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Seahawks looking to trade Darrell Jackson (1 Viewer)
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KoolKat
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Kleck
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Stevens doesn't have a contract in Seattle. I have my doubts they will invest in him again. Won't be surprised to see Seattle go after Dan Graham. Not sure which I would rather have, but Graham and Stevens appear to be the top TE's on the market.I've been waiting for Hackett to get this type of opportunity. I hope it materializes and he takes full advantage of it.Burleson should be returning kicks again in Seattle next season. I'm very confident in that assessment. I think he has very little chance of getting many reps at WR other than in 4WR sets.
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phillyfan72
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Stallworth looked good in the offense...when he was playing. He's too injury prone and the Eagles will not invest the amount of money it will take to re-sign him. Like it or not, Philly has never spent lots of $$ for WR's, except for TO. They've won consistently the last few years with guys like Pinkston, Thrash, and Freddie Mitchell. They have a way and it always works. Yes, ideally they have a speedy WR, but they will give guys like Baskett and Avant the chance.
Kleck
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Reading through all the Seattle homer comments attached to that article will give you a good feel for what the locals expect. Ben Obomanu is drawing lots of praise in their too.
If Jackson is shipped out of town I think it's a lock that Hackett will be a candidate for most-over-hyped potential heading into the new season. I'll have a hard time projecting Hackett or Branch as the Seattle #1. Won't be surprised to see a fairly even split in fantasy production.
Reading through all the Seattle homer comments attached to that article will give you a good feel for what the locals expect. Ben Obomanu is drawing lots of praise in their too.
If Jackson is shipped out of town I think it's a lock that Hackett will be a candidate for most-over-hyped potential heading into the new season. I'll have a hard time projecting Hackett or Branch as the Seattle #1. Won't be surprised to see a fairly even split in fantasy production.
Jedimaster21
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To me that makes him a viable #3 not a #2. I think Reggie Brown is a #2. I find it hard to make a case for him as a #1 from what I have seen so far.
Hank Baskett disappeared in too many games. Its not like he he stepped up in those games that Stallworth missed.
Reggie Brown stayed healthy, is better after the catch, and had more yards, catches, and TDs than Stallworth. He is clearly the best WR on the team. I like Stallworth, but he is just not worth the asking price, and the Eagles' track record in this department shows that they know when to let a player go.
Cant stay healthy? That is a bit overblown. He missed 4 games last year and played 16 games in each of the 2 previous seasons.
He had a very good 2005 as a #2 with NO and had an excellent 2006 with Philly with a 19.1 ypc. Look beyond the stats, he looked very good in that offense. He had 725 in 11 games (missed 4 games to injury and sat out the week 17 meaningless game).
I'd like to see the Pats sign him although I think Drew Bennett is a better fit for their offense.
He has always had difficulty staying healthy, even when he was in college. He has had chronic hamstring problems, and he showed more of the same this season. I will agree that he is very explosive, he brings speed to the Eagles' offense, and his 19.1 YPC are impressive. However, did you know that Baskett (the guy with the inferior skill set) averaged 21.1 YPC?
Stallworth looked good in the offense...when he was playing. He's too injury prone and the Eagles will not invest the amount of money it will take to re-sign him. Like it or not, Philly has never spent lots of $$ for WR's, except for TO. They've won consistently the last few years with guys like Pinkston, Thrash, and Freddie Mitchell. They have a way and it always works. Yes, ideally they have a speedy WR, but they will give guys like Baskett and Avant the chance.
It is really hard to argue with the Eagles' ability to scout talent or make personnel decisions. The way some are speaking about the Eagles' receivers makes me assume that they really haven't watched them that much. Since Reid was hired, they have really had a very effective offense regardless of who was at the WR position, and their current young WR are better than any corps they have had. Starting in 2001 their NFL offensive rank by yards has been 18, 10, 17, 8, 15, 2 and their rank by points has been 9, 4, 11, 8, 18, 6. The changing rank is a result of McNabb's health rather than who they had starting at WR. Since Heckert was hired they have been able to draft very effectively after making some mistakes (especially at the WR position) earlier.
