DJ Hackett Free Agent (1 Viewer)

[Spark026]

This whole situation seems really odd. Anyone who's seen him play when he's healthy should know he's the best FA WR avialable (excluding Moss who's signed now). The Berrian deal just seems crazy. I think Sydney Rice will still end up being there go-to guy this year or next, so why they would pay a guy like Berrian that kind of money eludes me. Was Berrian really that wanted by other teams. I mean Bryant Johnson is getting more attention. That's just inexplicable!

Hopefully he'll end up in Washington next week, or the best case is back in Seattle. Tennessee seems bad, but you never know. Hackett would be loads better than anything Youngs ever thrown too, and they are a pretty good team as a whole.

 

[aposulli]

Hackett's injury history:

November 5, 2004, 19:22 SeahawksSeahawks Place Two On WRs On IRJos頍iguel Romero, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]The Seahawks have placed two WRs on IR, ending their seasons. Veteran Alex Bannister, a Pro Bowl special teams player last season, is out with a broken right collarbone which he suffered last Sunday in the Seahawks' 23-17 win over Carolina. Also, rookie D.J. Hackett, the team's fifth-round draft choice this year, has what is being called a sports hernia, an injury affecting his hip and groin areas.

February 3, 2006, 08:16 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Misses PracticeRick Starr, Pittsburgh Tribune Review - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett (hamstring) was the only Seahawks player who did not practice Thursday, calling into question his availability for the Super Bowl. Hackett played an expanded role in the middle of Seattle's 13-3 season when WR Darrell Jackson and WR Bobby Engram were out with injuries. He started three games and played in 13 while posting career highs for receptions (28) and yards (400) with two touchdowns.

August 3, 2006, 18:50 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett To Miss Two To Three WeeksAssociated Press, FoxSports.com - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett will miss two to three weeks with a strained right hamstring. Hackett was injured while catching a pass in the end zone on the final play of Wednesday morning's practice.

January 2, 2007, 10:27 Seahawks :: WRWR Jackson, WR Hackett, Could Miss Dallas Game?Mike Sando, Tacoma News Tribune - [Full Article]The Seahawks have some roster issues to reckon with as they try to cover for injuries. They need to sign one or more defensive backs. They might also need to sign a receiver given that WR Darrell Jackson and WR D.J. Hackett could miss the Dallas game with injuries. Jackson has a turf-toe injury. Hackett's injury was reported to be a groin, but there hasn't been an official word on that. WR Marcus Robinson's name has been mentioned as one possibility. Robinson and WR Nate Burleson were teammates in Minnesota and they share the same agent.

January 10, 2007, 18:36 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Doubtful, WR D. Jackson QuestionableSports Network - [Full Article]Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett is listed as doubtful for Sunday's NFC Division Playoff in Chicago. He is suffering from an ankle injury. WR Darrell Jackson is questionable because of turf toe. Despite being active for the win over the Cowboys, Jackson was primarily used as a decoy and didn't catch a pass.

September 12, 2007, 07:58 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Out For At Least One MonthClare Farnsworth, Seattle Press-Intelligencer - [Full Article]the Seattle Seahawks offensive attack lost WR D.J. Hackett for at least a month with a high sprain of his right ankle in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

November 26, 2007, 19:26 Seahawks :: WRSeahawks WR Hackett Out At Least Two WeeksDanny O'Neil, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]Seattle Seahawks HC indicated that WR D.J. Hackett's reinjured right ankle will sideline him for at least two weeks. "Right now, they're talking about weeks," Holmgren said. "Exactly how many weeks, I couldn't even tell you. And I don't think they can tell me, either."

 

[fatness]

Hopefully he'll end up in Washington next week

Despite his injury history I'd like to see that.

 

[mad sweeney]

Hackett's injury history:

November 5, 2004, 19:22 SeahawksSeahawks Place Two On WRs On IRJos頍iguel Romero, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]The Seahawks have placed two WRs on IR, ending their seasons. Veteran Alex Bannister, a Pro Bowl special teams player last season, is out with a broken right collarbone which he suffered last Sunday in the Seahawks' 23-17 win over Carolina. Also, rookie D.J. Hackett, the team's fifth-round draft choice this year, has what is being called a sports hernia, an injury affecting his hip and groin areas.

February 3, 2006, 08:16 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Misses PracticeRick Starr, Pittsburgh Tribune Review - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett (hamstring) was the only Seahawks player who did not practice Thursday, calling into question his availability for the Super Bowl. Hackett played an expanded role in the middle of Seattle's 13-3 season when WR Darrell Jackson and WR Bobby Engram were out with injuries. He started three games and played in 13 while posting career highs for receptions (28) and yards (400) with two touchdowns.

August 3, 2006, 18:50 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett To Miss Two To Three WeeksAssociated Press, FoxSports.com - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett will miss two to three weeks with a strained right hamstring. Hackett was injured while catching a pass in the end zone on the final play of Wednesday morning's practice.

