Shaheed stays!!!

[Runscott]

Running game opened up in a different way with his presence

We needed him back

Sure, I agree. It still surprises me. I didn't expect us to offer him more than $7-8MM a year.

 

[Hawkamaniac]

I'm not sure folks fully appreciate Rashid's overall impact on the team. His field stretching changes how defenses have to play the Hawks ... which makes the running game work. He's not just a great returner or solid receiver. He's a critical part of the team's desired offensive identity. The three components together = the bag of cash he just received.

 

[FrodosFinger]

This is huge. Big time return game intact as well as true deep threat for Darnold

 

[hawkfan68]

Had a feeling he was going to be signed once Walker left. Now you know why the Rams are scrambling to sign DBs.

 

[JPatera76]

Yes, but we weren't really using him as a positional player. All I can figure is that we plan on using him as other than a return specialist.

This seems unlike JS. Could it be partly because we just lost two big names, and Rasheed is very popular?i.e-we STILL don't plan to target him much?

your overcomplicating it and looking .. err making reasons why you dont like it.

 

[Natethegreat]

I wonder about Horton's ability to come back from injury. Perhaps that played into why we were willing to pay 17 mill per year.

 

[JPatera76]

I wonder about Horton's ability to come back from injury. Perhaps that played into why we were willing to 17 mill per year.

or they're not confident he can stay healthy.

 

[Ad Hawk]

He and Horton will spread out the DBs!

 

[Grahamhawker]

Sure, I agree. It still surprises me. I didn't expect us to offer him more than $7-8MM a year.

I'm a little surprised too, but I'd much rather sign Shaheed for $17M/ than Mafe at $20M/.

 

[Runscott]

your overcomplicating it and looking .. err making reasons why you dont like it.

Sorry to give the wrong impression - I'm just surprised, and humbly asked for clarification from those who might understand the decision better than I do.

To quote myself, earlier in this thread: "(I'm very happy, regardless)."

 

[Floridahawk79]

I'm a little surprised too, but I'd much rather sign Shaheed for $17M/ than Mafe at $20M/.

I’m going to wait for the actual numbers come out. Agents always tell the media glorified numbers.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

While I like it, this does seem to be a steep price. But all I can say is the offense changed when he was traded for. He made an impact, one less position we have to worry about. Now go get Quay Walker or Lloyd

 

[Aircrew]

Now that I've coughed the coffee out of my lungs after first seeing the contract numbers, I'm actually pretty ok with it. We had a need at #2 WR plus we wanted to keep the momentum going on ST at KR, that's two positions in one guy.

So now we have a receiver room of JSN, Shaheed, Kupp and Horton...I'm not mad at that.

 

[AnimeAmore]

Terrible signing. Absolutely terrible. He's worth $7-9M per.
How do you justify paying a returner $17M? One of the worst signings of the FA period so far.

If Shaheed is worth $17M then JSN can justifiably say he's worth $70M

 

[James in PA]

Not a bad day. The consensus was: K9 and Shaheed were both walking. Well, we kept Shaheed. Bummed be lost Coby, but glad we kept Jobe. About as good as we could realistically expect.

 

[JPatera76]

Terrible signing. Absolutely terrible. He's worth $7-9M per.
How do you justify paying a returner $17M? One of the worst signings of the FA period so far.

If Shaheed is worth $17M then JSN can justifiably say he's worth $70M

your trolling right????

 

[AnimeAmore]

Holy crap!!! Was not expecting thus but DAMN is this receiving corps gonna be good for a while.

How does our WR corp benefit by having the same #3/#4 WR who failed to do anything with us last year?

21 yards per game = 17M?

 

[AnimeAmore]

your trolling right????

No I'm not trolling.

21 yards per game turned into $17M per year?

Most overpaid WR in NFL history. Not a joke. We now have the most overpaid WR in nfl history.

Anyone who says 21 yards is worth $17M is the troll

 

[Grahamhawker]

How does our WR corp benefit by having the same #3/#4 WR who failed to do anything with us last year?

21 yards per game = 17M?

I have faith that they can scheme-up much more than that with an entire off season to work on it. He was way more productive in NO. Nothing else really makes sense. They obviously value him.

 

[JPatera76]

No I'm not trolling.

21 yards per game turned into $17M per year?

Most overpaid WR in NFL history. Not a joke. We now have the most overpaid WR in nfl history.

Anyone who says 21 yards is worth $17M is the troll