Thursday, April 21, 2005
Dyson, Pathon coming to Seattle
The Seahawks continue their late off-season surge today, signing Andre Dyson and adding Jerome Pathon to the receiving corps. The acquisition of Dyson is huge, allowing newly signed corner Kelly Herndon to slide into the nickel-back slot and filling the shoes of the departed Ken Lucas. Dyson's deal is similar to what we gave Jamie Sharper - 5 years, 17.5 million - but with a bigger bonus (3 million, opposed to Sharper's 1.5). This is a fantastic move, as Dyson has become a very good corner at the ripe age of 24. Seattle now has two young, quality corners in Dyson and Trufant - a nice pair around which to shape a defense for the next years to come.
Pathon has never quite reached the level of a number 2 wideout in the NFL, but has developed into a solid option, averaging just over 40 receptions and 560 yards during his three year tenure in the Big Easy. Pathon and Joe Jurevicius fill out the back end of the receiving depth chart quite nicely.
This off-season is turning into a fun adventure. The 'Hawks are still a bit thin on defense, especially on the interior line and at linebacker (after releasing Chad Brown, which should happen any day), and old on the O'line, but they have made some quality moves. The Seahawks have definitely exceeded my expectations by bringing in both Sharper and Dyson. A good draft would solidify a great beginning to the Tim Ruskell era.
Pathon has never quite reached the level of a number 2 wideout in the NFL, but has developed into a solid option, averaging just over 40 receptions and 560 yards during his three year tenure in the Big Easy. Pathon and Joe Jurevicius fill out the back end of the receiving depth chart quite nicely.
This off-season is turning into a fun adventure. The 'Hawks are still a bit thin on defense, especially on the interior line and at linebacker (after releasing Chad Brown, which should happen any day), and old on the O'line, but they have made some quality moves. The Seahawks have definitely exceeded my expectations by bringing in both Sharper and Dyson. A good draft would solidify a great beginning to the Tim Ruskell era.
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as someone who knows first hand, let me tell you about how much you will learn to hate andre dyson. I dont know how to explain his play, except that it is bad at the worst times. Any time the opposing offense has a big third down or important 4th quarter drive, expect them to go right at dyson and abuse him. I dont know why this happens since he is so solid at other times. The only thing i can say is that he must play way harder than everyone else, which allows him to be good on meaningless downs, but when it counts and everyone is playing super hard, his efforts become neutralized and he gets beat. so look forward to that.
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How dare you write the words "Marcus Trufant" without any mention of his fine university. I excpect better, David.
ok. Marcus Trufant went to an accredited university where he learned much in the ways of mediocrity, a school that prepared him for the wonders of the real world by forever lowering his expectations from all he encounters in life, allowing him to admire googly-eyed all the tall buildings and technological wonders he discovers in seattle and the other fine cities he frequents via the seahawks travelling schedule, except for buffalo.
oh yeah - Washington State University.
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oh yeah - Washington State University.
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