The NFL Draft was this past weekend; players rose (Tim Tebow) and fell (Jimmy Clausen & Colt McCoy). Many experts say certain teams drafted busts, and certain teams drafted superstars, but nobody will really know until a few years from now.
The Seahawks were considered the winners of the draft, as they drafted Russel Okung out of Oklahoma State, who many thought was the top offensive tackle in the draft, and Earl Thomas out of Texas, who many thought was the top safety in this year's draft. Both of these players fill a major area of need on the team. Okung has the job of replacing O-Line legend, Walter Jones, and Earl Thomas brings a much needed play maker to one of the worst secondary's in the NFL.
The Seahawks also added to their Wide Receiver and Running Back depth, by drafting Golden Tate out of Notre Dame, and trading for LenDale White and Leon Washington.
LenDale White is a bruising running back that breaks through line with muscle and power. That's something the Seahawks were missing last year after the bone head decision to cut TJ Ducket for Edgerrin James. I Love Edge, but he was a total non-factor last season.
Leon Washington is an almost risky move because of his knee injury from last season and nobody knows if he'll be ready for the beginning of next season. Regardless of when he comes back, Washington brings a versatile back that run on third down and makes plays on special teams.
Pete Carroll looks like he knows what he's doing, I think he's setting up the Seahawks for success for a long time.
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