Shaun Alexander may get cut by Seattle (1 Viewer)

[trader jake]

Various internet rumors (including PFT) are circulating that the Seahawks may cut RB Shaun Alexander. Will he get cut? If he does, what teams would make a good fit? Does he have anything left in the tank?

 

[Cookiemonster]

Various internet rumors (including PFT) are circulating that the Seahawks may cut RB Shaun Alexander. Will he get cut? If he does, what teams would make a good fit? Does he have anything left in the tank?

Pats? Corey Dillon part Deux.

 

[BigTex]

In, before the Burner Turner crew pops in.

 

[mad sweeney]

In, before the Burner Turner crew pops in.

Doubtful. They have said previously that their offseason plans don't really include any top tier FAs. Not that it's impossible, but I can't see them outbidding some of the teams that will be trying for Turner.

 

[Bizkiteer]

It appears that he's come down with the "Eddie George syndrome" or more commonly put..."Stick a fork in him, he's done."

 

[trader jake]

Pats? Corey Dillon part Deux.

That could be true in more ways than one...if SA gets cut is he going to get a big money deal elsewhere? If that offer doesn't come does he sign an okay offer from another team?He doesn't strike me as the type of athlete that needs to play on the big stage. I wouldn't be shocked if Alexander is willing to sit out and do other things if the right amount isn't offered.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I have had to suffer watching him the last year and a half.....he does not have ANYTHING left in the tank.

 

[Banger]

Pats? Corey Dillon part Deux.

That could be true in more ways than one...if SA gets cut is he going to get a big money deal elsewhere? If that offer doesn't come does he sign an okay offer from another team?He doesn't strike me as the type of athlete that needs to play on the big stage. I wouldn't be shocked if Alexander is willing to sit out and do other things if the right amount isn't offered.

there's no way in the world someone will throw big money at him if he's cut. It's not like Seattle doesn't need a RB. If they cut him that says all you need to know. He will latch onto a team but for maybe $3 mill or so.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

He's done......in terms of being The Guy. He could help out but I'm not sure mentally that's where he's at. I think he believes he can still do the job rather than be a 10-15 guy.

 

[Banger]

maybe he can backup LT

 

[Kirby]

Hometown discount to Cincy?

 

[Sea Bass]

It appears that he's come down with the "Eddie George syndrome" or more commonly put..."Stick a fork in him, he's done."

Nice comparrison.

 

[Sweet Love]

I can easily see him taking a Dillon/Bettis role for a year or so (he obviously has a nose for the goalline). I could see a dozen teams interested if he is willing to come at the right price. As always with fading stars, i assume he will want to "play for a contender" so that will limit his options greatly.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Hometown discount to Cincy?

dont they already have like 4 RB's that suck?

 

[JohnnyU]

It appears that he's come down with the "Eddie George syndrome" or more commonly put..."Stick a fork in him, he's done."

Nice comparrison.

I think a lot of you guys are completly wrong about Alexander. It's not that he's lost it, he never had it. The great OL is the reason for Alexander's success. It is my opinion that if he was running behind a great OL, he would be the same Shaun Alexander today as he was 2 years ago. Throw in the wrist injury affecting his running syle in 2007, I'm convinced I'm right on this one.

 

[Banger]

Hometown discount to Cincy?

dont they already have like 4 RB's that suck?

 

[mad sweeney]

I can easily see him taking a Dillon/Bettis role for a year or so (he obviously has a nose for the goalline). I could see a dozen teams interested if he is willing to come at the right price. As always with fading stars, i assume he will want to "play for a contender" so that will limit his options greatly.

That's misleading. He got in from the GL because of the OL. He's pretty much one of the worst short yardage backs in the league. Dillon and Bettis were power backs, SA isn't even in he same league in that respect.

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

One afternoon in Southern California I watched Corey Dillon blast one 300-yard drive after another into the sluggish group ahead of him, all the while cursing, hacking and doubling-down his Nassau from tee to green. That performance told me all I needed to know about the competitive spirit of Corey Dillon. Shaun Alexander is, and has always been, one of the most non-threatening 1,000 yard backs in recent history. He is a selfish runner dispossessed by age and fame of any original mean streak. He is done, done, done, and was never as good to begin with as his numbers might suggest.

 

[tombonneau]

One afternoon in Southern California I watched Corey Dillon blast one 300-yard drive after another into the sluggish group ahead of him, all the while cursing, hacking and doubling-down his Nassau from tee to green. That performance told me all I needed to know about the competitive spirit of Corey Dillon. Shaun Alexander is, and has always been, one of the most non-threatening 1,000 yard backs in recent history. He is a selfish runner dispossessed by age and fame of any original mean streak. He is done, done, done, and was never as good to begin with as his numbers might suggest.

