Curry was perfect choice for Hawks

The 2009 NFL Draft couldn’t have played out better for the Seattle Seahawks. They didn’t get sucked into the hype of Mark Sanchez, stuck to their scouting reports and went with the best player in the draft after he fell to No. 4: Aaron Curry.

The linebacker from Wake Forest had to have been a no-brainer for Seattle GM Time Ruskell. Curry is a high-character, explosive linebacker who will pay dividends in the years to come.

For the Hawks’ NFC West rivals Niners and Cardinals, they reached in the first round. The Niners get a busted up head case wide receiver in Michael Crabtree. Arizona picked up a busted up over-used running back from Ohio State in Beanie Wells.

And don't cry over not picking up Sanchez. He might look great in shorts and solid on the white board, but paying franchise money to a guy who has played just 16 college games in his career is a risk.

Getting Denver’s No. 1 pick in 2010 was a master stroke. Then giving up the third and fourth round picks for center Max Unger from Oregon was just as good. This draft was shallow and Ruskell getting Denver’s No. 1 should guarantee a high pick next year because the Broncos are going to suck.

The 2010 draft should provide ample opportunity for Seattle to pick up a quarterback and running back of the future. Names like Tebow, McCoy and LeFevour will be available at the quarterback spot. And possibly Sam Bradford and Jake Locker – after he gets tired of taking a beating because he’s got no talent around him. Running back prospects include C.J. Spiller, Chris Brown and Jonathan Dwyer. Bottom line, there's lots of talent at the skilled positions, so don't freak out.

Here's a little preview of the guy you'll see at Qwest Field next season: