kearly said it perfectly.
To add to that, I really think Kearse's ability to win 50/50s compliments Russell's particular throwing style. That makes him more valuable to Russell than he might be to other quarterbacks. When Russell had Tate, who could also high-point with strong hands, Kearse was a bit more redundant. In this current group, which is overall a little deeper, Kearse's skill is more special and valuable. Of course, there are other guys in the league who can do it just as well, but I don't think we have any of them.
As much as there's reason to be excited about speed guys like Lockett and Richardson, I don't know that their ability to streak really helps Russell as much in the deep game. Russell's great, but I can't recall him ever leading a receiver open on the sideline. His high-arcing deep balls have a tendency to die at the end, and the receiver usually has to battle for the catch even when he has a step. That's fine because Russell's still quite accurate and throws a remarkably catchable ball, but it really demonstrates that Seattle has to be pretty careful about matching Wilson up with the right mix of receivers. Guys like Baldwin, Lockett, and Richardson will certainly help on short and moderately deep passes, but you still need that 50/50 guy who can convert the 40-yard bomb every once in a while. Until someone else really steps up in that regard, I think Kearse is worth that 2nd round tender to Seattle.
