Aaron Curry

[h0ckeysk83r]

Door closing on Seahawks' Aaron Curry - NFC West Blog - ESPN

Wondering what some people thought of him coming into the draft? Also would you want him? Being beaten by a rookie doesnt say much for him.

 

[EaseUrStorm]

That is highly surprising to me. He was supposed to be a "safe" pick in that draft.

Didn't like him for the 49ers because he was projected to be a better version of Lawson when we needed pass rush.

But at the minimum I expected him to be a solid starter in the league.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

As we only have three OLBs, and pass rush is the one area he's excelled at, I might offer a 5th or 6th for him. There's no doubt that we need more depth at OLB, and Curry still has tremendous potential. Could be a Brooks type, though he went a lot higher in the draft. He was supposed to be the safest pick that year. Goes to show you never can tell.

 

[FourBeeDen]

I wonder how much of all this is influenced by the change in leadership of the Seahawks? Curry was drafted by the previous regime same with Lofa Tatupu.

 

[deep9er]

As we only have three OLBs, and pass rush is the one area he's excelled at, I might offer a 5th or 6th for him. There's no doubt that we need more depth at OLB, and Curry still has tremendous potential. Could be a Brooks type, though he went a lot higher in the draft. He was supposed to be the safest pick that year. Goes to show you never can tell.

your opinion is fine but for me, it conflicts with the report?

The Seahawks' previous leadership drafted Curry when the former Wake Forest linebacker was considered the safest player available in his draft class. Curry had all the measurable traits teams seek in linebackers. He was, by all accounts, a hard worker who wanted to be great. But the Seahawks never seemed satisfied with Curry projecting only as a strongside linebacker. They figured a player drafted so early should add pass-rush value and contribute in other ways.

Curry has yet to develop in those areas. Wright, meanwhile, remains full of promise.

you said pass rush is one area he excelled at? according to this report, after two NFL seasons apparently he hasn't even developed a pass rush? please don't tell me you're referring to his college days, not after 2 NFL seasons?

you said he has tremendous potential? most good players show it before their 3rd season, so we shouldn't have to project or hope in this case, Curry's lack of talent is 2 years NFL proven. as such, don't see why we should even trade for him?

note in bold 'area' is plural? is he reporting Curry isn't good as a strongside LB either? ie not as good against the run?

anyways, when he gets cut trying him out is fine, just don't think we should trade.

 

[FourBeeDen]

your opinion is fine but for me, it conflicts with the report?

The Seahawks' previous leadership drafted Curry when the former Wake Forest linebacker was considered the safest player available in his draft class. Curry had all the measurable traits teams seek in linebackers. He was, by all accounts, a hard worker who wanted to be great. But the Seahawks never seemed satisfied with Curry projecting only as a strongside linebacker. They figured a player drafted so early should add pass-rush value and contribute in other ways.

Curry has yet to develop in those areas. Wright, meanwhile, remains full of promise.

you said pass rush is one area he excelled at? according to this report, after two NFL seasons apparently he hasn't even developed a pass rush? please don't tell me you're referring to his college days, not after 2 NFL seasons?

you said he has tremendous potential? most good players show it before their 3rd season, so we shouldn't have to project or hope in this case, Curry's lack of talent is 2 years NFL proven. as such, don't see why we should even trade for him?

note in bold 'area' is plural? is he reporting Curry isn't good as a strongside LB either? ie not as good against the run?

anyways, when he gets cut trying him out is fine, just don't think we should trade.

Deep...the way the underlined section reads to me is that the Seahawks see Curry only as a Strong side LB. They feel that due to his high draft status, he should also be able to provide pass rush. The bolded area, I believe refers to his pass rush skills

 

[deep9er]

Deep...the way the underlined section reads to me is that the Seahawks see Curry only as a Strong side LB. They feel that due to his high draft status, he should also be able to provide pass rush. The bolded area, I believe refers to his pass rush skills

ok thanks.

again, my opinion is not to trade for him. if we want to try him out later, no problem. don't see why we need to trade for a strong side LB with no pass rush skills? didn't we have that in Manny Lawson. except Manny could at least pressure?

 

[CalamityX11]

Can Curry cover???? I mean if he can cover a TE or play a good zone, why not???? my pass rushing expectations are heavy on Aldon for the time being...

