Tariq Woolen, our 4.26sec CB

[toffee]

Tarig was a former WR convert to CB, he's 6’4″ and 210 pounds with 33 1/2″ arms and 9 1/8" hands. He looks a lot like a young Sherman. But no, Sherm never ran 4.26, Tarig ran 4.2 in practice so 4.26 was somewhat of a disappointment. oh his vertical jump was 42". Let's hope Carroll's magic works on Tarig.

Tariq Woolen Discusses 4.26 40-Yard Dash At NFL Combine, Preparing For The Draft

UTSA Roadrunners cornerback and Seahawks Draft Pick Tariq Woolen discusses his 4.26-second 40-yard dash time at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine and preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft.

www.seahawks.com

 

[Own The West]

Watch where he high-points this ball... 11-12' off the ground? Can't teach that!

 

[toffee]

Watch where he high-points this ball... 11-12' off the ground? Can't teach that!

I saw Sherm in that video , love to see him and DK do a jump ball .

 

[Own The West]

I hope the lights come on for him sooner than later. AJ Green is 6'4", Jennings 6'3", the Rams are all 6'1" or 2. It'd be great to have him on the outside with Jones or Burns, and then Brown can take their shifty slot guys...

 

[Appyhawk]

I hope the lights come on for him sooner than later. AJ Green is 6'4", Jennings 6'3", the Rams are all 6'1" or 2. It'd be great to have him on the outside with Jones or Burns, and then Brown can take their shifty slot guys...

Sounds like you think Bryant will be an easy out. I think he will be a factor. Maybe a prime factor. But, I have high hopes for Woolen coming on strong a little later. Brown took a major injury. If and when he comes back all good he will be in there. I like our CB room.

 

[Own The West]

Sounds like you think Bryant will be an easy out. I think he will be a factor. Maybe a prime factor. But, I have high hopes for Woolen coming on strong a little later. Brown took a major injury. If and when he comes back all good he will be in there. I like our CB room.

I like our CB room too. I’m just looking at some of the big, physical WRs in our division and projecting Woolen as uniquely qualified to shut them down. He’s longer and faster than Hopkins and Samuel too!

 

[BASF]

Let's be honest, Sherman was Sherman because of his football IQ and being a film junky. I doubt we see another player that puts those two things together as well as Sherman did. I like what I have seen from Woolen, but it is a bit of a stretch to equate the two past physical traits.

 

[toffee]

Let's be honest, Sherman was Sherman because of his football IQ and being a film junky. I doubt we see another player that puts those two things together as well as Sherman did. I like what I have seen from Woolen, but it is a bit of a stretch to equate the two past physical traits.

Agree 100%.

Tre Flowers looked like Sherm from a distance too, but Tre ain't no Sherm. Woolen is a freak but could he develop into a lock down CB? who knows, but we can hope, can't we?

 

[jammerhawk]

As a 5th round pick let us wait to see how quickly this player picks up what he needs to do on the mental side of playing CB. There w/o a doubt Sherm was superior and was able to use his elite length to play well.

I'm prepared to be patient here as athletically this player is off the charts. Let's see how quickly he gets things.

To me this was a great pick even if the player is still very raw and from a small school.

 

[keasley45]

This guy will be one of the big draft hits in the league this year. Book it.

Brown
Bryant
Coleman
Woolen

Adams
Diggs

Taylor
Mafe
Brooks
Nwosu



After this season and especially in a year or two from now, we're going to look back at that list and wonder how in the hell anyone could have thought we wouldn't be a dominant force again. Woolen will be a name to remember around here for a long time.

 

[toffee]

This guy will be one of the big draft hits in the league this year. Book it.

Brown
Bryant
Coleman
Woolen

Adams
Diggs

Taylor
Mafe
Brooks
Nwosu



After this season and especially in a year or two from now, we're going to look back at that list and wonder how in the hell anyone could have thought we wouldn't be a dominant force again. Woolen will be a name to remember around here for a long time.

Right on brother!

 

[keasley45]

Let's be honest, Sherman was Sherman because of his football IQ and being a film junky. I doubt we see another player that puts those two things together as well as Sherman did. I like what I have seen from Woolen, but it is a bit of a stretch to equate the two past physical traits.

Great point. Looking forward to seeing how Sherm takes that knowledge and translates it to the broadcast booth.

 

[toffee]

Our 4.26 sec guy is ready to start and face Russell Wilson.

Rebounding from his shaky exhibition opener in the Steel City, Woolen didn't allow a reception on five coverage targets in Seattle's last two games against Chicago and Dallas. He also made strides finishing as a tackler, registering four stops without any missed tackles in the process.

Sports Illustrated: 'He Can Play': Pete Carroll Confident in Tariq Woolen's Readiness Heading Into Seahawks' Opener.

'He Can Play': Pete Carroll Confident in Tariq Woolen's Readiness Heading Into Seahawks' Opener - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More

While it remains to be seen whether or not Woolen will start for Seattle when Denver comes to town in Week 1, the uber-athletic rookie has turned heads at training camp and looks poised to jump into a major role on defense as a rookie.

www.si.com

 

[chrispy]

I think a freaky tall, freaky fast CB is tailor made to cover RW3 deep balls. We may see more TW in game 1 just because of the opponent. ...pretty tough to rainbow-arch over 6'4", 4.2....

 

[toffee]

I think a freaky tall, freaky fast CB is tailor made to cover RW3 deep balls. We may see more TW in game 1 just because of the opponent. ...pretty tough to rainbow-arch over 6'4", 4.2....

Didn't think of that, thanks for pointing out. Rainbow-arch by natural takes just that bit more time to get there, with 4.26sec speed, woolen might just be there to swap away the ball.

 

[chrispy]

Didn't think of that, thanks for pointing out. Rainbow-arch by natural takes just that bit more time to get there, with 4.26sec speed, woolen might just be there to swap away the ball.

I remember Sherm talking about how he and ET3 practiced tips. He knew where Thomas was while he was concentrating on defending the pass. I would think, at some point, those drills might be useful for Adams/Diggs and these gigantic CBs.

 

[toffee]

I remember Sherm talking about how he and ET3 practiced tips. He knew where Thomas was while he was concentrating on defending the pass. I would think, at some point, those drills might be useful for Adams/Diggs and these gigantic CBs.

I remember that too, the success of LOB was true team work, with Earl covering, Sherm could focus on turnovers or just swapping the ball away. Boys were close, no selfishness.

 

[onanygivensunday]

What truly make Sherm the best was his unparalleled ability to play the ball while in the air. He was 2nd to none in that regard.

 

[Rock_the_Hawk]

Tarig was a former WR convert to CB, he's 6’4″ and 210 pounds with 33 1/2″ arms and 9 1/8" hands. He looks a lot like a young Sherman. But no, Sherm never ran 4.26, Tarig ran 4.2 in practice so 4.26 was somewhat of a disappointment. oh his vertical jump was 42". Let's hope Carroll's magic works on Tarig.

Tariq Woolen Discusses 4.26 40-Yard Dash At NFL Combine, Preparing For The Draft

UTSA Roadrunners cornerback and Seahawks Draft Pick Tariq Woolen discusses his 4.26-second 40-yard dash time at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine and preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft.

www.seahawks.com

Also, Sherm and Desai are going to be huge factors. let's hope the culture of the team as well as the professionalism and direction of the coaching staff lifts this young man to a whole new level never seen before!

 

[toffee]

What truly make Sherm the best was his unparalleled ability to play the ball while in the air. He was 2nd to none in that regard.

He was physical, tackled well, and played faster than his combine speed would suggest.