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EDIT: Apparently the cap rollover will continue beyond 2013. This creates even more incentive for Seattle not to spend a ton of money.
In past years I'd be doing an offseason plan right now. Those are pretty fun. The problem is, it's hard to get a good gauge of what is realistic two months before free agency begins. So this year, I'm just going to discuss what I think the offseason could realistically look like, and worry about drafting up an offseason plan when free agency is upon us and we have a pretty good idea of who should be available.
Now a word from our GM:
One of the cool things about John Schneider is how he is refreshingly honest and frank about his intentions and past decisions. He told us how Barron and Kuechly topped his draft board along with Irvin last year, and he recently admitted that he nearly drafted Andy Dalton or Jabaal Sheard over James Carpenter in 2011. In his end of season interviews, he almost always tells us what he's going to do, whether it's target pass rushers or fast linebackers, and then he's gone out and done exactly that. He even hinted at a QB he liked that "nobody is talking about" months before the 2012 draft. I think we know who that QB is now. It's a stark contrast from Tim Ruskell, who though predictable, often kept his cards very close to his chest, and wouldn't hesitate to misdirect to throw the scent off the trail.
Like any GM, Schneider tends to be at least somewhat cryptic and his statements are up for interpretation. Here are my takes on the info we have available:
1: Both Pete Carroll and John Schneider talked about adding pass rush help this offseason.
2: John Schneider hinted at a very specific group of linebackers in the draft. In retrospect I think he might regret this statement. "Underclassmen linebackers" sounds vague until you look it up. There are only 4 of them, and only 2 of them would clearly qualify as "fast" linebackers (Alec Ogletree and Jelani Jenkins).
3: John Schneider seemed to really like this year's WR group, a year after he spurned the previous WR class.
4: A Seahawks scout was seen talking to Sylvester Williams, indicating that Seattle is perhaps considering DT as a 1st round possibility.
5: John Schneider talked about there being "unique" pass rushers in this draft.
6: John Schneider said the team would focus on signing their own free agents while they "dabble" in free agency.
In addition to those statements, we also have 3 previous offseasons to help us understand Schneider's MO. Based on that, here is what I expect the Seahawks offseason to look like:
Free agency:
According to John Clayton, Seattle has an estimated $18.3 million in 2013 cap space thanks to roughly $12 million from the 2012 rollover. That's a lot of incentive to spend, but on the other hand Seattle has to be careful to not burden future years with big contracts.
It's been a long time since I've seen a free agency with so many big names, particularly at WR and DL. That said, I look at John Schneider's MO and it paints a consistent picture of a "wait and see" buyer. Even his biggest free agent acquisitions: Sidney Rice, Zach Miller, and Matt Flynn were all players that sat in free agency for a while and didn't develop the market that their talent level deserved for various reasons. Tarvaris Jackson, Jason Jones, and Alan Branch were also notable signings Seattle made after those players failed to develop much of a market.
Will Seattle break the bank for Wes Welker, Mike Wallace, or the guy who believes in his smelf? That seems unlikely. But in a year where there are so many big name WRs, you might see players like Dwayne Bowe or Danny Amendola not getting the market they hoped for. Maybe it won't be Bowe or Amendola specifically, but I think when we are talking about the kinds of free agents Seattle might pursue, that's the kind of mentality we have to put ourselves into.
Scottemojo sent me a message earlier today talking about how impressed he's been with Oakland DT Desmond Bryant (not the Dallas WR, in case of any confusion). Scott has a subscription to NFL Game Rewind. After going back and watching several of Bryant's games, he had a glowing review which I'm guessing he'll be sharing with the rest of us pretty soon. He also had nice things to say about Tennessee TE Jared Cook. Cook is a very athletic TE that's caught my eye a few times also. I'll leave the details to Scott.
Oakland is tight against the cap. They might have Bryant test free agency out of necessity. In a free agency class that might include Henry Melton, Randy Starks, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett, it's easy to see a player like Bryant being overlooked in the early days of free agency. For that matter, we might see the same thing with Jason Jones or Alan Branch. Whichever player seems the most under-appreciated will be the player I expect John Schneider to go for.
This approach makes more sense than ever for Seattle in 2013, because low-key free agents tend to sign shorter contracts, and Seattle's budget situation strongly prefers short term contracts. A 1 year deal like the one they signed Jason Jones for last year would be a great way of spending money in 2013 without burdening the team's chances of signing back their own players in 2014.
Or to put it another way, John Schneider is like the guy who buys his Halloween candy on Nov. 1st, and his Christmas presents on Dec. 26th. He's a bargain shopper to his core. Rather than dreaming about top free agents or trading for megastars with $16 million a year contracts, we should probably be looking at players who won't be the first to fly off the shelves first during the NFL's equivalent of Black Friday.
Here are a few players I think might fit that criteria:
Desmond Bryant:
I don't think a whole lot of people outside of Oakland know how good Bryant is. Alan Branch had a good, under the radar performance in his final season with the Cardinals before signing here. Don't be surprised if Seattle makes a move for Bryant if he sits out there for more than a couple of days.
Fred Davis:
Fred Davis is the top free agent TE, but will his recent injury history scare away suitors?
Jared Cook:
Cook is a very fluid athlete and just posted a 500+ yard season catching passes from two mediocre QBs. He's not a big name, but he could be a nice addition.
Alan Branch / Jason Jones:
Branch might see a pay raise if Gus Bradley starts a bidding war, but I'm not expecting a huge market for the still under-rated Branch. Jason Jones has more questions about him now than he had in 2012. I'm not sure Seattle wants Jones back, but if they did, he'd be cheap.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie:
After two disappointing seasons while being mismatched in the Eagles zone heavy secondary, DRC will hit free agency with a lot less shine than what he had a couple years ago. From the sounds of things, Chip Kelly is going to overhaul the Eagles roster and a lot of big names will not last long. It seems very likely that DRC will hit free agency, and while I don't think he'll come dirt cheap, he probably won't be getting huge offers.
Brandon Browner is turns 30 in 2014 and might be playing his final season in Seattle, and the Seahawks still don't have a firm idea who their 3rd corner is. DRC is 6'2" and has skills that would fit in with Seattle's backfield philosophy. He's just 26 years old. If he's willing to sign a reasonable deal, this could make a lot of sense for Seattle. He's young enough that a bounce back season could make him a great trade chip if his contract becomes a problem in the future.
Danny Amendola:
Oft injured and limited to a slot role, Amendola isn't likely to command a huge payday. For the right price, Amendola could make for good competition with Baldwin and help improve our WR depth without spending much money.
Osi Umenyiora:
On paper, Umenyiora seems to be declining, but it's not easy to tell given how many great pass rushers New York rotates in. Stat pages track games and starts, but not reps. Umenyiora is on the down slope of his career, but it would be unusual for a pass rusher of his caliber to be "done" at just age 31.
Nobody really expects a bidding war for Umenyiora- his situation reminds me a lot of a then 31 year old Raheem Brock a few years ago. Demand for Umenyiora won't be high, and he offers something useful to Seattle with Clemons being an unknown in 2013.
Dwight Freeney:
A likely future HoFer, Dwight Freeney turns 33 next month and has seen his sack numbers decline each of the last 3 seasons. I expect interest in Freeney to be very low, and getting him on a vet minimum contract could be entirely plausible (if he doesn't retire first). Freeney would be more of an insurance move than anything, but if he still wants to play and he's low cost, it could makes sense on a 1 year deal.
It would basically be the Seahawks equivalent of the Mariners signing Raul Ibanez last month. That said, signing 'old geezers' has been known to pay off from time to time, and age bias is one of the best contributors to finding a free agent bargain.
Tony Gonzalez:
Tony Gonzalez says he has probably played his last NFL game, but it's not because he doesn't have gas still left in the tank. He just finished with 930 receiving yards (3rd in the NFL) at age 36. Even he believes he still has 3 years left. If Gonzalez pulls a Brett Favre and decides to give it one more go, he won't be under contract with the Falcons. He's a free agent.
Though I expect there to be some interest in Gonzalez in free agency, and it's likely he'd return to the Falcons, I think he'd recognize Seattle's outstanding outlook over the next few years gives him a great chance to finally get a well deserved SB ring. Gonzalez's previous contract was for just 2 years, $12 million.
Russell Wilson gushed about Gonzalez after their playoff game the way that Bill Simmons does for Russell Wilson. Wilson showed a strong tendency to target his TEs in the closing weeks of the season. Gonzalez is still a force on 3rd downs. I can't help but feel Wilson's praise of Gonzalez was a calculated move.
Dwayne Bowe:
Bowe is coming off a really tough year, and it's usually a warning sign when a productive WR isn't wanted back by his previous team. That said, the Chiefs had serious issues at QB last season and Bowe still managed 801 yards in 13 games. Before that year, he had four 1000 yard seasons in five years (if you count 995 as 1000).
Bowe has drop problems, but he is big (6'2" 221) and productive. Seattle signed Edwards and TO last season looking for depth at the "big WR" role. They are still looking. While I am a huge fan of DeAndre Hopkins in the upcoming draft, if Bowe lingers in free agency the Seahawks might be tempted.
Of course, nobody really expected Matt Flynn or Sidney Rice to sit in free agency the way they did. Sometimes premiere talents just don't have a market for some random reason. If that happens to a player like Henry Melton, Randy Starks, Michael Bennett, Wes Welker, Mike Wallace, or Greg Jennings, it could become a situation to watch. Otherwise, I don't really expect any of those guys to end up Seahawks.
The draft:
We'll know a lot more about Seattle's intentions in the draft, but here are a few quick reads on it:
