Dion Jordan up to 280

But I guess it's by design, they're looking to have him play on the d-line. I personally don't see it working out with him but it's no risk to the Seahawks.

I was intrigued when I thought he could possibly play SLB if he rounded into shape. I have a hard time imagining him making the roster as a down lineman. He's not a great pass rusher and not very explosive. We just added a couple superior DL prospects in the draft. But who knows?

I thought when they signed him the goal was to get him to reduce weight to 255 or so. That way he can fill the void that Irvin left. Too bad the team isn't thinking that way because none of the guys they added to the roster seem like they can fill that role - Wilhoite, Brown, etc. We already know that Marsh can't...Morgan is unsigned as of now.

http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-se...-pounds-will-play-defensive-line-for-seahawks

hawkfan68":2zj5vt4b said:

I thought when they signed him the goal was to get him to reduce weight to 255 or so. That way he can fill the void that Irvin left. Too bad the team isn't thinking that way because none of the guys they added to the roster seem like they can fill that role - Wilhoite, Brown, etc. We already know that Marsh can't...Morgan is unsigned as of now.

http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-se...-pounds-will-play-defensive-line-for-seahawks

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Jsut a head up we ran a 4-2-5 60% + last year adn we are looking to go to it predominately this year, hence why we didnt draft any LB's.

FS Earl / T.Tomphson
SS Kam/Delano
NS B McDougald/Mike tyson

See how that fills out our rsoter perfectly for a 3 safety look that we will run in 4-2-5? This means only Bobby and Kj are on the field so we dont need as many LB's.

Seems like he is being set up to fail, because every thing I've seen on him it just doesn't seem like this is a smart transition for him. He seems more like a LB/DE hybrid like Irvin, and he failed in Miami because he put on more weight to be strictly a DE. Seems like we're just doubling down on their mistake.

Wow the negative thinking the key to this is him being healthy if his weight is muscle weight then he should be fine. He has explosive traits similar to McDowell but like i said if he is healthy he can be a force on the inside and outside. Go hawks

He's 6-6 280. Don't know if he'll make the team but it's a completely risk free addition to the pile. He'll compete with McDowell. I love how PC is establishing competition for a couple players who need that motivation.

I like the signing based on the fact there is talent in that body, but he's going to have to overcome some serious odds to make the active roster.

Carroll remarked he weighs "280 something." This guy was not known for his work ethic so I doubt he's gained this much muscle. Seems like he may be destined for the preseason week 3 cut list.

He has been at 275 since 2014 so its not like he has just put on this weight this past offseason. He also had a knee injury. His health will be the determining factor.

Interested to see how he is carrying the weight.

razor150":34artgi8 said:

Seems like he is being set up to fail, because every thing I've seen on him it just doesn't seem like this is a smart transition for him. He seems more like a LB/DE hybrid like Irvin, and he failed in Miami because he put on more weight to be strictly a DE. Seems like we're just doubling down on their mistake.

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Seems like the same thing to me as well.

He had a knee injury while he was out on suspension and once he was reinstated it was news to the dolphins. He just needs to get healthy.

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Interested to see how he is carrying the weight.

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If it's low, then it must be a boy :lol:

Pete didn't sound excited about his role.

Seems to be the general consensus that he was misused and is better suited at SLB.

Maybe he's just not disciplined enough to keep his weight down?

Was hoping for Irvin 2.0 since SLB is a bit of a hole atm.

His weight is from the knee injury plus they wanted to play him on the d-line. Once he is healthy I think he will be fine.

Pete said he will be playing on the Dline as an END. Not LB.

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Pete said he will be playing on the Dline as an END. Not LB.

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Because he's overweight or did they originally want him at DE?

With all of his past issues I doubt they would give him a chance of his weight was sloppy weight.