The WR’s they added in their minds are on par with what they could have gotten in rounds 5-7. As I look back on the 2012 NFL Draft to do my re-grading, one of the biggest misses was the Seattle Seahawks ' draft that year. Game tape? Plenty of short quarterbacks have shown they can’t. Grade: A-minus, Tennessee Titans: This is a weird one for me, because I like just about everyone Tennessee took, especially WR Kendall Wright (20) and DT Mike Martin (82). After going with Boise State outside linebacker Shea McClellin to play a position he isn’t built for, the Chicago Bears decided that they wanted to further draft players that didn’t exactly fit their schemes. Irvin and Wilson have their flaws, but both have the potential to be franchise players. This draft is like the tiebreaker draft as far as taking players early goes. Did they accomplish the team’s draft goals? True, though Drew came from a shotgun-spread offense at Purdue. But when you replace them with backup talent and the general concensus is we’ve at worst maintained production to possibly even upgraded it — that doesn’t speak well of those picks. It was basically a perfect draft for Seattle. It can't be oversold, though, how badly Detroit needed that Riley Reiff pick in the first round. And I had the same feeling that they picked a player one round to early. I tried to grade based on how good I think the FO felt about how that pick went down when they made it. Overall – I would give this draft a B. in hindsight. Either because they discriminated based on height, or because they thought they could get Brees later based on his perceived market value. Irvin looks more like a safety or running back than a rusher. I thought the exact same thing. And so far, convention wisdom is winning out over contrarian genius. I always liked Wilson too, but early last month when I sat down at watched Gruden Camp I got excited for the kid. Seahawks' Draft Plans. I feel they will be rooting for Wilson to come out and shine. First off his best year as a player was his JR year when he played DT. The 49ers cruised to the NFC West title in 2011, but the 2012 NFL Draft has provided a new wave of players who could help shape this year's race. He is a regular contributor on SportsCenter and ESPN Radio and writes weekly . 2011 Seattle Seahawks Draftees: 7-9 (3rd in NFC West), Coach: Pete Carroll, Draft: James Carpenter, John Moffitt, K.J. And then you have players who don’t know how to overcome their height issues or play for teams that don’t understand how to properly scheme around it. Finally, Wagner plus Toomer and Scruggs trumps Kendricks, trumps Brown, and I bet will probably trump David. Add a quarterback in rounds 4-6 (possibly earlier) . With the 47th overall pick, the Seahawks select Bobby Wagner (grade: B-). Russell has already played in two versions of a pro-style offense in college and has taken snaps Seattle did exactly that with Kam Chancellor, a player they had rated much higher than the 5th round. Irvin has had zero pass rushing training and killed QB’s by speed alone, speed alone!!! Pete drafted them knowing those flaws fully well, and he’s got a plan in place to work around them. If Seattle hadn’t picked Wilson with their 3rd, he wouldn’t be a Seahawk right now. And in that respect, we can at least partially grade the 2012 draft right now. That year, the Seahawks' draft class included linebacker/edge rusher Bruce Irvin (No. Kind of like how KJ Wright played last year? Will picking against the odds work out better for us in 2012? If Seattle had gone a different direction, it would be the New York Jets getting heckled for taking Irvin right now instead. The views and opinions on this website in no way represent the views of the Seattle Seahawks franchise. hawks 2010 draft. Seattle Seahawks: D. Draft picks: . Bo Levi Mitchell has a lot of talent, but he went undrafted and unsigned, and might end up heading north of the border for his next career move. Grade: B, Atlanta Falcons: Without a first-round pick because of the move up for Julio Jones last year, the Falcons struck gold when Peter Konz fell to them at 55. To think he cannot be trained and coached to tap into his athleticism, learn a spin move, etc. At what point did the pundits create a “mock” that is the definitive on when a player should be taken and what they are worth?! It’s a process that might best compare to the Japanese “posting” system to determine where Japan’s best end up playing in the Majors. But as much as ignorant people allow those draft grades to make up their minds for them, and for as much as smart people love making fun of grades before any of the players have taken a professional snap, the truth is actually somewhere in the middle. Chandler Harnish has serious