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Could the Seahawks Take a Flyer on Eugene Monroe?

By Brandon Gustafson

Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Eugene Monroe (60) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Eugene Monroe (60) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the recent struggles of the offensive line, should the Seahawks look at Eugene Monroe to help protect their franchise quarterback?

The Baltimore Ravens released former 8th overall pick Eugene Monroe earlier this week.

The Seahawks’ offensive line has been under scrutiny for the last few seasons under Pete Carroll and offensive line coach Tom Cable, and that scrutiny is as strong as ever after they let Russell Okung and J.R. Sweezy walk in free agency.

With Garry Gilliam or Bradley Sowell as the leading candidates for the starting left tackle position, should the Hawks pull the trigger and bring in Monroe to shore up Russell Wilson’s blind side?

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The last deal that Monroe signed was for 5 years and $37.5 million. He obviously will not be getting anywhere near that type of money, but he will likely demand a good amount of money for his services unless he’s willing to take a significant pay cut to play for a yearly Super Bowl contender like the Seahawks.

Some teams may be skeptical about bringing Monroe on because he ended last season on Injured Reserve for the Ravens and his recent public support of marijuana use for medical purposes.

He may not be the top-tier left tackle that the Ravens believed they were getting when they signed him to that five-year deal, but he would be a big improvement over Gilliam or Sowell on the left side of the line.

The Giants are the presumed favorites to land Monroe as they had preliminary talks with the Ravens regarding trading for Monroe, and head coach Ben McAdoo came out publicly supporting Monroe’s right to support marijuana research.

If that falls through, the Seahawks will likely look at bringing Monroe on board…for the right price of course.

As fun as it is to see Russell Wilson run around and make magic happen outside of the pocket, he needs to be able to drop back, have good protection as he makes his reads and then make the throw. Monroe could help with Russell’s comfortability in the pocket.

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After the struggles the line has had the last few years and with the offseason departures, why not look at bringing him on board?

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