New Seahawk Aaron Curry: What They're Saying

"Curry is the smart pick here. He plays every down for the Hawks right away. He is a character guy who will carry on the values of the Seahawks and fit into the locker room. He is the safest pick in the draft, but that doesn't mean he isn't good. He will make an instant impact on a defense that struggled last year." -- Michael Steffes, Seahawks Addicts

"There is nobody with a better mixture of talent, versatility, and character in this draft class. ... He has come up from some really hard times and all it's done is toughen him up. ...This is a special, special player who won't just do amazing things on the field -- he'll perpetuate the "character-first" idea that the Seahawks put forth." -- Doug Farrar, Field Gulls

"Curry gives [the Seahawks] the best chance to gain ground in the weak N.F.C. West. If they improve their defense quickly, they can overtake the Niners and Rams while gaining ground on the Cardinals. The Seahawks are one of the few early-round teams with a solid quarterback and a fair amount of roster depth at several positions. They could afford to take the safest, quickest upgrade." -- Mike Tanier, New York Times

"Here’s the most important thing I’ve seen: The guy finishes. He doesn’t just hit running backs and hope they fall over; he plants his head and shoulders, wraps his arms around them, and brings them down." -- Dave Boling, Tacoma News Tribune

"This is a guy that's over 250 pounds, runs 4.5 and you see the speed. Some guys run 4.5 in their workout and you don't see it on the tape. Versatility in terms of the coverage ability. He's a good tackler and he's a good blitzer. He's the whole package for the linebacker position." -- Seahawks President Tim Ruskell, via Danny O'Neil's Seahawks Blog