AC to Seatle (sic0

[mhsbc59]

woo pig

[younghog]

FREAKING AWESOME..

Can't beat that.. Heck he might be a starter by game 3

GO HOGS

[greenEGnHAWGS]

Waaaaaaay too late but an AWESOME place for him to fall to.

[Dirttrackhog]

Beast mode 2.0

[mhsbc59]

i cant hate Seattle now if he is playing lol

[phadedhawg]

Welcome to seattle Alex!  So excited!!!!  Go Hawks!

[luke hawg]

Fantastic place

[ADavisTheGOAT]

That's the best possible place he could have landed. And he did! Congrats Alex!

[hawgmasta]

That's the best possible place he could have landed. And he did! Congrats Alex!

Very good spot, could've been worth the wait! 

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Some guys go high and get more money up front but sometimes they are landing in bad places. Others have to wait and get less money but land in a better place that gives them greater opportunities for the future. Let us hope that is the case for AC landing in Seattle with Carroll.

[RazorChuck]

Finally one of my favorite hogs goes to the team I love in the NFL!

[greenEGnHAWGS]

Some guys go high and get more money up front but sometimes they are landing in bad places. Others have to wait and get less money but land in a better place that gives them greater opportunities for the future. Let us hope that is the case for AC landing in Seattle with Carroll.

So true. I wonder what McFadden wouldve rather went to Oakland where he did in the draft, or drop a couple rounds and land in Denver/New England/Green Bay.

[alohawg]

Seahawks like dreads.  Go Alex!

[MuskogeeHogFan]

So true. I wonder what McFadden wouldve rather went to Oakland where he did in the draft, or drop a couple rounds and land in Denver/New England/Green Bay.

If McFadden would have had a good to great O-Line early in his career he might be lauded as one of the all time greats in the NFL right now. That just proves the point that this is a team game and if you don't have good talent surrounding you, you can't do it all by yourself. As good as Barry Sanders was, it was his desire to move to a team with a good O-Line and a shot at the Super Bowl that caused him to eventually check-out early. You can only take a beating for so long and the average shelf life of an NFL RB is generally short to begin with.

[moses_007]

The Cowboys were stupid to pass on him.  I wonder why Jerry Jones doesn't think more highly of Arkansas players than he does?  He has seen AC run for three years in his stadium.

[phadedhawg]

So excited he's a seahawk.  The family tore the walls down when he was announced. 

[Professor Psychosis]

Seahawks will play the Bills in week 9.  Monday Night Football.  Would be cool if both AC and JWill played significant snaps in the game.  Doubtful, but then again, you never know.

[mhsbc59]

If Alex mom didnt want him coming to Arkansas because it was so far from South Florida, what she going to do now that he has to go the the Pacific north west lol

[MuskogeeHogFan]

The Cowboys were stupid to pass on him.  I wonder why Jerry Jones doesn't think more highly of Arkansas players than he does?  He has seen AC run for three years in his stadium.

Jerry should have focused on defense early and picked up J-Will and/or AC later. They could have had either one and either would have done a fine job for them. He has a good O-Line but the Cowboys need to shore up their defense first at this point. Elliott was an unnecessary and wasted early choice, but that's just my opinion.

[alohawg]

The Cowboys were stupid to pass on him.  I wonder why Jerry Jones doesn't think more highly of Arkansas players than he does?  He has seen AC run for three years in his stadium.

I don't get it either, it's as if he a avoids drafting Arkansas players. I wish he had traded down to bottom of the 1st and gotten HH plus another high value pick if offense was the first pick and then add a RB in 3rd/4th. Not liking Jerry right now.

[greenEGnHAWGS]

If McFadden would have had a good to great O-Line early in his career he might be lauded as one of the all time greats in the NFL right now. That just proves the point that this is a team game and if you don't have good talent surrounding you, you can't do it all by yourself. As good as Barry Sanders was, it was his desire to move to a team with a good O-Line and a shot at the Super Bowl that caused him to eventually check-out early. You can only take a beating for so long and the average shelf life of an NFL RB is generally short to begin with.

I completely agree. It's sad most nfl fans don't understand just how good he was coming out of college. All they know him for is an off and on career cuz he went to Oakland.