John Schneider met with Russell Wilson at the Senior bowl, then went out of his way to not talk about him in every interview the rest of the way. Pay close attention to who Seahawks personnel guys meet with. Pay less attention to who they talk about. Note which players they always seem to avoid discussing.
Rob and I were told before the previous draft that pass rush was a very likely 1st round consideration. RB and QB were likely to happen during or before the 4th round. They talked up fast linebackers a ton and unsurprisingly spent a 2nd on a fast linebacker. The Seahawks seem like a team that drafts by need in the first several rounds before grab bagging prospects a bit later on. Barring a very active free agency, I would expect Seattle to spend at least two picks on defensive lineman in the first four rounds (speculation). I think it's likely that Seattle will probably take a fast linebacker in that range too.
That leaves WR and TE. This is an incredibly deep draft at WR, so don't be surprised if Seattle pushes that priority back a bit. One of my favorite players in the draft is DeAndre Hopkins, a WR, but it's probably unlikely that Seattle would take a WR that early with such urgent needs on the defensive line. I'd love to be wrong, but this regime has yet to take a luxury pick in round 1. Our first round pick will probably be a defensive lineman, and it will probably not get the best reviews from the media given how weak this defensive line class is.
Post draft free agency
With the first wave of free agency and the draft over, Seattle will have a good idea of how much spare cap space they'll have. If they have a quiet free agency, it's conceivable the Seahawks might have close to $10 million still available. Seattle could use that money to extend Brandon Browner a year ahead of time. Most of Seattle's notable 2014 free agents are RFA, meaning they can be kept a year on the cheap. Browner is the exception, and by signing him a year earlier they can spread some of his contract over 2013 and lower the cap hits in 2014 and beyond. I'm sure Browner would welcome the early pay day as well.
That's a general overview of how I expect this offseason to look: bargain shopping in FA followed by a defensive line oriented draft, with a strong possibility of early contract extensions afterwards if there is still money left over. After spending many hours evaluating this defensive line draft class, I think it's kind of a shitty DL class, frankly. But that said, even if our #25 and #57 picks turn into the next Carpenter/Moffitt, it's still possible this offseason could be a big success. And with Dan Quinn on board, I shouldn't doubt their ability to get the most out of seemingly ordinary players.
Last edited by kearly on Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:39 pm, edited 4 times in total.
kearly
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Re: Kearly's offseason preview
Nice writeup!
Man, I would love to bring in Jared Cook and have a good look at him. Performed well the last couple years in Tennessee, but never quite broke out. He's big (6'5", 245 lbs), he's young (25), and he's fast (4.49 forty yard dash). He could be our version of Vernon Davis. He'd be a perfect compliment to Zach Miller.
nategreat
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Really well done overview. I agree on Branch and Jones they will let them test the market. One of the things I am interested to see is Quinn's approach.
The OL we have multiple players that can play guard, center or tackle. The DL it seems everyone is a specialist of sorts. I am wondering if Quinn is going to look at versatility more than Gus did.
I think we will pick a receiver in the draft. This seems to be a good year for big , tall quick guys so I don't see too much interest in FAs.
I am unsure about the weak side LBs. we have a need but FE or draft...
Happypuppy
Really nice job, as usual Kearly.
A couple thought jumped out at me. I really wish we got Kuechly last year instead of Irvin. Looks like that could have easily happened. I hope Irvin can develop...
Doubt he will keep playing, but Tony Gonzalez would be an amazing grab. Obviously you would be looking at probably just two years, but our SB window is wide open right now.
I know it's not Petejohns MO, but I would love spending cash on Welker. I'm ok with Tate and Rice on the outside but in guess we need to bring someone in there too in case we get glass rice next year.
In my mind, shore the defense in the draft, plus ONE WR, and one o-lineman (rg/rt), acquire offense in FA mainly.
Kearly, what's the scoop on kickers? Might we be in the market? Or are we keeping longwell :/ Haushka has been just average IMO.
Last edited by CaptainSkybeard on Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
CaptainSkybeard
the rollover effect ends this year
For good?
Is this the year the salary floor kicks in as well, so the teams with just ridiculous amounts of cap space will be pushed into making some big moves this offseason?
pinksheets
Just to help you clean it up a bit, Jared Cook went to the other SC.
kobebryant
One note about the money and signing long vs short term deals. If you pay a player the money as year 1 salary opposed to as a signing bonus then that can help for future years.
Example 3 year deal $10 million year 1 and $3 million year two and three. On paper looks bad but good with our cap situation and better than a $7milliin signing bonus that would be spread on three years. In addition next year an year after that you resign Sherman and RW with signing bonus because by then you do want to spread out the money.
Nobody will sign a one-year deal unless they are wanting to finish their career with a Super Bowl contender...
mikeak
Location: Anchorage, AK
kobebryant wrote: Just to help you clean it up a bit, Jared Cook went to the other SC.
Thanks. Boy, old age is going to be fun if I'm like this at 31.
mikeak wrote: Nobody will sign a one-year deal unless they are wanting to finish their career with a Super Bowl contender...
Sure they would. Players sign 1 year deals all the time if that's the best offer they get. For example, Jason Jones turned down a multi-year offer from the Rams to sign with us on a 1 year contract. Seattle had, what? Probably 10 or so players on 1 year contracts last year? 1 year deals are actually pretty common in the NFL. Obviously, megastar players aren't signing 1 year deals, because duh. But desperate players who languish in free agency often have no other choice.
Last edited by kearly on Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:04 am, edited 3 times in total.
Great write-up Kearly, nice to get a consolidated view of how were gonna build this thing going foward.
GoHawks
pinksheets wrote:
After researching this, it turns out the cap rollover rule will exist for the remainder of the current CBA (9 more years). At least according to this article.
I also found a FG's breakdown which didn't directly say but strongly implied that the rollover will continue beyond 2013.
If the rollover remains then it will be interesting to see some teams stockpile picks. Both for trading down and trading restricted FA. By having a large number of players signed under rookie deals youcan really manage the cap. Then roll a few million every year and when the franchise qb becomes available in draft or FA you spend picks or money to get in position. Maybe teams will start building the core first and then add the driver once the car is ready to go. Kind of like the Seahawks dd first with Flynn and then with RW...
kearly wrote: EDIT: Apparently the cap rollover will continue beyond 2013. This creates even more incentive for Seattle not to spend a ton of money.
Brandon Browner is turns 30 in 2014 and might be playing his final season in Seattle, and the Seahawks still don't have a firm idea who their 3rd corner is. DRC is 6'2" and has skills that would fit in with Seattle's backfield philosophy. He's just 26 years old. If he's willing to sing a reasonable deal, this could make a lot of sense for Seattle. He's young enough that a bounce back season could make him a great trade chip if his contract becomes a problem in the future.
Kearly, you always do a very nice writeup.
My only problem with this is the somewhat non-importance of the 3tech position in your analysis. I realize you are talking of what you think JS is leaning towards, but it seems to me that PC is still the one who calls the shots, and will perhaps be a little more interested in getting a guy who can collapse the pocket. So while money ball may be JS's motto, I wouldn't be surprised that the Hawks make a bigger splash at that guy in Melton or Starks. It just doesn't make sense to me to be frugal when we are so close to getting to the Super Bowl and that is the glaring piece we are missing.
Perhaps Bryant would be the guy. If so then spend the money to get him. Let's not be cheap about it. We are not in rebuilding mode now. We have a very strong chance to get the Super Bowl next year. So lets spend what's necessary to get there.
That is how I see it.
Love the piece Kearly, but Jared cook played at the University of South Carolina, not the USC Trojans.
Blitzer88
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Blitzer88 wrote: Love the piece Kearly, but Jared cook played at the University of South Carolina, not the USC Trojans.
Yeah I know, I edited it out like an hour ago, lol.
kf3339 wrote: My only problem with this is the somewhat non-importance of the 3tech position in your analysis. I realize you are talking of what you think JS is leaning towards, but it seems to me that PC is still the one who calls the shots, and will perhaps be a little more interested in getting a guy who can collapse the pocket. So while money ball may be JS's motto, I wouldn't be surprised that the Hawks make a bigger splash at that guy in Melton or Starks. It just doesn't make sense to me to be frugal when we are so close to getting to the Super Bowl and that is the glaring piece we are missing.
I think they will spend a 1st round pick on a 3-tech, not sign a FA 3-tech to a big contract. They will definitely invest big at the 3-tech, I just think it will be with a draft pick, not with money.
This is pretty much the exact opposite of what I would do, but their past history and the hints they've dropped makes me think that they would rather burn a 1st round pick for what they hope is a young foundational piece as opposed to a pricey veteran. "Build through the draft" is the motto they live by, and occasionally, it can cause them to undervalue free agency and overvalue the draft.
Last edited by kearly on Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
kearly wrote:
lol, I clearly don't know how to read posts above mine
kearly wrote: Boy, old age is going to be fun if I'm like this at 31.
Trust me, no it's not.
Excellent stuff as usual man. Thank you.
hawksfansinceday1
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Excellent work amigo, a great read to wake up to.
I think you're absolutely, 100% correct about the Seahawks approach in free agency. These guys are serious value hunters, and that won't stop this offseason. I'd love DeAndre Hopkins as well, but also remain skeptical that the team will stock up on defensive line talent. Regardless, I trust the guys in charge to bring in the proper talent, which is more than I could say for previous regimes. It's a pretty damn good feeling.
NYCoug