talent, but he went one pick away from being undrafted. It’s the kind of first round pick that could very easily cost a GM his job if it goes wrong. He didn’t just have good production, he had good looking production, with incredible displays of speed and pass rush ability that were at times jaw dropping. With that knowledge in hand, I’m able to enjoy the picks for what they are: two high upside selections at positions of supreme importance and massive need. Found insideFather, Deatrich Sr., was drafted by the Seahawks in 1988. Prepped in Texas. Redshirted in 2012 — played against Jacksonville State, notching a sack, ... Seattle Seahawks Offseason Analysis: Draft Grades and Roster Projection. DT Kendall Reyes (49) and S Brandon Taylor (73) are perfect puzzle pieces at positions of need, too, so it's hard to knock San Diego even for the odd pick of G Johnny Troutman (149). Don't sleep on RB Vick Ballard (170). With this pick either Flynn or Wilson will be a backup. Period. Max Hall is two full inches taller than Wilson, but failed miserably in the NFL because he couldn’t see downfield. It seems clear that Kiper, like many NFL pundits, still has an issue with John Schneider and Pete Carroll passing on Andy . A 2021 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 A 2021 ALA Rainbow Book A heartfelt and relatable novel from Phil Bildner, weaving the real history of Los Angeles Dodger and Oakland Athletic Glenn ... As much fun as it is to read good (or blistering) reviews, we all know this to be the case. All left the board in the first rd. The Eagles generously rewarded the Seahawks with a 4th and 6th rounder for the privilege, which also helped the team achieve its assumed fifth goal- expand their number of draft picks. My bad. Found insideIt’s the story of Shaquem’s understanding of God’s purpose for his life—to inspire others to stop being afraid and to stop making excuses—and his family’s unwavering support in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Why not trade down again? The more I have studied Russell Wilson the more convinced I’ve become that he was going to be a gem in this draft. So you were making the decision at #15, would it have been Irvin? Wilson also has a very high release point- you could count his season total of tipped passes on one hand. I hate that “reach” is even used by ass clowns like Kiper/McShay/Walter. I disagree that you need a every down player that is going to be elite in round one. Arizona: Some thought the Cardinals would pursue a quarterback in this draft, but they passed on some big names and ended up taking strong-armed John Skeleton of Fordham in . That year the team drafted future stars Bruce Irvin, Bobby Wagner, and Russell Wilson. 2012 Seattle Seahawks Draftees. Finally, they were impressed by a lot of quarterbacks outside of the first round and felt this would be a good year to finally draft a quarterback. We wanted a pass rusher and not a defensive tackle/end like Cox, but then we chose three DTs at the end of the draft – and that tells me we did want a DT or two to replace our aging line next year. He acts like Carroll took over a decent team and has just failed to take advantage of it. Every player drafted can bust. © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. Grade: B-plus, New York Jets: DE Quinton Coples is a colossal roll of the dice at 16 overall, and the Jets decided to address their issues at offensive tackle by completely ignoring that position. As someone said on another message board: If New England had picked Irvin it would have been viewed as a brilliant move. I’m not so sure Pete and John see things that way. Not going to go into too much detail but, he essentially made it sound like Carroll can’t draft and has no idea what he’s doing. I do think it was a risky pick and am concerned about the possible injury to a light pass rusher. Shock value sells and he’s generally a condemning ass. Seattle had a top 10 defense last season in both yardage and points allowed while also having a below average pass rush. Did they draft players earlier than they needed to? Here's some of what he said at the time, via Canal Street Chronicles: "The Saints traded away their first-round pick in a deal that landed them Mark Ingram in last year's draft, and the second-round pick had to be forfeited. Found insideThe inside, Moneyball-esque story of 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers and the team's hero, LeBron James, telling the four-year story of how the Cavs lost their star player, but immediately put together both a plan and team that would bring the city ... IMO I think the Hawks were perfectly satisfied taking Wagner. I was thinking the same thing- his value will improve if he is able to play and win some