[irk]

AC will join Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls,rtf rt another Enos coached player.  Rawls was recruited by Enos out of HS for CMU but went to Michigan where he had an uneventful career.  After completing his senior season Rawls contacted Enos and enrolled at CMU as a grad student.  Rawls was an outstanding RB at CMU and went to Seattle as a free agent last season.   He finally got to play for Seattle and was fantastic.  He was injured late last season but is returning to Seattle this season and is projected to be a starter.  AC and Rawls are both excellent. Rawls runs harder downhill but AC has better moves.

AC will l the Seattle area, beautiful area and great fans who know their footballRTT

[ChitownHawg]

Some guys go high and get more money up front but sometimes they are landing in bad places. Others have to wait and get less money but land in a better place that gives them greater opportunities for the future. Let us hope that is the case for AC landing in Seattle with Carroll.

Dmac comes to mind.

[flagstaffhog]

Go HOGS Go!

[Pigasaurus]

If memory serves, Jones could have got Mallett for about 800k a few years ago.  They are what 1-13 without their starting qb the last couple seasons.  His avoidance of players he should be familiar happens too much to be accidental. 

[HogBreath]

If memory serves, Jones could have got Mallett for about 800k a few years ago.  They are what 1-13 without their starting qb the last couple seasons.  His avoidance of players he should be familiar happens too much to be accidental. 

Jerry is also real good at avoiding the playoffs.  I really like Elliott, think he's a heck of a back, but that was a dumb move by Jerry.

[sickboy]

Jerry should have focused on defense early and picked up J-Will and/or AC later. They could have had either one and either would have done a fine job for them. He has a good O-Line but the Cowboys need to shore up their defense first at this point. Elliott was an unnecessary and wasted early choice, but that's just my opinion.

I have a feeling Elliott's going to be the best running back drafted in years.

Either way, after picking Zeke -- why would the Cowboys waste a pick on Alex Collins. Too much defensive needs to do that.

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

The Cowboys were stupid to pass on him.  I wonder why Jerry Jones doesn't think more highly of Arkansas players than he does?  He has seen AC run for three years in his stadium.

Passed on BA for Prescott as well.
While that's not obscene by any means, it makes me feel like JJ only takes Hogs if it's a slam dunk, obvious choice for some reason.

Heck, on the NFL channel,  they were talking a possible BA to Dallas pick as high as the 4th round.  So this isn't just my homerism.

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If memory serves, Jones could have got Mallett for about 800k a few years ago.  They are what 1-13 without their starting qb the last couple seasons.  His avoidance of players he should be familiar happens too much to be accidental. 

I don't get it either, it's as if he a avoids drafting Arkansas players. I wish he had traded down to bottom of the 1st and gotten HH plus another high value pick if offense was the first pick and then add a RB in 3rd/4th. Not liking Jerry right now.

These ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Pick Analysis:

Collins fits what Seattle likes in it's runners-a downhill, power-back with enough speed to break through the 2nd level. Their RB depth is shaky so Collins should get plenty of opportunity to contribute early. --Mark Dulgerian

[ChitownHawg]

Seahawk's scout who followed AC

http://www.seahawks.com/video/2016/04/30/aaron-hineline-draft-day-3-press-conference

[hoggusamoungus]

I don't get it either, it's as if he a avoids drafting Arkansas players. I wish he had traded down to bottom of the 1st and gotten HH plus another high value pick if offense was the first pick and then add a RB in 3rd/4th. Not liking Jerry right now.

He took Felix in the first round and that went so-so. 

[mhsbc59]

Seahawk's scout who followed AC

http://www.seahawks.com/video/2016/04/30/aaron-hineline-draft-day-3-press-conference

very nice sounds like they really like him and that he could start out as there kick returner

[ChitownHawg]

very nice sounds like they really like him and that he could start out as there kick returner

The few times he returned for us he did a pretty good job. The one thing people overlook is he hasn't been playing football long. He has a lot of growing still.

[RyeHogFan]

It'll be interesting to see Collins and C.J. Prosise battling for a roster spot this year. Perhaps Collins' ability to return kicks will help him.

[alohawg]

Seattle just drafted Zac Brooks RB Clemson..

[hoglady]

If McFadden would have had a good to great O-Line early in his career he might be lauded as one of the all time greats in the NFL right now. That just proves the point that this is a team game and if you don't have good talent surrounding you, you can't do it all by yourself. As good as Barry Sanders was, it was his desire to move to a team with a good O-Line and a shot at the Super Bowl that caused him to eventually check-out early. You can only take a beating for so long and the average shelf life of an NFL RB is generally short to begin with.

