Lang visited (UPDATE: signs with Lions)

[RiverDog]

with Denver signing an OG today .. that might take them out of the picture too here.... :snack:

Lang canceled his visit with the Broncos, so they're most definitely out of the picture.

My understanding is that Lang told the Packers that he'd give them a chance to match any offer he got, so if he did leave here without signing as has been rumored, it's to be expected and would mean that the ball is in the Packer's court.

 

[RockinHawks]

If no Lang, I would imagine our FO will take a look at Fluker, Bell and/or Schwenke. Fluker and Schwenke have positional flexibility.

 

[FlyingGreg]

If we get Lang in addition to Joeckel, and maybe add a few contributors in the draft, we can get to the Super Bowl. No doubt in my mind.

If the pre-2016 defense returns, yes.

With Richard still in place and stubborn Pete ("we just do what we do"), I don't see the defense evolving like it needs to. Teams know how to exploit our zone know.

 

[nwHawk]

I don't see Lang signing here, purely because we heard about the possibility before the Seahawks announced it.

PC/JS's modus operandi is to surprise us.

I had the same feeling. They typically hold that info inside close doors. The only other free agent that I remember the JS/PC era openly leaking their pursuit was Peyton Manning. We'll see soon enough.

 

[Jimjones0384]

If we get Lang in addition to Joeckel, and maybe add a few contributors in the draft, we can get to the Super Bowl. No doubt in my mind.

If the pre-2016 defense returns, yes.

With Richard still in place and stubborn Pete ("we just do what we do"), I don't see the defense evolving like it needs to. Teams know how to exploit our zone know.

They have known from day one how to attack this defense. It is not hard to figure out. It has always been, do you have the personnel to beat it. Now we are seeing teams copy the blueprint, and also all NFC teams are now being built to beat the Seahawks. Hard to get the guys you want when everybody else are drafting the same guys.

I think the injuries aren't getting enough blame for the defenses (which was still top 5)struggles. This was a top 5 team in terms of injuries, and yet was a 10 win team. Without injuries, a few new guys, and an offense that can stay on the field, this defense will be back on top. They were two teams away from breaking the all time football, not NFL, but professional footballs record for number one scoring defense for the fourth year straight.

 

[QuahHawk]

Establish a run game and give our defense some time off the field and we could have been the #1 D.

Too many stalled drives on O, and to many 3rd down completions let up by the D.

Bolster the OL & RB in FA.

Draft CB, S, LB, and DT early.

Weakest Positions on this team
RT
LT
#2 CB
SLB
#3 CB
DT
FS

 

[kf3339]

Establish a run game and give our defense some time off the field and we could have been the #1 D.

Too many stalled drives on O, and to many 3rd down completions let up by the D.

Bolster the OL & RB in FA.

Draft CB, S, LB, and DT early.

Weakest Positions on this team
RT
LT
#2 CB
SLB
#3 CB
DT
FS

That looks pretty spot on to me.

 

[getnasty]

If we get Lang in addition to Joeckel, and maybe add a few contributors in the draft, we can get to the Super Bowl. No doubt in my mind.

If the pre-2016 defense returns, yes.

With Richard still in place and stubborn Pete ("we just do what we do"), I don't see the defense evolving like it needs to. Teams know how to exploit our zone know.

They have known from day one how to attack this defense. It is not hard to figure out. It has always been, do you have the personnel to beat it. Now we are seeing teams copy the blueprint, and also all NFC teams are now being built to beat the Seahawks. Hard to get the guys you want when everybody else are drafting the same guys.

I think the injuries aren't getting enough blame for the defenses (which was still top 5)struggles. This was a top 5 team in terms of injuries, and yet was a 10 win team. Without injuries, a few new guys, and an offense that can stay on the field, this defense will be back on top. They were two teams away from breaking the all time football, not NFL, but professional footballs record for number one scoring defense for the fourth year straight.

This is spot on. The only difference with the Defense this year was Earl being out and not being able to run the ball. If we can get the run game back and start winning that TOP we'll be right were we need to be.

 

[Seymour]

Hmmm. I would think we should hear something this morning.

As we wait, some good reading material on the subject...

“He’s as fine an offensive lineman as I’ve had an opportunity to coach in 20-plus years in this league,” McCarthy said. “His leadership is significant in our locker room.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ng-tj-lang-could-get-costly-packers/98812460/

 

[Jimjones0384]

Hmmm. I would think we should hear something this morning.