January 2, 2007, 10:27 Seahawks :: WRWR Jackson, WR Hackett, Could Miss Dallas Game?Mike Sando, Tacoma News Tribune - [Full Article]The Seahawks have some roster issues to reckon with as they try to cover for injuries. They need to sign one or more defensive backs. They might also need to sign a receiver given that WR Darrell Jackson and WR D.J. Hackett could miss the Dallas game with injuries. Jackson has a turf-toe injury. Hackett's injury was reported to be a groin, but there hasn't been an official word on that. WR Marcus Robinson's name has been mentioned as one possibility. Robinson and WR Nate Burleson were teammates in Minnesota and they share the same agent.

January 10, 2007, 18:36 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Doubtful, WR D. Jackson QuestionableSports Network - [Full Article]Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett is listed as doubtful for Sunday's NFC Division Playoff in Chicago. He is suffering from an ankle injury. WR Darrell Jackson is questionable because of turf toe. Despite being active for the win over the Cowboys, Jackson was primarily used as a decoy and didn't catch a pass.

September 12, 2007, 07:58 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Out For At Least One MonthClare Farnsworth, Seattle Press-Intelligencer - [Full Article]the Seattle Seahawks offensive attack lost WR D.J. Hackett for at least a month with a high sprain of his right ankle in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

November 26, 2007, 19:26 Seahawks :: WRSeahawks WR Hackett Out At Least Two WeeksDanny O'Neil, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]Seattle Seahawks HC indicated that WR D.J. Hackett's reinjured right ankle will sideline him for at least two weeks. "Right now, they're talking about weeks," Holmgren said. "Exactly how many weeks, I couldn't even tell you. And I don't think they can tell me, either."

He played in the Dallas game, and the last two injuries are the HAS which takes more time to heal than he had. The rest are just normal athlete injuries with no lingering effects while he was the WR4. It's not an "injury prone" situation. It's a couple of minor tweaks. He's had no serious injuries and more importantly, they are are fully healable injuries that won't affect his future performance. I still don't see a guy who missed more games than he played.

 

[aposulli]

Hackett's injury history:

November 5, 2004, 19:22 SeahawksSeahawks Place Two On WRs On IRJos頍iguel Romero, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]The Seahawks have placed two WRs on IR, ending their seasons. Veteran Alex Bannister, a Pro Bowl special teams player last season, is out with a broken right collarbone which he suffered last Sunday in the Seahawks' 23-17 win over Carolina. Also, rookie D.J. Hackett, the team's fifth-round draft choice this year, has what is being called a sports hernia, an injury affecting his hip and groin areas.

February 3, 2006, 08:16 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Misses PracticeRick Starr, Pittsburgh Tribune Review - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett (hamstring) was the only Seahawks player who did not practice Thursday, calling into question his availability for the Super Bowl. Hackett played an expanded role in the middle of Seattle's 13-3 season when WR Darrell Jackson and WR Bobby Engram were out with injuries. He started three games and played in 13 while posting career highs for receptions (28) and yards (400) with two touchdowns.

August 3, 2006, 18:50 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett To Miss Two To Three WeeksAssociated Press, FoxSports.com - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett will miss two to three weeks with a strained right hamstring. Hackett was injured while catching a pass in the end zone on the final play of Wednesday morning's practice.

January 2, 2007, 10:27 Seahawks :: WRWR Jackson, WR Hackett, Could Miss Dallas Game?Mike Sando, Tacoma News Tribune - [Full Article]The Seahawks have some roster issues to reckon with as they try to cover for injuries. They need to sign one or more defensive backs. They might also need to sign a receiver given that WR Darrell Jackson and WR D.J. Hackett could miss the Dallas game with injuries. Jackson has a turf-toe injury. Hackett's injury was reported to be a groin, but there hasn't been an official word on that. WR Marcus Robinson's name has been mentioned as one possibility. Robinson and WR Nate Burleson were teammates in Minnesota and they share the same agent.

January 10, 2007, 18:36 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Doubtful, WR D. Jackson QuestionableSports Network - [Full Article]Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett is listed as doubtful for Sunday's NFC Division Playoff in Chicago. He is suffering from an ankle injury. WR Darrell Jackson is questionable because of turf toe. Despite being active for the win over the Cowboys, Jackson was primarily used as a decoy and didn't catch a pass.

September 12, 2007, 07:58 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Out For At Least One MonthClare Farnsworth, Seattle Press-Intelligencer - [Full Article]the Seattle Seahawks offensive attack lost WR D.J. Hackett for at least a month with a high sprain of his right ankle in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

November 26, 2007, 19:26 Seahawks :: WRSeahawks WR Hackett Out At Least Two WeeksDanny O'Neil, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]Seattle Seahawks HC indicated that WR D.J. Hackett's reinjured right ankle will sideline him for at least two weeks. "Right now, they're talking about weeks," Holmgren said. "Exactly how many weeks, I couldn't even tell you. And I don't think they can tell me, either."

He played in the Dallas game, and the last two injuries are the HAS which takes more time to heal than he had. The rest are just normal athlete injuries with no lingering effects while he was the WR4. It's not an "injury prone" situation. It's a couple of minor tweaks. He's had no serious injuries and more importantly, they are are fully healable injuries that won't affect his future performance. I still don't see a guy who missed more games than he played.