kearly wrote: I think they will spend a 1st round pick on a 3-tech, not sign a FA 3-tech to a big contract. They will definitely invest big at the 3-tech, I just think it will be with a draft pick, not with money.
Was thinking the same thing. I could see them passing at an opportunity to get DeAndre Hopkins or another top WR to draft a DT who more than likely would only be a rotational one for now.
As much as everyone has been wishing for Mike Wallace I felt it was unrealistic. But after reading this and really thinking about it, I don't see a team knocking down his door offering him a $50mil contract. Too many FA WR busts in the past and a deep WR draft will have WR needy teams looking elsewhere. I'd be happy with wallace but for a 5 year $40 mil and nothing more.
I think Cook or Davis would be a big pickup for us. Adding weapons for Russ is only going to make this team more dangerous. As good as Tate was this year, he has probably reached his ceiling and at his size and speed I'd like to see a little more athletisim added at WR this year.
For DE and DT i don't have a problem with adding a few vetran guys. We are very young on defense and maybe that lake of leadership cost us in some games. A guy like Osi or Seymore on a 1 or 2 year deal could bring way more than just some extra sacks.
Keep up the good work Kearly and let's hope free agency brings the players we need to allow us to grab Hopkins and start the next great QB WR tandem in the NFL.
Wenhawk
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kearly wrote: EDIT: Apparently the cap rollover will continue beyond 2013. This creates even more incentive for Seattle not to spend a ton of money.This is an incredibly deep draft at WR, so don't be surprised if Seattle pushes that priority back a bit. One of my favorite players in the draft is DeAndre Hopkins, a WR, but it's probably unlikely that Seattle would take a WR that early with such urgent needs on the defensive line. I'd love to be wrong, but this regime has yet to take a luxury pick in round 1. Our first round pick will probably be a defensive lineman, and it will probably not get the best reviews from the media given how weak this defensive line class is.
I continue to maintain that adding a good WR/TE is still an underrated need. Perhaps not as major as DL, but we're still talking about two major needs. Shielding Russell Wilson from a sophomore slump and excessive need to scramble should be a big priority for 2012, and Hopkins is one of a couple different types of WR's lacking in this offense who would accomplish that goal.
MontanaHawk05
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kearly, the one thing I really hope you're right on is Tony Gonzalez. I know it's a pipe dream but I think he would be the biggest possible addition that this team could score in free agency. Him and Zach Miller would be a lethal combination. It's fun to dream in January...
As far as Hopkins goes, there's no doubt in my mind that if PC/JS fall in love with him, and he's there at 25, they will make him their pick regardless of the need at DT.
Is WR a must address position? What if we don't spend in FA on a WR or use our 1st round pick on one. What are our best alternatives.
Would a 2nd round pick of Marcus Wheaton or Robert Woods be enough of an upgrade? Would they even beat out Tate? I want to think Tate has earned his spot but I also think we need to improve his position with size and speed. If we can add a versitile H type pass catching TE that improves over McCoy either in FA or in the mid rounds I will be less upset if we don't upgrade over Tate. I am as infatuated with some of these 6'2, 6'3, 6'4 Wr's in the draft and would love for RW to have a big WR to go up for the ball but he dosn't really need that. He just needs a guy to be on is level and get open.
Besides Hopkins who can "just get open" or get that extra seperation yet bring more size than the 5'10 Tate
Not to put a damper on the Jared Cook thing (I really like him as well), but word out of Tennessee is that he's going to be franchised. This is coming from Paul Kuharksy who runs ESPNs AFC South Blog, but was previously the Titans main beat writer for 10+ years.
The franchise number on TE's for 2013 is under $6m, only kickers come in lower, so it's not a huge cap hit for keeping a guy integral to their offensive development.
With the strides that McCoy made as a blocker this year, I'd be surprised to see them spend any real assets on a TE unless they decide the Miller cap hit is just too large.
drrew
To answer my own question, it seems obvious PC/JS want more from our WR and TE's. We have brought in Mike Williams, Braylon Edwards, TO, Antonio Bryant Kellen Winslow, and Evan Moore. Before that We almost traded for Marshall and V.Jax. It is not like we've hidden the fact we wanted a big fast WR. We got Rice but they have still tried to pair another big guy with him. They have also shown they want a TE who could be a receiving threat opposite of Miller's traditional TE role. I remember how excited they were when we brough in Miller and they were talking how with him and Carlson could do so much in the run and passing game. I just can't see us not making a big move. I think WR and TE are the only positions on offense were we could drastically improve with minimal investment. for example adding a WR liek Hopking or TE like Ertz with our 1st would be a drastic improvement over what we currently have. Drafting a RT or RG and i'm not sure they would even start Giocamini has done well and with Moffit and Sweezey working the RG I could see Carpenter winning the LG spot and McQuistin taking over for them. Not sure a rookie is going to make a huge impact there we are already solid.
drrew wrote: Not to put a damper on the Jared Cook thing (I really like him as well), but word out of Tennessee is that he's going to be franchised. This is coming from Paul Kuharksy who runs ESPNs AFC South Blog, but was previously the Titans main beat writer for 10+ years.
Jermichael Finley and Fred Davis are still available. Either would bring more to the table than McCoy.
Wenhawk wrote: Is WR a must address position? What if we don't spend in FA on a WR or use our 1st round pick on one. What are our best alternatives.
Wheaton would be a nice addition, especially if you supplemented it with the acquisition of a guy like Ramses Barden in Free Agency. That'll solve your quest for one of those bigger receivers. And it would appear that he has some untapped potential, which could all interest the Hawks.
They could also look at Abbrederis. He had excellent chemistry with Russell Wilson and we've seen the Colts do it with Luck/Fleener so it's not completely unprecedented.
It should be fun to see which combination of players they think are exactly what the Hawks need to get to the top of the mountain.
I really like the idea of bringing in DRC. However, I'm fairly positive someone is going to overpay for him, simply because young quality CBs are so hard to come by in free agency. Even after a down year, he's still going to get a fairly large contract, IMO.
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Great writeup Kearly, thanks.
It seems like the FO is more willing to look to FA for WR's than any other position. I think it's because a rookie WR takes about 3 years to really learn the route tree. Look at Tate. The team has needed to upgrade at WR for several years and their biggest acquisition was Rice through FA. With such a strong WR class coming out, the market seems saturated and the chance to pick up a quality proven WR in FA for cheap has to be greater than ever.
If, however, they don't pick one up in FA, I think you're right that they'll wait until later in the draft to grab one. It could be another offseason of people complaining we didn't address our offseason need at WR. Honestly, however, I think they'll do both. They'll pick someone up in FA and they'll grab one in the draft. That satisfies their need for an immediate impact and homegrowing talent.
As for the defensive line, I believe they've identified that as their greatest need. If they can put on a withering pass rush, they won't be giving up anymore late games like Detroit, Chicago and Atlanta. Their first priority in the draft will have to be this because you're correct, there aren't any good prospects in this draft. That said, this is all the more reason that they need to look at FA to find talent at that position.
So I think our biggest FA acquisition - from a money standpoint - will be a talented defensive lineman and then they'll wait out the market to snatch up a WR that they can get cheap. They'll probably take a DL and a LB with their first two picks and a WR with their 3rd before going back to defense after that.
Just my best guess.
SalishHawkFan
+1 for the great writeup. It'll be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Can't wait for next season.
Seattle_Stunna_MD
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Who do you think would be a strong pick at our pick at 25 in the first round, because I don't see anyone short of a major move up in the first. That would require probably our 1st and 2nd round picks. Also, why wouldn't they use the same method they used for Branch and Clemons to find a proven 3tech in FA or trade when there are obvious quality choices in now?
I just don't see it, and really hope that they don't play moneyball with this offseason options. It's time to be bold.
MontanaHawk05 wrote: I continue to maintain that adding a good WR/TE is still an underrated need. Perhaps not as major as DL, but we're still talking about two major needs. Shielding Russell Wilson from a sophomore slump and excessive need to scramble should be a big priority for 2012, and Hopkins is one of a couple different types of WR's lacking in this offense who would accomplish that goal.
Well, let's just say that I really hope PC/JS share that view. But when I heard the exasperation in Pete's voice when he talked about adding a pass rusher, then corrected himself and said "pass rushers", it makes it feel like pass rush is as big if not a bigger priority for these guys than it was last year. And given Clemons status, and the possible departure of Jones/Branch, it should be.
Great post, thanks a lot.
It is going to be tough to wait for all of this play out! Uggh, eff the offseason, haha
Missing_Clink
Some people are asking who we might take at WR after round 1. There are a lot of great WRs in this draft, but for me the mid round option I'd most like to see is Cobi Hamilton. 6'3", 209, decently fast, very natural WR, productive in college playing in the SEC. Very strong starter potential, I am surprised he is often considered a 4th round prospect. Reminds me of Hopkins actually- in that he's a technician with tools. If Seattle did pass on Hopkins but grabbed Hamilton later, all would be forgiven. Although I'd rather just draft both.
Fantastic write-up there Kearly!
And excellent job on highlighting about the Cap Rollover. I'd been operating under the premise that teams were now basically mandated to spend their available cap space. The fact that they can roll some of that over changes the equation completely as far as how the Seahawks will approach Free Agency. I completely agree with you how you characterized Schneider's approach -- bargain basement shopping. Therefore, I'd say that you're right that he will probably avoid what will be the expensive free agents out there.
