when the point of this site is for fans, journalists and a combination of both to either share their side of a sports topic or report about sports.

Two, Bleacher Report is a site for either aspiring journalists to get their foot in the door or for big writers that also want to contribute their articles to B/R as well as their sites.

So I don’t see where rankings that are based on the amount of the articles put out as it involves either people sharing their sports opinions, or young journalists getting their foot in the door.

Three, for the people who decide that their rankings put them above people or that they try to use their “ranking status” as a “in your face, I’m better than you because I have a higher rank than you” type of thing.

I mean really for pete’s sake, not only are the rankings based on quantity over quality but the fact that certain people on this site take advantage, example of two and have BS tagging on their articles to raise their rankings.

I will recall one example of an unnamed writer. It was an article about the Chicago Bears and Jay Cutler. The title of the article and the information in the article would show that the article was a Chicago Bears article, which would make it an NFC North article and because it is old news it would be either an opinion article or a history article.

Instead the writer tagged it as a NFC North, West, South, AFC West, AFC North, Breaking news article to attract more views due to the false tagging.

So what is the point of flaunting rankings which everyone already knows are based on quantity on your BIO and then to have your article have BS tags. It doesn’t make sense and it’s one reason why B/R should get rid of the the entire rankings.

Fourth and final, I would like to show an example of a B/R BIO that consists of all these reasons. I will just show the part about their rankings which is pretty much their whole BIO.

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That is what a BIO is. Not something where you flaunt your rankings, which as everyone knows, are based on the amount you put not, not the quality. Someone can write 100-200 articles and have tons of No 1 rankings.

Just because they load up on articles, it doesn’t mean that they are close to good.

This site is about journalists, aspiring journalists, fans, etc. to come together and share their opinions on sports topics or share their opinions in general about sports.

Not a place to copy from ESPN, change it a little, get tons of hits to make your self full of your self.

I thought I would share my opinion and see what other writers think about the B/R rankings and the fact that B/R needs to do away with them.

Now, I have no problem with the community leaders because they are great for B/R. I myself am in the process of becoming the Seahawks community leader.

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At a Glance: Seattle Seahawks Tight End Outlook

Probably one of the more underrated positions on the offense next to fullback is tight end. However, even though they may not be the most flashy, they are definitely one of the most important.

This is mainly due to the fact that they block as well as catch, so really they are an offensive lineman and a wide receiver combined, but a lot more built.

Now we turn our attention to the Seattle Seahawks Tight End outlook with the headliner being stand out rookie TE John Carlson.

The hero from Notre Dame—starting TE John Carlson

John Carlson was by far the best performing Seahawks player on offense last season because, in all honesty, he was the only one who could stay healthy.

Now statistically, John Carlson was the third best rookie tight end in NFL history, behind Mike Ditka and others.

John Carlson also broke a lot of Seahawks records, including all the tight end records, and tied the record for TE receptions with Jerramy Stevens at five.

ESPN.com has Carlson ranked 10th in fantasy football at the TE position, and he is a great asset, take it from the Seahawks QB himself, Matt Hasselbeck:

“John is gonna be great, you better add him on your fantasy football team this season because he will have a better season then he did last year”.

The rest of the scrap heap—who has the second TE spot?

As for the remaining Seahawks tight ends: rookie Cameron Morrah, John Owens, Joe Newton, and John Tereshinski.

Out of those four, they will fight for the second TE spot on the roster.  In reality, tight end is going to be the weakest position battle in training camp.

John Carlson is the tight end for the Seahawks—everyone knows that—but the league minimum is two, so they have to figure out a backup.

My guess for that second spot—John Owens, because he has played in the NFL already. The other three are rookies or players who haven’t played a actual NFL game yet.

Next article will talk about the Seahawks offensive line outlook, and is Walter Jones hanging it up?

At a Glance: Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Outlook

Continuing the breakdown of the Seattle Seahawks, we now turn our attention to the Seahawks’ wide receiver corps.

The group is headlined by the free agent signing of TJ Houshmandzadeh, and following behind are Deion Branch, Nate Burleson, Deon Butler and many others.

Lets take a look at the top four WR’s and their possible fantasy impact.

 

No. 1—Sure-Handed TJ Houshmandzadeh

TJ has been one of the most dependable WR’s in the NFL, catching 90+ balls the last two seasons.

In Cincy, he was there to complement Chad Johnson. In Seattle, though, he takes over the Chad Johnson role. Look for TJ to have 90+ receptions again, and get a lot of looks in the red zone.

In the Seahawks OTA’s this off-season, Houshmandzadeh has been lining up at flank, which is different that what he did in Cincy.

As usual, TJ will be on the NFL.com fantasy commercials being selected and having the name houshamizillie being called. “Championship.” Well, I know TJ will be on my fantasy team this season.

 

What Do You Have Left?—Deion Branch and Nate Burleson

Both Branch and Burleson missed the majority of the ’08 season (in Burleson’s case, all 16 games minus two quarters of the first game). Branch came back and played great the last four games.

