The Hawk Oline issue is not a one or two year problem like some posters infer. The problem has been there since Pete Carroll arrived. Pete is a defensive coach and has consistently built a quality D year in and year out. But, he's accomplished that by investing big $ in the D and allowing quality Oline to walk.
We can debate on his draft strategy all day whether he's hit or missed. Because sure there is always a diamond in the rough. However, if you're replacing Olinemen every year with has been vetereans, former basketball players and rookies you're likely never to assemble a consistent line.
The only short term fix is to reduce the $ spent on the D (they are stout enough) and will survive losing one or two high priced defenders who get replaced with a mid tier earning player. Use that $ to go get mid to upper level vets to build a line. Let them bring along a couple rookies. As others have mentioned it takes a minimum of two years to build a cohesive unit. More like three with the lack of talent coming out of the college ranks.
You see the face mask on Lane? If he was smart he would of hit the dirt and rolled around in pain. What a cheap shot Cobb did, probably hoping he could break Lanes neck.....following your line of thinking.
The talent is there. That's why teams olines are ranked between 1-32. Those investing time, draft picks and $ rank near the top in most instances. Those that don't rank near the bottom. It was either last year or two years ago Seattle ranked last in $ spent on their Oline. Like the saying goes you get what you pay for. Throwing money foolishly around doesn't help I agree.
Guard or tackle?
