"A Dynasty Delayed" - Official Seattle Seahawks 2015 Season Thread
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Frank manFrank Clark,Tye Smith and Lockett looking good.
Offensive line still looking like ass, Christine Michael too.
Lockett
Marsh got goin too.
Michael gonna lose out to Rawls if that shyt continues next few weeks
Hard to believe Michael never materialized even into a bonfide back up. Some other team will pick him up and he will probably produce. Just never had the shot with lynch and turbin entrenched in their roles, and durable
TC Notes from yesterday:
Earl Thomas:
Earl Thomas:
- Not sure when he will play, just happy handcuffs are off and he can do his job.
- Very tough to sit back and watch others play football, lots of negative thoughts, debating if he still loved football or not.
- Was kinda burnt out, with how he played the game, needed a event to happen (unfortunately it was a injury) like this to re-energize him.
- Happy he can raise his arm, catch the ball at the highest point.
- Love for football came back as soon as he saw his teammates.
- Won't miss a beat, if anything we will get better with new Defensive Coordinator. Every season we keep refining.
- Earl Thomas on watching the younger DBs in practice: "I was trying to be happy for 'em, but I was fightin' demons in my head."
- When asked if he keeps in communication with Kam; "I just keep sending him (Kam) text messages. I haven't talked to him in a couple weeks, but last time i was talking to him i was just saying 'Come home. We miss you.' I know i do."
- "To me, I think I've seen all I need to see today" (in regards to being ready for week 1)
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- Seahawks released Nate Boyer, needing roster spot to replace an injured player (QB Tavaris Jackson).
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Seahawks sign Kansas State QB Jake Waters, Tyler Lockett's college QB. He's out here practicing with Russell Wilson, R.J. Archer
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One player back today who has been out awhile is Obum Gwacham.
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Frank Clark not going today. Was banged-up last week in practice.
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Jesse Williams back in pads today,
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Earl Thomas in pads today but wearing red.
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Richard Sherman back in pads today.
- @gbellseattle Nickel back Will Blackmon still out with groin strain.
- @bcondotta Offensive lines remain the same today as they were Monday.
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DeShawn Shead working with CBs today
- @scohenPI DE Cassius Marsh terrorizing RT Terry Poole. Not fair
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Pierre-Louis and Coyle doing full team work today.
- Curtis Crabtree
Russell Okung on OL performance in opener: "We've got to be better. We can't have people hit the quarterback like that. It's unacceptable."
Ya'll hear Boyers interview with Sage ? 
He never had a chance to beat out Gresham but man he was just thankful as hell just to get a shot.
I'm likin Britt's move to LG, he's to damn big and slow to stop these edge rushers.
And I can't believe Earl was thinkin like that
He never had a chance to beat out Gresham but man he was just thankful as hell just to get a shot.
I'm likin Britt's move to LG, he's to damn big and slow to stop these edge rushers.
And I can't believe Earl was thinkin like that
the league messed up when they let us get Jimmy man
Gilliam has been good at right tackle, Oline as a whole been solid actually
nice chip block by cmikeWhy everything you’ve heard about the Seahawks cap situation is most likely wrong
Space vs. Flexibility
The Seahawks may not have much cap space in 2015 – but dang do they have cap flexibility. Cap flexibility is one of the less talked about concepts in regards to the NFL salary cap – mainly because its fairly revolutionary. Bryce Johnston from Over the Cap wrote a phenomenal, three part series describing this concept in detail, which can be found here.
To put it absurdly short: the Seahawks haven’t mortgaged away their future through massive future fully guarantees with players. Essentially, what this means, is that the Seahawks can open up cap space very easily and quickly through multiple methods – if needed, without repercussions (dead money). Many teams do not have the ability to do this. Good cap flexibility allows teams to open up space quickly. Analyzing a team’s cap health solely based on their cap space isn’t indicative of the true health of a team’s cap situation. Cap space is temporary. Does that make sense?
Teams like the Dolphins, Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs have all spent insane amounts of "future money", or guaranteed money on players. These teams will likely be in for a rough financial future if any of their players get hurt or suddenly stop producing at expected levels.
The Seahawks find themselves in above average future cap liabilities even after the Russell Wilson extension. The Seahawks have the least amount of future guaranteed money given to players – less so than any other team (at time of signing). These types of guarantee structures protect the Seahawks and separate them from other NFL teams. I highly encourage you to take a visit over to OTC and read more about this.
Space vs. Flexibility
The Seahawks may not have much cap space in 2015 – but dang do they have cap flexibility. Cap flexibility is one of the less talked about concepts in regards to the NFL salary cap – mainly because its fairly revolutionary. Bryce Johnston from Over the Cap wrote a phenomenal, three part series describing this concept in detail, which can be found here.
To put it absurdly short: the Seahawks haven’t mortgaged away their future through massive future fully guarantees with players. Essentially, what this means, is that the Seahawks can open up cap space very easily and quickly through multiple methods – if needed, without repercussions (dead money). Many teams do not have the ability to do this. Good cap flexibility allows teams to open up space quickly. Analyzing a team’s cap health solely based on their cap space isn’t indicative of the true health of a team’s cap situation. Cap space is temporary. Does that make sense?
Teams like the Dolphins, Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs have all spent insane amounts of "future money", or guaranteed money on players. These teams will likely be in for a rough financial future if any of their players get hurt or suddenly stop producing at expected levels.
The Seahawks find themselves in above average future cap liabilities even after the Russell Wilson extension. The Seahawks have the least amount of future guaranteed money given to players – less so than any other team (at time of signing). These types of guarantee structures protect the Seahawks and separate them from other NFL teams. I highly encourage you to take a visit over to OTC and read more about this.