Also, sorry about this post, it is a little hard to follow...
Hank Baskett disappeared in too many games. Its not like he he stepped up in those games that Stallworth missed.
Reggie Brown stayed healthy, is better after the catch, and had more yards, catches, and TDs than Stallworth. He is clearly the best WR on the team. I like Stallworth, but he is just not worth the asking price, and the Eagles' track record in this department shows that they know when to let a player go.
You can have an opinion, it is just wrong in this case.Pat Patriot said:See me in a year when Baskett puts up 30 catches and 500 yards (if that).Rovers said:
Baskett's first year stats are similar to Henderson's first year so yes he could develop. I just dont see the same skill set. He doesnt have Henderson's speed. They are not the same type of WR so it is probably a bad anlalogy.
I thought Copper did more with his opportunities than did Baskett and looked better doing so.
At you questioning someone having an opinion on a FF messageboard. What am I NOT supposed to have an opinion?
Cant stay healthy? That is a bit overblown. He missed 4 games last year and played 16 games in each of the 2 previous seasons.
He had a very good 2005 as a #2 with NO and had an excellent 2006 with Philly with a 19.1 ypc. Look beyond the stats, he looked very good in that offense. He had 725 in 11 games (missed 4 games to injury and sat out the week 17 meaningless game).
I'd like to see the Pats sign him although I think Drew Bennett is a better fit for their offense.
He has always had difficulty staying healthy, even when he was in college. He has had chronic hamstring problems, and he showed more of the same this season. I will agree that he is very explosive, he brings speed to the Eagles' offense, and his 19.1 YPC are impressive. However, did you know that Baskett (the guy with the inferior skill set) averaged 21.1 YPC?
Stallworth looked good in the offense...when he was playing. He's too injury prone and the Eagles will not invest the amount of money it will take to re-sign him. Like it or not, Philly has never spent lots of $$ for WR's, except for TO. They've won consistently the last few years with guys like Pinkston, Thrash, and Freddie Mitchell. They have a way and it always works. Yes, ideally they have a speedy WR, but they will give guys like Baskett and Avant the chance.
It is really hard to argue with the Eagles' ability to scout talent or make personnel decisions. The way some are speaking about the Eagles' receivers makes me assume that they really haven't watched them that much. Since Reid was hired, they have really had a very effective offense regardless of who was at the WR position, and their current young WR are better than any corps they have had. Starting in 2001 their NFL offensive rank by yards has been 18, 10, 17, 8, 15, 2 and their rank by points has been 9, 4, 11, 8, 18, 6. The changing rank is a result of McNabb's health rather than who they had starting at WR. Since Heckert was hired they have been able to draft very effectively after making some mistakes (especially at the WR position) earlier.
Also, sorry about this post, it is a little hard to follow...
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Man in the yellow hat
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This is a good question, and I'm surprised it took this long to mention the Packers. Green Bay GM Ted Thompson had a hand in drafting Jackson, so there's a connection. Mike Holmgren and Mike McCarthy learned the West Coast Offense from similar people, so there's a connection. Jackson alongside Driver with Jennings as the #3? I'd love to see that as a Packer fan. Jackson to Green Bay does seem to make sense. The question is, is Thompson willing to move a pick for Jackson? He's generally pretty stingy with draft picks.nightmare said:
Pat Patriot
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I'm not going to quote Jedimaster's post but in response:
1. Stallworth was hurt early in the year but he played every game after week 7. He played 16 games in each of the 2 previous seasons. That doesnt sound like a WR that is injury prone to me.
2. Reggie Brown had a good year. He played 15 games to Stallworths 11. They actually compliment each other well. So he played 4 more games and had 8 more catches, 70 more yards and 3 more TD's.
3. At some point Stallworth would price himself out of an acceptable range but to dismiss him as injury prone is wrong in my estimation. He wants to stay in Philly. I think Philly should slightly overpay the guy to keep him. If he is looking to break the bank, send him on his way. But I wouldnt NOT sign Stallworth because I am confident in Hank Baskett.
