Report: Abraham, Seahawks close

[Seahawker86]

we are really putting alot of chips in for this year b/c we aren't going to have alot of cap room next year unless guys are going to restructure. we really need to win a Superbowl this year

 

[CurryStopstheRuns]

we are really putting alot of chips in for this year b/c we aren't going to have alot of cap room next year unless guys are going to restructure. we really need to win a Superbowl this year

You are incorrect.

 

[Hawkfan77]

we are really putting alot of chips in for this year b/c we aren't going to have alot of cap room next year unless guys are going to restructure. we really need to win a Superbowl this year

I'm going to go ahead and disagree with this

 

[The Radish]

Me also. So many people are making decisions not based on facts and also not thinking of how much the cap goes up next year.

I have a hard time understanding why people start crossing bridges we can't even see yet and may never see.

:141847_bnono:

 

[General Manager]

I'd rather have Osi .

 

[Smelly McUgly]

Guys will be coming off the cap next year that people forget about. I suspect that this is Sidney Rice's last year. Zach Miller is six million off the cap after this year even if he stays. Red Bryant may be re-structured. Matt Flynn will be gone.

We are fine with cap space.

 

[jack_patera]

1) abraham 2) freeney 3) osi

 

[jack_patera]

what about nnamdi? (however u spell his dam name)

 

[Smelly McUgly]

what about nnamdi? (however u spell his dam name)

He's a better cover corner than zone corner and decent in press coverage, which I think fits for us, but I just don't think he'll be had for a bargain-basement level. I also don't see a real need. This team needs to spend another 6-8M on the D-Line in FA and then fill other spots through the draft, in my humble opinion.

 

[jack_patera]

what about nnamdi? (however u spell his dam name)

He's a better cover corner than zone corner and decent in press coverage, which I think fits for us, but I just don't think he'll be had for a bargain-basement level. I also don't see a real need. This team needs to spend another 6-8M on the D-Line in FA and then fill other spots through the draft, in my humble opinion.

i buy that assessment....ok...reggie bush???

 

[ivotuk]

No thanks to Osi. On NFLN he said he is going to be the defensive player of the year. He's lost his mind. If he can't do it as a part of the Giants defense, he's not going to do it anywhere else at his advanced age.

 

[two dog]

Could really go for Abraham, hope this happens soon as possible.

Lukewarm on Freeny. No,hell no, on Osi. His comments seem to
indicate that he expects a starters position without competition.
How else could he be defensive player of the year?

 

[kearly]

With Bryant gone to Cleveland, Jason Jones and Abraham need to be top priorities. So I really hope this is true.

 

[Sarlacc83]

With Bryant gone to Cleveland, Jason Jones and Abraham need to be top priorities. So I really hope this is true.

I wonder. There are a lot of names on this list:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/freeagen ... osition=32

(Someone let me know if that doesn't show the DTs)

So if our front office has done their homework, they might be able to identify a couple cheaper pieces to fulfill the same role. It depends on how good Quinn and our new DL coach are.

 

[JSeahawks]

With Bryant gone to Cleveland, Jason Jones and Abraham need to be top priorities. So I really hope this is true.

I wonder. There are a lot of names on this list:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/freeagen ... osition=32

(Someone let me know if that doesn't show the DTs)

So if our front office has done their homework, they might be able to identify a couple cheaper pieces to fulfill the same role. It depends on how good Quinn and our new DL coach are.

Amobe Okoyi was a guy i REALLY liked coming out of college. 10th overall pick by the Texans in 2007. I'm pretty surprised he never made it there.

Been on 4 different teams and hasnt made it so probably won't happen, but I wouldnt mind at least kickin the tires and inviting him to camp.

 

[McGruff]

Branch is the best 2 down DT left on the market. Jones is the best pass rushing DT left. Time to sign our own guys there and look towards the draft.

 

[Smelly McUgly]

I'm nervous about Jones, who I wanted because I figured that someone would pay too much for Bryant. He is from Detroit and lives there in the offseason. He might take a similar contract, or even a little less, to play at home.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

we are really putting alot of chips in for this year b/c we aren't going to have alot of cap room next year unless guys are going to restructure. we really need to win a Superbowl this year

I think the FO does need to put their chips in quite a bit, but don't agree with why.

My reasoning...when you have a star QB on the books for less than 1 million, you should be doing everything you can to win during that time period. When the Hawks have to sign RW to a big long-term contract in two years (can't actually negotiate a new contract with a rookie until after their 3rd year) then they won't be able to keep as many top players around. It is just simple math.

I think JS and PC acknowledge this and was a big reason for the Harvin trade. You can also tell SF has the same mentality with having Kaepernick on the cheap.

Can the Hawks still have a great team with RW under a big contract...of course, but it will mean finding gems in the draft again, which isn't as easy as JS and PC are making it to be. Finding an all-pro DB in the 5th, a pro bowler CB in the CFL, etc. isn't something to count on happening as a normal occurrence.

 

[w00t]

I'm nervous about Jones, who I wanted because I figured that someone would pay too much for Bryant. He is from Detroit and lives there in the offseason. He might take a similar contract, or even a little less, to play at home.

Jones is as good as gone then. I only thought the Lions stood a chance to sign him was because of his former coach Jim Schwartz, didn't know he's from there and lives there also.

 

[HawKnPeppa]

Me also. So many people are making decisions not based on facts and also not thinking of how much the cap goes up next year.

I have a hard time understanding why people start crossing bridges we can't even see yet and may never see.

:141847_bnono:

Yeah it's like Sonny Bono and that tree. Best not to go down that road yet.