Okay, fair enough, he hasn't missed more games than he played. But the dude has had re-occuring injury after re-occuring injury. Serious injuries are usually flukes. When a guy is injuring his groin/knee/ankle constantly, without even being the starter most of this time, you have to call into question his durability.

 

[redman]

Hackett's injury history:

November 5, 2004, 19:22 SeahawksSeahawks Place Two On WRs On IRJos頍iguel Romero, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]The Seahawks have placed two WRs on IR, ending their seasons. Veteran Alex Bannister, a Pro Bowl special teams player last season, is out with a broken right collarbone which he suffered last Sunday in the Seahawks' 23-17 win over Carolina. Also, rookie D.J. Hackett, the team's fifth-round draft choice this year, has what is being called a sports hernia, an injury affecting his hip and groin areas.

February 3, 2006, 08:16 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Misses PracticeRick Starr, Pittsburgh Tribune Review - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett (hamstring) was the only Seahawks player who did not practice Thursday, calling into question his availability for the Super Bowl. Hackett played an expanded role in the middle of Seattle's 13-3 season when WR Darrell Jackson and WR Bobby Engram were out with injuries. He started three games and played in 13 while posting career highs for receptions (28) and yards (400) with two touchdowns.

August 3, 2006, 18:50 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett To Miss Two To Three WeeksAssociated Press, FoxSports.com - [Full Article]WR D.J. Hackett will miss two to three weeks with a strained right hamstring. Hackett was injured while catching a pass in the end zone on the final play of Wednesday morning's practice.

January 2, 2007, 10:27 Seahawks :: WRWR Jackson, WR Hackett, Could Miss Dallas Game?Mike Sando, Tacoma News Tribune - [Full Article]The Seahawks have some roster issues to reckon with as they try to cover for injuries. They need to sign one or more defensive backs. They might also need to sign a receiver given that WR Darrell Jackson and WR D.J. Hackett could miss the Dallas game with injuries. Jackson has a turf-toe injury. Hackett's injury was reported to be a groin, but there hasn't been an official word on that. WR Marcus Robinson's name has been mentioned as one possibility. Robinson and WR Nate Burleson were teammates in Minnesota and they share the same agent.

January 10, 2007, 18:36 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Doubtful, WR D. Jackson QuestionableSports Network - [Full Article]Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett is listed as doubtful for Sunday's NFC Division Playoff in Chicago. He is suffering from an ankle injury. WR Darrell Jackson is questionable because of turf toe. Despite being active for the win over the Cowboys, Jackson was primarily used as a decoy and didn't catch a pass.

September 12, 2007, 07:58 Seahawks :: WRWR Hackett Out For At Least One MonthClare Farnsworth, Seattle Press-Intelligencer - [Full Article]the Seattle Seahawks offensive attack lost WR D.J. Hackett for at least a month with a high sprain of his right ankle in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

November 26, 2007, 19:26 Seahawks :: WRSeahawks WR Hackett Out At Least Two WeeksDanny O'Neil, The Seattle Times - [Full Article]Seattle Seahawks HC indicated that WR D.J. Hackett's reinjured right ankle will sideline him for at least two weeks. "Right now, they're talking about weeks," Holmgren said. "Exactly how many weeks, I couldn't even tell you. And I don't think they can tell me, either."

He played in the Dallas game, and the last two injuries are the HAS which takes more time to heal than he had. The rest are just normal athlete injuries with no lingering effects while he was the WR4. It's not an "injury prone" situation. It's a couple of minor tweaks. He's had no serious injuries and more importantly, they are are fully healable injuries that won't affect his future performance. I still don't see a guy who missed more games than he played.

Okay, fair enough, he hasn't missed more games than he played. But the dude has had re-occuring injury after re-occuring injury. Serious injuries are usually flukes. When a guy is injuring his groin/knee/ankle constantly, without even being the starter most of this time, you have to call into question his durability.

Reoccurring? I don't see that either. What you've listed is:sports herniahamstringhamstringgroinankle (then reaggravated twice)I'm not seeing a pattern. It's not even clear to me that the hamstring injuries in February and August 2006 were not the same injury, though that seems unlikely given the amount of time in between.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Okay, fair enough, he hasn't missed more games than he played. But the dude has had re-occuring injury after re-occuring injury. Serious injuries are usually flukes. When a guy is injuring his groin/knee/ankle constantly, without even being the starter most of this time, you have to call into question his durability.

Reoccurring? I don't see that either. What you've listed is:sports hernia

hamstring

hamstring

groin

ankle (then reaggravated twice)

I'm not seeing a pattern. It's not even clear to me that the hamstring injuries in February and August 2006 were not the same injury, though that seems unlikely given the amount of time in between.

Isn't that considered recurring? I really like Hackett, but the dude seems to be hurt a lot.

 

[redman]

Okay, fair enough, he hasn't missed more games than he played. But the dude has had re-occuring injury after re-occuring injury. Serious injuries are usually flukes. When a guy is injuring his groin/knee/ankle constantly, without even being the starter most of this time, you have to call into question his durability.

