Seahawks press conference today @ 12:30 PT (1 Viewer)

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Seahawks call a 12:30 press conference for today (updated 10:01 a.m.)

Posted by Ryan Divish @ 09:37:15 am

Greetings from sunny Peoria, Arizona

The Seahawks just issued a e-mail announcing press conference today with Mike Holmgren and Tim Ruskell at 12:30 p.m. The announcement didn't have any other specifics.

I just got off the phone with Frank, who's actually in Tucson but doesn't have internet access, so I'd told him I'd post this.

We were guessing on what this press conference is about.... the guess.... Shaun Alexander. Could it be Shaun agreed to restructure his contract? It seems unlikely, but who knows.

Frank was told that neither Holmgren nor Ruskell was going to be available before the draft. And now they are having this press conference. Also it would seem logical to take care of the situation with Shaun before the draft.

Or could it be Marcus Trufant signing a contract?

Or could it be Mike Holmgren getting a new motorcycle?

Who knows? But I doubt the email would've been so cryptic if it was Trufant signing...

Again this is only a guess at this point. Frank said he'd call me if heard anything and I'll post it for you ASAP. We're all about team here at the TNT.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

It's probably Alexander, saying he's retiring because he's embarrassed by his play in 2007.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

RUMOR I'm hearing is Mike Holmgren is stepping down.

Don't shot the messager. Again RUMOR.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Possibilities....

-Alexander being cut, retiring or re-structuring

-Trufant agreeing to a long term contract

-Holmgren stepping down

-Mack Strong retirement

 

[cacksman]

I'd guess its about Mack Strong's retirement.

 

[King of the Wolfies]

we interrupt this thread for a real question.



I assume that the conference is Pacific time?

we now return you to your regularly scheduled flaming.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Its to announce a 6 yr - 40 million dollar extension for Lofa Tatupu.

Good stuff here.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Please don't piss in these threads. Thanks a bunch.

 

[hitmenssharpshooters]

I thought this thread had more posts than 8?

 

[cacksman]

Its to announce a 6 yr - 40 million dollar extension for Lofa Tatupu. Good stuff here.

Long term contract for Lofa. Not sure about the details other than Lofa to be a "Seahawk for life".Patrick Kerney, Deon Grant, Craig Terrill, and Jordan Babineaux all helped restructure to make it happen.

 

[cacksman]

Only 16 million in guarantees. Even now he is not even the highest paid LB on the team. He could have easily made a case to be the highest paid linebacker in the league but signed for less knowing that Seattle is trying to sign Marcus Trufant to a longterm contract, and also will be looking to lock up LeRoy Hill soon.

Class act.

 

[Interseptopus]

Please don't piss in these threads. Thanks a bunch.

It did. An admin stepped in.It was a bunch of speculation on what it could be, people getting angry. A lot of "Ok Guy?" 's thrown around... it was entertaining

 

[cacksman]

Please don't piss in these threads. Thanks a bunch.

It did. An admin stepped in.It was a bunch of speculation on what it could be, people getting angry. A lot of "Ok Guy?" 's thrown around... it was entertaining

lol, I said it once and it must have made the guy upset because he just couldn't let it go. Back to the topic: Tatupu is a stud and Seattle got a rediculously good deal on one of the best young LBs in the league.

 

[Steve in Minneapolis]

He could have easily made a case to be the highest paid linebacker in the league

You can't be serious...?

 

[fridayfrenzy]

He could have easily made a case to be the highest paid linebacker in the league

You can't be serious...?

Why couldn't he?He has been in the NFL for three seasons and he has 3 Pro-Bowl appearances. He is young, has good character and is the leader of the defense. I fail to see how he could not have made a case.With the escalating salary cap, he could have received the most money which would have made him the highest paid LB. It may not have been the highest on a percentage basis to what some other LBs signed with a lower cap, but he could have been the highest PAID LB for sure.

 

[cacksman]

He could have easily made a case to be the highest paid linebacker in the league

You can't be serious...?

Why couldn't he?He has been in the NFL for three seasons and he has 3 Pro-Bowl appearances. He is young, has good character and is the leader of the defense. I fail to see how he could not have made a case.With the escalating salary cap, he could have received the most money which would have made him the highest paid LB. It may not have been the highest on a percentage basis to what some other LBs signed with a lower cap, but he could have been the highest PAID LB for sure.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

He could have easily made a case to be the highest paid linebacker in the league

You can't be serious...?

Why couldn't he?He has been in the NFL for three seasons and he has 3 Pro-Bowl appearances. He is young, has good character and is the leader of the defense. I fail to see how he could not have made a case.With the escalating salary cap, he could have received the most money which would have made him the highest paid LB. It may not have been the highest on a percentage basis to what some other LBs signed with a lower cap, but he could have been the highest PAID LB for sure.

Love this move.