4. Sounds like you drink the Eagle kool-aid. I hope it is tasty.
1. Stallworth was hurt early in the year but he played every game after week 7. He played 16 games in each of the 2 previous seasons. That doesnt sound like a WR that is injury prone to me.
2. Reggie Brown had a good year. He played 15 games to Stallworths 11. They actually compliment each other well. So he played 4 more games and had 8 more catches, 70 more yards and 3 more TD's.
3. At some point Stallworth would price himself out of an acceptable range but to dismiss him as injury prone is wrong in my estimation. He wants to stay in Philly. I think Philly should slightly overpay the guy to keep him. If he is looking to break the bank, send him on his way. But I wouldnt NOT sign Stallworth because I am confident in Hank Baskett.
4. Sounds like you drink the Eagle kool-aid. I hope it is tasty.
Phurfur
Footballguy
You have obviously never owned Stallworth. He is injury prone. I got sick of checking the injury reports for this guy and then not being able to play him because he is a game time decision. As a former owner I call him injury prone.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Eagles WRs for 2004 NFC Championship game: Todd Pinkston, Greg Lewis, Freddie Mitchell
Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett, Jason Avant > Todd Pinkston, Greg Lewis, Freddie Mitchell
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Plus re-signing Stallworth will count huge against the cap. Rosenhause is asking 6-years, 40M plus an 18M signing bonus. What's that cap hit? Like 8M or 9M per year. I'd rather use that money to upgrade the safety position, LB corp and/or the backup CB position.
Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett, Jason Avant > Todd Pinkston, Greg Lewis, Freddie Mitchell
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Plus re-signing Stallworth will count huge against the cap. Rosenhause is asking 6-years, 40M plus an 18M signing bonus. What's that cap hit? Like 8M or 9M per year. I'd rather use that money to upgrade the safety position, LB corp and/or the backup CB position.
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David Yudkin
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Here is a statement that while innocent on the surface will be the basis for this year's free agent market. I don't really care who the player is, but I suspect we will see a lot of the following:TEAM A evaluates PLAYER X as a $3 million per year player. PLAYER X wants $5 million. "Slightly overpaying" to TEAM A may mean offering $3.5 million. PLAYER X says no and becomes a free agent. With limited free agent talent available and some teams $30 million under the cap, PLAYER X starts getting offers for $6-$6.5 million.While this may be an extreme example, look what's happened in baseball with regard to starting pitchers. Guys with lifetime losing records and 5.00+ ERAs are getting $10-11M per year deals.I suspect that next week we will see some very average players getting insansely overpaid. But what about TEAM A (like Philadelphia . . . or New England . . . or whomever) that has pressing needs but refuses to pay the going rate for free agents? If the Pats didn't want to pay Deion Branch over $6 million a year, does anyone think they will for Stallworth, Bennett, or Lelie?IMO, some of these teams are going to have to pony up a lot more money if they want to get decent players to fill their needs. We can debate if going with an average talent pool will equal above average results, but at some point one would think that that strategy will come back to haunt you. IMO, great players make great teams. Great coaching makes very good teams if the talent across the board isn't there.
Pat Patriot
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Its closer than you think. Reggie Brown is the best of this group but his stats are close to what Pinkston put up. And Greg Lewis and Freddie Mitchell are more accomplished than Baskett and Avant. Baskett and Avant could prove to be better but have not done so yet.
Snotbubbles
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The Eagles still have Greg Lewis so really it's more like:Reggie Brown and Baskett/Avant > Todd Pinkston and Freddie Mitchell. Even if you would say that Reggie Brown and Baskett/Avant = Todd Pinkston and Freddie Mitchell, Pinkston/Mitchell was a good enough WR corp to win the NFC Championship game and go to the Superbowl. If the Eagles are going to be legitimate contenders, they need to spend their money on the defensive side of the ball, not on their WRs.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Name me all of the defensive FA's you expect the Eagles to sign as opposed to signing Stallworth?Or are you just talking about locking up mediocre talent like Mike Patterson and Trent Cole to long term contracts?The Eagles have ZERO credible LB's and they refuse to take part in free agency. Good luck with that.
