Comments on: Pete Carroll says Russell Wilson will compete to start

By: wasting083

wasting083 — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:48:45 +0000

From all the comments I’ve read from you joetoronto or joey t. I would say that Mr Carroll has left you quite scorned. You probably get alerts sent to your phone when PFT puts a story out about the Hawks just so you can let all of us know how “clever and funny” you are.

By: stpaulpackerfan

stpaulpackerfan — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:52:17 +0000

I watched every game Wilson played, and Flynn’s 2 NFL games for that matter. I love Flynn, but there’s no way he’ll beat out Wilson in the long run. Wilson has potential to be one of the best 5’10″ quarterbacks ever. If you guys can get TJack to play receiver then you’ll really be set! Sincerely, Wisconsin fan.

By: kuya206

kuya206 — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:01:07 +0000

T Jack was brought in last season because of familiarity of Bevell’s offense in a shortened offseason. Now that we know what we got from T Jack, it’s time to move on… Flynn will be the starter, with Wilson waiting. T Jack will be traded or released before training camp.

By: toolkien

toolkien — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:52:17 +0000

Regardless of what one thinks of Flynn or Wilson right now, at least there’s SOME buzz going on about the situation. We wouldn’t be hearing a THING about a battle between T Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst.

By: humpofdc

humpofdc — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:23 +0000

If Wilson made it to the 4th round, the Skins would have picked him instead of Cousins.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:39:23 +0000

Pete Carroll, LOL!

By: fmwarner

fmwarner — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:29:19 +0000

Matt Flynn is doing his best Gob from “Arrested Development” impression.

“I’ve made a huge mistake.”

By: ninerdynasty

ninerdynasty — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:19:19 +0000

qdog112 says: May 13, 2012 6:12 PM

Call him what you want, he’s got arguably the best QB in the draft and Wilson will not be denied.
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LMAO!!!!

By: cuffhimbanano

cuffhimbanano — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:27:02 +0000

The people saying PC is a “rah rah” NFL coach and Matt Barkley in 2013; stop it. You’re killing me. Hilarious.

By: hawkdawg88

hawkdawg88 — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:09:21 +0000

Anybody who compares Russell Wilson to Kellen Moore has watched ZERO tape of both of them throwing the football. Or running with it, for that matter.

Flynn is a $26 million QB only if he pans out. If he doesn’t, he’ll be gone before he earns that money. The key figure in football deals is the guaranteed part of the contact. That’s $10m, in Flynn’s case. A $10 million mistake is much different from a $26 million one.

By: buffedwhiteman

buffedwhiteman — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:42:12 +0000

5-11 QBs lack NFL “intangibles”.Carroll =dunb/dumber.

By: trojan33sc

trojan33sc — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:38:36 +0000

Russell has a BIG chip on his shoulder by direct comparison to Drew Brees. Get out of the way i see a freight train coming !!! Awesome.

By: christopher525

christopher525 — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:34:00 +0000

If he pans out, in a couple years Seattle will be able to pick up a couple good picks for he or Flynn. Will be interesting to watch.

By: 4512dawg4512

4512dawg4512 — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:16:35 +0000

Gotta go with T-Jack, like it or not Seattle fans, he’s better than you think he is. Flynn is the next Kolb and Russell who? Jackson is your man, so give him some love

By: bmue42

bmue42 — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:10:07 +0000

wilson will be a steal as a 3rd rounder, just wait

By: savannahrose44

savannahrose44 — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:06:37 +0000

damon089 says:
May 13, 2012 6:18 PM
Then what was the point of signing Flynn?

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To compete for the starting job. Not to be handed the starting job. Flynn was guaranteed nothing when he signed with Seattle and he knows this. He earns it or he backs up someone.