games this season. Grade: D, Seattle Seahawks: Oh right, this is how Ingram made it to San Diego -- the Seahawks went bonkers and picked Bruce Irvin at 15. The first two days of the 2011 NFL Draft are in the books and it's time to start handing out grades. Giving this pick an “A+” grade might seem contrarian at best or LSD-laced at worst. Your writing has helped convince me that PC made good decisions. Grade: A-minus, Pittsburgh Steelers: Not sure how the Steelers did it, but G David DeCastro (24), T Mike Adams (56) and NT Alameda Ta'amu (109) all fell into their lap, and all fit the Pittsburgh scheme (even if Adams brings some character concerns). Right now, given what we saw of Carpenter and Moffitt, it’s not exactly sterling production. Wanger has the same speed and great cover skills which the Hawks needed for TE coverage. CB Dwight Bentley (85) should help, and Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis (223) might be one of the steals of the draft. I’m excited to see how improved Wright will be in his 2nd year and I firmly beleive that Wagner and Toomer will play significant roles this year. Sherman was so far under the radar that even his college coach didn’t draft him. While it wasn’t a stated goal or something we were told by an inside source, an assumed fifth goal of this front office was to add picks in the draft. Guard Kelechi Osemele (60) and running back Bernard Pierce (84) filled needs well, making the Ravens' reaches in Round 5 (Gino Gradkowski and Christian Thompson) more tolerable. Written by someone that doesn’t bother to take into account our scheme. The epic story of the 2011 NBA Finals, as Nowitzki and the Mavs took on Miami's "Big Three," in a rematch of Dallas' heartbreaking loss in the 2006 Finals, and how the Mavericks overcame all odds to win their first NBA Championship. All images used on the blog belong to their owners.SDB reserves the right to delete any offensive material posted by visitors. Overall, this was a very poor draft for the Dolphins. What those people fail to realize is that amateur draft rankings are only estimates and are not binding. Pete Carroll told reporters that he was contacted by two teams who let him know that they would have drafted Wilson later in the same round had the Seahawks not done so. Cincinnati landed potential starters with each of its first nine picks, led by CB Dre Kirkpatrick (17) and G Kevin Zeitler (27), who should be in the lineup from Day One. All of the following squads screwed up, but it’s very clear that certain teams have major internal issues. The Seahawks add to their wide receiver with D'Wayne Eskridge at 56 overall. If he doesn’t suffer a serious injury, he’ll break a 100 sacks, maybe higher depending on how long he plays. But here’s the thing, Seattle didn’t have to trade up into the top 10 to get Richard Sherman. The Seahawks and Russell Wilson are a perfect match. After missing out on free agents Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn and just being good enough to miss out on the elite talent in the draft, the Miami Dolphins proved their football inadequacies run much deeper. In other words, when John Schneider went to bed Saturday night, did he sleep soundly knowing that he just had the draft of his dreams, or did he lie awake all night second guessing the decisions he made? Perhaps they even signed flynn to take the pressure of Wilson and give him time to grow, knowing full well they would do everything in their power to draft him. Wagner isn’t sexy, he is probably the equivalent of Kendricks. 1. Irvin is one of the rawest players in the entire draft; he’s an athlete playing pass rusher. If he doesn’t there is a chance Seattle could still wring some production out of him anyway based purely on how his athleticism matches the wide nine pass rush role on Seattle’s defense. Just screams bonafide “playa”. I guess my feeling on Kendricks is just gut reaction, especially when you watch him on those you tube cuts. Pete Carroll is proving why he didn’t make it in the NFL the first time. Found insideHe's going to be drafted more highly than where I would take him. ... He is not as strong or physical as (Seahawks 2012 15th overall pick) Bruce Irvin, ... Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (21) was the first pick of a bountiful draft for the Bengals. As a rookie Smith nearly broke the rookie sacks record while only being used as a 3rd down pass rusher. Because I could hardly give a damn if Russell Wilson is an inch and a half shorter than Drew Brees. Draft picks: . Richard Sherman was a 5th round pick just last year. