Seahawks Free Agency

[jakedog56]

We wont give him 8, somebody else might. if he cant get 8, we would probably offer him somewhere between 5 and 6. and he can either suck it up and take it or wait and sign with someone else for the same amount.

They could make it work at this price if Okung is willing. The key would be to give him a long term deal with enough up front money to keep him happy. For example: a 5 year deal for $33 million with $15 million guaranteed. Then he gets the money upfront, the cap hit isn't horrible, and you can part ways in 3-4 years witout too much of a penalty if you have to.

The one reason why this might be possible is that Okung was quoted lately about how regardless of if he is a Seahawk or not, he remains committed to Seattle. He considers it his and his family's home, and his main residence remains in the Seattle area.

 

[jakedog56]

From an article in The Ringer that tried to list each team with the best available FA fit:

Seattle Seahawks: OT Ricky Wagner
Seattle did little in free agency last year to address its offensive line, and the one seemingly good move it made — signing guard Jahri Evans — was quickly negated when the team cut him in final roster trim-downs. Seattle’s lack of investment at the position (among all teams, the Seahawks dedicated by far the least-amount of money to that group) was a major miscue, and the offense paid the price. The normally dominant run game (third in DVOA in 2015) took a huge step back (23rd in 2016) and Russell Wilson suffered multiple injuries as he was battered by opposing defenses. This year, Seattle’s not likely to be so cheap at that position. Wagner’s been inconsistent over the past three seasons (he was a disaster in 2015 and solid in 2014 and 2016), but he’s probably the top right tackle on the market. He’s clearly better either of Seattle’s current tackles, George Fant and Garry Gilliam.

https://theringer.com/picking-the-ideal-free-agent-for-all-32-nfl-teams-67b802e92a43#.wv4i83qag

 

[JMR]

Shefter saying Hauschka is going to sign with Buffalo.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Jamall Charles has a mutual interest in our organization.

This i could get behind!!!

 

[MrS]

Charles would be pointless, dude is washed up and needs an OL to function. We need a young bruiser that has fresh legs ready for a beating

 

[MrS]

We picked up luke joeckel on a 1 year deal

 

[dude82]

Don't know if this has been posted already, but the Hawks appear to have addressed one of their tackle positions:

Seahawks add Luke Joeckel

Still expect an early draft pick to be spent on a tackle because this is reported to be just a one year deal, but it adds a veteran presence to a very young line.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

 

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[HaroldSeattle]

WOW. Way more then I thought possible, Okung is looking a lot smarter now.

 

[MrS]

Cant believe chargers overpaid so badly.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Chargers could get hit with tampering.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Please, no fat Lacy.

 

[blstoker]

Not a Lacy fan - but I really like Murray. Always felt that Oakland didn't get him the ball enough, especially last year (and not just because he was on my fantasy team )

 

[Anointed One]

WOW. Way more then I thought possible, Okung is looking a lot smarter now.

He's smarter in that he got an advisor this time around instead of going solo in representing himself...

 

[Anointed One]

I don't want anything to do with J. Charles, C. Johnson, E. Lacy but could get behind L. Murray...

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I don't want anything to do with J. Charles, C. Johnson, E. Lacy but could get behind L. Murray...

I rather none of the above, but if they do sign one I think fat ass Lacy has the highest ceiling and is a better fit. The guy is a load to bring down, if he could just keep his inner fat boy contained he could be really good. Thumbs down on Murray, nothing about him says special, he's mediocre and always will be, that's why a up and coming team like the Raiders are willing to move on from him.

 

[MrS]

I hope we take one in the 3rd round, forget these washed up injury prone guys.