Rovers
Footballguy
What did the Eagles do to get you so p-'d at them?
They still have Trotter and Gaither came along nicely last year. Gocong remains a possible sleeper. Trotter is not credible? Besides, there are few impact defensive players available this year in FA. Lots of guys like Kerney, but aside from A Thomas.... who should they go break the bank for? The Eagles have been perenial contenders relying on the draft primarilly to remain so.... sorta like that team in the northeast..... so, yer sayin that that is a faulted formula?
Pat Patriot
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"Hank and Jason Avant, I think they've proven they can play and they will be performers for us," Heckert said.
Jason Avant caught 7 passes last year. Drink all the Kool-Aid you want but Avant hasnt proven anything yet.
Jason Avant caught 7 passes last year. Drink all the Kool-Aid you want but Avant hasnt proven anything yet.
phillzphan
Footballguy
1. Stallworth is known very well to be injury prone. Making your claim will get you a lot of :X in the right threads.3. You should never ever overpay for players. Philly and NE both know that well, right Pat? Both teams are known for getting rid of players who want anything more than they are worth (or even asking for as much as they're worth) and getting bargain deals. Besides, they wouldn't rely on Baskett after Stallworth leaves. They would rely on either Brown or someone they bring in. 4.
This year, Brown at #2 with Stallworth at #1 most games will certainly hurt his stats. You're comparing Pinkston playing #1 WR to our #2 this year? They were comparable stat-wise, which, in light of the situation, gives Brown a huge edge.
Rovers
Footballguy
Back on topic, I think DJax is a core player on the Hawks. I don't see Branch, Burleson, Hackett or Engram (if he's re-signed) being able to replace not only Jackson's productivity, but add in the probable loss of JS (who IS more trouble than he's worth) and watch the demise of a once very potent offense.
Givent the cap hit of trading him, it would only cost them a half mil to keep him on the roster cap-wise. Cutting off your nose to spite your face, but with them getting Branch, I think this was a premeditated calculated move.... and a very stupid one. DJax for 10 games + playoffs> Branch for 16 games + playoffs. Not even close.
Givent the cap hit of trading him, it would only cost them a half mil to keep him on the roster cap-wise. Cutting off your nose to spite your face, but with them getting Branch, I think this was a premeditated calculated move.... and a very stupid one. DJax for 10 games + playoffs> Branch for 16 games + playoffs. Not even close.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Pinkston was #1 in 2004? What was TO? a mirage?1. Stallworth is known very well to be injury prone. Making your claim will get you a lot of :X in the right threads.3. You should never ever overpay for players. Philly and NE both know that well, right Pat? Both teams are known for getting rid of players who want anything more than they are worth (or even asking for as much as they're worth) and getting bargain deals. Besides, they wouldn't rely on Baskett after Stallworth leaves. They would rely on either Brown or someone they bring in. 4.This year, Brown at #2 with Stallworth at #1 most games will certainly hurt his stats. You're comparing Pinkston playing #1 WR to our #2 this year? They were comparable stat-wise, which, in light of the situation, gives Brown a huge edge.
MelKiperJr
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I nominate this thread
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I don't see Seattle trading Jackson this season even if they are considering it.
What they would gain is too small compared to the risk they would take on. As allready pointed out they do not save much money at all by trading him. I don't think they would get enough in trade for Jackson to be worth not having Darrell Jackson who when healthy is a very potent weapon in thier offense.
By keeping him the only real risk they have is of him being injured and missing time again. They have added depth behind him in that eventuality allready.
Bottom line is Jackson makes them a better team and I don't think they are ready to replace what he offers them yet. Maybe in 2008 it is somthing they would take a longer look at if Branch and Hackett continue to improve.