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson took to Twitter on Saturday evening to wish linebacker Bobby Wagner a happy birthday - but not before taking a shot at the media outlets that gave the team an F grade for the 2012 NFL draft. There must be something about him going on. After one of the worst picks in the first round I can ever remember, the Seattle Seahawks didn't draft any positions of need or draft for the future. In no year do you have a bona fide QBOTF that you run with. The key to being great at anything is diversity, being able to surprise your opponent. The fact that he wouldn’t have been available makes me ecstatic. Year 3: Seahawks release Charlie and sign Flynn. Grade: C-plus, Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs actually did some great work late, nabbing RB Cyrus Gray (182) and sure-handed WR Junior Hemingway (238). So with that in mind, here’s how I’d grade the judgment exercised by the Seahawks at each pick: With the 15th overall pick, the Seahawks select Bruce Irvin (grade: A+). I am not a prognosticator. Despite looking very muscular and putting up a respectable bench press total, Irvin struggles with upper body strength against linemen. Grade: B, Green Bay Packers: The Packers had eight picks and used them all on defense. He’s clueless with his hands. The hope is that the offense can get both men on the same page and playing well. In the first season after this draft, with Wilson immediately starting at QB, the Hawks went to the second round of the playoffs. First off… Bull shit right there. Wilson won the game but Irvin was the dominant player. This does seem to be a pattern at quarterback: bring in two guys, and if they don’t compete, at least one is a possible candidate to be QBOTF. Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images The 2012 NFL draft is the biggest reason the Seattle Seahawks have been the best team in the league over the last two years. The wild card here is TE Michael Egnew (78), who will have to play a key role, since Miami more or less neglected the receiver spot. To me he isn’t an elite edge rusher. I liked Vinny Curry too and wished Pete could’ve drafted him as well. Intangibles high. I never thought Upshaw was the guy, but I never thought Irvin was either. He’s the same size as Clemons (basically), who had double digit sacks the past two years. He is a regular contributor on SportsCenter and ESPN Radio and writes weekly . Found inside – Page 64That continued a pattern of foolishness by several Seahawks players, including cornerback Brandon Browner, banished for four games near the end of the 2012 ... It’s simply a question of can you do it or can’t you? The team rated him very highly at one point early in the draft process. Could he develop into a solid pass-rusher? If we were to do a re-draft right now, Sherman might be a top 10 pick. The Seahawks had to play a delicate game of not pulling the trigger too early but also not waiting until it was too late either. By midseason, the sentiment of both fans and press was the same: “shut up and play.” Told through the personal stories of the teammates themselves, as well as the coaches, managers and owner, Bringing the Heat spares nothing—and no ... 49ers. Players such as Ichiro, Daisuke Matsuzaka, and Yu Darvish are famous examples of this. Grade: A-minus, Chicago Bears: Can Shea McClellin develop into the pass-rusher Chicago needs? 75), running back Robert Turbin. If he’s between bad and great, he may forestall another choice at QB–or he might tempt the team to take yet another in the name of competition. But there was more bad than good here. Return once again to the enduring account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa -- the winningest high school football team in Texas history. Note: These grades are a snapshot to a moment in time right after the completion of the 2020 NFL Draft. I agree jake. I cant wait to follow his career. Perhaps at that point they already knew, but the fans didn’t, that Whitehurst couldn’t play. NFL Draft Grades: The Seahawks Draft Class of 2012. Grade: B-plus, Houston Texans: There was the good -- Whitney Mercilus gives Houston another excellent pass-rusher after Mario Williams' departure -- and the very good -- G Brandon Brooks (76) and DE/DT Jared Crick (126) could both be huge for the Texans. Mcshay is a tool, and Kiper is a dick.. http://otr.blastmagazine.com/2009/03/19/dickipedia-mel-kiper-jr/. Found inside – Page 148My 100% Grade-A, Unfiltered, Inside Look at Sports Colin Cowherd ... And then, in the 2012 draft, the Seahawks rolled the dice and selected a young ... It wasn’t until his 3rd season as a starter that he showed the ability to be a franchise quarterback. I have a feeling he’ll make the biggest impact this season between Wagner, Z. Grading the Seahawks draft: A lot of B's and C's for the Class of 2021. 