This guy is great! Just imagine the pass rush we would have with him onboard!

young talented playas!

…but I’d also take Max Unger. Had hoped he would have fallen to us in the 2nd round, no matter how unrealistic that was.

Also always thought Owen Schmitt was a badass too.

An undrafted free agent last year who is doing pretty well in place of Lofa tatupu. 2 FFs, 45+ tackles, 3 Interceptions, 3 sacks in his 4-5 games.

and could be a terror at nickel. He’s a pick 6 threat that would thrive playing from ahead.

He isn’t an exceptional threat like Tony Gonzales or Antonio Gates, but he’s extremely reliable and would be an excellent check-down option if the WRs were covered.

Just for the record I moved to Arizona in 4th grade where I remained until high school graduation. I became a Seahawks fan a few years before that, being that I was born in Seattle. Arizona was a lovable loser in the 90’s with a bird mascot. They were the NFC’s Seahawks, so I adopted them as my NFC team. Then realignment happened and complicated things. But I’ve always considered Arizona my 2nd team. I rooted hard for you guys all through the playoffs last year. I wish you know ill will and in some ways I think of Arizona fans as a second family.

Some observations as a regular seahawk fan.

Mebane has been the Seahawks most valuable defender ever since he was drafted. Quite frankly, I thought he was shafted in 2008 for not making the pro-bowl. He led an otherwise horrible 2008 defense to a respectable ranking against the run by playing the “1” tech, and despite regularly taking double teams and eating space, led the team in sacks for most of the season (5.5) and finished with the team lead in QB hits (30+!). He was simply a monster. By not getting the pro-bowl nod or even serious consideration, I thought he was Seattle’s little secret, which would come in handy when his FA comes up. Hearing you guys talk about him here worries me that maybe he’s secretly a high priority for other GM’s too. : (

The Cardinals have some nice young talent at CB, but Trufant would be an upgrade. He’s in his prime, has two probowls, is more consistent than his INT totals indicate, and is remarkably well rounded (good in cover, can ball hawk, and one of the teams best tacklers).

Josh Wilson is an exciting return man but has actually been held out of return duties by the Seahawks because he is so insanely valuable to their secondary that they can’t afford the injury risk of special teams. He is growing in coverage and is already about as good a ball hawk as Trufant, and is still improving. He’s a massive threat to pick 6 and would be one of the most intimidating nickle corners in the NFL (he was recently promoted to starter from Nickel).

Tapp is a much better DE than his low/moderate sack totals indicate. He has improved every year and now consistently generates pass rush. Seriously, in the majority of the snaps he’s in on, he gets to the QB and forces the QB to step up in the pocket or abandon it altogether. He’s about as disruptive as Kerney was in 2007, but without the sacks to show for it. That won’t last forever. I would not be shocked if very soon Tapp posts a 10 sack season. He’ll be a FA soon and figures to be cheap. He has the potential to be a massive bargain signing for somebody (hopefully Seattle).

Hawthorne is a stud and dirt cheap. He’s been so good (and not just recently), that its sparked debate among Seahawks fans regarding 3 time pro-bowler Lofa Tatupu. A 100% Hawthorne is not as valuable as a 100% Tatupu, but he’s still very good.

Everyone knows the Cardinals have a bad OL, particularly the interior. Seattle also has a bad OL. There is one exception for Seattle though. Rob Sims. After an inconsistent beginning to his career, Sims has improved to become an above average guard and easily the best OL on the Seahawks roster. He’s not a perfect fit for the Seahawks ZBS system but has been very good regardless. He could be a minor star for Arizona and a big upgrade. Chris Spencer has also came a long ways and at times is an above average, difference making Center.

Two final names I’d mention: Leroy Hill and Lawrence Jackson.

Hill is an above average OLB who is a good blitzer, good tackler and good “blow-upper” who destroys RB’s and TE’s. He’s kind of like a poor man’s Aaron Curry. If you are ok with his moderate injury history and $6 million per year contract, he’d be an upgrade.

Jackson is improving in his 2nd season. He’s exceptionally well rounded. He’s great in pursuit. Good in coverage (by DE standards), good against the run, powerful and strong (can move inside on passing downs ala Justin Tuck), and is developing as a pass rusher (4 sacks in 8 games this year). Not a stud yet but should be starting to appear on your radar. And I say this as someone who was recently a big critic of Jackson.

Based on nothing whatsoever…

Yeah, I’ve heard mostly good things about Lawrence Jackson, as well.

He’s undersized for a d-lineman but he has done well in limited time. Even scored a touchdown against the Jaguars on a fumble return. He’s fast around the edges and more of a pass-rusher than a run-stuffer.

That part belongs to ME! BANE!

i know he is hurt but he is a beast