QB options for next year

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I'm curious who the dream QB is which means they have ideas of trying to move up in the draft.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Oh yeah, not only new HC but new OC and DC be interesting to see if they go back to the 4-3 or find someone who KNOWS how to run a 3-4. New QB in this situation are nearly SOP.

3-4 under Hurtt was an effin disaster… What made me so frustrated was his refusal to accept it wasn’t working and making some adjustments … I’m hoping we just go back to the 4-3 and on occasion use the 3-4 in obvious passing downs… 3-4 can be effective having 8 in coverage at times …

 

[HaroldSeattle]

3-4 under Hurtt was an effin disaster… What made me so frustrated was his refusal to accept it wasn’t working and making some adjustments … I’m hoping we just go back to the 4-3 and on occasion use the 3-4 in obvious passing downs… 3-4 can be effective having 8 in coverage at times …

Ravens run a 3-4 I believe and it's pretty effective for them and it's in use by some other good defenses. Either scheme can work with the right DC and players. I just want the defense to get much better which ever scheme they use.

 

[flyerhawk]

Ravens run a 3-4 I believe and it's pretty effective for them and it's in use by some other good defenses. Either scheme can work with the right DC and players. I just want the defense to get much better which ever scheme they use.

IMO, the biggest problem with our defense was simply a lack of execution and a lack of discipline. Maybe because we had the wrong players but also because the players we did have were simply not focused enough.

Hopefully our new HC/DC will view that as the first thing to fix.

 

[JMR]

SB is 2/11. If we are waiting on Ben Johnson and/or Macdonald, them making the SB doesn't leave much room for interviews and hiring before the 2/16 salary trigger on Geno Smith. Could add another layer to both of those decisions.

 

[flyerhawk]

SB is 2/11. If we are waiting on Ben Johnson and/or Macdonald, them making the SB doesn't leave much room for interviews and hiring before the 2/16 salary trigger on Geno Smith. Could add another layer to both of those decisions.

They can interview both of them next week.

I would be shocked if JS hasn't already decided what they are going to do with Geno. I would also be shocked if they cut him.

 

[JMR]

They can interview both of them next week.

I would be shocked if JS hasn't already decided what they are going to do with Geno. I would also be shocked if they cut him.

Yeah, I would suspect JS has a fairly firm intent in place with Geno, but I would also expect it's at least a conversation with whoever the coach will be. Maybe even during the interviews. And I agree -- don't think he's getting cut.

 

[flyerhawk]

Yeah, I would suspect JS has a fairly firm intent in place with Geno, but I would also expect it's at least a conversation with whoever the coach will be. Maybe even during the interviews. And I agree -- don't think he's getting cut.

I'm sure he would want to discuss the future of the team and the QB position with any prospective coach. But I also doubt that any coach would want to come in and say "Get rid of the experienced and competent vet. I want to go all in on an unproven rookie"

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I'm sure he would want to discuss the future of the team and the QB position with any prospective coach. But I also doubt that any coach would want to come in and say "Get rid of the experienced and competent vet. I want to go all in on an unproven rookie"

The FO wants their dream QB as it was put so possibly the new HC might be all in on a rookie.

 

[flyerhawk]

The FO wants their dream QB as it was put so possibly the new HC might be all in on a rookie.

They may take a shot at a rookie QB. But that doesn't really preclude keeping Geno, especially since they need to decide by 2/15

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

They may take a shot at a rookie QB. But that doesn't really preclude keeping Geno, especially since they need to decide by 2/15

If the FO is set on moving up and selecting a QB Geno will be an after thought. If they draft a QB who's a small project and needs to learn than yes Geno stays.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

If the FO is set on moving up and selecting a QB Geno will be an after thought. If they draft a QB who's a small project and needs to learn than yes Geno stays.

Do you feel the choice of HC will effect if the Seahawks take a QB round one? I would imagine a defensive minded HC like say Macdonald would push hard for a defensive player being picked round one (yes JS is in charge, but working with the HC and filling his wants/needs is important). Kafka is the only offensive minded candidate to get a second interview, although I think Johnson will get a second interview and maybe more interviews will be added.

 

[flyerhawk]

If the FO is set on moving up and selecting a QB Geno will be an after thought. If they draft a QB who's a small project and needs to learn than yes Geno stays.

At some point, sure. But cutting him before 2/15 creates a ton of risk. Also puts them in a bad negotiating position.

 

[flyerhawk]

Do you feel the choice of HC will effect if the Seahawks take a QB round one? I would imagine a defensive minded HC like say Macdonald would push hard for a defensive player being picked round one (yes JS is in charge, but working with the HC and filling his wants/needs is important). Kafka is the only offensive minded candidate to get a second interview, although I think Johnson will get a second interview and maybe more interviews will be added.

I don't think that JS will reach for a QB so I could see waiting until later in the draft to take someone.

 

[JMR]

At some point, sure. But cutting him before 2/15 creates a ton of risk. Also puts them in a bad negotiating position.

It's often easy to support risky decisions when you know you don't have to be accountable for the outcome.

 

[flyerhawk]

It's often easy to support risky decisions when you know you don't have to be accountable for the outcome.

Very true. Which is why fans tends to be willing to do much riskier things that coaches and GMs.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I don't think that JS will reach for a QB so I could see waiting until later in the draft to take someone.

It’s always been hard to predict what the Seahawks will do because they always went with their board which often was different then those you see prior to the draft.

 

[flyerhawk]

It’s always been hard to predict what the Seahawks will do because they always went with their board which often was different then those you see prior to the draft.

For sure. If they have someone like Nix or Penix or McCarthy as a round 1 talent, they could take them. I doubt they would make the move up the draft though.

 

[JMR]

If the FO is set on moving up and selecting a QB Geno will be an after thought.

How likely do you think it is for the Hawks to make a huge leap up in the draft order before 2/16?

 

[Anointed One]

For sure. If they have someone like Nix or Penix or McCarthy as a round 1 talent, they could take them. I doubt they would make the move up the draft though.

I don't see them moving up into the top 5 to get a QB but I wouldn't be surprised to see them move up to 10-15 to get their guy...