1 of 15. Great read, Kip. There is a lot more to discuss with Wilson, regarding why he could be great or why he might fall apart. Though he may not have the coverage skills of a Kendricks or a David, he does have enough coverage ability to stay on the field on nickel downs. The only pick I disliked was Wilson, but that is 1 in 10, and if Kip’s opinion can be trusted (which I believe it can be) I may end up eating mad crow for it. Everyone in the country knew about Drew Brees and the immense amount of talent he possessed. The reggae music thumped peacefully through the Seattle Seahawks ' draft room on the last week of April 2012, as their brain trust pondered their picks. He is going to have serious problems rushing in the NFL. The draft is littered with players that were highly rated that failed and you make a comment that the “first impression was usually right”. New . Year 1: Pete inherited Hasselbeck, but brought in Whitehurst, hoping he’d thrive better than he did, and eventually supplant Matt. You have to come at your opponent with 3-4 different approaches so your opponent has no idea what’s coming. I cannot disagree with any of it. Didn’t know we drafted a QB in the first round this year. Irvin is WAY too small and wasn’t even a full time player at college. Preseason is going to be exciting this year. The first draft the Seahawks participated in was 1976, in which they made defensive tackle Steve Niehaus of Notre Dame their first-ever selection. Chances are one of the other 31 teams feels the same way and could take him too. Today I was thinking that he could turn to be similar to Drew Brees. It is the exact same every year regardless of team or sport, the selection is made and over time and some great salesmanship from the front office, fans “come around.” The most read phrase after all drafts is: “i didn’t like the pick at first, but after thinking about it I’m starting to come around that this is an excellent selection!” I read it in every sport after every draft. WR Stephen Hill (43) will help that underwhelming unit, as might sleeper Jordan White (244). Maybe not spectacular, just good solid players. And a lot of reaches like Tyson Alalu and Aldon Smith last year didn’t. The grade has no bearing on their future success in the NFL. Let me give you an example to illustrate what I mean. Hmmm. If Carroll can get the most out of both of them, watch out. Way to put your foot way up in your mouth because that viewpoint is easily disproven by all the first round so-called can’t miss prospects that…missed. Perhaps not. It turns out Carroll was right. Wilson is a different case. The only other guy that made sense for the LEO IMO was Chandler Jones– I was conviced he would be our pick at #15. While there isn’t the same setback if he doesn’t develop quickly as if we got someone in round 2, I am as nervous as I am exhilarated. Kiper and Wood were far from alone; . We don’t have a starter and unless one blows us away, with the large group coming out next year of 4-6 good QBs, we will draft again. Kip, great write up. Our NFL draft expert grades each team's 2011 NFL draft picks. It’ll definitely get me thinking about these picks with a different perspective. Lets take a look at the draft grades handed out to the Seahawks from a few years ago (AKA when they drafted all . The criticism isn’t unwarranted. They added a couple nice UDFA WR’s and a nice UDFA RB. ESPN's Mel Kiper was critical of the Saints 2012 draft class, giving them a barely-passable C-minus grade. Getting WR Joe Adams (103) and CB Josh Norman (143) in the mid-rounds can't be overlooked. There was also a complete meltdown at wide receiver with red flag-heavy DeVier Posey (68) and inconsistent Keshawn Martin (121). All three of these QB won one. If you know you can get a good player later, you take him later and you take another good player sooner. I graded Russell Wilson very highly and I haven’t been ashamed to admit it. We have to WIN, that will shut them up! He was under the radar. Check back for more on the National Football League as it comes, and check out Bleacher Report’s NFL Page to get your fill of all things football. I just thank god that 2009 was so sad, and so many people had doubts in 2010, it allow me to get my CSL cheap Grades for the New England Patriots 2012 draft class from a pick-by-pick basis and an overall grade. I’m high on Wilson, but I think he’ll need time, even taking into consideration his talent and how quickly he picks up offensive schemes. I can’t guarantee this pick won’t flop, but I like Irvin’s chances of working out in Seattle better than just about anywhere else. If Irvin were drafted by a lot of other teams, I might question the pick. Maybe 75%-80% as good? I think that is key. 2 more late round “projects”-eta, who knows. Through the