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I think that if Jeremy Lane did in fact get benched, it wasn't so much because of his poor performance, although he has been battling injuries this season, it was because his backup Shaquill Griffin, showed everyone that he was ready for prime time, in a really big way with his performances on the field when he was asked to fill in for Jeremy.
Pete and the Seahawks preach to the players and fans, that it is all about competition in Seattle, and that anyone's position is up for grabs, if another player proves that they can consistently do a better job.
Shaquill, in my humble assessment is going to prove Richard Sherman right in his predictions, when he says that Shaquill Griffin, may already be a better player than he is, or if not, will be if given the opportunity to prove himself on the team. When Shaquill has been given the opportunity to show us what he's made of, he has done nothing but impress everyone, including Jeremy Lane, if he was to get honest with himeself and all of us. I would think that if Jeremy really wanted what was best for the Seahawks that he would want Shaquill to be elevated to the position he has fairly earned and deserves.
Jeremy needs to quit worrying about being benched and get his eye back on the prize, they didn't cut him, they only demoted him to Shaquill's backup, a role reversal if you will. If he gets himself right, when his next opportunity to show his goods is presented, he could conceivably earn his spot back, or at very least give other teams looking for talent in hs position something to think about.
There was a play this past Sunday against the Giants, when Shaquill, in my mind cinched his spot on the team, when he pursued the runaway Giant that was headed for a touchdown, when everyone else was beat, and in his refusal to give up, Shaquill slew the mighty Giant, and in doing so helped our defense hold them to a field goal instead of a touchdown.
I think it might help everyone, including Jeremy Lane, to recall, a few months ago, the Seahawks were shopping him, Jermaine Kearse, and Alex Collins. Jeremy was the only one to survive that process, in part because they didn't get any takers, offering anthing substantial enough to make the trade worthwhile.
As much as I appreciate the contributions that Jeremy has made to the team, there is that part of me that wishes they could have gotten the same trade put together for Sheldon Richardson that they made for Jermaine Kearse.
I've always felt that Jermaine Kearse, truly belonged in Seattle with the Seahawks, and still hold out some hope that circumstances will bring him back down the road a piece. Jermaine is a product of the Pacific Northwest and gave a lot of kids hope, in this part of the country, that they could also one day play for the Seattle Seahawks, if they dedicated themselves. That and the fact that love him or hate him, Jermaine always managed to pull off the craziest catches when we needed him to the most.
Anyone who has an eye for talent knew that Shaquill Griffin, was destined to be bumped up to first string, from the first time he took the field, talent is talent, and this kid is no diamond in the rough, this kid is a shining diamond who will only get better as time goes on. I worry about injury prospects, as I do with any new player but so far he's been a regular energizer bunny, he takes a licken and keeps on ticken.
Welcome to the big time Shaquill, it appears you are hear to stay for a while. Go Seahawks!!!
Pete and the Seahawks preach to the players and fans, that it is all about competition in Seattle, and that anyone's position is up for grabs, if another player proves that they can consistently do a better job.
Shaquill, in my humble assessment is going to prove Richard Sherman right in his predictions, when he says that Shaquill Griffin, may already be a better player than he is, or if not, will be if given the opportunity to prove himself on the team. When Shaquill has been given the opportunity to show us what he's made of, he has done nothing but impress everyone, including Jeremy Lane, if he was to get honest with himeself and all of us. I would think that if Jeremy really wanted what was best for the Seahawks that he would want Shaquill to be elevated to the position he has fairly earned and deserves.
Jeremy needs to quit worrying about being benched and get his eye back on the prize, they didn't cut him, they only demoted him to Shaquill's backup, a role reversal if you will. If he gets himself right, when his next opportunity to show his goods is presented, he could conceivably earn his spot back, or at very least give other teams looking for talent in hs position something to think about.
There was a play this past Sunday against the Giants, when Shaquill, in my mind cinched his spot on the team, when he pursued the runaway Giant that was headed for a touchdown, when everyone else was beat, and in his refusal to give up, Shaquill slew the mighty Giant, and in doing so helped our defense hold them to a field goal instead of a touchdown.
I think it might help everyone, including Jeremy Lane, to recall, a few months ago, the Seahawks were shopping him, Jermaine Kearse, and Alex Collins. Jeremy was the only one to survive that process, in part because they didn't get any takers, offering anthing substantial enough to make the trade worthwhile.
As much as I appreciate the contributions that Jeremy has made to the team, there is that part of me that wishes they could have gotten the same trade put together for Sheldon Richardson that they made for Jermaine Kearse.
I've always felt that Jermaine Kearse, truly belonged in Seattle with the Seahawks, and still hold out some hope that circumstances will bring him back down the road a piece. Jermaine is a product of the Pacific Northwest and gave a lot of kids hope, in this part of the country, that they could also one day play for the Seattle Seahawks, if they dedicated themselves. That and the fact that love him or hate him, Jermaine always managed to pull off the craziest catches when we needed him to the most.
Anyone who has an eye for talent knew that Shaquill Griffin, was destined to be bumped up to first string, from the first time he took the field, talent is talent, and this kid is no diamond in the rough, this kid is a shining diamond who will only get better as time goes on. I worry about injury prospects, as I do with any new player but so far he's been a regular energizer bunny, he takes a licken and keeps on ticken.
Welcome to the big time Shaquill, it appears you are hear to stay for a while. Go Seahawks!!!
