Updated Jul 12, 2012 - 6:22 pm
Seahawks must pare down QB competition soon
Different analysts with NFL experience have shared a similar opinion when it comes to what the Seahawks are doing at quarterback: a three-way competition at that position can't be dragged out during training camp.
Last week, former Pro Bowl quarterback Kurt Warner told "Bob and Groz" about the challenges quarterbacks face when switching teams, his opinion being that presumed starter Matt Flynn needs all the reps he can get while learning a new offense and adjusting to new receivers.
Tony Softli, a former front-office executive, agreed when he joined the show on Wednesday.
ESPN's Tim Hasselbeck told "Bob and Groz" on Thursday that he thinks the competition should have been narrowed down to two by now. His reasoning: splitting reps three ways gives each quarterback less time playing with and against first-team players, something coaches need to see to make their evaluations. The quarterbacks need as many reps as possible to master the offense and establish themselves as leaders.
"I think that needs to happen sooner than later," Hasselbeck said of making it a two-way competition. "If you're splitting the reps three ways all throughout training camp I think it's going to affect the play of your quarterback position in a negative way."
Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby share their thoughts in the video below.
You can download Thursday's podcast here.
Related: Tony Softli thinks Russell Wilson will eventually be Seahawks' starter
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Oregon Duck fan wrote...no offense....July 12, 2012 6:24 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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ronzilla wrote...Breaking news!July 13, 2012 3:19 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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Newton wrote...I think Bob and Groz need to help the Mariners.?July 13, 2012 12:28 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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seahawks_155 wrote...NewtonJuly 13, 2012 8:23 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Ready? wrote...Unconventional WisdomJuly 14, 2012 12:08 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Derrol_o wrote...Ready?July 14, 2012 9:59 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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rideaducati wrote...Seems like there is only one OBVIOUS choice.July 14, 2012 2:59 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Derrol_o wrote...RideaducatiJuly 14, 2012 10:02 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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str8jaz wrote........ MAYBE...July 14, 2012 10:33 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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rideaducati wrote...The OBVIOUS choice will be made soon.July 16, 2012 1:36 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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wrsawy12 wrote...in like flynnJuly 14, 2012 4:07 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Hawkman wrote...Not to say...July 15, 2012 4:02 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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str8jaz wrote...Whoa whoa whoa....July 15, 2012 7:58 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Quindt21 wrote...Wilson Screwed up the planJuly 16, 2012 9:44 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Iowegian14 wrote...Give it 3 preseason gamesJuly 16, 2012 11:59 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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rideaducati wrote...So, we should just ignore the 2-6 start to the season...July 17, 2012 10:58 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Iowegian14 wrote...Pete just wants to winJuly 17, 2012 11:58 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Bob Stelton is the co-host of "Bob and Groz". He came to 710 ESPN Seattle from 101 ESPN in St. Louis and had previously worked for Sporting News Radio in Chicago and Santa Monica, Calif. Bob began his radio career in Seattle in 1997 after a failed attempt to become a rock star. 
Dave Grosby is the co-host of "Bob and Groz." The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He's been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.
After two years as the producer for "Brock and Salk," Colin Paisley now produces "Bob and Groz." Colin also hosts "Seattle Sports at Night" with Tom Wassell and Matt Pitman. Colin came to 710 ESPN Seattle after five years at various FM music stations in Bellingham and Seattle. In addition to his time as producer and host, Colin likes to spend his time embracing his "Slacker Gen-Y" persona by napping and not caring about stuff. Plus he likes tons of bands you've never heard of, and once you hear of them he'll stop liking them.
