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There's a rumor that Clowney is on the trading block. If we could somehow swing that without mortgaging the future it would instantly transform the D-Line.
Bingo. It’s the only thing that makes sense. Also, Pete said after the draft that they’re not done and we’ll be “excited.” No doubt they have their eye on a few of the names already mentioned in this thread.12AngryHawks":179ynrvs said:I have a feeling Pete & John didn't draft more D-linemen because their plan all along has been to add more in FA.
P&J also said they had hoped that more DL talent would drop to us, but that they flew off the board too fast. Runs on positions happen in the draft all the time. Sounds like we fell victim to that this year.James in PA":3invge73 said:Bingo. It’s the only thing that makes sense. Also, Pete said after the draft that they’re not done and we’ll be “excited.” No doubt they have their eye on a few of the names already mentioned in this thread.12AngryHawks":3invge73 said:I have a feeling Pete & John didn't draft more D-linemen because their plan all along has been to add more in FA.
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Largent80":g1qi0tee said:Why would the Seahawks take a chance on a player that just had surgery?....If they hire someone and pay that kind of money, health issues need to be considered.
I still think investigating what Houston wants for Clowney to be the best option after all we have 11 draft picks next year. Texans tagged him, and he's not happy about that.
This. :ditto: I think our recent history of trading away 1st rd picks would preclude such thoughts anyway.Sgt. Largent":lhb9mqh6 said:Largent80":lhb9mqh6 said:Why would the Seahawks take a chance on a player that just had surgery?....If they hire someone and pay that kind of money, health issues need to be considered.
I still think investigating what Houston wants for Clowney to be the best option after all we have 11 draft picks next year. Texans tagged him, and he's not happy about that.
Clowney's an interesting player to look at. He's played well since his rash of injuries early in his career, and he's still only 26.
But I'd guess his price is high (at least a #1, and probably another high pick as well), plus then you're back in the Frank Clark situation where Clowney's going to want the same numbers as Lawrence and Clark got.
So if you weren't going to extend Clark, why would you give up the draft picks AND give Clowney the same contract as you just said no to Clark at?
Sgt. Largent":4t5vohev said:Largent80":4t5vohev said:Why would the Seahawks take a chance on a player that just had surgery?....If they hire someone and pay that kind of money, health issues need to be considered.
I still think investigating what Houston wants for Clowney to be the best option after all we have 11 draft picks next year. Texans tagged him, and he's not happy about that.
Clowney's an interesting player to look at. He's played well since his rash of injuries early in his career, and he's still only 26.
But I'd guess his price is high (at least a #1, and probably another high pick as well), plus then you're back in the Frank Clark situation where Clowney's going to want the same numbers as Lawrence and Clark got.
So if you weren't going to extend Clark, why would you give up the draft picks AND give Clowney the same contract as you just said no to Clark at?
Attyla the Hawk":2p7ets4q said:They'd have to drive a really hard bargain to get an R1 pick.
Productivity and injury history doesn't merit it. Couple with lack of club control and price tag. Clowney is no Frank Clark.
James in PA":15hxt18s said:Friggin idiot Jerry Jones screwed everything up when he gave Lawrence that ridiculous deal. Schneider himself said it. Now we have to go bargain hunting for veteran D line players. I hope Dallas goes 7-9. No playoffs, no high draft pick.
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Makes sense. We are a week away from free agents not effecting compensatory picks. If he passes his physical, he'll probably be a Seahawk by next Tuesday.Hawknballs":25184rbq said:Adam Schefter
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