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03-15-2024, 12:22 PM | #1 |
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Re: Sam Howell Traded
Commanders get: 2024 third-round pick and 2024 fifth-round pick
Seahawks get: Howell, 2024 fourth-round pick, 2024 sixth-round pick Commanders' grade: B Seahawks' grade: B+ The Seahawks started the day with only Geno Smith under contract at quarterback. Now the Seahawks have a potential challenger to Smith as their starting QB. A fifth-rounder in the 2022 draft, Howell played 17 games for the Commanders last season. In an odd twist, he netted one draft asset (No. 78 overall) that is higher than his original draft slot (No. 144). After a red-hot start, Howell faded down the stretch before being benched for Jacoby Brissett, only to return to action after an injury to the veteran. Howell ended the season with 21 touchdown passes to 21 interceptions, was sacked 65 times and completed 63.4% of his passes for a QBR of 42.4 -- No. 24 in the league. An offense marred by poor offensive line play and Howell's inexperience ultimately led to a complete regime change in Washington. Now he's in Seattle, where new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb may be looking to spice up the offense. Smith, returning for his third season as Seattle's starter, was No. 23 in the league in air yards per attempt at 7.0 yards. Grubb, who comes to the Seahawks from the University of Washington, loves the deep ball. Interestingly enough, Howell's QBR of 98.2 on outside deep routes was fourth best in the league. Fun fact: Smith had the NFL's worst QBR in the same situations (2.6). If Grubb plans to bring his three-wide, vertical offense from Washington to the Seahawks, Howell's deep ball touch and power are actually good fits. For Washington, all signs should now firmly point to selecting a quarterback at No. 2 overall if they didn't already. The Commanders signed veteran Marcus Mariota and have Jake Fromm on the roster. With the second overall pick in a draft that could potentially have four quarterbacks selected in the top 10, GM Adam Peters can go get his quarterback. And he now has some extra draft capital to build a team around that signal-caller, as this trade gives Washington six of the top 100 picks. And maybe, just maybe, that's enough draft capital to entice Chicago to switch places so the Commanders can pick hometown quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall? -- Miller
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03-15-2024, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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This is what I think:
A full assessment of the top 3 QBs in the draft have been completed. The new FO is Rick solid on who they will pick at 2. They will not move up. They are completely sold on Maye or Daniels as our franchise QB. Why do I suggest this? If they weren't sure, and wanted to hedge their bets, they keep a cheap developmental piece in Howell. They traded him and signed a typical lame backup. What about a trade up? It is still possible, but if they weren't Rick solid on #2, no way they would have made those moves. If they are all chips in in #2, why would they trade Anything to go to #1, when we need 2 Tackles? Makes no sense. For such a strategy as conservative with all the free agents signings, the Quarterback move was all chips in on #2. This is a high confidence move An outrageous possibility would be they already have a vet trade tagged in writing for our QB starter, but that is hard to fathom. So the good news here is, the new FO has done extensive homework and has no doubts who their next QB is, anything they say to the contrary is BS. I am glad, but a bit scared
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Sorry, couldn't let that autocorrect slide! Things are even simpler than that. Howell is the ex girlfriend that mom loved. We will have a new love interest next month and don't need mom screwing up thanksgiving by comparing the ex to the new GF. Relationship is over. Shular/Frerotte RG3/Cousins We can get a new side piece in the draft to go along with our top pick. |
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03-15-2024, 01:38 PM | #7 |
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Definitely a bit scared.
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03-16-2024, 09:30 AM | #9 |
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It's always gonna be unnerving as fans when your #2 pick has to ball out or you'll be fielding...... Marietta. Not enough return for Sam who I'd put out there over MM every day and twice on Sundays.
I don't think the hype is real ok these top 3 qbs, either, like most other years, qbs over drafted and over hyped. Is what it is, hope for the best.
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sounds like youre convincing yourself that Sam Howell is something he just isnt.
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03-15-2024, 03:00 PM | #13 |
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i will say if they draft CW you won't hear anything from me .. i'll be elsewhere. Jamf hated Sam from day one ..and he can feel anyway he wants and voice it all he wants .. good for Jamf he has his convictions and stayed true !! i have same about CW and i don't care how well he plays .. i can't stand him and never will ! so i hope it's Daniels !
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03-16-2024, 10:05 AM | #15 |
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After 17 games Sam got us to the #2 pick.
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