Osi Umenyiora becomes an even MORE likely target IMO. Jared Cook is another (who I believe could be had for fairly low lost) that really intrigues me as well. Randy Starks perhaps ... but I'm beginning to really view him and Alan Branch as very much similar in what they can do. With Cap Space being able to be rolled over ... you're spot on that Schneider will look to first lock up key players who are already here (Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, etc.).
Hawkscanner
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Hawkscanner wrote: ... Jared Cook is another (who I believe could be had for fairly low lost) that really intrigues me as well.
Jared Cook is likely to be franchised by TEN. Not sure why you'd think he could be had at a 'fairly low cost' but it's just not happening.
drrew wrote:
I for one will be really surprised if they do that.
Scottemojo
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kf3339 wrote: Who do you think would be a strong pick at our pick at 25 in the first round, because I don't see anyone short of a major move up in the first. That would require probably our 1st and 2nd round picks. Also, why wouldn't they use the same method they used for Branch and Clemons to find a proven 3tech in FA or trade when there are obvious quality choices in now?
You are preaching to the choir. I feel exactly the same way you do and if I was GM, that's how I would do it. But I look at their history. Whatever they identify as their top need is pretty much always their 1st round pick, regardless of whether it is a good draft for that need or not. They got lucky in 2010 because needs matched a good draft class for that area, but in 2011 and 2012 they did not. Unfortunately, 2013 looks to be the 3rd year in a row where need isn't met with an obvious match in the draft.
I totally agree with you about the D-line talent at #25 and it bothers me to no end.
If there is a glimmer of optimism, there is a growing chance that prize 3-tech Sheldon Richardson could be in play for us. He's been steadily dropping down prospect boards by draftniks, I saw him ranked #22 on a top 50 board the other day. Obviously, draftnik rankings are hardly gospel but in the early to mid 1st round they tend to be very accurate. Maybe he won't reach #25, but it's no longer a pipe dream and if he reaches the late teens Seattle might be able to snag him while keeping their 2nd rounder.
There are some intriguing albeit "unique" pass rushers that could go in rounds 2-5. It's possible that Seattle might decide to go that route and stockpile on misfit pass rushers after taking a non-pass rusher in round 1. That is the best coarse of action. I just hope they realize it. But right now, by gut says "most likely" we'll be looking at a DL pick at #25, and it probably won't be a pick anyone will get excited for.
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You're right, I probably shot my mouth off with that one. Still, I'd stand by my contention that Cook getting franchised isn't necessarily a slam dunk. He caught 44 passes for 523 Yards and 4 TD's this season. That's good for a TE, but it's not like he set the world on fire or anything. The Titans have $19.4 Million in available Cap Space this season, and the Titans COULD afford to Franchise him if they wish ... but the question that I'd be asking myself if I were their GM is, "Is Cook truly worth it?" Here are the top TE salaries in the NFL ...
Jason Witten, Dallas: $7.4 million/yr, $18.5 million guaranteed
Vernon Davis, San Francisco: $7.35 million/yr, $23 million guaranteed
Antonio Gates, San Diego: $7.235 million, $20.4 million guaranteed
Jermichael Finley, Green Bay: $7 million, $1 million guaranteed
Rob Gronkowski, New England: $6.9 million, $18 million guaranteed
So, Franchising Cook basically means that he would be earning around $7 million/season. Is he truly worth that? I'm not certain that I would place him in the category of the other Tight Ends I have listed there. Therefore, I'm not sure he gets Franchised or not.
Hawkscanner wrote:
I would agree he's not in that class, but the 2013 number is $5.9m, and TEN has basically no other big free agents. The guy who served as the main Titans beat writer for 10 years before moving onto ESPN is stating that they're likely to tag him. If anyone is likely to have a beat on what the org is thinking, Paul Kuharsky is that guy.
All that being said, I really like Jared Cook, he has the physical skills to be a star, it just seems unlikely he'll be available.
So, I have been watching Jared Cook quite a bit, and he is more talent than skill. Big caveat, Tennessee is a disaster zone on offense. Chris Palmer was running damn near the run and shoot down there, Cook was almost never off tackle. Cook is a fast guy who rarely gives his QB a good target, and the next time Cook just sits in a zone will be the first. He blocks like a wide receiver, runs routes like a wide receiver, and to my eye is a finesse player.
I don't think the market for him will be as big as it would first seem. Cook wants out of Titsville, I know that. After Palmer got fired in November, the Titans started doing a lot more two tight end sets off the tackles, and when Cook has to play in the traffic he looks out of place.
Great review- insightful.
I hope we look at trading an Okafor/Hunt type and signing a DT perhaps Bryant, Starks, or Melton. This is a terrible DT class for what we're looking for, so I'd rather look to UFA for that one position.
I've always like DRC, and long term think he fits our mold rather than a PED Browner.
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There's one more name that I'd like to add to Kearly's list of possible FA Targets that the Hawks could seriously look at this offseason. I saw someone yesterday mention the name William Hayes ... and he's frankly a guy that I've personally been intrigued by for awhile now. He was originally drafted in the 4th Round back in 2008 by the Titans ... was signed by the Rams this past offseason to a 1 year deal ... and he had a career year with the Rams (7 Sacks and 7 Tackles for Loss). He is once again a UFA. For a DE, he has good size (6'3" 272 Pounds) and extremely impressive speed for a big man (he's been clocked at 4.59 in the 40). He's 27 years old (will turn 28 in May) and one reason that he's never really broken out prior to this year is that he's played 2nd fiddle to some fairly talented DE's (like Jason Babin and Jevon Kearse) -- i.e. he's had a lot of competition for playing time.
And I'm not the only one high on William Hayes. Ben Stockwell of Pro Football Focus ran an article back in June in which he called Hayes a "secret superstar". His forte has always been against the run and PFF ranked him the 9th Best DE in the league in terms of stopping it ... but obviously he added to his resume last year when given more playing time.
Hayes only made $900,000 last season, so if John Schneider is truly looking for bargain basement options (which he undoubtedly is) ... I submit that he is an excellent candidate (to put in the rotation) that probably won't break the bank.
If Gonzalez comes back, I am sure the Falcons will do a full court press to get him back with them. I doubt Wilson's praise was calculated other than he is sure to praise the prime time players in the league. Nothing more and nothing less. I know it reads better to have the whole thing be some master plan. Maybe it is. I doubt it though. And I sincerely doubt Gonzalez would sign here to play behind Miller.
Either way, I appreciate the effort it takes to produce these type of posts and the discussions that they generate. Still not feeling the Osi move but others seem to think it has value so I would support it if the FO decided to take this path.
BTW, not sure where I read it regarding trading Flynn. He cannot be traded or cut until March 1st, the beginning of the NFL year. At least that was what I saw in the PFT report.
While Seattle can't trade (or release) Flynn until the new league year begins in March, they certainly can inquire around the league to see what the interest is once he becomes available. Flynn's current contract calls for him to be paid $7.25 million in 2013 with $2 million guaranteed.
Jaguars OC is talking about implementing read option so I wonder if Flynn would fit in that scheme?
"I feel like there's certainly a place for [the zone-read offense]," Fisch said when asked about that system. "We ran some of it (at Miami), we ran no-huddle and ran the quarterback. As soon as you can run your quarterback, you have to defend another gap and if you have to defend another gap then [the defense has] one less guy. So all those things, there's a place for it. It's just about making decisions on how it fits with your team and how it fits with your personnel and if it's in the best interest of your players."
NOTE: Notice the language Fisch and Bradley are using. I think Bradley used Faster, Stronger, Tougher during one of his interviews.
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The reason the 49ers are in the Super Bowl and not us is because they pressured and hit Matt Ryan on Atlanta's final drive (not counting their hail mary) when it mattered, and we didn't. They hit Ryan hard, injured his nonthrowing shoulder, and that little distraction was probably the difference for Ryan missing the next few passes. Not to mention a hurting Ryan couldn't even get the ball to the end zone on the Hail Mary. If we sack and pressure Matt Ryan during that game, we win easily. We also win at Detroit and Miami. So we're a 13-3 team playing the Falcons or whoever in the divisional round at home, with a healthy Chris Clemons, and then beating up on the 49ers to get to the Super Bowl.
Notice Carroll mentions pass-rushers, plural. He's thinking always compete, and next man up. That also suggests Jason Jones may not be brought back; I have mixed feelings on that, but trust this FO. I think even Jones would have tipped the scales in our favor in the Atlanta game. I expect PC/JS to look to stockpile several DT's and DE's that can rush the passer, expecially DT's that can collapse the pocket. So I really expect they will go after Usi Umenyora, and Henry Melton, and other FA's, and be willing to pay one bigger contract if they can find the right guy, like a Melton.
I expect Seattle will select a WR early in the draft rather than reach for a DT, since the draft is so thin at DT. WR is the other area that could really help. I was struck by how much Wilson ran around the last few games, trying to find an open receiver. So an Amendola or Welker in FA if the price is right, plus an early round draft pick WR, , and suddenly Wilson has good options. Gonzalez would be a dream come true at TE, but yeah, he'd sign with Atlanta most likely.
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I get it. Then go get Starks on a 2 year deal so he can have a real chance at a Super Bowl ring, and get Richardson using our 1st and possibly 3rd round pick to get it done. We take care of the short and long term need for a 3tech. Richardson can learn and rotate with Starks like Jones did with Branch. What is wrong with that?