Reoccurring? I don't see that either. What you've listed is:sports hernia

hamstring

hamstring

groin

ankle (then reaggravated twice)

I'm not seeing a pattern. It's not even clear to me that the hamstring injuries in February and August 2006 were not the same injury, though that seems unlikely given the amount of time in between.

Isn't that considered recurring? I really like Hackett, but the dude seems to be hurt a lot.

He didn't miss any games with the hamstring, and he had a bad high ankle strain. The second hamstring entry was an August entry, and it didn't reappear through the rest of that season! No, I don't regard that as "recurring".

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Okay, fair enough, he hasn't missed more games than he played. But the dude has had re-occuring injury after re-occuring injury. Serious injuries are usually flukes. When a guy is injuring his groin/knee/ankle constantly, without even being the starter most of this time, you have to call into question his durability.

Reoccurring? I don't see that either. What you've listed is:sports hernia

hamstring

hamstring

groin

ankle (then reaggravated twice)

I'm not seeing a pattern. It's not even clear to me that the hamstring injuries in February and August 2006 were not the same injury, though that seems unlikely given the amount of time in between.

Isn't that considered recurring? I really like Hackett, but the dude seems to be hurt a lot.

He didn't miss any games with the hamstring, and he had a bad high ankle strain. The second hamstring entry was an August entry, and it didn't reappear through the rest of that season! No, I don't regard that as "recurring".

Fair enough. Guess I consider a guy with multiple injuries - which have happened to the same body part more than once - as dealing with recurring injuries. But I understand that you see a more nuanced view.Either way, if people are negative on him due to injuries, I'm happy to roll the dice. The guy seems talented.

 

[LondonGold]

Anyonw know the status of DJ? Is he visiting any teams?

 

[JoeSteeler]

Alli Cam find so far.

D.J. Hackett getting little interest so farPosted by Frank Hughes @ 01:14:50 pmDid Seahawks wide receiver D.J. Hackett overestimate his value on the open market? So far the oft-injured wide receiver has yet to make a free-agent visit, though his agent told a Web site that he expects the Buccaneers and Redskins to come calling this week. If nobody gives him the type of money he is seeking, perhaps that will open the possibility that he could be back in a Seattle uniform next season.

http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2...e_interest_so_f

 

[Jason Wood]

He screams of the kind of FA Dan Snyder will throw huge dollars at in D.C.

 

[vandyt]

He screams of the kind of FA Dan Snyder will throw huge dollars at in D.C.

You'd have to think so given his connection to Zorn and the lack of typical WC-type WRs currently on the 'Skins roster.

 

[Schrute]

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=379413

 

[Bob Magaw]

isn't WAS hamstrung on the cap, after several seasons of spending money in free agency like a drunken sailor on shore leave?

 

[nittanylion]

You're giving drunken sailors on shore leave a bad name, Bob...

I have a funny feeling about what's going on here in DC regarding DJ Hackett. As a HUGE 'skins fan and bigtime Hackett fan as well, when Zorn was hired it sure seemed like the inevitable 'match made in heaven' Free Agent pairing. The 'skins need a player with Hackett's measureables and skills set to run Zorn's version of the WCO, and the 'skins have been doing a very quiet and credible job reworking contracts, and are currently more than enough under the cap to sign Hackett, with more restructuring deals pending, that will allow them to cover the Rookie Pool, as well as allow a 'security reserve' in the event an in-season injury neccesitates signing some emergency help...

...well then, why isn't Hackett a 'skin, especially with the FA WR market drying up on a daily basis?

Certainly Snyderatto wouldn't have any issues going out and gettting the one piece his new hand-selected Head Coach needs to make his offense go. Developing Jason Campbell is the Organizations #1, 2 and 3 priority, after all...well, besides being a cash cow for The Daniel, that is, at the expense of the Fan Base...

OK, I'm not going down that road today :takesdeepbreath:

Now, the only thing I can think of that is holding this up is Zorn's own knowledge of what Hackett brings to the table. I'm not knocking Hackett's skills here, as I think he's a legitimate starting-caliber NFL WR...when he's playing. There's been plenty of talk about his injury history, and whether he qualifies as injury-prone or not, but wouldn't Zorn have a better idea about that sort of thing than anyone else outside of the Seahawks Organization?

So:

Seahawks let Hackett test the market...

Zorn and the Redskins don't jump on him, despite glaring obvious need...

He seems to be drawing lukewarm interest at best from the other 30 clubs...

Is it time to re-evaluate DJ Hackett?

 

[southeastjerome]

He screams of the kind of FA Dan Snyder will throw huge dollars at in D.C.

Normally those types of guys are at Redskin Park at 12:01 am on the first day of free agency. Most of the 'Skins beat reporters had said they did like Hackett, but were going to wait and see what the market was for him before they approached him. The same beat writers said that Will Demps was scheduled to come in for a visit and that never came to fruition. Who knows, but it's been eerily quiet in DC.

 

[fatness]

Anyonw know the status of DJ? Is he visiting any teams?

Rotoworld

The player rep for D.J. Hackett, whose client has not made any free agent visits, expects the Titans and Redskins to pursue Hackett this week.

