Well, that is one perspectiveOriginally Posted by Anal_Hershiser
Another is that RG3 deserved the award, just as Russell Wilson would have if he won.
Wilson is beyond the real deal. You know, I know it, everyone knows it.
I reiterate that I wouldn't trade Wilson for anyone in football right now, and RG3 may not even play this next season. I hope he does, but he is going to have to smarten up or he is going to flame out.
Seahawks, Russell Wilson win big in Percy Harvin trade
Somewhere in Seattle, Russell Wilson is sitting in the Seahawks film room clapping his hands in glee. Actually, he wouldn't be sitting, because he'd be too busy running around celebrating Seattle's trade for Percy Harvin. (It looks, roughly, like this.)
That's because in Harvin, Wilson finally got a true No. 1 weapon. Notice I didn't say "wideout" -- Harvin is more than that. He's a versatile, destructive playmaker who impacts the receiving game, the rushing game and the return game.
Coupled with Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, Golden Tate and Sidney Rice, Harvin makes the Seahawks offense a terrifyingly explosive unit in 2013.
It's not all perfect. Harvin's been a ticking time bomb his first few years in the league, causing as many headaches for his coaches in the locker room as he did for defenders on the field. He could be an issue in Seattle.
But reports indicate he's going to get a new contract from the Seahawks -- or, at least, that the deal is contigent on a new contract for Harvin -- which should calm him down on that front. Provided it's not Calvin Johnson money, it should be a relatively nice price for the Seahawks; Harvin will turn just 25 in May.
And the Seahawks are reportedly giving up a first-round pick to Minnesota for Harvin (along with a mid-round pick next year and a seventh in 2013). That's the No. 25 overall pick, and considering Harvin's off-field issues, his contract demands and his injury history, it's quite the price to pay. Additionally, it's an area where plenty of folks have slotted West Virginia Tavon Austin, a pretty decent comp for Harvin -- it's possible Seattle could've gotten a similar player for much less of a price.
Harvin is special, though. People have been down on him for a few months, but a lot of that is sort of a Favre factor thing going on; with all the talk about Harvin wanting a deal and all the rumors about where he could go, people just get worn down. These same people weren't complaining about Harvin when he was destroying the league and doing things like ... THIS:
Harvin played at an MVP level for an early portion of the year. And he's going to a place where he'll have some familiarity with the coaching staff.
Pete Carroll recruited Harvin like crazy when the all-purpose athlete was coming out of high school; USC is the only other place that Harvin visited besides Florida.
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was in Minnesota for Harvin's first two seasons, in 2009 and 2010. During that time, Harvin averaged 66 catches for 829 yards and six touchdowns a season while playing in an average of 14 games. (He also managed 16 rushing attempts and 121 yards per year.)
Seattle has shown a propensity for maximizing other team's headaches as well: Lynch, who's become one of the best running backs in the NFL since coming to the Seahawks in a trade from the Bills, was averaging 61.4 yards per game rushing in Buffalo and has averaged 78.3 yards per game with the Seahawks. He had an off-field issue this offseason but managed to avoid missing any time.
The reality is that if Carroll, who's managed a few egos in his day, can keep Harvin happy, the Seahawks can threaten for the Super Bowl again in 2013 and are pretty close to being on equal footing with the 49ers.
Seattle utilized plenty of short-game passing options featuring Tate (and others) in 2013; those sort of passes will become laughably dangerous. How about that Pistol formation? Yeah, Harvin might have a little something to say about it being figured out quickly -- he was a destructive force in college coming out of the backfield. He'll bring an explosiveness to the read-option game that no one in football can match and that defenses will have trouble keying in on.
Or Seattle can plug him into the slot -- with Tate and Sidney Rice outside -- and give themselves options with sweeps. Move him to the outside and give him bubble screens and short passes that get him into space. Or send him deep if you want; Harvin has the speed to beat defenders but the Vikings didn't often try to go deep, at least not with Christian Ponder under center. Harvin can take the top off the defense, but his true strength isn't in streaking down the field, it's when he's best utilized as a chess piece who moves around the field and creates migraine-like matchups for opposing defenses.
