Greg Olson to Seattle.

[SteelersPride]

Probably. If Will Dissly could stay fuckin' healthy than this signing really makes no sense. Hollister is also a promising up and coming tight end... but Hollister could be a 1 year wonder and Dissly needs to prove he can stay healthy for a season. It's sad because he was on pace to be a top 3 TE last year. But two ACL tears in 2 years? Woof... (pun intended for the former Husky).

That said, I think Olsen is a little bit of a high priced insurance policy. The only other available tight ends that would've been any better were:

Henry/Ebron/Hooper - Problem is, all these guys are young and want large contracts. The conflict for Seattle is, they already have 2 young promising tight ends that will work out fine as long as they stay healthy. It's a 'quiet smart' move. Dissly/Hollister can easily be the future so there's zero point to draft someone high or sign a younger Henry/Ebron/Hooper to long term contracts, and Chargers will probably not let Hunter walk regardless because they'll be drafting a new QB and want weapons.

Olsen is doing a 'can I get a ring?' move, so he'll be motivated to play and help others around him. Seattle was a better fit because his other options are Buffalo/Washington, who are likely not reaching the Super Bowl. Seattle had a VERY legitimate shot last year if half their OL and the ENTIRE RB group wasn't out. Could've easily taken the division and had a shot against GB.

Also, Seattle after the Olsen signing and incoming Ed Dickson release, has $55M of cap. They can easily re-sign Clowney and a bunch of other free agents. And Olsen's $7M is a non-factor next year.

ebron wants a big contract? I didnt read that. He was on a 2 yr 13million contract with indy after busting in Detroit. He also face planted last season

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

ebron wants a big contract? I didnt read that. He was on a 2 yr 13million contract with indy after busting in Detroit. He also face planted last season

Not so much what he wants, but I feel someone will probably give it to him, and he'll be looking for something longer term. Seattle needs an immediate contingency plan...

 

[megalodon30]

Are you serious?

Take a guess.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Take a guess.

I say no, you are not serious.

 

[Ojb81]

The Rams won't be worth a fuck, but the rest of the division will be good.

The Rams are the Lions of the NFC West.

i believe you're thinking of the cardinals

 

[megalodon30]

I say no, you are not serious.

Good guess.

 

[SteelersPride]

Not so much what he wants, but I feel someone will probably give it to him, and he'll be looking for something longer term. Seattle needs an immediate contingency plan...

well he did suck in detroit, had one good year, then had an awful year, and went on IR, even when indy didnt want him too. So he likely isnt getting a long term deal, if it is, its incentive laden

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I'd be happy if the Hawks can get 10 to 11 games plus playoffs if they make it.

 

[PDay8810]

5.5 Guaranteed

seems like a great pick up for Seattle as long as he plays 12 plus games. Olsen made the right choice

 

[The Oldtimer]

I'd be happy if the Hawks can get 10 to 11 games plus playoffs if they make it.

Yes, me too.

 

[Tapey]

I’m not trying to hype up this signing at all but let’s just says I went from 1.5 inches to a solid 2 inches

 

[Battlelyon]

Third best TE in NFC West

 

[Tapey]

Third best TE in NFC West

Kittle
Dissly
Olsen

 

[Battlelyon]

Kittle
Dissly
Olsen

Kittle
Higbee
Olsen

 

[Tapey]

Kittle
Higbee
Olsen

I see we have reached an impasse

 

[Battlelyon]

I see we have reached an impasse

Don't make the mistake of underrating Higbee

 

[Tapey]

Don't make the mistake of underrating Higbee

Hey I’ve heard it’s high praise to be under Dissly

 

[Judge Fudge]

Damaged goods.

But if we get 16 games. A upgrade and helpful to some of our young players.

Don't you agree?

 

[PDay8810]

But if we get 16 games. A upgrade and helpful to some of our young players.

Don't you agree?

he'd only agree if Olsen had signed with GB

 

[Red_Chaos]

The Rams won't be worth a fuck, but the rest of the division will be good.

The Rams are the Lions of the NFC West.

if they ever go 0-16, then I will accept this title. but until then the Lions can not be replicated