What's happening with Big Willy Tukuafu?(Re-signed by Hawks)

Sonicsdave · Mar 19, 2015

Any news on Schneids and PC's plans for Big Willy? Can't seem to find much info out there and personally thought he was a great addition to the hawks last year. With his versatility it would be nice to see him on the roster somewhere...

jkitsune · Mar 19, 2015

I actually thought Tukuafu seemed ineffective as a lead blocker, and that people only love him because of his versatility and his size, and not because of his performance on the field. I could be completely wrong, but that was my untrained perception of him.

Largent80 · Mar 19, 2015

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

j hawk · Mar 19, 2015

Loved how well Tukuafu blasted openings for Lynch. He held his own while on D. Hope they re-sign him .

saroos · Mar 19, 2015

To me it looked that Lynch trusted Tukuafu as a lead blocker a lot more then Coleman.

zifnab32 · Mar 19, 2015

Largent80":12xry6ma said:
I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

hawknation2015 · Mar 19, 2015

Toward the end of last year, Tukuafu was blocking at a near elite level for Marshawn and should have played more snaps. Coleman is not half the blocker and his one catch every four games does not compensate for that reality, IMO.

Graham, Willson, and Helfet are not strong blockers. Moeaki is gone. Bailey is a weak run blocker. Whoever replaces Unger at center is likely to be a major downgrade as a run blocker.

I pray to the football Gods that we sign Tukuafu for the league minimum (he also gives us utility as a backup interior rusher) and that he plays more than he did last season.

chris98251 · Mar 19, 2015

I think they will wait till they get most their money allocated and bring him back on a basic salary.

253hawk · Mar 19, 2015

zifnab32":2tnra0so said:
Largent80":2tnra0so said:

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

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...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

I think he had a catch before that with SF, but it was in a playoff game so it didn't count as a 'career' catch.

HawkFan72 · Mar 19, 2015

I would like to see Tukuafu brought in as training camp competition, but I think the coaches view Coleman as the long-term starter at FB.

olyfan63 · Mar 19, 2015

I thought Tuku was AWESOME last year as a lead blocker for Lynch. It was so much fun watching him blow up LB's and safeties on replays, and seeing the "Oh Shoot!" expressions on the LB or Safety when they realized they had to take on Tukuafu, that brief look they'd have on their faces, just before getting pancaked. Priceless!! That alone was worth bringing Tukuafu back for.

original poster · Mar 19, 2015

I liked what he did last year, it would be a welcomed signing!

rideaducati · Mar 20, 2015

olyfan63":3gqt4lrr said:
I thought Tuku was AWESOME last year as a lead blocker for Lynch. It was so much fun watching him blow up LB's and safeties on replays, and seeing the "Oh Shoot!" expressions on the LB or Safety when they realized they had to take on Tukuafu, that bri. ef look they'd have on their faces, just before getting pancaked. Priceless!! That alone was worth bringing Tukuafu back for.

Then, when the Seahawks ran play action those same LBs made a slight cut to totally take Toku out of the play and then blasted Russell for the sack. If Toku has to change direction to make a pass block he usually whiffs on that block. He is almost useless at pass protection.

Largent80 · Mar 20, 2015

zifnab32":2jjhcbkf said:
Largent80":2jjhcbkf said:

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

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...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

So in other words, he is perfect catching the ball.

IndyHawk · Mar 20, 2015

I like the guy and thr energy he brings.I hope we keep him

Hawknballs · Mar 20, 2015

Largent80":3tvumo8o said:
zifnab32":3tvumo8o said:

Largent80":3tvumo8o said:

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

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...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

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So in other words, he is perfect catching the ball.

I'm undefeated as an NFL starting QB.

Sonicsdave · Mar 20, 2015

hawknation2015":2i3c9giv said:
Toward the end of last year, Tukuafu was blocking at a near elite level for Marshawn and should have played more snaps. Coleman is not half the blocker and his one catch every four games does not compensate for that reality, IMO.

Graham, Willson, and Helfet are not strong blockers. Moeaki is gone. Bailey is a weak run blocker. Whoever replaces Unger at center is likely to be a major downgrade as a run blocker.

I pray to the football Gods that we sign Tukuafu for the league minimum (he also gives us utility as a backup interior rusher) and that he plays more than he did last season.

Agreed- I thought it took him a few games to learn the scheme and then he really started to punish people with his size and strength, saw him take on DE's a few times and stop them dead in their tracks. With all the changes on the OL, I think he would be a great versatile piece to keep on the roster. Hopefully it gets done.

HawkFan72 · Mar 20, 2015

Hawknballs":57cxtvfy said:
Largent80":57cxtvfy said:

zifnab32":57cxtvfy said:

Largent80":57cxtvfy said:

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

Click to expand...

...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

Click to expand...

So in other words, he is perfect catching the ball.

Click to expand...

I'm undefeated as an NFL starting QB.

Is that glass half full type of thing?

Cause I see you as a winless NFL QB. I must be a pessimist.

Clayfighter · Mar 20, 2015

I liked him. Saw some big blocks and he seems like a realy humble guy. The kind you want in your locker room.

cacksman · Mar 20, 2015

zifnab32":twbpv69e said:
Largent80":twbpv69e said:

I saw him blocking his ass off. Plus he can catch the ball.

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...he had one catch for 4 yards last year. That was his only catch in his career.

don't take anything largent80 says seriously.

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