This team is only a year removed from going to the super bowl and Jackson is a big part of that. This will likely be Alexanders last productive year as well. I think they keep Jackson to give themselves the best shot of returning to the championship game before retooling at RB. When they do that then they may be willing to move on without Jackson also but I don't think they will right now.
What they would gain is too small compared to the risk they would take on. As allready pointed out they do not save much money at all by trading him. I don't think they would get enough in trade for Jackson to be worth not having Darrell Jackson who when healthy is a very potent weapon in thier offense.
By keeping him the only real risk they have is of him being injured and missing time again. They have added depth behind him in that eventuality allready.
Bottom line is Jackson makes them a better team and I don't think they are ready to replace what he offers them yet. Maybe in 2008 it is somthing they would take a longer look at if Branch and Hackett continue to improve.
This team is only a year removed from going to the super bowl and Jackson is a big part of that. This will likely be Alexanders last productive year as well. I think they keep Jackson to give themselves the best shot of returning to the championship game before retooling at RB. When they do that then they may be willing to move on without Jackson also but I don't think they will right now.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Forgot about Obomanu, was hoping to see some of him last season but he wasn't active for the last game. DJ's lackadaisical attitude is his problem. From drops to lack of entusiasm to soft shoeing would be TDs. Seems that for every game he's a stud he also is a liability.And, honestly, is there any way we can get rid of/stop the Stallworth/Eagles talk? I have to sort through a whole page of posts to get to the 4 or 5 that are on topic. I'm begging you!Shick! said:
seahawk 17
Footballguy
He's missed 13 games the last two seasons, and was second in the league in drops 2004, and 2006.Seattle has made it to the Super Bowl, and the playoffs this year without his help. I doubt Seattle is regressing if they trade him.
Kleck
Footballguy
NFL Network reported today that Seattle has no intentions of trading Jackson, but Sando from the TNT hasn't reported it that way. My problems with him in the past have always been that he tends to throw his opinions into his writing too often instead of just reporting the facts (see the bold sentence). No where in here does it state what the team released today.
Link
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See my next post for comments from the Seattle PI.
Kleck
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Farnesworth does a consistently better job of reporting the facts. I have to give Sando at the Tacoma News Tribune credit for being correct more often that he's wrong, but he has been wrong in the past on a few occasions. I'm sure we've all been when speculating. Just seems somewhat inappropriate for a beat writer.
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Jedimaster21
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First, thank you for not responding to that confusing format. Next...1. Do you really think that Stallworth is a reliable WR that is durable? He has shown a tendency to get injured, and I think it is futile to argue that. Besides, if you are right and he only missed a few games, he still only managed 38 catches.2. The do complement each other well. However, usually the WR that stays healthy and has a better ability running after the catch is more valuable in the WCO. So really, Reggie is more valuable and Stallworth is the speed guy.3. Why would you ever overpay any player? Besides that, how can you argue with the Eagles' track record of letting players go? You don't not sign Stallworth because you are confident in Baskett. You avoid paying an injury prone player who has never been an elite WR a 40 million dollar contract. 4. I really don't like the statement. I am an Eagles fan, but I have backed up my points with objective analysis, and IMO you are the one that is off base in this case. You seem to have little knowledge of Stallworth's true value OR of the Eagles' tendencies the past few years.
Jedimaster21
Footballguy
I would definitely take your knowledge and expertise over Tom Heckert's. He really hasn't shown an ability to evaluate talent, and hasn't been able to make correct decisions about when to release a player. Why don't you interview for the position?
Jedimaster21
Footballguy
If you really think that an injury prone WR that had 38 catches is worth more than a young, talented D-tackle and an up and coming defensive end...then you know little about true value in the NFL.
Look out for Kevin Curtis in Buffalo.