I just want them to be bold and not let money be their primary decision. I really get sick of teams who play moneyball. I have not seen a championship team that has gone this route and been successful. Not in MLB and not to my knowledge in the NFL.
I believe they will do the opposite, sign an FA DT and draft a WR in the first. This team is too clos e to dominating to pass up on a great WR in the draft for a mediocre DT who won't make significant contributions in 2013.
We desperately need pass rush up the middle and need to improve the run defense. No DT in this draft other than Sheldon Richardson can make that kind of difference, and to pick any old DT at 25 just because we need one is a complete waste of a 1st round pick.
I'd spend the money to sign Melton then take BPA at #25.
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ivotuk wrote: I believe they will do the opposite, sign an FA DT and draft a WR in the first. This team is too clos e to dominating to pass up on a great WR in the draft for a mediocre DT who won't make significant contributions in 2013.
I agree with this, mostly. I don't think BPA will be a WR, I think it could be a LB or DE. The difference between a 1st round WR and a 2nd or 3rd round WR in this draft is nominal. The difference between Keenan Allen and Quinton Patton is smaller than you may think.
What do you guys think about Phil Dawson as our kicker? He's a career 84.0% kicker with a career long of 56. He had a career year last year at 93.5% with a long of 53. He has always kicked outdoors in Cleveland which makes the 84.0% career avg. more impressive to me. If he's interested, I think he's a top 5 K in the league.
Very well thought out and written. This should be pinned, as a reference as the off-season progresses.
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The Art of Persistence: Akamatsu Toshiko and the Visual Cultures of Transwar Japan
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The Art of Persistence examines the relations between art and politics in transwar Japan, exploring these via a microhistory of the artist, memoirist, and activist Akamatsu Toshiko (also known as Maruki Toshi, 1912–2000). Scaling up from the details of Akamatsu's lived experience, the book addresses major events in modern Japanese history, including colonization and empire, war, the nuclear bombings, and the transwar proletarian movement. More broadly, it outlines an ethical position known as persistence, which occupies the grey area between complicity and resistance: Like resilience, persistence signals a commitment to not disappearing—a fierce act of taking up space but often from a position of privilege, among the classes and people in power. Akamatsu grew up in a settler-colonial family in rural Hokkaido before attending arts college in Tokyo and becoming one of the first women to receive formal training as an oil painter in Japan. She later worked as a governess in the home of a Moscow diplomat and traveled to the Japanese Mandate in Micronesia before returning home to write and illustrate children's books set in the Pacific. She married the surrealist poet and painter Maruki Iri (1901–1995), and together in 1948—and in defiance of Occupation censorship—they began creating and exhibiting the Nuclear Series, some of the most influential and powerful artwork depicting the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing. For the next forty or more years, the couple toured the world to protest war and nuclear proliferation and were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.
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Transnational Government Of Tamil Eelam's Second Parliamentary Term Begins
Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), completed its first Parliamentary term and begins its second Parliamentary term on December 6, 2013.
Issuing a statement the TGTE said; After completing the first term in office, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam's Prime Minister Mr. Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, dissolved the Parliament on October 1, 2013.
Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran
"The TGTE Election Commission then took over the responsibility to hold elections for the 2nd term of the TGTE Parliament. The Chief Election Commissioner Mrs. S. Sridas along with her other Commissioners around the world organized elections in twelve countries.
"The newly elected 112 TGTE Members of Parliament (MPs) will meet from December 6th to 8th in New Jersey in the United States to take oaths and to inaugurate the second Parliamentary term. Some MPs will join via video conference from Zurich, Switzerland.
"Several dignitaries from around the world, including legislators and political leaders, will address the opening Session. During this session, TGTE MP's will elect the Prime Minister, Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
"The new session will convene under the newly elected Speaker. Numerous topics will be discussed during this Session and Resolutions adopted.
The newly elected MPs will represent Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Denmark, Norway and New Zealand."
ශී‍්‍ර ලංකාවේ නීතිය කැඞීමේ ආධිපත්‍යය
'Do You Love Your Country?' Is A Trick Question
Tamil from the north / December 5, 2013
These TGTE clowns have nothing to do.
Peacelover / December 5, 2013
It leanrt via reliable sources that K A Sumansekera aka Leela of Lee Potter has been finacially backing these TGTE donkeys for monetary gains
Native Vedda / December 5, 2013
Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran …………. You have a government in Tamilnadu… What Tamil Eelam government are we talking about? ……..
Makes an / December 5, 2013
Don't panic, TGTE will expose the truth to the IC, int independent investigation and a UN conducted referendum – Tamil Eelam
Makes an, …………. Before whatever TGTE intents to expose, could you tell us whether VP is still alive? If not let us know the circumstances surrounding his death.
Ben Hurling / December 6, 2013
Wow! So TGTE will expose LTTE's brutal history soon to all?
R. Varathan / December 6, 2013
The uncompromising Rajapakse Brothers, forced by the international community to yield free, but internationally supervised elections in the Jaffna Province (NPC) – that brought in a massive mandate to the Tamil Nation. This was despite every trick in the book by the SLA, the ex-Army Governor, Regime-proxy killers and gangster plus many others to sabotage the elections. This may have, to some extent, taken the sting from the TGTE. If Vigneswaren's administration is allowed to bring peace, normalcy, adequate economic opportunities to provide a fair PQL to the Tamil people there, the relevancy of the TGTE will be further reduced.
But by no means is the TGTE entirely rendered irrelevant. The perfidious Rajapakses could be expected, in their lack of appreciation of how the world moves and their lack of vision, can breathe back much needed life to the TGTE. The Brothers could be counted on to do the fatalistic against their own good.
R. Varathan
Burning_Issue / December 6, 2013
I broadly agree with what you have said. I think that TGTE must remove the Eelam demand in order to further strengthen the Tamil cause. The NPC has effectively repudiated the Eelam demand that was based on the Vaddukkoddai Resolution; the Tamils all-over must recognise this and change with it. Any intransigence on the part of TGTE will only impediment the Tamil fight to justice.
Rajan / December 6, 2013
I hope I can believe Wignaswaren when he says he does not seek a separate state. It's so hard to believe politicians these days!
Lanka liar / December 8, 2013
Then how do you expect people to believe Sinhalese fuhrer Sinhalese politicians.
kris / December 6, 2013
Look at this man he is in his office like king, poor tamil people spent their hard earning ( cleaning white man's toilets)money for mythical country, I don't know when these foolish tamil people spend their money on theses magotts
By the way ministers of this government charged with child molestation in Ghana
kris ………….. "cleaning white man's toilets"………………. If all Tamils are cleaning white man's toilet. ….. I suspect there must be great career prospects and good money in that profession. Otherwise Tamils would not do it. ….. Why haven't you joined them. ….. Rather I would chose toilet cleaning to sending wife to middle east. ………. Only difference is that your wife, mother, aunts, daughters, grandmas are proud of being cleaners to the Arabs than the whites. ……… Why aren't you at work and when do you think your women folks are returning. …………. I am willing to work for anyone irrespective of their colour, race,region except Tamils and Sinhalese. …. Could you arrange a toilet cleaning job for me? ……
Look at this man he is in his office like king, poor tamil people spent their hard earning ( cleaning white man's toilets)money for mythical country, I don't know when these foolish tamil people going to stop spending their money on theses magotts.
ram / December 6, 2013
A 'cunning plan' to take over the world ???
" The newly elected MPs will represent Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Denmark, Norway and New Zealand. "
K.A Sumanasekera / December 6, 2013
Certainly a better view from the PM.s Pad than from his ex Boss's Bunker…..Wonder whether Vellala CM is among the International dignitaries whom the PM has invited?….Even if the CM hasn't got an invite he still can send that Shopping List to this PM too….After all, the CM at least opened a real branch of Rudra's Virtual Outfit or should we say Cyber Eelaam……
well he certainly got a decent office thanks to your funding K A Sumansekera,your a traitor to Sri Lanka
You have no idea as to the predicament of Sri Lanka if it fails to comply with an impartial war crimes investigation! By the looks of it, sentiments echoed on Mandala passing have done no use to you!
Mandela fought tooth and nail to oppose apartheid in his motherland by newcomers who'd taken over his land. The Tamil terrorist took up arms in order to impose such a system in a part of Sri Lanka by ETHNIC CLEANSING on a major scale. Mandela succeeded. The LTTE terrorists failed. Both are excellent outcomes.
Fathima Fukushima / December 6, 2013
Losers!
No country but a parliament. What lunatics are these!
Vishva / December 6, 2013
This type of things are very common in western countries.You can go to any G.P (Local Doctor) then gets, the referral to Mental health clinic.Most of the Tamil asylum seekers obtain those bogus Medical reports from bloody sudu suddha's and kalu suddha awating this kind of people.But you are really need very extensive treatment because Metal age is '0' according to your news reports seems to be very serious.Here in Sri Lanka it is very easy ,get into any 134 bus to Angoda and any time you well come for treatments.
Hon Priminister, Toy Government of Tamil Eccentrics. It is Christmas time. When After Christmas sales is on you must buy some toy submarines toy tanks and toy planes and lego soldiers then you can have a toy army toy navy and a toy air force. After that you can name your army navy and air force generals.
This outfit is nothing more than a forum for these failed hobbyist you thrive on the limelight. The best way to fool the Tamil people. The Tamil people should sort this out by boycotting any election that they may bring on. That is the only way Tamil people can discard this kind of nonsences.


