Tag: Jake Heaps

Heaps: Seahawks may be interested in Jets safety Jamal Adams

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps revealed that a source told him that the Seahawks are interested in Jets safety Jamal Adams.

710 ESPN Seattle radio host and former Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Jake Heaps, revealed on Thursday that the team may be interested in New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, who publicly requested a trade last month.

“I actually had a conversation with a friend of mine who works in a front office on the other side of the country for an NFL team, and we were talking and he actually said, ‘So your Seahawks are really into Jamal Adams,’” Heaps said on the Tom, Jake and Stacy Show.

“He said, yeah, the Seahawks are absolutely pursuing Jamal Adams,” Heaps continued. “… I think that trade conversations are heating up around Jamal Adams and that the Seahawks, in particular, are one of those teams that are continuing to pursue Jamal Adams.”

Heaps believes that Adams could provide stability to Seattle’s secondary it has not seen since the days of the Legion of Boom, comparing him to former Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor. The Jets will likely desire something big in return even if Adams wants a trade to happen, but he could be worth it.

“If the Seahawks are interested in Jamal Adams and he’s willing to play out at least for this season on his current deal, I think that that could be a really dynamic trade and a big boost for the Seahawks that could really take that defense and that defensive backfield back to that Legion of Boom type of status again,” Heaps said. “Because as much as we reminisce about Kam Chancellor, Jamal Adams is a generational talent at that position and plays very similarly to Kam.”

Whatever the cost may be, it is enticing to think of Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs as a tandem anchoring the secondary.

“…Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams as your safeties for the foreseeable future? That’s a dynamic combination right there.”

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Could Seahawks could try to make big signing late in offseason?

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that the team could make a splashy signing late in the offseason.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that the team may attempt to make a splashy offseason move late in the offseason like they did last year by acquiring Jadeveon Clowney.

“I definitely think the Seahawks are going to make a late offseason acquisition. Now the question is what position will that be,” Heaps said.

Heaps thinks if the Seahawks are planning to make a big move, fans can keep big names like defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney, Everson Griffen and Yannick Ngakoue in mind.

“Is that going to be Jadeveon Clowney and Everson Griffen, who have not signed up to this point, surprisingly?” Heaps said. “… I think (they) are somebody that you can definitely keep an eye on along with Yannick Ngakoue also being a possibility as well.”

The Seahawks could also look at wide receivers and defensive tackles according to Heaps, even though the team is stacked at the former position.

“The other two positions you have to look at are receiver – the obvious being Josh Gordon or Antonio Brown,” he said. “I think those two names are absolutely on the table for the Seattle Seahawks when you look at the receiver position,” he said. “And third and final, I think defensive tackle is still a position that when I look at this group, I am very concerned about the lack of run-stopping ability and depth across that defensive tackle position.”

The Seahawks obtaining another impact player would certainly help their chances of being a true Super Bowl contender in 2020.

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Pro Football Focus reveals interesting stat about Russell Wilson

Pro Football Focus recently revealed an interesting stat about Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Jake Heaps picked up on it.

Everyone knows Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but former Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Jake Heaps noticed a statistic that only further emphasizes that notion.

Pro Football Focus gave Wilson the highest grade for quarterbacks throwing after they make their first read.

“So that means when you’re going through (a play) and you have your progressions (of receiving options), one to two to three to four, your No. 1 receiver in your progression is not open,” Heaps said. “What is your grade after that?”

Heaps stated that Wilson is at the peak of his powers and that this particular stat should help erase any doubts about his ability as a quarterback.

 

 

“The reason why that stat is such a strong one for Russell Wilson is because it has shown his growth and development over time, over his career,” Heaps said. “This is not a game manager. This is not a guy who can’t function at a high level. Russell Wilson is showing you he is in the prime of his career, functioning at a high, high level, and it doesn’t matter if No. 1 in progressions doesn’t show up. Russell Wilson is going to continue to work through his progression, find a way, extend time, make things happen, and I think that’s an exciting stat to see.”

Wilson will turn 32 in November, but he undoubtedly has a few more exciting seasons left in him.

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Why tight end Greg Olsen will be a great 3rd-down option for Seahawks

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that new tight end Greg Olsen will be great on third downs.