"(The Titans) told us Friday they would be in touch with us this week," the agent said. "We were told the same thing by the Redskins, that they would be in touch with us. We are obviously not panicking by any stretch."

Seahawks Insider

I just spoke with D.J. Hackett's agent, Kevin Robinson, who said that his client still has an interest in rejoining the Seahawks, depending on where things go in free agency. Obviously, Hackett's injuries have cooled the interest in him on the open market and he has had no visits to any teams so far. There is an internet report that Buffalo could be interested in Hackett if their talks with Bryant Johnson fall apart, but for now it appears that Hackett is in a wait-and-see mode with Seattle as a fallback.

He screams of the kind of FA Dan Snyder will throw huge dollars at in D.C.

LOL, the Redskins are not one of the teams throwing around huge amounts of money this year.

isn't WAS hamstrung on the cap, after several seasons of spending money in free agency like a drunken sailor on shore leave?

The Redskins are $8 million below the cap, with more available if they want to restructure some more contracts. Let me get this right --- this year the Redskins are not spending money on new players so they're "hamstrung by the cap", which is bad. But other years they're throwing around money like crazy, which is bad. Got it.

 

[SayWhat?]

I think no news is good news if you're an owner of DJ Hackett at this point. The potential of him returning to Seattle, the best possible reasonably realistic situation for him IMO, seems more and more likely as each day passes.

 

[Tecmo]

I think no news is good news if you're an owner of DJ Hackett at this point. The potential of him returning to Seattle, the best possible reasonably realistic situation for him IMO, seems more and more likely as each day passes.

agreed, i can't think of a better situation for him. especially with the Branch injuries. No one is throwing big bucks at him, so it's best to go back for less money like Briggs did because you do have to keep producing to earn that pay

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Im honestly shocked that he's getting so little interest. Same shock I felt when it took so long for Seattle to start him - maybe there's a "more to the story" with Hackett.

 

[southeastjerome]

Im honestly shocked that he's getting so little interest. Same shock I felt when it took so long for Seattle to start him - maybe there's a "more to the story" with Hackett.

Same here. Just about every FA WR of value has gotten interest from at least 1 team. Javon Walker is a more accomplished player than Hackett, but Walker comes with every bit as much of an injury concern as Hackett would and Hackett is younger. The only thing that I can come up with is that teams have called his agent and after they've heard the asking price, they have not bothered bringing him in for a visit.

 

[Jedeye]

He seems to be valued more in fantasy football then the NFL.

 

[Jason Wood]

I think it's following a fairly typical free agent curve. The top guys go first and set the market. Then a number of veterans sign quickly basically with teams the express an interest; leaving the 2nd tier free agents to find their market. No one was going to race out and make Hackett their FA priority, but now that the other dominoes at WR have fallen into place; he becomes someone any number of teams will consider bringing in.

 

[BoltBacker]

Interesting thought, it seems like Berrian and Hackett are the top 2 free agent WR's other than Moss. Who will command more Hackett or Berrian and who would you go after? I think they are similar, both have shown that they have the talent to be a #1 WR but have not really proven it over any lenght of time and both are 27 years old

Berrian and I can't believe ANYONE would even think it was close.

I think it is close.....

I still don't think it's close.

 

[titanT]

Titans considered "leaders" for Hackett

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives...be-a-steal.html

"...Agent Kevin Robinson said last night that the Titans are the leaders for Hackett. That's if he doesn't re-sign in Seattle, and Robinson added that the Seahawks are neck-and-neck with Tennessee. He still hasn't heard from the Cowboys...."

He's also expected to visit soon

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs......;/80306022/1027

 

[Mustang Man]

Titans considered "leaders" for Hackett

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives...be-a-steal.html

"...Agent Kevin Robinson said last night that the Titans are the leaders for Hackett. That's if he doesn't re-sign in Seattle, and Robinson added that the Seahawks are neck-and-neck with Tennessee. He still hasn't heard from the Cowboys...."

He's also expected to visit soon

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs......;/80306022/1027

Dallas is not going to over pay for him. The market right now is not in the Cowboys spending area. Dallas will have to trade to get a #2 wr. I think Hackett will be over paid and Dallas can't afford to do that. It will be outa Tenn and Seattle. So if his agent is waiting for the Cowboys to start sniffing he may be waiting for a long time.

 

[titanT]

Well, if Hackett is going to get "overpaid" it's not going to be by the Titans. He basically got 0 interest the first week of Free Agency, so I don't think his price is sky high by any means. I think he signs with Tn for a nice, reasonable deal.

 

[Andy Herron]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

 

[Tommy Collins]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

This dude needs to fire his agent. I think Hackett is the best talent available as far as WRs go. So he got injured, big deal, it happens to almost everybody. I'd love to see the Bills go after this kid. FIRE YOUR AGENT!

 

[Donnybrook]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

This dude needs to fire his agent. I think Hackett is the best talent available as far as WRs go. So he got injured, big deal, it happens to almost everybody. I'd love to see the Bills go after this kid. FIRE YOUR AGENT!

