Has Riq actually earned an extension ?

[rjdriver]

Rewind back to mid season, and there were shouts from us to move on from Riq as quickly as possible. He had a lot to do with some key losses and was showing consistent mental lapses.

Fast forward to today.

He’s making open field tackles, not giving up big plays, avoiding disastrous PI calls. I’ve been pretty impressed with him. He’s big and fast and may be hard to replace.

Where do you guys stand today on a possible extension? Has Riq earned it ?

Wait and see? Not worth the money? Do it any cost ? Let him test the market and go from there?

 

[sutz]

I'm for keeping as much of this defense together as we can, so I say try to sign him.

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

i was having this conversation with the wife last night. I think let him test the market and see what he is offered.

 

[warden]

With all the trade rumors earlier this season, Riq went to JS and begged him to not trade him. He wants to be a Seahawk. He sure has played well the second half. Might get him for a home discount

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

He sure turned it around this season. There's lots of guys to pay though unfortunately

 

[kidhawk]

He really looked like he didn’t want to be there. He can probably get some big guaranteed money out there somewhere. I’d like him to stay but I wouldn’t give him crazy money.

 

[chrispy]

Any players from this secondary will be high dollar...probably anyone from this D. Riq has earned an opportunity but it completely depends on price. Cost/benefit, risk/reward.

Managing cap, understanding who's in the pipeline, where to use draft capital and a solid understanding of the reasons Riq was so good/bad/good are all pieces that could flip the decision on Riq's actual value in Seattle (there's potentially a high comp pick too if he plays put his deal).

JS has shown he's better at juggling these factors than us...at least lately. He'll decide about an extension and I'm guessing it'll be the right decision. But, Riq still has some pretty big stages to showcase his value before season's end. I hope he plays the next 3 games at such a high level it's an even more difficult decision.

 

[EverydayImRusselin]

Probably depends on his market. If its $20m I would let him go. If he's cheap, say under $10m I 2ould extend him.

 

[SNDavidson]

He's earned my extension. many times.

 

[CouchLogic]

For the right price, I wouldn't break the bank on him though.

 

[Pickly]

Wouldn’t be surprised if they spend their 1st rounder on a CB. If that’s the case then Riq walks. He’s been pretty damn good the latter half the season I have to admit.

 

[keasley45]

Rewind back to mid season, and there were shouts from us to move on from Riq as quickly as possible. He had a lot to do with some key losses and was showing consistent mental lapses.

Fast forward to today.

He’s making open field tackles, not giving up big plays, avoiding disastrous PI calls. I’ve been pretty impressed with him. He’s big and fast and may be hard to replace.

Where do you guys stand today on a possible extension? Has Riq earned it ?

Wait and see? Not worth the money? Do it any cost ? Let him test the market and go from there?

The dude has come into his own. He plays like a player possessed.

 

[raisethe3]

Like many others have said, if he's cheap, I'd keep him.

If not, he's gone.

Keep building the front trenches of the D-line, that's more important.

 

[94Smith]

Might get him for a home discount

He is ranked in the top 25 free agents . Probably not

 

[DeSeahawk]

As good as he is playing, he will get good money on the open market. It would be nice to keep him, but with the other contracts coming up, we can't afford him. Hope he goes to an AFC team and gets us a decent comp pick in '27.

 

[chris98251]

One thing John and Mike are good at, Finding CB's and Safeties that can play in his system, offer a fair contract, don't sweat it if he goes elsewhere, he has nice length and speed, but can be replaced, won't miss the taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.

 

[TwistedHusky]

This is insane.
Riq is a critical part of this defense. To the point he can keep that stupid nickname if he wants.
He's actually one of our highest rated DBs in many games.

You keep him.

 

[Rat]

Home town discounts aren't a thing.

 

[JPatera76]

oh how nice of you to pop in... and just exist i guess lol

 

[Hawkstorian]

Yes.