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Jimmy Goldman
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Nearly 30-year-old Brother Jimmy's seeks renewal in a changed industry
How the original owner bought back his concept and what he plans to do next
Gloria Dawson | Nov 09, 2018
Since the late 1980s, Brother Jimmy's was a small but successful casual-dining chain serving up barbeque and Southern charm in a quirky, welcoming atmosphere. Jimmy Goldman opened the first location in 1989 in Manhattan, and, over the years, built a following.
But after a failed initial public offering and the shuttering of a few key locations, Goldman sold control of the company in 1998 to his senior manager and moved to the Caribbean. He opened Latin and Sushi restaurants in St. Martin and was living a very different life.
But he could never really give up his namesake company.
Goldman, who was still on the restaurant's board, saw the company's management making decisions that he didn't agree with over the years.
He decided to come back by buying the franchise rights to the brand in Southern Florida in 2010, about 12 years after selling the company. He ultimately opened three restaurants in Florida.
He made some changes in style and menu — changes a typical franchisee might not be able to do.
"I was trying to do things on the sly without adulterating the brand," he said. "I'm lucky because I'm Jimmy, so they indulged some of my decisions."
But Goldman said the company's management was moving away from the core of what the concept is — a home away from home that's fun-focused with barbecue on the menu, though not just a barbecue joint.
Management had an "if it ain't broke you don't fix it," mentality, said Goldman.
Meanwhile, he was trying to figure out what a modern Brother Jimmy's could be.
Finally, in December of 2017, he and his equity partners bought the intellectual property and a controlling interest in the franchise company.
Goldman is looking to make changes systemwide. There are currently seven locations with another four set to open in the first quarter of 2019. He's focusing on franchising but maintains control of two home-based restaurants to be used as a testing ground in New York.
"We're really a franchise model, and we really believe in franchising, but New York is our home, so we felt that we needed at least one unit to own and operate so it would give us the credibility. And we took control of Lexington Avenue, which is, in theory, the flagship. And, we also took control of 8th Avenue across from the [Madison Square] Garden just recently."
Sitting in his Lexington Avenue location, Goldman sampled new menu options and discussed how he's going to make the new iteration of Brother Jimmy's live up to its new slogan: "Southern Food, Southern Fun, Southern Living."
The menu, he said, harkens back to the original, with ribs and wings, the addition of salads, Buffalo cauliflower, chicken and waffles, and dumplings — including one filled with macaroni and cheese and pulled pork. The average check at the company locations is between $11 to $30.
The fun comes in with the restaurants' expanded game options for guests. There's a wall-to-ceiling Pac Man, a shuffleboard table and skee ball. Goldman wants to bring in bowling, too. But he adamantly doesn't want to become the next Dave and Busters, an arcade-and-entertainment focused eatery chain.
The games are to get people off their phones and into conversations with friends and other diners, he said. Many don't cost the diner a dime to play.
"In today's world, everyone does this," he said, looking at his phone. "They're on their phone, they're going to restaurants, and they don't even talk anymore."
And then there's delivery to contend with.
"Things have changed now all of a sudden on a Tuesday night you might do the same volume [due to delivery], now you have an empty restaurant. And an empty Brother Jimmy's doesn't have the buy-in. It's meant to be cozy. You look at a place this size (many locations are over 5,000-square-feet), if there aren't 50 people in here, it looks empty, and they're not buying drinks. The delivery people aren't buying bourbons and Coke. So that's been a huge issue with Seamless and GrubHub, and people not going out like they did."
Yes, Goldman and Brother Jimmy's work with delivery apps to get their food out, but he hopes that he can create a place that will motivate diners to leave the couch, strike up a conversation with a fellow diner, and play a game of shuffleboard.
Said Goldman: "We need to introduce things to the restaurant now that are forcing people to come out again."
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The conductive silicone rubber is a silicone rubber as the base rubber, adding conductive fillers, crosslinking agent, etc.. The commonly used plastic materials for methyl vinyl silicone rubber, conductive filler of commonly used are acetylene carbon black, carbon fiber, conductive carbon, graphite, copper, silver, aluminum and zinc.
According to the variety and processing method of the base glue, it can be made into high temperature vulcanized conductive silicone rubber and room temperature vulcanized conductive silicone rubber, as well as the pressure sensitive conductive silicone rubber, anisotropic conductive silicone rubber and low temperature conductive silicone rubber, etc..
Compared with common conductive silicone rubber, the advantages of conductive silicone rubber is small volume resistivity, low hardness, high and low temperature resistance, resistance to aging, processing performance, and is especially suitable for in manufacturing conductive performance and complex shape and fine structure of conductive silicone rubber products. .
Because of the advantages of small volume, stable and reliable performance, good stability and reliability, it can be used for the connection between printed circuit, radio integrated circuit, display and so on. It can save a lot of welding work, simplify the assembly, reduce the volume, reduce the cost and improve the reliability.
(2) increase the conductivity, and reduce the amount of filler.
(3) development of new varieties of conductive materials, broaden the application areas.
Technology of polymer materials to replace metal materials is the future development trend of the field of materials science. The market demand of conductive silicone rubber is increasing, and the application field is gradually expanded.