Yeah, I'm kinda suprised that Buffalo hasn't shown any interest. We are obviously looking for a #2 WR and Hackett might be a decent fill-in while M.Kelly adjusts to the NFL.Whoever comes to Buffalo to be our #2 WR will not be a very good fantasy option though. So all you Hackett owners better hope he doesn't come here to Buffalo.

 

[mad sweeney]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

Actually the longer he goes unsigned the better chance he ends up in Seattle. Apparently Tennessee is the only team that's interested and nothing's really happening on that right now. If Buf doesn't ink Johnson then they could take a look at him. But as of right now he's generating little interest and even his agent is talking about Seattle as a destination again. I don't know enough about the cap but they have enough space, barely, to sign him to the type of deal they feel he's worth. And with the impending axe hanging over at least 1 RB's head, there will be some more cap space soon. With Duckett and Jones signed, the thought is that they are concentrating on Trufant now, who has lowered his asking price for a long term deal. With the remnants of that they'll scoop up Hackett if he doesn't get what he wants out there. Even if Buf jumps in there, he has to know that his best shot at another big contract down the line will come with the performance he'll have with Hasselbeck than with Young or whoever is in Buf. So unless he gets his big deal, he'll have to settle for less in a better situation.

 

[Donnybrook]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

Actually the longer he goes unsigned the better chance he ends up in Seattle. Apparently Tennessee is the only team that's interested and nothing's really happening on that right now. If Buf doesn't ink Johnson then they could take a look at him. But as of right now he's generating little interest and even his agent is talking about Seattle as a destination again. I don't know enough about the cap but they have enough space, barely, to sign him to the type of deal they feel he's worth. And with the impending axe hanging over at least 1 RB's head, there will be some more cap space soon. With Duckett and Jones signed, the thought is that they are concentrating on Trufant now, who has lowered his asking price for a long term deal. With the remnants of that they'll scoop up Hackett if he doesn't get what he wants out there. Even if Buf jumps in there, he has to know that his best shot at another big contract down the line will come with the performance he'll have with Hasselbeck than with Young or whoever is in Buf. So unless he gets his big deal, he'll have to settle for less in a better situation.

I am surprised the divisonal rivals haven't looked at him. St Louis and Arizona recently lost WRs and haven't looked for replacements. San Frans WRs are either on downside of their careers or average. DJ Hackett would be an upgrade for all these teams and at this point probably wouldn't break the bank.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Being that he is a receiver with experience in Holmgren's iteration of the WCO, I'm still shocked that he hasn't seen interest from Philly. The way this FA period has been to Hackett, he seems to be falling right into the "value" tier which the Birds usually are active in. Granted there are many rumors about PHI trading for Roy Williams and Fitz, and if they got either of those guys they wouldn't need (or be able to afford) Hackett, but I'm still surprised there hasn't been any word on this at all. Anybody have any insight?

 

[Donnybrook]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

Actually the longer he goes unsigned the better chance he ends up in Seattle. Apparently Tennessee is the only team that's interested and nothing's really happening on that right now. If Buf doesn't ink Johnson then they could take a look at him. But as of right now he's generating little interest and even his agent is talking about Seattle as a destination again. I don't know enough about the cap but they have enough space, barely, to sign him to the type of deal they feel he's worth. And with the impending axe hanging over at least 1 RB's head, there will be some more cap space soon. With Duckett and Jones signed, the thought is that they are concentrating on Trufant now, who has lowered his asking price for a long term deal. With the remnants of that they'll scoop up Hackett if he doesn't get what he wants out there. Even if Buf jumps in there, he has to know that his best shot at another big contract down the line will come with the performance he'll have with Hasselbeck than with Young or whoever is in Buf. So unless he gets his big deal, he'll have to settle for less in a better situation.

Per KFFL:

Seahawks | Alexander may be released after June 1Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:57:25 -0700Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks may release RB Shaun Alexander after Sunday, June 1, so they can save more than $4 million in salary cap space.

I will go out on a limb any say that Hackett will be long gone by then.

 

[Phurfur]

Are all of us overvaluing him? This lack of interest shows what other teams think of him.

 

[mad sweeney]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

Actually the longer he goes unsigned the better chance he ends up in Seattle. Apparently Tennessee is the only team that's interested and nothing's really happening on that right now. If Buf doesn't ink Johnson then they could take a look at him. But as of right now he's generating little interest and even his agent is talking about Seattle as a destination again. I don't know enough about the cap but they have enough space, barely, to sign him to the type of deal they feel he's worth. And with the impending axe hanging over at least 1 RB's head, there will be some more cap space soon. With Duckett and Jones signed, the thought is that they are concentrating on Trufant now, who has lowered his asking price for a long term deal. With the remnants of that they'll scoop up Hackett if he doesn't get what he wants out there. Even if Buf jumps in there, he has to know that his best shot at another big contract down the line will come with the performance he'll have with Hasselbeck than with Young or whoever is in Buf. So unless he gets his big deal, he'll have to settle for less in a better situation.

Per KFFL:

Seahawks | Alexander may be released after June 1Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:57:25 -0700Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks may release RB Shaun Alexander after Sunday, June 1, so they can save more than $4 million in salary cap space.