Seattle is already regressing and despite the drops and injuries he was tied for 3rd in the league in TD catches on a team that was having real red zone problems. Jackson had 10, all the other WR had 11 combined. Seahawks would miss that production. Branch had only 11 less targets and he ended up with 230 less yards and 6 less touchdowns. Yeh, I think they will miss that production.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
I guess my biggest problem with your counter points is that I am still waiting for evidence of the fact that Stallworth is "injury prone". He has played 44 of 48 games in the last 3 years. That to me is not injury prone. He is not an "elite" receiver and I wouldnt pay him $40 million either but I think $25-30 million is in the ball park. It seems like the Philly front office already has their mind made up. I dont know, maybe they have already exchanged figures and Stallworth and his agent are at $40?I think Stallworth is worth more than Mike Patterson. I also think Stallworth is worth more than Trent Cole.Patterson is a liability. Cole is a good pass rusher and a liability against the rush.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
1. He missed 4 games last year and NONE the two previous years.3. There will be a lot of players overpaid this offseason because of the dramatic increase in the salary cap. If you think you are close to a championship, you might go outside of your comfort zone to sign someone. I believe the Pats did this with Colvin a few years back.
4. What has not been objective about my analysis. If a player plays in 92% of games over a 3 year stretch, I find it hard to call that player injury prone. Injury prone players usually dont make it to the end of the year. Stallworth was pretty strong in the Playoffs. I live in Philly but am a Pats fan. I follow the Eagles very closely. I know how they operate. I know their tendencies. I'm not arguing that the Eagles will let Stallworth walk but I agree with Ray Dittinger and Glenn Macnow, they shouldnt let him walk.
salmonstud
Footballguy
cstu
Footballguy
Troutfarmer
Footballguy
Vikings fan. It would be very interesting if the Vikings pursued Jackson, given the venom between Vikings & Seahawks last year over Hutchinson. Man, that was ugly. Don't see how the Vikes could/would play the game. They NEED someone like him though. Burleson would currently be our #1 guy....From what I've read, the Vikes are currently interested in Ashlie Lelie but are well known over the past year to blow smoke up the fans' arses.Who knows? Weirder things have happened.
Kai's Hero
Footballguy
DawgStyle said:Vikings fan. It would be very interesting if the Vikings pursued Jackson, given the venom between Vikings & Seahawks last year over Hutchinson. Man, that was ugly. Don't see how the Vikes could/would play the game. They NEED someone like him though. Burleson would currently be our #1 guy....
From what I've read, the Vikes are currently interested in Ashlie Lelie but are well known over the past year to blow smoke up the fans' arses.
Burleson would NOT be the #1 WR on Seattle if Jackson left. He's a #2 at best and maybe #3 behind the guy in the slot, Bobby Engram. Hackett would become the #1 in Seattle but if DJax leaves look for Seattle to bring in a talented WR to take over his spot. Burleson did a great job on special teams last year but he's been a huge disappointment at WR. Considering what they paid for him it has to rank as Seattle's worst player decision, ever! They got caught being too emotional about how they lost Hutch (which was their fault) and when you make decisions based on emotion, well you know the rest ...........
Who knows? Weirder things have happened.
Burleson would NOT be the #1 WR on Seattle if Jackson left. He's a #3 at best and maybe #4 behind the guy in the slot, Bobby Engram. Branch would become the #1 in Seattle, with Hackett #2, but if DJax leaves look for Seattle to bring in a talented WR to take over his spot. Burleson did a great job on special teams last year but he's been a huge disappointment at WR. Considering what they paid for him it has to rank as Seattle's worst player decision, ever! They got caught being too emotional about how they lost Hutch (which was their fault) and when you make decisions based on emotion, well you know the rest ...........
sheerterror
Footballguy
He was saying that Burleson would be the Vikes #1 receiver if he was still in Minnesota.
msommer
Footballguy
In terms of Cap then it would cost the Seahawks 0.75million to trade him this year (NFLPA does not agree with the 2008 salary - they say it is 4m).