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' Copyright (c) Microsoft.  All Rights Reserved.  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.  See License.txt in the project root for license information.

Imports System.Xml.Linq
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Completion
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Editor.Implementation.IntelliSense.Completion
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Editor.UnitTests.Extensions
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Editor.UnitTests.Workspaces
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Options
Imports Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.VisualBasic.Completion.SuggestionMode

Namespace Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Editor.VisualBasic.UnitTests.Completion.CompletionProviders
    Public Class SuggestionModeCompletionProviderTests
        Inherits AbstractVisualBasicCompletionProviderTests

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration1()
            Dim markup = Class C
    $$
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration2()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public $$
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration3()
            Dim markup = Module M
    Public $$
End Module

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration4()
            Dim markup = Structure S
    Public $$
End Structure

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration5()
            Dim markup = Class C
    WithEvents $$
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub FieldDeclaration6()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Protected Friend $$
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration1()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar($$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration2()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(Optional foo as Integer, $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration3()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(Optional $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration4()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(Optional x $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration5()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(Optional x As $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration6()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(Optional x As Integer $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration7()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(ByVal $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration8()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Sub Bar(ByVal x $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration9()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Sub Foo $$
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ParameterDeclaration10()
            Dim markup = Class C
    Public Property SomeProp $$
End Class

            VerifyNotBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub SelectClause1()
            Dim markup = Class z
    Sub bar()
        Dim a = New Integer(1, 2, 3) {}
        Dim foo = From z In a
                  Select $$

    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub SelectClause2()
            Dim markup = Class z
    Sub bar()
        Dim a = New Integer(1, 2, 3) {}
        Dim foo = From z In a
                  Select 1, $$

    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ForStatement1()
            Dim markup = Class z
    Sub bar()
        For $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ForStatement2()
            Dim markup = Class z
    Sub bar()
        For $$ = 1 To 10
        Next
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(545351)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub BuilderWhenOptionExplicitOff()
            Dim markup = Option Explicit Off

Class C1
    Sub M()
        Console.WriteLine($$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(546659)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub UsingStatement()
            Dim markup =
Class C1
    Sub M()
        Using $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(734596)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub OptionExplicitOffStatementLevel1()
            Dim markup =
Option Explicit Off
Class C1
    Sub M()
        $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(734596)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub OptionExplicitOffStatementLevel2()
            Dim markup =
Option Explicit Off
Class C1
    Sub M()
        a = $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(960416)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub ReadonlyField()
            Dim markup =
Class C1
    Readonly $$
    Sub M()
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup)
        End Sub

        <WorkItem(1044441)>
        <Fact, Trait(Traits.Feature, Traits.Features.Completion)>
        Public Sub BuilderInDebugger
            Dim markup =
Class C1
    Sub Foo()
        Dim __o = $$
    End Sub
End Class

            VerifyBuilder(markup, CompletionTriggerInfo.CreateInvokeCompletionTriggerInfo(), useDebuggerOptions:=True)
        End Sub

        Private Sub VerifyNotBuilder(markup As XElement, Optional triggerInfo As CompletionTriggerInfo? = Nothing, Optional useDebuggerOptions As Boolean = False)
            VerifySuggestionModeWorker(markup, isBuilder:=False, triggerInfo:=triggerInfo, useDebuggerOptions:=useDebuggerOptions)
        End Sub

        Private Sub VerifyBuilder(markup As XElement, Optional triggerInfo As CompletionTriggerInfo? = Nothing, Optional useDebuggerOptions As Boolean = False)
            VerifySuggestionModeWorker(markup, isBuilder:=True, triggerInfo:=triggerInfo, useDebuggerOptions:=useDebuggerOptions)
        End Sub

        Private Sub VerifySuggestionModeWorker(markup As XElement, isBuilder As Boolean, triggerInfo As CompletionTriggerInfo?, Optional useDebuggerOptions As Boolean = False)
            Dim code As String = Nothing
            Dim position As Integer = 0
            MarkupTestFile.GetPosition(markup.NormalizedValue, code, position)

            Using workspaceFixture = New VisualBasicTestWorkspaceFixture()
                Dim options = If(useDebuggerOptions,
                                 workspaceFixture.Workspace.Options.WithDebuggerCompletionOptions(),
                                 workspaceFixture.Workspace.Options)

                Dim document1 = workspaceFixture.UpdateDocument(code, SourceCodeKind.Regular)
                CheckResults(document1, position, isBuilder, triggerInfo, options)

                If CanUseSpeculativeSemanticModel(document1, position) Then
                    Dim document2 = workspaceFixture.UpdateDocument(code, SourceCodeKind.Regular, cleanBeforeUpdate:=False)
                    CheckResults(document2, position, isBuilder, triggerInfo, options)
                End If
            End Using

        End Sub

        Private Sub CheckResults(document As Document, position As Integer, isBuilder As Boolean, triggerInfo As CompletionTriggerInfo?, options As OptionSet)
            triggerInfo = If(triggerInfo, CompletionTriggerInfo.CreateTypeCharTriggerInfo("a"c))

            Dim completionList = GetCompletionList(document, position, triggerInfo.Value, options)

            If isBuilder Then
                Assert.NotNull(completionList)
                Assert.NotNull(completionList.Builder)
            Else
                If completionList IsNot Nothing Then
                    Assert.True(completionList.Builder Is Nothing, "group.Builder = " & If(completionList.Builder IsNot Nothing, completionList.Builder.DisplayText, "null"))
                End If
            End If
        End Sub

        Friend Overrides Function CreateCompletionProvider() As CompletionListProvider
            Return New VisualBasicSuggestionModeCompletionProvider()
        End Function
    End Class
End Namespace