The Seahawks understand they don't need to fit players into a scheme -- they just want the most talented players. Then they work around them to make their team as dangerous as possible.
And in Harvin they just got one of the most talented players in football. It wasn't cheap but the result could be an absolute home run.
League MVP Adrian Peterson was not thrilled over the news.
''The best all around player I ever seen or you'll ever see! Goes to Seattle! I feel like I just got kicked in the stomach. Several times!!!'' Peterson posted on Twitter.
Will see how big their winning when Harvin plays 8-10 games a year. Who signs a guy that misses games all the time with Migranes? Not to mention hes a thus that doesnt get along with his teamattes. GL with this one Tony, but I guarantee you Minn won in this deal.
Now Cliff Avril is coming to town, and the rich get richer.
The Seahawks aren't fuckin around.
That D is getting really scary
The trade looks great on paper for the vikes. They get a first, third and seventh rounder for an often injured receiver with character issues thats never had more than 1000 yards receiving or more than 6 tds. We all know the vikes will screw up the pick tho, so as a vikes fan I don't know how to feel about it.
Russel Wilson is simply the next Cam Newton. He had a decent first year, and his second year will fall off of a cliff. Literally EVERYTHING had to align perfectly for Wilson to "lead" this team to the playoffs. Wilson is nothing but a flash in the pan. Not trading him for anyone in the league is laughable. You wouldnt trade him straight up for Andrew Luck?Well, that is one perspective
Another is that RG3 deserved the award, just as Russell Wilson would have if he won.
Wilson is beyond the real deal. You know, I know it, everyone knows it.
I reiterate that I wouldn't trade Wilson for anyone in football right now, and RG3 may not even play this next season. I hope he does, but he is going to have to smarten up or he is going to flame out.
I'm not trying to be rude, seriously, (which is typically only said or written before subsequently being rude of course) but comparing Wilson to Newton is what's laughable. Did you even watch Wilson play last year?
And not in a million years would I trade him for Andrew Luck anymore than Indy would trade Luck for Wilson. Wilson is perfect for what they are running in Seattle, just as Luck is a perfect fit in Indy.
Wilson has a once in a generation work ethic, and those guys aren't the ones that typically fall off a cliff or end up being flashes in the pan.
With the weapons they've put around him, look for Wilson to be in the mix for MVP this year, just as he was in the mix for Rookie of the Year last year.
Last edited by tony bagadonuts; 05-17-2013 at 01:41 PM.
This offseason has been unbelievable and were not even to the draft yet.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/91...attle-seahawks
Seahawks have a good chance to win the superbowl this year. They have a top 3 runnningback(lynch), a top 5 receiver(harvin) a great defense and qb. If they don't make the playoffs I will be really surprised
Can't wait til next January for your obligatory "We'll get em next year" posts.
Very legitCan't wait til next January for your obligatory "We'll get em next year" posts.
Can't wait til next January for your obligatory "We'll get em next year" posts.
how did your Seahawks do in the draft tbags
Good thing the Hawks made a point of signing so many pass rushers.
NFL announces: Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin has been suspended for four games of 2013 for violating policy on performance enhancing substances
About time for my favorite azzhole to start posting again. Not to mention shadyj.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2...t-quarterback/
I think he's ranked low, but I'm hardly unbiased.
Seattles fucked. They luckily avoid the Packers this year but playing in a division with the best team in football means the best you can do is be a wild card, but we all know Seattle needs to be at home to have a chance against good teams. I'm letting you know now that any hopes you have of success are false hopes. You believe that as much as Druff believes hes bad at nlhe, but its true.
How did I miss this gem? If you could trade him for Aaron Rodgers you would in a second, and if you deny it your either dilusional or stupid.Well, that is one perspective
Another is that RG3 deserved the award, just as Russell Wilson would have if he won.
Wilson is beyond the real deal. You know, I know it, everyone knows it.
I reiterate that I wouldn't trade Wilson for anyone in football right now, and RG3 may not even play this next season. I hope he does, but he is going to have to smarten up or he is going to flame out.
I shot to high it looks like. That guy is a walking disaster.
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