Here is how a team is built
The blue-chippers (5)
LT Russell Okung: Drafted in first round (No. 6 overall), 2010
S Earl Thomas: Drafted in first round (No. 14), 2010
LB Bobby Wagner: Drafted in second round (No. 47), 2012
QB Russell Wilson: Drafted in third round (No. 75), 2012
WR Golden Tate: Drafted in second round (No. 60), 2010
More bang for the buck (4)
CB Richard Sherman: Drafted in fifth round (No. 154), 2011
S Kam Chancellor: Drafted in fifth round (No. 133), 2010
LB K.J. Wright: Drafted in fourth round (No. 99), 2011
RG J.R. Sweezy: Drafted in seventh round (No. 225), 2012
Hidden gems (2)
CB Brandon Browner: Signed in 2011 after playing in Canada
DE Chris Clemons: Acquired in trade from Eagles, 2010
The leftover bin (4)
RB Marshawn Lynch: Acquired in trade from Bills, 2010
RT Breno Giacomini: Signed off Packers' practice squad, 2010
FB Michael Robinson: Signed in 2010 after 49ers released him
LG Paul McQuistan: Signed in 2011
Shopping list (3)
WR Sidney Rice: Signed as unrestricted free agent in 2011
TE Zach Miller: Signed as unrestricted free agent in 2011
DT Alan Branch: Signed as unrestricted free agent in 2011
The holdovers (4)
DE Red Bryant: Drafted by previous regime in 2008
DT Brandon Mebane: Drafted by previous regime in 2007
C Max Unger: Drafted by previous regime in 2009
LB Leroy Hill: Drafted by previous regime in 2005
Note: Seahawks hit on some good draft picks but also picked up solid players in free agency, from Canada, from other teams practice squad and good trades. Jerry doesn't put in the time or have the skill set to accomplish the above. He is an oilman playing fantasy football.
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