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Finding pet-friendly restaurants, bars, vineyards and wineries in or near Fort Worth is now easier than ever. As America's leading one-stop travel planning website, we provide the widest selection pet-friendly places to eat and drink online. Each listing includes a description, address and map, phone number and reviews. We are dedicated to making your pet-travel as enjoyable as possible. Bon appetite!
Hedary's Mediterranean serves authentic Lebanese specialties at low prices. This West Fort Worth institution is also pet-friendly.
Esperanza's Mexican Bakery & Cafe dishes out no-frills, authentic Mexican fare at affordable prices. The outdoor seats are pet-friendly.
delicious pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads. Providing quality food since 1974. Hip and young crowd.
Bistro Louise's New American Med-style menu draws a crowd and, when the weather is good, this spot is pet-friendly and has a water bowl.
"Chadra hosts ""Pooches on the Patio!"", where you can eat, drink, and bark every Wednesday from 4:00-10:00 pm!"
The casual Brix Pizzeria and Wine Bar offers pizza, entrees, and wine, simple as that. The patio is pet-friendly as well.
The Flying Saucer is located downtown at 4th and Commerce. Dogs are allowed in the covered patio and are usually during weekday evenings. Waitresses will bring water if you ask.
The Ginger Man in Ft Worth has friendly staff and a decent jukebox. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly.
The patio at El Pollo Regio is dog friendly. Try the fresh pico in a savory super delicious taco. It has a convenient drive-thru as well.
The live music at Sardines Ristorante Italiano is great fun! Your pup can enjoy his own water bowl.
The hip pet-friendly Ferre Ristorante e Bar has a Manhattan-style atmosphere and serves Tuscan-style fare. This spot is pet-friendly six days a week.
The pet-friendly funky Lili's Bistro is often full with customers ordering the signature rabbit ravioli. Take your pup, water is provided.
The cheery and relaxed Sapristi! Is pet-friendly in the summer and features a water bowl. This bistro features European-inspired fare.
Michaels Rest. & Ancho Chile Bar is perfect for those who like our Southwestern food served spicy. There's also a water bowl here.
Lambert's focuses on steak and seafood in a rustic space. Pups are welcome in the summer and they even set out a water bowl.
Even the pickiest Brit loves the grub at the pet-friendly Zeke's Fish & Chips. Don't miss the clam chowder and shrimp gumbo!
Ye Olde Bull and Bush Pub is pet friendly! Laid back place with a very friendly staff that always loves to see your pets.
The Wild Rooster Bar is a friendly patio bar with amazing employess and a great crowd. Come in and relax, enjoy a drink, and down some of our legendary tacos. Wild Rooster Bar accomodates all dogs on the patio so long as they are friendly and on a leash.
The menu at Spiral Diner & Bakery has something for everyone. They are dog friendly.
The Love Shack is pet friendly! Dogs are allowed on the large patio area of the S07 location.


Music critic given to overly poetic turns of phrase. He becomes avid supporter of Chiaki's endeavors after hearing the performance of a Rachmaninoff concerto with Orchestra A. Lends his support to the Rising Stars orchestra. When asked why he went to such lengths to further Chiaki's career replied that famous musician have always had friends who fostered their talents and that this is the role he wishes to play.


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Alejandro García González (born 17 July 2003), is a Mexican racing driver who is currently competing in the 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Jenzer Motorsport. He previously competed in the Euroformula Open Championship.

Career

Karting
García competed in karting over 2018 and 2019, and finished 2nd in the FIA Mexico National Karting Championship in 2018.

Formula 4
García made his racing debut in the 2018-19 NACAM Formula 4 Championship, where he finished 5th in the overall standings.

In 2020, he competed in the F4 Spanish Championship with Global Racing Service, where he came 22nd in the standings. He switched to Campos Racing for the 2021 season, where he finished 24th.

Euroformula Open
The following year, García competed in the Euroformula Open Championship with Team Motopark. He scored a podium at Monza and ended up seventh in the standings, behind his teammates Ollie Goethe and Frederick Lubin.

FIA Formula 3
García drove for Jenzer Motorsport in the 3-day post-season test of the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship, teaming up with fellow rookies Nikita Bedrin and Taylor Barnard. On 27 January 2023, he was signed by the Swiss team for the 2023 season.

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

* Season still in progress.

Complete NACAM Formula 4 Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete F4 Spanish Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete European Le Mans Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

* Season still in progress.

References

External links

2003 births
Living people
Mexican racing drivers
FIA Formula 3 Championship drivers
Spanish F4 Championship drivers
Euroformula Open Championship drivers
Motopark Academy drivers
Campos Racing drivers
Jenzer Motorsport drivers
Racing drivers from Mexico City
NACAM F4 Championship drivers
European Le Mans Series drivers

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Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design: New Zealand's independent Arts and Design school of choice
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
"Whitecliffe opened a whole new world for me. I started art school with a limited vision of what I would be doing when I finished, but now I feel like the possibilities are endless." – Tanya Martusheff, former Fine Arts student at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
A distinguished creative and tertiary institution located in Auckland, New Zealand, Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design provides life-transforming educational experiences in arts and design through teaching and research, educating students to shape culture through the practice and critical study of the arts.
Since 2011, the school has consistently been awarded the Eden Arts Art Schools Award, earning a name as the top creative school in Auckland, and cementing its position as a global force in arts and design education.
Whitecliffe developed its core values on excellence, innovation and commitment to diversity through the work of its dedicated faculty, students, alumni and staff. The school's commitment to a wide range of media, processes and methodologies supports the belief that its graduates become leaders in their fields thanks to a critical combination of making and thinking. Through rigorous critique, intelligent debate and mutual respect, graduates gain crucial lifelong skills to help them shape communities, as well as grow their careers.
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On top of honing their creativity and refining their ideas, students learn the importance of critical thinking, research, communication and presentation skills – traits that are increasingly sought-after in a competitive working world. Here, a diverse population of nearly 480 students discover contemporary art and design through vibrant exhibitions, international guest speakers and invaluable internship opportunities with industry pioneers.
"I chose Whitecliffe because I knew I could develop as an artist in the supportive environment they provided," says Tanya Martusheff, 2015 Highly Commended Winner of the Eden Arts Art Schools Award.
Since graduating, Martusheff has continued sharpening her skills through a number of successful exhibitions. She is attached to an Auckland-based not-for-profit organisation that works for and supports the visual arts sector in New Zealand. She says her future goals are to "work on big projects and exhibit internationally. I would also like to write about art. In art school, I found that written expression can be just as rewarding as visual expression."
This award-winning, specialist institution offers a stimulating learning environment, including individual studio spaces for our students. A low student-teacher ratio grants access to constant support, while programmes from certificate, to undergraduate, to postgraduate and beyond, urge all students to take risks, while simultaneously encouraging critical and creative thought.
The comprehensive, 18-week Certificate in Arts and Design and Certificate in Digital Media and Design are specifically-tailored to meet the needs of degree level study, giving students the tools needed to thrive in higher education and throughout later life. The Bachelor of Fine Arts covers four diverse majors – Fine Arts, Photo Media, Fashion and Graphic Design – allowing students to refine ideas, research and their technical prowess, regardless of where their creative passions lie.
While Whitecliffe's BFA degrees are largely studio-based, they also offer papers in Business Studies, Management, Public Relations and Arts Marketing to capitalise on the acquisition of transferrable expertise.
By providing a solid academic and creative foundation, this allows the school to produce industry leaders and creative thinkers worldwide.
The school's postgraduate portfolio represents another asset, with Diplomas in Arts Management and Arts Therapy, and Masters degrees that cover Fine Arts, Arts Management and Arts Therapy. Here, students expand their research capabilities, covering the breadth and depth of their respective disciplines as they learn from the industry's best. But classes are not just for refining students' creative ambitions; they are also about instilling a respected professional portfolio that could see them through a career in virtually any sector, anywhere around the globe.
As a testament to the school's success in producing powerful graduates who impact the creative world, in February this year, a Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts (MFA) graduate and lecturer Rose Meyer took home the top prize at New Zealand's 2017 Painting and Printmaking Awards. On top of receiving international recognition, Meyer's work, entitled Journey; from pen to print to paint, earned her a NZ$20,000 prize sponsored by the Philip Vela Family Trust.
"My artwork… started its life as a drawing made by placing a wheeled pen into a box containing paper. The box was then sent to a destination through the mail. The resulting marks record the incidental movements of its travel, a literal translation of the space and time of its journey, documentation of its own creation," she explains. "The lines made by this process then undertook a second journey through process and media; a translation through the digital, from photograph to vector, from vector to vinyl cut, finally resting as painting."
"Winning such a large sum will lead to massive opportunities," Meyer concludes. "I need to think very carefully about how I could invest it in furthering my practice and pushing my work into new territories."
Competitions like these are just the start of the abundant opportunities on offer at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.
Through its first-rate teaching and programmes and unparalleled student environment, the institution inspires students to realize their innate creativity.
For this very reason, Whitecliffe graduates are articulate and creative thinkers, equipped with the skill and industry-standard proficiencies needed to lead within an interconnected world. Here, students are known to produce stunning visual expressions of their personal ideas, while reshaping everything we know about contemporary creative art and culture.
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