12th Man Rising » 2009 » April http://12thmanrising.com A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:27:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 NFL Network: Curry All-Access http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/nfl-network-curry-all-access/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/nfl-network-curry-all-access/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:38:57 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=923 A video from NFL.com, providing an all-access peek at Seattle’s newest addition: Aaron Curry.

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]]> http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/nfl-network-curry-all-access/feed/ 2 Leroy Hill: Deal With Seattle Imminent? http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/hill-deal-imminent/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/hill-deal-imminent/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:32:59 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=920 This morning on the Mitch in the Morning show on KJR (950 AM, Seattle), host Mitch Levy interviewed Seahawks head … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/30/max-unger/feed/ 6 Lucas, Griffith Deals Announced http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/29/lucas-griffit/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/29/lucas-griffit/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:37:51 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=914 The Seahawks sure didn’t wait long to spend the money earned from rescinding Leroy Hill’s franchise tag designation. They were immediately off the hook for $8.3 million, and were able to reach agreements … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/29/lucas-griffit/feed/ 2 Draft Recap: Day One Selections http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/day-one-pick/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/day-one-pick/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:31:31 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=907 Aaron Curry, Linebacker
Wake Forest University
First round, 4th overall pick

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]]> http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/day-one-pick/feed/ 0 2009 NFL Draft: Seahawks Are Winners? http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/seahawks-are-winners/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/seahawks-are-winners/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:01:35 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=904 In the days following the NFL Draft, the so-called “experts” begin to offer hindsight analysis and grades on every team’s performance from the prior weekend. The NFL Draft has become such a large event that even casual fans are chiming in with … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/28/draft-transactions/feed/ 0 BREAKING: Ken Lucas To Sign http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/27/ken-lucas-to-sign/ http://12thmanrising.com/2009/04/27/ken-lucas-to-sign/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:23:29 +0000 Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/?p=896 Ken Lucas is expected to sign with Seattle, which could be announced as early as later today. Specific details of the contract are not certain, but I’ll post more when they become available.

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Link: Live Draft Diary (Day One)

5:11 PM: The draft is officially over. I’ve been busy all day, but I’ve been able to keep track of what the Seahawks have been doing. It was good to see them draft a quarterback in the sixth round (Mike Teel), and all of their picks in the seventh round offer a lot of value. I’ll be posting more later tonight covering the draft! Thanks for all of the comments this weekend, 12th Man.

10:15 AM: The Seahawks don’t have another pick coming up anytime soon, so I’m going to take a break here. Hopefully I’ll make it back in time for their later selections. More analysis and thoughts on Seattle’s draft coming soon!

9:39 AM: I just checked my entries, and noticed something: prior to Seattle trading up to select Deon Butler, I noted the run on wide receivers. That particular run on receivers might have forced Seattle into action; they may have felt that Butler wouldn’t last much longer and traded into the third round to select him.

9:27 AM: The Browns just selected Kaluka Maiava from USC. How many NFL-worthy linebackers does Southern Cal have?!

9:16 AM: We’re officially into the fourth round. The Cowboys opened the round by selecting QB Stephen McGee from Texas A&M.

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Steelers receive:
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Round 2
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Round 1
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6:05 PM: I’m going to take a break for now; I’ll have more posted later. Let me know what you think about the 2009 NFL Draft so far!

5:59 PM: Ruskell definitely stayed consistent with his tendencies. Aaron Curry was the best available player at fourth overall, and was a four-year starter with great character and work ethic. Curry was considered by most to be the best overall prospect, and could’ve gone first overall to Detroit. Max Unger was a four-year starter at Oregon as well, and played his first two seasons at left tackle. He can play all five positions on the offensive line, offering great versatility. Unger presented GREAT value in the second round at 49th overall.

5:55 PM: I couldn’t be happier right now. Ruskell and the front office have drafted very well so far in the 2009 draft. Aaron Curry, Max Unger, and a 2010 first round pick from the first day.

5:51 PM: Seattle gave up a third and fourth round pick this year to trade into the second round and draft Max Unger. Unger is an extremely talented and versatile lineman, and will fit in well. He could’ve been a first round pick.

5:48 PM: Tim Ruskell being Tim Ruskell … trading back into the second round to select Unger. What an absolute STEAL. Great value. Great addition.

5:47 PM: GREAT PICK! Max Unger is a Seahawk!

5:45 PM: Seattle just traded back into the second round! They’re up at 49.

5:43 PM: What the hell are the Oakland Raiders doing? First they reach for the fastest player on the board (Heyward-Bey), now they draft Michael Mitchell in the secound round. Some teams reportedly had him as a free agent? Wow.

5:41 PM: From Adam Best, who is also covering the draft live over at NFL Mocks:

“Pat White running the Wildcat 4 the team that brought the Wildcat 2 the NFL. Fits like a bad toupee on John Travolta or Nic Cage.”

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