Rashid Shaheed (Playing Armchair GM)

[Runscott]

Rashid made a little over $3mill in 2025.

I doubt he'd buy into it also. Everyone wants the biggest checks they can get. Go to the highest bidder then. Tough loss on our part. But both player and organization will agree...in the end its a business. And no, its not like we'd intentionally NOT throw to him. He has to share the passing attempts with arguably the best WR in the game, a one time best WR in the game, an up and coming WR(Horton), a flourishing TE, and a back field thats pretty good at catching the ball. His bread and butter with the Hawks comes on special teams. And that means limited touches.

Anyone who has read my posts about salaries knows that I'm completely perplexed by the "biggest check possible" theory of player decisions. Sure, they want the most they can get. But when it comes right down to it, most people (even me and you) consider other things besides money. If we didn't, job interviews would be very short. You need look no further than Tom Brady to see an example of someone who was very successful NOT going for the biggest paycheck.

Rashid's situation is different from JSN, K9 and others. He was a receiver and receivers make more than return specialists. So to turn him from a high-pay position to a low-pay position and offer incentives isn't ideal for him. But maybe 'highest paid kick return specialist' would be higher pay than 'average wide receiver', or at least be in the ballpark. I don't know.

But now I'm repeating myself. So someone who disagrees with what I just repeated will repeat themselves. In the interest of boredom prevention, I'll bow out and let others repeat themselves

 

[glenwo2]

I don't think you like Shaheed

Yeah. What gives with that guy?

 

[glenwo2]

I doubt he'd buy into it also. Everyone wants the biggest checks they can get. Go to the highest bidder then. Tough loss on our part. But both player and organization will agree...in the end its a business. And no, its not like we'd intentionally NOT throw to him. He has to share the passing attempts with arguably the best WR in the game, a one time best WR in the game, an up and coming WR(Horton), a flourishing TE, and a back field thats pretty good at catching the ball. His bread and butter with the Hawks comes on special teams. And that means limited touches.

It's that "up and coming WR" that I'm concerned about.

Had he not had injury concerns (going all the way back to college), I wouldn't be as gung-ho in wanting Sheed back.

As it is, I view Sheed as insurance against Horton not being able to stay healthy.

That's actually a big reason i want him back.


That way, we win in both scenarios :

1.) Horton remains healthy and we have Sheed; As a result we have a great trio of WRs in JSN, Horton, and Sheed to terrorize opposing secondaries.

or

2.) Horton can't stay healthy but we have Sheed to help keep things rolling offensively with JSN.

 

[chris98251]

Rashid made a little over $3mill in 2025.

Anyone who has read my posts about salaries knows that I'm completely perplexed by the "biggest check possible" theory of player decisions. Sure, they want the most they can get. But when it comes right down to it, most people (even me and you) consider other things besides money. If we didn't, job interviews would be very short. You need look no further than Tom Brady to see an example of someone who was very successful NOT going for the biggest paycheck.

Rashid's situation is different from JSN, K9 and others. He was a receiver and receivers make more than return specialists. So to turn him from a high-pay position to a low-pay position and offer incentives isn't ideal for him. But maybe 'highest paid kick return specialist' would be higher pay than 'average wide receiver', or at least be in the ballpark. I don't know.

But now I'm repeating myself. So someone who disagrees with what I just repeated will repeat themselves. In the interest of boredom prevention, I'll bow out and let others repeat themselves

They consider the system and if they can be featured in it, who the position coach and coordinator are, what there is to do and what the areA has to offer their family. But mostly the Money, they are told get it while you can becasue in the NFL Not for long IS REAL. Also depends on who's or how many teams are making offers. I think Wilson is sending boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to teams this off season

 

[AnimeAmore]

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Sorry but I would sooner become a Rams fan than offer 15 mill per.

That is way too rich for my blood.


3 years, 30 mil would be reasonable. (maybe bump that up to 33 mill for 3 years for 11 mil per, if need be; then add incentives to get him up to 12 mil per year)

But of course I'm not JS so who knows....he might just give it to him...especially if Walker leaves.

I would absolutely not pay a returner $15M per

 

[chrispy]

Love Shaheed. If, however, we're paying for his returns, realize that any 1 of the other 10 Seahawks on the field negate a return for a score with a missed block. It's not 1 guy. That value has to be spread around. If he's a true #2 WR, we're getting into a real discussion. But he hasn't been that. His returns in Seattle are more a result of Harbaugh coaching ST, than his "unique" skills etc. ...in my opinion.

JS made the call to bring him in. He gave up 2 picks which I'd guess almost killed him. JS had to have guessed he'd sign a longterm deal and still could. If it doesn't work out, JS has a contingency and Harbaugh will coach the situation to maximize whatever talent he has. I'm just saying, in my opinion, Shaheed is an important piece but he's not the most important piece to a strong return game.

 

[Ad Hawk]

We'd be paying Shaheed as a returner and as a receiver. Or perhaps as a receiver with plus return ability. That's worth something. But $15M/year? Hmmmm....

Even if his number of touches on offense are not high, he's still going to contribute, and probably more next year as he'll have the entire offseason to work on more chemistry with SD.

The playbook may be different with Fleury as well, and Shaheed's speed certainly gives the offense options it may not have if THorton is still slowed.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Like food prices going up, at some point your going to have to put up $18.00/lb for a ribeye, other wise, serving ground beef. m

Jennings $15 million/yr and he's not that good, I'd rather have Shaheed at that cost. Never the less, that's what we're paying now for midtier receivers.