With the addition of Greg Olsen, the Seattle Seahawks’ tight end unit has a veteran player alongside Will Dissly who could see a lot of passes thrown his way.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps discussed how Olsen will play into Seattle’s plans in 2020 on 710 ESPN Seattle’s Tom, Jake, and Stacy. Heaps predicted that Olsen will lead the Seahawks in receptions at the tight end position ahead of Dissly next season.

“You write this down, Tom, and I hope you write this in Sharpie, because I know who’s going to lead the team in receptions (at tight end) in 2020,” he said. “The person who’s leading the tight ends in receptions in 2020 is none other than your significant signing in Greg Olsen.”

Heaps said Olsen has solid potential primarily as a third-down option for Seattle.

“I’m a big believer in Greg Olsen, a big believer of his impact and I think he’s going to have a really good influence on this team in terms of what he’s going to be able to provide in third-down situations,” Heaps continued. “And to me, look, Will Dissly is a tremendous football player that I know everybody is excited about, but the reality is this: In my mind, Will Dissly will absolutely be on the field on first and second downs, and he could be on the field on third down if you’re in 12 personnel, meaning two tight ends (are) on the field. But if you’re asking one tight end to be part of the formation in third down, I’m putting Greg Olsen there every single time.”

We will see how Olsen fares as a member of the Seahawks come September, provided the coronavirus pandemic subsides by then.

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Jake Heaps says Seahawks should limit their jumbo package in 2020

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps recently joined 710 ESPN Seattle and stated that the team should limit their jumbo package.

Former Seahawks backup quarterback Jake Heaps, now with  710 ESPN Seattle, believes Seattle should play less in its jumbo package.

“Everybody loved George Fant playing tight end and they loved that ‘jumbo package,’” Heaps said. “In 2018, they implemented that package and it was actually really effective. It was a big, heavy package where they could move bodies and they were nasty in that personnel.”

Heaps observed that the Seahawks’ utilization of the jumbo package did not help their run game in 2019 and revealed an interesting statistic.

“This year, the Seahawks continued to play high percentage of their jumbo package with George Fant and I think a lot of people would say that it was a vital part of their run game,” Heaps said. “Well, when they used six offensive linemen this year on 171 attempts, their positive play according to EPA – expected points per average – was just 36.4% of the time.”

Heaps said the running game was more effective in 11 or 12 personnel last year mainly because opposing teams adjusted to the jumbo package.

“The interesting thing is that they were much better off running it just out of straight 11 personnel (three receivers, one tight end, one running back) or 12 personnel (two receivers, two tight ends, one running back) with actual tight ends in the game rather than their jumbo package,” Heaps said. “So to me what that shows me is that you continued to just sit there and say ‘all right we’re gonna put George Fant in the game we’re going to pound it on these guys just like we did it the previous year’ and teams adjusted to that in a heavy way and yet you didn’t do any adjustment yourself.

“I think moving forward you have to lean in more to your actual tight ends – Will Dissly, Greg Olsen, and group instead of trying to make Cedric Ohbuehi, who they signed to be that jumbo package tight end.”

The former Seahawks quarterback may have a point, but we will see what happens once the team hits the field in September, provided the coronavirus outbreak is contained to a level where NFL football can safely commence.

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson working virtually with draft picks

The coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who is working virtually with Seattle draft picks.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is busy leading his team from a distance. Wilson spoke with 710 ESPN Seattle on Tuesday when he jumped on with host Jake Heaps, who is down in California training the signal-caller.

“Russell Wilson just took my mic from me and he’s so outraged that he heard this conversation and had to come say something,” Heaps said of the interview.

Wilson was asked about the virtual offseason and how things were working out in the new digital training world.

“In terms of the rookies, I’m in a group message with all of the draft picks, so we’re having a good time getting those guys ready,” Wilson said. “We’ve spent a lot of time – hours upon hours. I spend about two hours with them every day.

“We’ve been putting the work in, so they’re way ahead, so it’s been good.”

The Seahawks, like the rest of the teams around the league, won’t be able to return to Virginia Mason Athletic Center until they meet the strict standards set out by the NFL to ensure the safe opening of club facilities.

Until then, Wilson will continue to mentor his rookies however he can.