course of a difficult season, Ronde learns that his coach is right about football being a mental game, as he tries to fill in as kicker while he and his identical twin, Tiki, help Adam improve his grades. Bobby Wagner is a rock solid pick though, and they added a 5th and a 7th. The Seahawks had one of the best drafts in 2012, but NFL analysts all over Los Angeles, California gave the Seahawks draft grades of D's and F's. NFL Draft Expert (yes, his official title is NFL Draft Expert), Matt McGee had this notable and hilarious quote regarding the Russell Wilson pick, "You don't spend a pick on a guy who will be . But this is a franchise that deserves the benefit of the doubt. The team who submits the highest bid wins the rights for the player. Why? And they drafted both of their future HOF franchise cornerstones in that draft. 2013 NFL Draft 2019 NFL Draft Advanced Stats College Football Mock Draft Rookie Notes Scouting Reports - 2012. Wilson was able to overcome his height because his line pass protected well enough for Wilson to complete his deep drops, and at the back of those five and seven step drops height becomes far less of a factor. Wright, Kris Durham, Richard Sherman. Then he would be worth trading for a first round pick or a couple players of our choosing. But given their positions, Irvin could still bust. I liked the upside of Osweiler and the height, but that is all. Found insideRicky Williams is not only the best running back in the history of college football, but also a known for his down-to-earth personality and willingness to help others. He’s ridiculous. It was pretty certain before the draft that Flynn (unless he broke his arm) would beat out TJ and start for us. It’s a good idea to have them training for the day they can step in. Gave Seattle an "F . traded a 5th round pick to bills for marshawn lynch. Really? One thought I’ve had on Wagner is that he might be able to make some nice plays in nickel sets. He hasn’t been coached up as a pass rusher at all. I think you are right that this does not exclude another quarterback drafted or picked up in 2013. My take on trading Flynn is we would have to play him in enough games that he can prove he is worth something. The pass rush is lacking, while the linebacking corps is in shambles. Worst draft . Grade: C, St. Louis Rams: DT Michael Brockers (14), if he develops well, will fit in nicely with Jeff Fisher's defense. 2012 nfl draft Russell Wilson takes a shot at the F grade given to 2012 draft class Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson took to Twitter on Saturday evening to wish linebacker Bobby Wagner a. In addition to those goals, the front office had also stated on numerous occasions that they wanted to get faster at linebacker. The 2012 @seahawks draft class. Yes we will all be eyeing the talented QB’s coming out next year but I would be thrilled if we already have our man. Kip, good read. by . 15 overall), linebacker Bobby Wagner (No. I’ve watched a lot of these films that are on youtube by draftbreakdown. Out of the QB’s he was my third choice. I watched his Gruden interview and now I’m excited. That’s a great way to say it, Wagner will be a solid player in a position that has been unfairly downrated. Bruce Irvin would not have slipped into the second or third round just because draftniks thought he would. Draft Grades: Seattle Seahawks Draft Grades - 2012. And our ‘smartest guys in the room’ picks have thus far been complete duds. Also, be aware that as mock drafts get added to the site, these grades can change since the grades are automated. He actually had more interceptions and sacks when Cal played him at OLB. Though Stefanie passed away on November 19, 2009, her memory and inspiration live on. With laughter and tears, joy and heartbreak, this book lets you know her spirit is still here. As CBSSports' Will Brinson points out , Mel Kiper gave Seattle a C- for the draft and Pete . Teams submit secret bids to the Japanese owner with no knowledge of how much other competing teams bid for. I am more blown away by the number of people that actually believe their speak and place their opinion above NFL teams scouting. Wagner will not. Additionally, I wasn’t as high on Wagner as a lot of other people were. Kendricks looks more polished and ready to play this season, particularly if they have him play outside. All-American Murder is the first book to investigate Aaron Hernandez's first-degree murder conviction and the mystery of his own shocking and untimely death. Irvin has rare speed to go along with fantastic change of direction skills and killer motor. Having said all that – the Eagles stole Kendricks from in front of us – they had a heck of a draft. 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