Seahawks 2018 offseason thread

[Anointed One]

Crabtree released... I'd like to see the Hawks pick him up... Be great to see him and Sherm go H2H in different uniforms...

 

[blstoker]

Yeah, I made an edit on that post to clarify what I was talking about -- the part where you said he may not get the $6.8M if he retired. I think that's his money at this point no matter what happens (outside of something crazy like his contract being voided by lawyers for some reason).

Seattle could treat his retirement as a hold out and "fine" him his game checks. So, they could recoup the money that way - I just don't see it happening. Either way, the $6.8 million counts against the cap until the season starts.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Crabtree released... I'd like to see the Hawks pick him up... Be great to see him and Sherm go H2H in different uniforms...

Seahawks do need a #2

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

I dont like the idea of losing Earl right now, we've lost too many corners, with McDougle and Earl our safety spots look solidified next year... I don't think Kam is coming back, although he could surprise us, but I don't like the idea of no Kam, no Sherm, No Earl ... @#$^@ ... Keep Earl! Unless they get some SWEET @#$^ deal ..

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

I dont like the idea of losing Earl right now, we've lost too many corners, with McDougle and Earl our safety spots look solidified next year... I don't think Kam is coming back, although he could surprise us, but I don't like the idea of no Kam, no Sherm, No Earl ... @#$^@ ... Keep Earl! Unless they get some SWEET @#$^ deal ..

Eh we got Griffin too... Griffin almost performed to above average last year according to PFF. And we have a bunch of other rookies we drafted.

I think either Earl or Kam is gone. I doubt we keep them both. We only have like $19M left and need like $3M for rookies pending trade back. That leaves $16M and we still have a TON of spots to fill (at least 7-8 more for active roster).

I did like the Mingo pick. I doubt think he'll help much in pass rush but he's a solid run defender and decent in coverage but who knows how Seattle will use him.

I REALLY hope Suh comes here cheap or they know McDowell can start... otherwise we are really in trouble on the Line.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Seahawks sign former Panthers TE Ed Dickson. 3 years $14m with the first year guaranteed.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Seahawks sign former Panthers TE Ed Dickson. 3 years $14m with the first year guaranteed.

Not liking that signing. Old and unimpressive.

 

[Mariners_44]

I like the Dickson pickup. Good run blocker, and I remember him having some decent years pass catching with the Ravens. Not a huge splash, but definitely trying to get back to our identity in the run game.

 

[JMR]

Not liking that signing. Old and unimpressive.

I'm told he was rated as the top pass blocking TE by Football Outsiders last year. Guessing his run blocking is also strong, so that trait is clearly what made him attractive here. And as far as being old, I think he's 30? You can block well way past that age.

 

[Mariners_44]

We already proved that having a top flight TE doesn’t bode well in our system; that’s now changing under Schotty. Time to get back to running the ball, and this is a Zach Miller type of move. I like it.

 

[JMR]

We already proved that having a top flight TE doesn’t bode well in our system; that’s now changing under Schotty. Time to get back to running the ball, and this is a Zach Miller type of move. I like it.

Yep, I totally agree. Graham is a good player but it wasnt the fit like in NO or like it probably will be in GB. With letting him walk and bringing in a more traditional in-line TE, it's clear that the direction we want to go is back to the roots of 2012-2014.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Not liking that signing. Old and unimpressive.

He's one of the best blocking tight ends in the league, especially at pass protection.

All depends on what the contract is. I saw 3 years worth UP to $14M, so guessing it's performance based.

Need to see details first.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

We already proved that having a top flight TE doesn’t bode well in our system; that’s now changing under Schotty. Time to get back to running the ball, and this is a Zach Miller type of move. I like it.

That's a solid comparison. And seriously, if I had to watch Jimmy Graham try to block one more defender, I was going to lose it.

 

[JMR]

I also heard 3/$14M. While that means nearly $5M AAV, I wouldnt be surprised to see it structured to be more or less a 2 year deal at around $4M a year with the team able to cut him before year 3 with little cap penalty.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Eh we got Griffin too... Griffin almost performed to above average last year according to PFF. And we have a bunch of other rookies we drafted.

I think either Earl or Kam is gone. I doubt we keep them both. We only have like $19M left and need like $3M for rookies pending trade back. That leaves $16M and we still have a TON of spots to fill (at least 7-8 more for active roster).

I did like the Mingo pick. I doubt think he'll help much in pass rush but he's a solid run defender and decent in coverage but who knows how Seattle will use him.

I REALLY hope Suh comes here cheap or they know McDowell can start... otherwise we are really in trouble on the Line.

Hopefully McDowell can be a bright spot for us .... that's like a 1st round pick this year, since he never played a snap last year... I hope it's Kam that's gone honestly, I love the guy but that neck injury isn't anything to mess around with ... Also if Avril retires don't we get more cap space ? I heard Seattle is waiting on his decision ..

 

[seahawksfan234]

Not liking that signing. Old and unimpressive.

He's cheap and there's not really many great options out there. Would've preferred ASJ, but oh well.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Seahawks bringing in WR Markus Wheaton for a visit.

 

[Lineman16]

Need bigger receivers IMO not anymore small ones.

 

[flyerhawk]

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He's cheap and there's not really many great options out there. Would've preferred ASJ, but oh well.

I read somewhere that the ASJ meeting went very poorly.

I'm pretty happy with this signing. We haven't had a legitimate pass blocking TE since Miller. If Vannett can stay healthy I think TE will be a net positive.

 

[flyerhawk]

Looks like Sheldon Richardson signed with the Vikings. That's a bummer.