Pete Carroll,
I'm hoping you bring an attacking defense to Seattle. Ever since the Erickson years, our defense has mostly played a 'bend but don't break' style. I for one would love to see that changed to, 'go for broke,' even at the end of tight games.
I'd like for you to separate this franchise from the NFL, in that we'd be known for something distinctive.
Hopefully, your coaching staff's game preparation will be so thorough as to be on the level of Belichik.
You've got a real player in Forsett, as he is out there giving it his all on every play. I'd encourage you to give Rankin a look as well.
While Hasselbeck may be your interim QB, I'd encourage you to draft someone with a rocket arm; someone who is a threat to go vertical on every down. If you traded one of this year's 1st round picks to gain another pick next year; that might be a way for you to be able to bargain for the Locker pick in the next off-season. Another QB you might want to look at - for this year's draft - is the guy from Idaho. You can never have too much QB depth.
Hopefully, your drafts aren't based upon any kind of hype or pedigree, but on a player's ability to actually perform at the next level.
As fans, we're counting on you to know your given roster inside an out, so you can mask the players' weaknesses and play to their individual strengths.
I loved what you did at USC.
As Seahawk grand poobah, may your in-game adjustments, and play execution be superior to those of your opponent; week in and week out.
Thanks for listening,
'mrblitz'