I will go out on a limb any say that Hackett will be long gone by then.

Or he could be signed by the Seahawks by then. No matter what the cap room is, the longer he is unsigned the more likely he will be a Seahawk. They can cut SA whenever they want and designate him a June 1st cut, I believe, so June isn't some random time down the road. THey can proceed as if the June cuts had taken place.

 

[bearsharks]

As a Seahawk fan, it is my fervent desire that DJ remain a Seahawk. During the short stretch that he was healthy this last season, he was dominant, a game changer. Players that good are the ones you pay to watch. Hopefully, his injuries will not haunt him this year. I will root for him on any team he ends up on.

 

[Bob Magaw]

The agent for free-agent receiver D.J. Hackett said his client returning to the Seattle Seahawks remains an option, depending on what happens in free agency. Hackett has not generated much interest as a free agent, due in large part to his injuries last season, when he played six games. Kevin Robinson, Hackett's Denver-based agent, was quoted earlier this week saying that Tampa Bay and Washington initially showed an interest in Hackett, but that he has not heard back from either team. Hackett has not visited any teams and is waiting for more teams to express interest.

I don't think going back to Seattle is an option anymore unless they cut somebody. I read somewhere that Seattle is only 1.3 M under the cap.

Actually the longer he goes unsigned the better chance he ends up in Seattle. Apparently Tennessee is the only team that's interested and nothing's really happening on that right now. If Buf doesn't ink Johnson then they could take a look at him. But as of right now he's generating little interest and even his agent is talking about Seattle as a destination again. I don't know enough about the cap but they have enough space, barely, to sign him to the type of deal they feel he's worth. And with the impending axe hanging over at least 1 RB's head, there will be some more cap space soon. With Duckett and Jones signed, the thought is that they are concentrating on Trufant now, who has lowered his asking price for a long term deal. With the remnants of that they'll scoop up Hackett if he doesn't get what he wants out there. Even if Buf jumps in there, he has to know that his best shot at another big contract down the line will come with the performance he'll have with Hasselbeck than with Young or whoever is in Buf. So unless he gets his big deal, he'll have to settle for less in a better situation.

I am surprised the divisonal rivals haven't looked at him. St Louis and Arizona recently lost WRs and haven't looked for replacements. San Frans WRs are either on downside of their careers or average. DJ Hackett would be an upgrade for all these teams and at this point probably wouldn't break the bank.

not sure what hackett is looking for... i think he would be an upgrade over bennett as WR2...one problem is STL signed bennett to a large free agent contract last year, they just signed guard jacob bell to help solidify OL... also, they need to hold some money back to be able to extend steven jackson (& likely OJ atogwe)... than there is the 1.02 pick needing to be signed, which should yield an impact player (chris long, jake long, gholston, dorsey?), but that will be extremely costly...as to the cards, they have cap issues of their own, especially if they can't rework their existing deal with fitz... & boldin will want another deal soon... so probably making a play for a third WR like hackett is a luxury they can't afford, & looking at the composition of their roster, lack of WRs is far from their biggest problem with the team... looking around the league, there are a lot of teams (most) that don't even have ONE WR as good as fitz OR boldin...SF i agree could use an infusion of talent & youth at WR (will likely start bruce & jackson?), but they also spent a ton of money in free agency last year, & just signed justin smith to a huge contract, so unclear if they would be able to offer much?going back to SEA always a possibility... TEN? WAS? TB has a lot of cap room they still have to spend, & have been conspicuously quiet... maybe they are waiting for price to come down... if they want him, they could risk losing him, but than again, it isn't like he seems to be getting a lot of play? after galloway, hackett would easily be their next best WR...

 

[renesauz]

It really wouldn't shock me to see Philly jump in the Hackett game in the 11th hour.

 

[Polish Hammer]

I agree with you. As I mentioned earlier in this thread it just seems to "fit" very well. I'm really surprised that they aren't considered as an option more often in these conversations. Maybe we'll have to see if Deranged Hermit knows anything about this...

 

[DoubleG]

Well, looks like the Bears won't be interested now that they have locked up the dynacic duo of Booker and Lloyd.

crap

 

[Jason Wood]

Being that he is a receiver with experience in Holmgren's iteration of the WCO, I'm still shocked that he hasn't seen interest from Philly. The way this FA period has been to Hackett, he seems to be falling right into the "value" tier which the Birds usually are active in. Granted there are many rumors about PHI trading for Roy Williams and Fitz, and if they got either of those guys they wouldn't need (or be able to afford) Hackett, but I'm still surprised there hasn't been any word on this at all. Anybody have any insight?

Hammer,I think you answered your own question. The Eagles aren't being quiet about the fact they want to acquire a top tier receiver, and are willing to pay to get him. They aren't going to throw a wrench in those plans or consider someone of Hackett or Bryant Johnson's ilk until they've exhausted all the possibilities of acquiring an elite wideout. I would guess that if nothing comes of their machinations by the NFL draft, they will take a look at who remains and bring someone aboard potentially.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Being that he is a receiver with experience in Holmgren's iteration of the WCO, I'm still shocked that he hasn't seen interest from Philly. The way this FA period has been to Hackett, he seems to be falling right into the "value" tier which the Birds usually are active in. Granted there are many rumors about PHI trading for Roy Williams and Fitz, and if they got either of those guys they wouldn't need (or be able to afford) Hackett, but I'm still surprised there hasn't been any word on this at all. Anybody have any insight?