Breece hall got tagged at 14 mil-ish, for a running back. So a deep threat return threat fan favorite is also worth 14-15 mil

 

[Sperrydogg]

Love Shaheed. If, however, we're paying for his returns, realize that any 1 of the other 10 Seahawks on the field negate a return for a score with a missed block. It's not 1 guy. That value has to be spread around. If he's a true #2 WR, we're getting into a real discussion. But he hasn't been that. His returns in Seattle are more a result of Harbaugh coaching ST, than his "unique" skills etc. ...in my opinion.

JS made the call to bring him in. He gave up 2 picks which I'd guess almost killed him. JS had to have guessed he'd sign a longterm deal and still could. If it doesn't work out, JS has a contingency and Harbaugh will coach the situation to maximize whatever talent he has. I'm just saying, in my opinion, Shaheed is an important piece but he's not the most important piece to a strong return game.

I think he is a real threat on special teams, but he also proved he is a deep threat. He can impact 2/3s of the game. I think we are paying for much more than a return guy if we pay him. I think of guys like corderrel Paterson and Devin hester, even our guy Leon Washington, I think Rashid is that kind of returner, but he is also better wide receiver and offensive weapon than any of those guys

 

[chris98251]

Askin for a friend, would you pay a person 20 bucks an hour to bag fries, flip burgers and pour drinks?

What sounds like a lot today due to the sheer escalation of wages over the last few years will seem like a bargain.

It's an outrages amount of money, but not long ago the cap was 200 million also.

 

[MORGULON]

Love Shaheed. If, however, we're paying for his returns, realize that any 1 of the other 10 Seahawks on the field negate a return for a score with a missed block. It's not 1 guy. That value has to be spread around. If he's a true #2 WR, we're getting into a real discussion. But he hasn't been that. His returns in Seattle are more a result of Harbaugh coaching ST, than his "unique" skills etc. ...in my opinion.

JS made the call to bring him in. He gave up 2 picks which I'd guess almost killed him. JS had to have guessed he'd sign a longterm deal and still could. If it doesn't work out, JS has a contingency and Harbaugh will coach the situation to maximize whatever talent he has. I'm just saying, in my opinion, Shaheed is an important piece but he's not the most important piece to a strong return game.

Did you see the recent interview with JS? He said he weighed the fact that they weren't too crazy about this particular draft.

 

[Seahawker]

Shaheed's best year with the Saints was in 2023, 46 catches for 719 yds & 5 TD's.
His four year total is 153 rec, 2243 yds & 12 TD's receiving. Not including return yards.

In 9 games for the Seahawks he had 15 catches for 188 yards and 2 TD's, plus return yards.

Kavonte Turpin is the highest paid returner having signed a 3 year, $18M deal with the Cowboys in 25'.
All that said, determining RS's new contract is a bit tricky, considering his potential vs injury history (knee, concussion, soft tissue) I would say 3 years, 26M plus incentives with 0 guaranteed $ in year 3 due to his injury risk.
I don't know these days they can command a lot of money, I just hope Rashid wants to remain a Hawk, the guys a good football player.

 

[Appyhawk]

I should have spelled his name 'Rawspeed Shaheed'!
If valueing him with respect to his touches, just maybe we need to make some adjustments upward for his touches.

 

[ivotuk]

How much would you pay for HFA throughout the Playoffs? I'd pay $15 million in a heartbeat. That's the ONLY way we get to, and win the Superbowl.

Plus, you're paying for an elite kick returner that scares the shit outta opposing teams and causes them to screw up.

And, you're paying for an ascending WR who takes the top off of defenses, and cuts down on those DBs that can clock JSN. I cringe every time I see JSN take that hit, and hang on to the ball. I don't ever want to see another one of those.

So I'd pay that $15 million. Also, $15 million on a Superbowl winning team is worth much more than $20 million on a loser of a team. You get more money in the Playoffs, you get commercials, you get interviews, you might end up being a broadcaster at the end of your career.

If you're on a loser team, they will likely blame their losses on your signing, cut you and trash your name.

Who's for having a blast during your NFL career? Anyone with half a brain that realizes life is short, and money cannot buy another second of it. So why spend even a single year of it being unhappy, when that same year could be full of joy?

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Trade was still worth it. Helped win us a super bowl

 

[Blazenhawks]

Trade was still worth it. Helped win us a super bowl

hard to justify paying a kick returner 15-20mil a year. he was not even in the passing game catching wise. Plus we can't forget about Horton

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

hard to justify paying a kick returner 15-20mil a year. he was not even in the passing game catching wise. Plus we can't forget about Horton

I'll be fascinated to see his market if the Raiders don't pay him big money. There's always a chance his market isn't as big as he thinks and he ends up back but we'll see.

 

[Blazenhawks]

I'll be fascinated to see his market if the Raiders don't pay him big money. There's always a chance his market isn't as big as he thinks and he ends up back but we'll see.

That's sorta what I'm hoping for but in the long run I won't lose sleep if we lose him to another team.

 

[chrispy]

Schneider is like Maximus in Gladiator, "hold....hold....hold"

 

[sutz]

Schneider is like Maximus in Gladiator, "hold....hold....hold"

Thought that was Wallace in Braveheart.