Jedimaster21
Footballguy
First off, sorry I am once again hijacking...this will be the last time. I definitely disagree with your opinions about Trent Cole and Patterson, but we will see what the future holds for them and their performance will change your opinion. I think there are few GMs in the league that would prefer a WR that has shown he isn't elite and MAY have some injury concerns over two young, promising D lineman.Next, you may be right. I tend to think that Stallworth has injury concerns, and has had difficulty staying 100% healthy the last few seasons due to hamstring problems. If he didn't miss a lot of games, I know he was on the injury report a few times, and it affected his play. But let's say that you are right and he hasn't been injured that often. Then what has kept him from putting up #1 WR statistics? If he is so talented, and deserves a contract in the 30-40 million range, why was New Orleans willing to trade him for a middle round pick and an aging backup linebacker? I think he has demonstrated throughout his career that he is a very good #2 WR, which doesn't warrant the contract he is requesting. Whether it is due to injuries, or he just isn't that good, he hasn't been that effective on the field. The Eagles can find another WR to stretch the field without paying that kind of money.
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benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
anything new here?
anybody have any idea if he is staying or going as some of these WR's are signing now.
anybody have any idea if he is staying or going as some of these WR's are signing now.
wannabee
Footballguy
http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?...p;tb=1&pb=1
Notes on Holmgren, Jackson, Allen and Leiweke
Posted by Mike Sando @ 08:17:46 pm
The first full day of the NFL meetings has finished. I've recently filed two stories for the paper, and I'll be grabbing some dinner shortly. No one else remains in the media tent -- the last remaining holdout just departed -- so I must be doing something wrong. Before bailing, I'll pass along a few tidbits, a few of which will be developed further in our Tuesday coverage.
Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke was instrumental in the $430 million revenue-sharing plan adopted by a 30-2 vote today. He was part of an eight-member committee, along with Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and others, that spent the last year working toward this agreement. Their proposal passed by an 8-0 vote in committee. Its passage represented a major victory for new commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Seahawks' efforts to trade Darrell Jackson haven't gained much traction yet. The team appears more likely to keep him at this point, although things can certainly change, particularly on draft day.
Coach Mike Holmgren was pretty optimistic about the offense today when I asked him about the offensive line and the situation at tight end. He likes Marcus Pollard. He expressed confidence in Rob Sims and Chris Spencer. He said he won't be worried if Chris Gray returns, figuring they'll be OK at right guard if they can choose between Floyd Womack, Gray and one or two draft choices.
The digital media committee, chaired by Hawks owner Paul Allen, is not meeting here in Phoenix. Allen is not attending these meetings. But I have spoken to a few members of the committee. We'll explore that one a little later this week.
Notes on Holmgren, Jackson, Allen and Leiweke
Posted by Mike Sando @ 08:17:46 pm
The first full day of the NFL meetings has finished. I've recently filed two stories for the paper, and I'll be grabbing some dinner shortly. No one else remains in the media tent -- the last remaining holdout just departed -- so I must be doing something wrong. Before bailing, I'll pass along a few tidbits, a few of which will be developed further in our Tuesday coverage.
Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke was instrumental in the $430 million revenue-sharing plan adopted by a 30-2 vote today. He was part of an eight-member committee, along with Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and others, that spent the last year working toward this agreement. Their proposal passed by an 8-0 vote in committee. Its passage represented a major victory for new commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Seahawks' efforts to trade Darrell Jackson haven't gained much traction yet. The team appears more likely to keep him at this point, although things can certainly change, particularly on draft day.
Coach Mike Holmgren was pretty optimistic about the offense today when I asked him about the offensive line and the situation at tight end. He likes Marcus Pollard. He expressed confidence in Rob Sims and Chris Spencer. He said he won't be worried if Chris Gray returns, figuring they'll be OK at right guard if they can choose between Floyd Womack, Gray and one or two draft choices.
The digital media committee, chaired by Hawks owner Paul Allen, is not meeting here in Phoenix. Allen is not attending these meetings. But I have spoken to a few members of the committee. We'll explore that one a little later this week.
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Chunky Soup
Footballguy
I'm really surprised teams like SF, MIN, etc haven't made a move. They certainly need WR veteran leadership/experience on their team.
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