No one forced DMac to sign that 2nd contract with Oakland.
I know it was huge contract and it would have been hard to turn that down - but he still had many years in those legs. Career and legacy wise the 2nd contract with Oakland was a terrible mistake.

[hawgmasta]

Seattle just drafted Zac Brooks RB Clemson..

Interesting. . .

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Have to replace Marshawn. Selling out to do that.

[Hogsolo]

Jerry should have focused on defense early and picked up J-Will and/or AC later. They could have had either one and either would have done a fine job for them. He has a good O-Line but the Cowboys need to shore up their defense first at this point. Elliott was an unnecessary and wasted early choice, but that's just my opinion.

Preach it brother.  No way a RB is worth that high draft pick.  Too many hits and injuries at the position.  They are desperate to win now and that is what that pick is.   Horrible.

[ChitownHawg]

No one forced DMac to sign that 2nd contract with Oakland.
I know it was huge contract and it would have been hard to turn that down - but he still had many years in those legs. Career and legacy wise the 2nd contract with Oakland was a terrible mistake.

Depends on what other teams were offering. If Raiders are offering $10mil more then legs or not you take the money.

[hog.goblin]

Jerry should have focused on defense early and picked up J-Will and/or AC later. They could have had either one and either would have done a fine job for them. He has a good O-Line but the Cowboys need to shore up their defense first at this point. Elliott was an unnecessary and wasted early choice, but that's just my opinion.

that's just my opinion too

[Hogsolo]

If memory serves, Jones could have got Mallett for about 800k a few years ago.  They are what 1-13 without their starting qb the last couple seasons.  His avoidance of players he should be familiar happens too much to be accidental.

I think he's avoiding the complaints from the fan base about drafting Razorbacks.   

[hawgmasta]

I think he's avoiding the complaints from the fan base about drafting Razorbacks.

I bet Jerry reads hogville every night.

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

I bet Jerry reads hogville every night.

Probably while lighting top end Cuban cigars with thousand dollar bills and drinking Yoohoo made from 24 karat gold in chilled champagne glasses made from the dreams of unicorns made solid.

[ricepig]

Seattle just drafted Zac Brooks RB Clemson..

I watched him in high school for 3 years, he isn't a power back by any definition. He actually played WR for one of those years, I always thought he was a better WR, than RB.

[Hogs run wild]

Seahawks got a steal imo. AC showed he could be the man when he had to be. All this against some of the best competition.

[hoglady]

Depends on what other teams were offering. If Raiders are offering $10mil more then legs or not you take the money.

I said the money would have been hard to turn down.
But you also know when signing it you are losing whatever chance you have at a good NFL career.
I think DMac has recently acknowledged staying with Oakland was a mistake.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

No one forced DMac to sign that 2nd contract with Oakland.
I know it was huge contract and it would have been hard to turn that down - but he still had many years in those legs. Career and legacy wise the 2nd contract with Oakland was a terrible mistake.

True, but sometimes the "numbers" and what they mean for you and your family get in the way of logical thinking as it relates to a longer term career and a legacy. I think that a lot of these guys, once they reach the NFL, adopt a line of thinking that involves getting as much as possible in terms of compensation as they can get right now, because they know that the likelihood of a long term career in the NFL as a RB isn't good. One wrong move, one tackle at the right angle, one wrong twist, can end or diminish the longevity of your career.

I can't blame them but this is exactly why where you land is such a crap-shoot. You go for the big money, you are probably headed for a team that desperately needs a big time RB but may not have a great  O-Line. If you have to wait and go later in the draft, you may get less money, but you may actually have a better opportunity for the future (even if it takes more time) because no one expects you to come in and be "the answer" immediately. And maybe in the process, if you remain healthy, you get traded to a team with a better O-Line where you have a chance to be all that you are capable of being?

[ChitownHawg]

I said the money would have been hard to turn down.
But you also know when signing it you are losing whatever chance you have at a good NFL career.
I think DMac has recently acknowledged staying with Oakland was a mistake.

Sorry. I probably should have been a bit more clear. My point is adding $10mil (or whatever the amount was) is hard to call a terrible mistake. Telling you boss to take a flying leap and getting fired is a terrible mistake. IMHO

[hawgmasta]

Probably while lighting top end Cuban cigars with thousand dollar bills and drinking Yoohoo made from 24 karat gold in chilled champagne glasses made from the dreams of unicorns made solid.

That sounds like he should run for president, or the "most interesting man in the world" position over at Heineken.