 

[deep9er]

Can Curry cover???? I mean if he can cover a TE or play a good zone, why not???? my pass rushing expectations are heavy on Aldon for the time being...

good question and if he is good, then i take it back.

since the report didn't mention it.......at all, what's more likely. he's good or isn't good?

 

[FourBeeDen]

good question and if he is good, then i take it back.

since the report didn't mention it.......at all, what's more likely. he's good or isn't good?

Per wikipedia "...During the season he tied the NCAA record for the most interception returns for touchdown in a season by a linebacker with three.[6] He also broke the school record with 226 interception return yards..."

Nothing about his professional career though

 

[deep9er]

Per wikipedia "...During the season he tied the NCAA record for the most interception returns for touchdown in a season by a linebacker with three.[6] He also broke the school record with 226 interception return yards..."

Nothing about his professional career though

not surprising his college resume will be stacked, thats one big factor in getting drafted so high......really high.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Last year Curry had some success rushing the passer. Maybe it was only early in the season, or maybe it was only against us, but I certainly recall that he did some things in that area. He's not worth what they've paid him, but that doesn't mean he's a bad depth player. We're light at the position, and it's not unheard of for some guys to take a few years to adjust to the NFL. I wouldn't give up much for him, but a late-round flyer on a guy who has the talent to be a pretty good all-around OLB? Especially if he's motivated after his first team dumps him? I'd take a crack at that.

 

[deep9er]

Last year Curry had some success rushing the passer. Maybe it was only early in the season, or maybe it was only against us, but I certainly recall that he did some things in that area. He's not worth what they've paid him, but that doesn't mean he's a bad depth player. We're light at the position, and it's not unheard of for some guys to take a few years to adjust to the NFL. I wouldn't give up much for him, but a late-round flyer on a guy who has the talent to be a pretty good all-around OLB? Especially if he's motivated after his first team dumps him? I'd take a crack at that.

yeah ok, again don't have a problem with your opinion. we'll just see how it goes with Curry and Seattle, as long as he doesn't play well against us?

 

[EaseUrStorm]

SEA is getting rid of him because he can't PR. He is a very similar player to Lawson.

I suspect Fangio wants guys who can get the QB. Then when they drop it is effective in the disguise as opposed to their actual coverage ability. If he doesn't fit the system, I'd much rather use the roster space for another 3rd down PR specialist who fits what we're trying to do.

Otherwise why did we let Lawson walk when we could have resigned him at a reasonable salary?

 

[CalamityX11]

Yeah still not sure why Lawson was let go.... still bummed over that...

anyways, does anyone think SEA would trade Curry to us to begin with?

 

[imac_21]

I don't see how he benefits us. I don't see him fitting as an OLB in a 3-4, and he is not better than Bowman or Willis (despite people in his draft year comparing him to Willis).

What do the Niners gain by acquiring him?

 

[CalamityX11]

I don't see how he benefits us. I don't see him fitting as an OLB in a 3-4, and he is not better than Bowman or Willis (despite people in his draft year comparing him to Willis).

What do the Niners gain by acquiring him?

Was thinking more OLB than ILB for us... My only interest is the ability to cover from there....

 

[imac_21]

If we add an OLB who covers but can't pressure the QB we're downgrading defensively. I'd rather have Haralson, Brooks and Smith at OLB than Curry. He'd be a much better fit inside for us, but not a good enough fit to justify the move. I don't think I'd sign him as a FA, so I definitely wouldn't trade for him.

 

[CalamityX11]

If we add an OLB who covers but can't pressure the QB we're downgrading defensively. I'd rather have Haralson, Brooks and Smith at OLB than Curry. He'd be a much better fit inside for us, but not a good enough fit to justify the move. I don't think I'd sign him as a FA, so I definitely wouldn't trade for him.

Curry better on the inside? could very well be, but like you mentioned earlier, that's pretty much tied up and locked with Bowmand & Mr Willis.

I'm so done with Haralson right now lol.... he and Aldon needs to switch roles... rather see Aldon out there and learn to play the OLB rather than situational spots. Brooks has been rushing more and more than I expected and not sure if that's a good thing?

 

[Flyingiguana]

curry should be a good weakside lb in a 4-3. i thought he went way too high in the draft