Now the question is what is left in the knee’s for Branch and Burleson, who have participated in all the OTA’s. Bad news came, though, when Branch came out and said that his knee will never be the same.

Well, Deion, if you can give us the type of play you did against the Pats and Cardinals, then I think I will take that news just fine.

Branch and Burleson would be considered risk-reward type of players, because anyone who drafts them is taking the risk that they don’t produce.

If they don’t get injured and produce well statistically, they could end the season as a “reward” selection.

Both players are middle round to late round picks.

 

Mr. 4.3 40 Time—Deon Butler

Probably the biggest steal of the 2009 NFL draft, WR Deon Butler, had the talent to be a first-round pick, but because of his size, he slipped to the third round and Seattle took him.

Butler is a quick, speedy, and sure-handed WR who has done great at the Seahawks OTA’s. If the Seahawks didn’t pick Curry and Unger, he would be hands down the best pick for the Seahawks.

Now due to the talent of the top three WRs, Butler is a lock at No. 4 and will do a lot of KR/PR duties because of his break-away speed.

Kind of like Devin Hester.

I wouldn’t select him in a draft, but maybe sign him off waivers.

Now for Logan Payne, Ben Obomanu and the rest of the Seahawks scrap heap WRs, its a wait-and-see situation. Injuries happen—so do miracles.

Next article will break down the Seahawks TE outlook.

Aaron Curry: How Does the Signing of Terrell Suggs Affect Him?

With the fourth pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks select Aaron Curry, linebacker, Wake Forest.

The words that were read off a little 4X8 index card, into a microphone and out into the media and fans to hear.

Now the player on that index card, Aaron Curry, is a Seattle Seahawk. Curry, technically is not officially a Seahawk, because he has yet to agree to a contract with the Seahawks.

However, Curry has shown up at all of the Seahawks OTA’s this off season and done everything that the Seahawks have wanted him to do.

So there is no worry about Curry having a holdout when the Seahawks training camp starts on Aug. 3, July 31 for rookies.

But the Seahawks do need to sign Curry to a long-term contract before it gets too late. What I mean by that is, before every remaining top LB signs a long-term rich contract.

The Seahawks didn’t outlast the Baltimore Ravens and their top LB Terrell Suggs. Recently, both parties came to an agreement on a six-year, $63 million contract, with $38 million of that being guaranteed.

Now with Suggs becoming the highest paid LB/DE in the NFL EVER, what does that mean for the Seahawks and Aaron Curry’s contract negotiations?

Well the Seahawks have created their own problem with having Curry line up at DE as well as LB.

Now Curry is an OLB, and that is where he is going to play for 80 percent of the time, but what really helped Suggs was that he can line up at DE and LB which benefits the Ravens a lot more.

So that is why Suggs got paid more. Will Curry get the same thing? Well let’s take a look at it.

Curry is slated at the fourth overall pick. So $28 million-$30 million guaranteed and possibly even more.

The Seahawks could be looking at a six-year, $52 million contract, with $32 million of that being guaranteed.

Now the next question is will Aaron Curry be worth that type of contract? Well that is something I will ask him when training camp starts, and I will definitely be focused on that answer from Curry.

Aaron Curry: How Does the Signing of Terrell Suggs Affect Him?

With the fourth pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks select Aaron Curry, linebacker, Wake Forest.

The words that were read off a little 4X8 index card, into a microphone and out into the media and fans to hear.

Now the player on that index card, Aaron Curry, is a Seattle Seahawk. Curry, technically is not officially a Seahawk, because he has yet to agree to a contract with the Seahawks.

However, Curry has shown up at all of the Seahawks OTA’s this off season and done everything that the Seahawks have wanted him to do.

So there is no worry about Curry having a holdout when the Seahawks training camp starts on Aug. 3, July 31 for rookies.

But the Seahawks do need to sign Curry to a long-term contract before it gets too late. What I mean by that is, before every remaining top LB signs a long-term rich contract.

The Seahawks didn’t outlast the Baltimore Ravens and their top LB Terrell Suggs. Recently, both parties came to an agreement on a six-year, $63 million contract, with $38 million of that being guaranteed.

Now with Suggs becoming the highest paid LB/DE in the NFL EVER, what does that mean for the Seahawks and Aaron Curry’s contract negotiations?

Well the Seahawks have created their own problem with having Curry line up at DE as well as LB.

Now Curry is an OLB, and that is where he is going to play for 80 percent of the time, but what really helped Suggs was that he can line up at DE and LB which benefits the Ravens a lot more.

So that is why Suggs got paid more. Will Curry get the same thing? Well let’s take a look at it.

Curry is slated at the fourth overall pick. So $28 million-$30 million guaranteed and possibly even more.

The Seahawks could be looking at a six-year, $52 million contract, with $32 million of that being guaranteed.

Now the next question is will Aaron Curry be worth that type of contract? Well that is something I will ask him when training camp starts, and I will definitely be focused on that answer from Curry.

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