Seahawks sign LB Marcus Smith

[Jimjones0384]

Marcus Smith is a pure LEO in this defense, and is a pure DE in any 4-3 defense. That's part of the reason why Smith failed in Philly, they tried to make him a 3-4 OLB in Billy Davis' defense under Chip Kelly, and Smith had no previous experience playing a 2-point stance, making reads, dropping into coverage, etc.

The most important thing to note about Marcus Smith is that his position coach at Louisville was none other than new Seahawks DL coach Clint Hurtt. Smith was a converted QB (seriously) whom Hurtt developed into a pass-rushing DE and 1st-round draft pick. If Smith is ever going to regain his mojo and fulfill some of that promise, it's going be right here with the same position coach who made him in the first place, and who knows best how to properly deploy and maximize his talents and strengths.

Great post.

 

[sdog1981]

This is a very Patriots like move. Going to get a player that will only work in their system. I have high hopes for him and the depth they have added to the Dline.

 

[Mick063]

Carroll routinely brings in SPARQ prodigies for a look see.