Hammer,I think you answered your own question. The Eagles aren't being quiet about the fact they want to acquire a top tier receiver, and are willing to pay to get him. They aren't going to throw a wrench in those plans or consider someone of Hackett or Bryant Johnson's ilk until they've exhausted all the possibilities of acquiring an elite wideout. I would guess that if nothing comes of their machinations by the NFL draft, they will take a look at who remains and bring someone aboard potentially.

Jason,I hear you. I guess my confusion comes from the lack of any info. Would it hurt the Birds to bring the guy in, talk to him and his agent, and get a head check on what dollars they want? Maybe for a trading partner that is on the fence that would help push them over it if they felt the Eagles might be starting to consider other options. Also, let's say nothing works out in the trading world for PHI this year....wouldn't it be better to be past these initial phases already? I'm not saying that Hackett is a difference make on the team, I'm just asking what they have to lose by bringing him in and looking.

 

[Jason Wood]

Being that he is a receiver with experience in Holmgren's iteration of the WCO, I'm still shocked that he hasn't seen interest from Philly. The way this FA period has been to Hackett, he seems to be falling right into the "value" tier which the Birds usually are active in. Granted there are many rumors about PHI trading for Roy Williams and Fitz, and if they got either of those guys they wouldn't need (or be able to afford) Hackett, but I'm still surprised there hasn't been any word on this at all. Anybody have any insight?

Hammer,I think you answered your own question. The Eagles aren't being quiet about the fact they want to acquire a top tier receiver, and are willing to pay to get him. They aren't going to throw a wrench in those plans or consider someone of Hackett or Bryant Johnson's ilk until they've exhausted all the possibilities of acquiring an elite wideout. I would guess that if nothing comes of their machinations by the NFL draft, they will take a look at who remains and bring someone aboard potentially.

Jason,I hear you. I guess my confusion comes from the lack of any info. Would it hurt the Birds to bring the guy in, talk to him and his agent, and get a head check on what dollars they want? Maybe for a trading partner that is on the fence that would help push them over it if they felt the Eagles might be starting to consider other options. Also, let's say nothing works out in the trading world for PHI this year....wouldn't it be better to be past these initial phases already? I'm not saying that Hackett is a difference make on the team, I'm just asking what they have to lose by bringing him in and looking.

I think it's the same reason a lot of teams don't bring in free agents of various and sundry positions. You have to prioritize your efforts. I'm betting the Birds don't think Hackett is a material upgrade over Curtis + Brown; and therefore isn't worth spending free agent dollars on unless/until his asking price comes way down. We have no idea whether Hackett's agent has given the Eagles a sense of his asking price; but it's not something a GM would have to struggle to track down.

 

[Marino13]

Well, looks like the Bears won't be interested now that they have locked up the dynacic duo of Booker and Lloyd. crap

Makes Olson owners rich!!!

 

[jeter23]

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsins...ml?nav=rss_blog

Free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett is scheduled to arrive in the Washington area on Wednesday to meet with the Redskins.

While the Redskins are usually quite active in free agency, Hackett will be the first free agent to visit with the team since the period opened Feb. 29.

"We'll take a look and see if there's something that can work there," said Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations. "It's got to work for both sides, so we'll see what happens."

 

[mad sweeney]

I don't really think that Seattle is going to be his home next year anymore. From the Seahawks Insider...

It appears as if Hackett's agent, Kevin Robinson, is lobbying for the Seahawks' free-agent wide receiver to land in Carolina, opposite Steve Smith. Here is a story in the Charlotte Observer quoting Robinson as saying that Hackett would like to join a playoff team and he thinks Carolina is that team. Not quite sure how that makes Washington or Tampa Bay feel, but ...

Reading the article is a little different than the writeup, Hackett's agent says he thinks with a healthy Delhomme they'll be a playoff contender. I would have to agree with him on that, it could be a very potent trio of Smith, Jake and DJ and would put Jake higher up on my list.

 

[simey]

I don't really think that Seattle is going to be his home next year anymore. From the Seahawks Insider...

It appears as if Hackett's agent, Kevin Robinson, is lobbying for the Seahawks' free-agent wide receiver to land in Carolina, opposite Steve Smith. Here is a story in the Charlotte Observer quoting Robinson as saying that Hackett would like to join a playoff team and he thinks Carolina is that team. Not quite sure how that makes Washington or Tampa Bay feel, but ...

Reading the article is a little different than the writeup, Hackett's agent says he thinks with a healthy Delhomme they'll be a playoff contender. I would have to agree with him on that, it could be a very potent trio of Smith, Jake and DJ and would put Jake higher up on my list.

I would like that trio, along with Moose playing WR3. Moose isn't as athletic as he used to be, but he is still a great blocker.