Should Seattle trade or extend Woolen?

[Mistashoesta]

Tariq Woolen is currently playing on a four-year, $3.99 million rookie contract with the Seattle Seahawks that he signed in 2022. The contract includes a $332,216 signing bonus and guarantees him $332,216, according to Wikipedia and Over the Cap. His average salary is $998,054 per year. In 2025, the final year of his rookie deal, Woolen will earn a base salary of $5,346,000 and will have a cap hit of $5,429,054.

Would it be in Seattle's best interest to extend Tariq, who when he is on his game, is one of the best corners in the league. Or, is he too inconsistent and should they trade him now with him going into the final year of his rookie deal? Is he worth $25 to $30 mpy?

 

[flv2]

Who was the last player to be extended by the Seahawks before the mid-point of their 4th year on a rookie contract*? It's not something this franchise or this GM normally does unless it's a key player and that player is threatening to hold out. My guess is the Seahawks let Woolen play out his contract where he's being paid less than he's worth. Then they'll get a compensatory pick if he won't re-sign at a discount. Trading him would likely garner less overall value. From a business point of view it makes a lot of sense, but it's not fan friendly and it doesn't help build a winning culture.

* excluding a 5th year option.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Always the assumption that someone would want him and be willing to trade something consequential.

 

[chrispy]

Yes extend.
Yes trade.
Yes let walk after season.

Depends on cost/cap to extend. ...and value in trade.

 

[Sperrydogg]

I think riq might not understand simple basketball games but he’s a shutdown threat freak out there

 

[CouchLogic]

Let him play out the contract, if he shows some improvement in tackling and shows he's got some dog in him, let JS work.

To me he seems, lazy or not 100% commited, I'm not sure what it is. Something just seems off. As of right now, I wouldn't offer him 25-30 m/y. Let him test the market at that price.

 

[toffee]

What happened to the two CBs that we drafted last year? I remember they came from the same college?

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Always the assumption that someone would want him and be willing to trade something consequential.

Pete doesn't mind making stupid trades. He CHOSE to trade for Geno.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Let him play out the contract, if he shows some improvement in tackling and shows he's got some dog in him, let JS work.

To me he seems, lazy or not 100% commited, I'm not sure what it is. Something just seems off. As of right now, I wouldn't offer him 25-30 m/y. Let him test the market at that price.

This. He has mental lapses all the time. Watch Spoon play. He is 100 every damn play. He cares, a lot. He has a passion for football. He's a leader.

I see very little of that in Reek.

 

[Kamcussionator]

They don’t make players of Riq’s size with his speed. We knew he was raw coming into the league. Why wouldn’t he be? He’s been the biggest, fastest guy on the field since he was a pup. But he’s been healthy, and is slowly relearning how to play his position.

I expect him to have a breakout season — not because it’s a contract year and he’s “trying harder”— but because he began working on his fundamentals with Pete, learned MM’s defense last year, and will be more technically sound and familiar with his assignments this year.

People bashed Randy Moss for his route running too, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t one of the most coveted players in the game.

 

[Appyhawk]

Current salary values for CB's have risen considerably since Riq was signed. That alone gives him added value. You always have to at least consider a trade proposal but you also have to consider the consequences. See what it will cost you to replace what Riq offers and you will likely opt to keep him. Name one player in the NFL who doesn't have bad plays mixed in with his good ones.

 

[Atradees]

What happened to the two CBs that we drafted last year? I remember they came from the same college?

One got let go. The other is on the bottom of the depth chart last I heard. Jeremiah Pritchard?

I agree we try to fix Woolens problem till the last second. Mac work your magic. His 7 ints earned him a chance.

 

[CouchLogic]

This. He has mental lapses all the time. Watch Spoon play. He is 100 every damn play. He cares, a lot. He has a passion for football. He's a leader.

I see very little of that in Reek.

Thank you, that's what I was attempting to convey, lol.

 

[Jville]

Let him play out the contract, if he shows some improvement in tackling and shows he's got some dog in him, let JS work.

To me he seems, lazy or not 100% commited, I'm not sure what it is. Something just seems off. As of right now, I wouldn't offer him 25-30 m/y. Let him test the market at that price.

Incomplete film study could also be a cause that results in lapses of offensive play recognition.

With regards to the OP options ..............

It's is a terrible time of the year to fetch trade value ..... so that is not an option.
He clearly needs to earn a second contract ........ so no to extending his current contract.
Yes to extending time by letting the season play out under his existing contract ..... followed by a decision latter in the year.


Karl Scott has demonstrated little to no reluctance toward taking a DB off the field when needed. This is a year in which developmental players will be scrutinized and evaluated in the position room and via the scout team. And, the search for developmental fits doesn't end with the final cut down.

For fans, unlike players, Roster Churn is an enjoyable constant for team evolution.

 

[Sperrydogg]

One got let go. The other is on the bottom of the depth chart last I heard. Jeremiah Pritchard?

I agree we try to fix Woolens problem till the last second. Mac work your magic. His 7 ints earned him a chance.

Wasn’t one of them the kick returner they cut

 

[Atradees]

Maybe. Didn't like either pick. Something was off about it. Intuition.