As we wait, some good reading material on the subject...

“He’s as fine an offensive lineman as I’ve had an opportunity to coach in 20-plus years in this league,” McCarthy said. “His leadership is significant in our locker room.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ng-tj-lang-could-get-costly-packers/98812460/

I can't even find anything saying he left Seattle. Usually, the media is on saying that they are leaving, without a contract. I just hope he is still in Seattle.

 

[Seymour]

Hmmm. I would think we should hear something this morning.

As we wait, some good reading material on the subject...

“He’s as fine an offensive lineman as I’ve had an opportunity to coach in 20-plus years in this league,” McCarthy said. “His leadership is significant in our locker room.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ng-tj-lang-could-get-costly-packers/98812460/

I can't even find anything saying he left Seattle. Usually, the media is on saying that they are leaving, without a contract. I just hope he is still in Seattle.

I see no reason for him to rush off at this point. They just need to communicate the offer to GB and ask if they can come close. He doesn't need to be there for that. I think if he left, there would be some indication of that, but if he stayed, they could more easily hide that. I'll go with still here....for now.

 

[Jimjones0384]

Hmmm. I would think we should hear something this morning.

As we wait, some good reading material on the subject...

“He’s as fine an offensive lineman as I’ve had an opportunity to coach in 20-plus years in this league,” McCarthy said. “His leadership is significant in our locker room.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ng-tj-lang-could-get-costly-packers/98812460/

I can't even find anything saying he left Seattle. Usually, the media is on saying that they are leaving, without a contract. I just hope he is still in Seattle.

I see no reason for him to rush off at this point. They just need to communicate the offer to GB and ask if they can come close. He doesn't need to be there for that. I think if he left, there would be some indication of that, but if he stayed, they could more easily hide that. I'll go with still here....for now.

I like your thought process, I have to agree. I bet the Seattle media has people at the airport 24 hours a day, just to see if he leaves. This could be good. I like the idea of the packer reunion they pulled off too. I think lacy would be huge too, pun not intended.

 

[TAB420]

Probably nothing, but Britt started following Lang on Twitter...I'm that bored.

 

[harryjohnson]

I don't see this happening. Hawks don't pay top dollar for FA.

 

[RussB]

Is this guy any good? I have never heard of this guy until the past few days. Id rather not throw money at average players

Hes really good. Only allowed one sack all of last year and is one of the best pass blocking gaurds in the whole league.

 

[Coug_Hawk08]

Is this guy any good? I have never heard of this guy until the past few days. Id rather not throw money at average players

Hes really good. Only allowed one sack all of last year and is one of the best pass blocking gaurds in the whole league.

Sadly, they won't let him get away with holding, if he is a seahawk.

 

[Jimjones0384]

I don't see this happening. Hawks don't pay top dollar for FA.

They are more than willing to spend on outside people. Matt Flynn made a pile of money. Although through trade, Graham and harvin got paid a lot of money. One thing they haven't done before, is roll out the red carpet for someone, as they seem to have done for lang. If reports are true, obviously.

 

[harryjohnson]

I don't see this happening. Hawks don't pay top dollar for FA.

They are more than willing to spend on outside people. Matt Flynn made a pile of money. Although through trade, Graham and harvin got paid a lot of money. One thing they haven't done before, is roll out the red carpet for someone, as they seem to have done for lang. If reports are true, obviously.

I said top dollar. I hope I'm wrong. I really do.

 

[LolaRox]

Hmmm. I would think we should hear something this morning.

As we wait, some good reading material on the subject...

“He’s as fine an offensive lineman as I’ve had an opportunity to coach in 20-plus years in this league,” McCarthy said. “His leadership is significant in our locker room.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...ng-tj-lang-could-get-costly-packers/98812460/

I can't even find anything saying he left Seattle. Usually, the media is on saying that they are leaving, without a contract. I just hope he is still in Seattle.

I agree, it seems strange that even the guy who reported his plane was delayed has said nothing since. We know the local media doesn't have a clue so who knows what's going on.

Maybe he's still here getting his hip and ankle (or whatever it was) checked out.

 

[RussB]

I got a gut feeling hes gonna sign with seattle. Hope im right.