By: canetic

canetic — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:56:21 +0000

Isn’t Pete Carroll the same guy that traded for Charlie Whitehurst? Let’s get real Seattle. You aren’t winning anything this year or next year or the year after that. Russel Wilson will get a chance to start if it turns out he’s the next Dan Marino. Short of that (pun intended), he’s the next Charlie Batch if he’s lucky. He’ll be the Steelers backup in 4-5 years.

By: jeziyo247

jeziyo247 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:36:29 +0000

To add to my post, IMO, only possibly three QBs from 2012 draft class are ready to be starters right away, Luck, RG3 and possible Weeden, the others are a developing project for a few years or longer

By: jeziyo247

jeziyo247 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:30:16 +0000

Why are coaches so eagered to get these young guys on the field when its clearly that they need time to develop. The nfl has had so many bust in recent years because rookie QBs are expected to start right away and succeed in the first year. Let them sit for a few years to learn the speed of the game and work on their flaws in practice to feel comfortable and confident for when that time comes for them to play a real game.

By: garyman1

garyman1 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:30:01 +0000

How hacked off will Flynn be if they give the starting job to Wilson….

By: andrewfbrowne

andrewfbrowne — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:25:35 +0000

Hawks are built on Defense and offense runs through Marshawn Lynch. Qb has to just make the occasional play, but it looks like they need classic game manager type.

By: seahawks19081

seahawks19081 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:22:49 +0000

Drew Brees is too short too. How’s that working out?

By: donnymacjack

donnymacjack — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:16:58 +0000

I think barring any injuries opening day will be Flynn #1, Wilson #2 and Porits #3. Carroll likes his young, hungry guys and he’s not afraid to put them on the field. They drink the kool aid better than the cranky vets.

By: eagles107

eagles107 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:14:35 +0000

Did someone actually refer to Russel Wilson as arguably the best qb in the draft LMAO

By: jackblackshairyback

jackblackshairyback — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:10:25 +0000

If he’s just waiting for Barkley next year, signing Flynn, drafting Wilson, and creating a qb controversy is flat out stupid.

By: eegwaybeegway

eegwaybeegway — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:07:30 +0000

This is just classic Pete being Pete. He recognized Wilson with some tools and threw him in the mix. The starting gig will be contested between Flynn and Tarvaris and the one who doesn’t get the nod will be the backup. My guess is that Tarvaris will make his usual leap in progression and will edge out Flynn for No. 1 on the depth chart. In any event, I believe Tarvaris and Flynn will both play major roles in getting the Hawks back into the playoffs.

By: tangysizzl

tangysizzl — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:06:13 +0000

Why wouldn’t you allow Wilson to compete for the job. Unless you have an established starter that your happy with, every position, should be open competition.

Russell Wilson has every quality you want in a QB except for height. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to see him win the job and keep it for the next 10 years.

By: lostsok

lostsok — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:56:37 +0000

This is why Miami only offered Matt Flynn backup money. They had inside information–of the legal verity–and used it. Seattle should have known if Miami didn’t want him that bad…there was probably a reason. He blew up ONE GAME vs the worst secondary in football (at the time).

Wilson is, however, too short. He will be great, for stretches, but he’s not going to be an elite NFL QB. Sorry. He’s 5’10″, not even 6’0″ (which is already red flag short). Not gonna happen, sorry. Good kid, above average mind, great college QB.

Ask Kellen Moore how that feels.

Either way, Pete Carroll’s comments and Ryan Tannehill looking like a boss in the first OTA…sure making Miami fans feel better about life.

By: capitaloffense

capitaloffense — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:53:15 +0000

Matt Flynn is ANYTHING but a surefire starter. He has proven nothing. Matt Flynn is this year’s Kevin Kolb until he proves otherwise. Because you perform on the field as backup stepping into an offense that is a well oiled machine rife with weapons does not make you a the man on that field.

By: ken0west

ken0west — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:52:47 +0000

Flynn did not choose SEA over MIA. Miami had his old coach and new he was not worth it.

Phins had him if they wanted him and did the smart thing and passed.