Ernest Goes to Seattle: Seahawks Upgrade LB Corps, Trade For Ernest Jones

[@ydiddyje]

I really like this move based upon watching the tape and seeing the linebackers get washed too often not being able to penetrate their gaps as Jones plays very discipline breaks down well kind of slow plays sees and attacks

[@adityaakshay1]

Wow titans defense is top 5 in run defense, I hope Ernst Jones played some part in that. stoked.

[@Rider.57]

Not many good linebacker availability in the upcoming draft... This is a great acquisition!

[@trevorlaris3004]

That was cool seeing a Lake Stevens shoutout

[@chrissnape9537]

From what I have researched and watched, I am very happy, and we got a beast. Baker didn't seem to create any splash plays.

[@bionic3]

You got it Corbin! This is Mike Macdonald in his bag to acquire a player that will become the elixir for what this defense needs: instincts, quick to diagnose and trigger, fast, has NFL stopping power, and adds another more aggressive-physical defender to the locker room as the Seahawks seek to reset the mentality of the defense. That Jones IV is only 24 years old, high character, and they can kick the tires before signing him to a long-term deals is icing on the cake. This move will turn out to rival the Avril, Bennett, Browner, Diggs, Love deal (and soon Robertson-Harris). Well done John, Mike, and the entire personnel department. I'm stoked!

[@ksoonsoon]

@@bionic3 I love the optimism. I’m with you and hope you’re right!!

[@Richard-il6wc]

Great comment, bruh😊 Go Hawks

[@Phobia115]

Great Trade!! Bakers Speed and Run Gap Reads were ATROCIOUS!!! Bless you Schneider🙏💙💚

[@gummiesrule88]

He was fast enough, at least when healthy (not sure when that was when he was a Hawk, actually, but he was plenty range-y as a Dolphin). With the Hawks, he just couldn't get his gaps right, and didn't thump like Jones does. Good trade...if Jones plays well, re-signs and doesn't break the bank doing it.

[@61Wolves]

This weeks game may be nationally televised .

[@douglasthompson9482]

A very good acquisition….

[@CaseyLynn-i7u]

This might actually be good. He has the tools and for only a 4th for a ILB which Seattle needed badly and is 24. It could be a win. You draft a guy and he's about age 24. You don't get a guy of his talent at in the 4th.

[@ryanstrong587]

You get half a season with Ernest Jones before having to pay him. You get 4 years with a 4th round draft pick. That's a big difference. And you can get a good lb in the fourth round. Jones himself was only a third rounder. It's a big overpay on the trade value just like the Sam howell trade was, not to mention jamal adams.

[@frankj6631]

I'm loving this trade. Baker wasn't impressing me so far. And getting a younger more athlete/explosive player is a good move for this defense...

[@Richard-il6wc]

Thanks again, guys. Go Hawks

[@bradhawk5997]

Seahawks got lucky this year! Perfect players for this team are available this season, Finally. Rams needed to extend QB Stafford & plan ahead for OL extensions.

[@ydiddyje]

I think it good value as well.

[@calvin_k3678]

Interesting how the jags and titans have been good teams the past few years with a potential to be a factor, but since they’ve been down lately we’ve been able to pick out some of their key players for ourselves.

[@whitebird357]

Really good observations about LB needs. Jones could make a big difference. Seahawks got to win-win-win. Need to go for 2nd or 3rd seed, not only the division.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Jones is a major upgrade, Baker was horrible at the "point of attack "

[@proudliberal605]

Bringing in this guy and the other guy from Jacksonville signals that the team has its sights on winning the NFC West this year. They give players a reasonable chance to prove themselves and then they move on decisively when it doesn't happen.

[@chrissnape9537]

The Cardinals running back Conners is very good. Jones IV will help with him

[@user-q3cIy1mkx9]

With three game losing streak, this team was dead. Now with a win against the Falcons and this trade for Ernest Jones, this team is going to Super Bowl. I guarantee this.

[@Richard-il6wc]

YEAH, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊

[@GeorgeConner69420]

I do not care at all about the 4th round pick or losing Baker. They should be getting another 4th round pick anyway

[@Richard-il6wc]

Yup. That compensatory Thang. Coach is gonna level him up. Go Hawks

[@codyhughes4472]

That’s funny. The title

[@chooch027]

I'm glad to see that the Geno hate has mellowed for now

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Jones is an up grade, Baker was terrible "at the point of attack "

[@almaq2078]

Bro just be straight up - can’t say the LB core was holding the Seahawks back and then immediately say Jerome Baker is a solid player. Reality is no one believed in Baker that’s why he is on a one year prove it deal. Let’s just say Baker needed to go, from what I saw he was terrible in more plays than not.

[@BBGLEED]

I just want to hear about the extension 😂

[@bradhawk5997]

After listening to McDonald’s comments today the 2025 draft SS prospects come to mind

[@Nossob]

Schneider got taken advantage of. Again. It's his m.o.

[@chrissnape9537]

I would love to see Kupp and Stafford get traded. 😮

[@frederick9253]

No offensive line. If you can't score points you can't win games.

[@CaseyLynn-i7u]

Losing to a terrible Giant team is going to haunt Seattle. How they could lose to a team that bad in mind boggling.

[@migodan3060]

Made up for it with atlanta tho

[@ksoonsoon]

From my research, the primary criticism of Ernest is his coverage ability. If that is accurate, he is going to have to lift his game in that area. All in all, assuming coverage is not gonna be a liability, this appears to me to be a great trade with a ton of upside that fills a hole that has been hurting our run defense

[@migodan3060]

@@ksoonsoon agreed 👍

[@Richard-il6wc]

Dude. Let it go😂. Just joking, brah. That was a excruciating lose for sure. Go Hawks

[@ksoonsoon]

@@Richard-il6wc Ha good one!!!

[@_singram1588]

I do not agree. Its not huge. JB is a very good LB. EJ is also a very good LB. EJ is heavier on the run and JB is more finesse. Sure scheme fit. But really when you look at the all 22, 0 is a much greater liability than 17. Unless you are blind. Not much improvement here. If he is tougher against the run, its a good move but expensive.

[@Starburster33365]

He is younger and not injury prone

[@_singram1588]

@@Starburster33365 Agreed.