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Jake Heaps says Russell Wilson’s MVP case will depend on schedule

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that Russell Wilson’s MVP case will depend on their schedule.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is considered to be one of the primary NFL MVP candidates for the 2020 season, provided it is not shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that the team will have an easier start to the season than last year and that Wilson’s case for MVP will depend on the schedule as a whole.

“The beginning of it is going to be relatively easier than what they had last year, in my opinion, and then the ending is going to finish out pretty well,” Heaps said. “When you talk about MVP conversation for Russell Wilson and how you’re going to build that, it’s going to come through the middle at the heart of your schedule.”

However, Heaps opined that the Seahawks’ 2020 schedule is no cakewalk and that Wilson excelling during the team’s four primetime games will be crucial.

“You’re going to be playing some of the hardest teams in the NFL,” he said. “The Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers, the Buffalo Bills, who have a great defense, the Los Angeles Rams, the Arizona Cardinals and (the Philadelphia Eagles). You’re going to have quite a few primetime games during that stretch and run as well, so that’s going to be a really key part. You’re talking about MVP race? Well, you’ve got to perform during that stretch.”

Wilson is in the midst of his prime, and the Seahawks must capitalize on that before it is too late.

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Should Seahawks use NFL draft to add more weapons for Russell Wilson?

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated that the team must take advantage of Russell Wilson’s prime while they still can.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback and current 710 ESPN Seattle radio host, Jake Heaps, recently discussed how the team must take full advantage of Russell Wilson’s prime while they still can.

“What that means to me is Russell Wilson is in the prime of his career,” Heaps said. “He’s playing some of his best football right now and this is an opportunity to continue to surround one of the best quarterbacks, one of the best players in the NFL with premier talent and I think they have the opportunity to do that.”

Heaps believes the Seahawks should surround Wilson with as many offensive weapons as possible and that they could use an early pick on a running back or wide receiver.

“So don’t be surprised, Seahawks fans, if you see the Seahawks draft a receiver and a running back in the first four picks,” Heaps said. “If two of those first four (picks) are a running back and receiver, I think there’s a tremendous amount of opportunity (because) one, there’s a need at running back.”

Seattle is already fairly stacked offensively with Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny at running back and Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf at wide receiver. If they can all stay healthy, which is a tall task in the NFL, the Seahawks have the potential to field one of the best offenses in the league in 2020.

“It will be interesting to see what will happen, but they have to start planning for the future,” Heaps said.

The virtual 2020 NFL Draft will start on April 23 and end on April 25.

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Could Ugo Amadi be starter at nickel corner this upcoming season?

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps recently stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that the team could have Ugo Amadi as a nickel starter.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps recently stated on 710 ESPN Seattle that the team should have Ugo Amadi in mind as the starting nickel corner.

“I don’t know if you can say confidently that he is the outright, penned in nickel corner starter, but for me, I think they should be going into this year thinking that way,” Heaps said. “Ugo Amadi, when he stepped in and they actually gave him a chance … late in the season, and Pete Carroll even said they should have gotten him out there (sooner).”

Heaps praised Amadi’s ability to make substantial contributions in the form of big plays on the field.

“This guy is a playmaker,” Heaps said. “When you watch his film or his tape from college, he’s a playmaker and I think that’s what Ugo Amadi brings to the table is if you actually roll him out there, and let him play 70% of the snaps during the season, he’s going to be better, he’s going to make plays for you and he’s a guy that is reliable.”

However, Heaps went on to state that Amadi’s run defense is questionable and is the reason why he is not the clear-cut starter at nickel yet.

“You’ve got to remember, you’re taking Mychal Kendricks out, a player like him or Cody Barton, and you’re putting Ugo Amadi in there, and typically, their nickel corners have been excellent run defenders,” Heaps said. “That’s the one question that you just don’t know because he hasn’t played enough snaps to have a full answer (for) that and unfortunately, I think that’s been a mistake for them, is that they don’t have a clear-cut answer as to ‘is Ugo Amadi our penned-in starter.’ If not, I think he has everything it takes to be that guy and be their next great nickel corner in the future.”

Amadi’s rookie year certainly looked promising. We will see if he gets more playing time in the future.

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