I recall an ESPN package or something where Shaun Alexander was recounting games from high school. The dude was bragging about his high school game stats -- which he knew to the yard. I'd never seen or heard an NFL player more obsessed with his owner personal statistics.

 

[LHUCKS]

He lost motivation after getting paid, I think he still has some gas left but whether or not he wants to use it is anybody's guess.

The Pats make a lot of sense to me if he wants to get a ring and strengthen his HOF chances...which are bleak.

 

[mad sweeney]

He lost motivation after getting paid, I think he still has some gas left but whether or not he wants to use it is anybody's guess. The Pats make a lot of sense to me if he wants to get a ring and strengthen his HOF chances...which are bleak.

He would be awesome on the Pats. They don't run the ball and he can't pass protect. He can cheer on the sidelines with that stupid grin on his face all the while telling everyone he hasn't lost anything.

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

It's sad that history will probably remember Alexander and forget Fred Taylor, who, despite losing some of the best years of his career to injury, was the superior back of the era.

 

[JPeso]

It's sad that history will probably remember Alexander and forget Fred Taylor, who, despite losing some of the best years of his career to injury, was the superior back of the era.

What years are you referring to? He had two year where he missed more than 5 games - 2001 (missed 14), and 1999 (missed 6)

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

It's sad that history will probably remember Alexander and forget Fred Taylor, who, despite losing some of the best years of his career to injury, was the superior back of the era.

What years are you referring to? He had two year where he missed more than 5 games - 2001 (missed 14), and 1999 (missed 6)

Look at his numbers in 1998, 2000 and 2001 and consider what a dominant five year stretch that could have been to begin what has otherwise been an excellent productive career.

 

[trader jake]

He lost motivation after getting paid, I think he still has some gas left but whether or not he wants to use it is anybody's guess. The Pats make a lot of sense to me if he wants to get a ring and strengthen his HOF chances...which are bleak.

I was thinking the Bucs, Steelers or Panthers as top possibilities. These teams have Ernest Graham, Willie Parker and DeAngelo Williams as the main guy now but couldn't SA fill out the backfield for either of those teams? Each has a decent shot at the playoffs and SA could be a decent addition to one of those backfields. Does anybody feel that Alexander will be the 1A option for any team next season?

 

[JPeso]

Does anybody feel that Alexander will be the 1A option for any team next season?

I sure as heck don't.

 

[mr. furley]

wow, he ran so timid last year.. it's tough for me to imagine him as an RB anywhere. he just looked so tentative.

 

[Bizkiteer]

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports an online story saying that the Seahawks could be cutting RB Shaun Alexander soon apparently isn't true. The club said even if they were ready to give up on Alexander, it would take awhile to for his release to be official. If he is released, it would likely come a month later bacause he is so slow now. We could release him today, but he wouldn't hit the waivers until March. The club said they are not sure if it's the extra cash they gave him a year ago that might be weighing him down or possibly it's the lack of desire since "He got his," some in the organization speculate it's a bit of both. More to come on this story, stay tuned for June 1st.

 

[fatness]

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports an online story saying that the Seahawks could be cutting RB Shaun Alexander soon apparently isn't true. The club said even if they were ready to give up on Alexander, it would take awhile to for his release to be official. If he is released, it would likely come a month later bacause he is so slow now. We could release him today, but he wouldn't hit the waivers until March. The club said they are not sure if it's the extra cash they gave him a year ago that might be weighing him down or possibly it's the lack of desire since "He got his," some in the organization speculate it's a bit of both. More to come on this story, stay tuned for June 1st.

 

[Ghost Rider]

One afternoon in Southern California I watched Corey Dillon blast one 300-yard drive after another into the sluggish group ahead of him, all the while cursing, hacking and doubling-down his Nassau from tee to green. That performance told me all I needed to know about the competitive spirit of Corey Dillon. Shaun Alexander is, and has always been, one of the most non-threatening 1,000 yard backs in recent history. He is a selfish runner dispossessed by age and fame of any original mean streak. He is done, done, done, and was never as good to begin with as his numbers might suggest.

Alexander has never been a "wow" player to me at all; a good player, yes, but not one I would have ever called great. Even when he had his MVP season, I think that was of a credit to their offensive line and Matt Hasselbeck (who has been way underrated for years, but has always had WRs who drops more passes than any other group of WRs in the league, Darrell Jackson being the worst offender).