Brandon Mebane received an original round restricted free agency tender. That means they've offered him a one year contract, and if he signs with another team, that team will have to give up their third round pick for him. Of course, no one knows what the new CBA will spell out for restricted free agents so it could all be a moot point.
And in that spirit, I will write no more on the subject. But I will leave you with this video of him chest bumping Derek Anderson, which makes him all that more endearing to me, and combined with the fact that he's young and talented, it makes me really hope he re-signs with the Hawks.
3.06.2011
Seahawks release TE Chris Baker
Due a $500k roster bonus coming up on the league year-end, the Hawks decided to release veteran TE Chris Baker. This is not a super surprising move; the Hawks are stacked at TE, and youngsters Cameron Morrah and Anthony McCoy have the potential to get more playing time in 2011, as I stated about a week ago in an article about the future of our Tight Ends.
The other way to look at this is that new Offensive Line coach Tom Cable may be looking to improve their blocking TE position in the offseason and Baker didn't figure into his plans. There have been rumors that the Hawks may pursue Daniel Graham, who was just released by the Broncos. Cable and Graham go way back and Graham has a reputation as a solid veteran blocking Tight End. Seattle could be a logical landing place for a player like Graham, as the Hawks are looking to improve their pass protection and run blocking in the coming season and may look to reunite with Cable.
I think overall that it's a good move to release Baker. Seattle has great depth at the position and players with higher potential ceilings like McCoy and Morrah will get a chance to play more next season. I look forward to it.
The other way to look at this is that new Offensive Line coach Tom Cable may be looking to improve their blocking TE position in the offseason and Baker didn't figure into his plans. There have been rumors that the Hawks may pursue Daniel Graham, who was just released by the Broncos. Cable and Graham go way back and Graham has a reputation as a solid veteran blocking Tight End. Seattle could be a logical landing place for a player like Graham, as the Hawks are looking to improve their pass protection and run blocking in the coming season and may look to reunite with Cable.
I think overall that it's a good move to release Baker. Seattle has great depth at the position and players with higher potential ceilings like McCoy and Morrah will get a chance to play more next season. I look forward to it.
3.03.2011
QB Nate Davis Waived by Seahawks
Well, so much for that.
It will be interesting to see what this means. I don't know what they saw or didn't see from Davis, but now the Hawks are left with one QB on their roster, Charlie Whitehurst. They have yet to sign Matt Hasselbeck with only about 9 hours left till the CBA expires.
Things are beginning to get interesting.
It will be interesting to see what this means. I don't know what they saw or didn't see from Davis, but now the Hawks are left with one QB on their roster, Charlie Whitehurst. They have yet to sign Matt Hasselbeck with only about 9 hours left till the CBA expires.
Things are beginning to get interesting.
TEs in the Bevell Offense
Check out a piece I did on what to expect from John Carlson and Cameron Morrah this next season over at Seahawks Addicts.
2011 Season: Nostradamus style
A Futile and Pointless Exercise: Guessing the Hawks' record next year:
Home:
Arizona Cardinals
St Louis Rams
San Francisco 49'ers
Philidelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinatti Bengals
Away:
Arizona Cardinals
St Louis Rams
San Francisco 49'ers
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wow, the Hawks, by getting to the playoffs, really made things harder for themselves next year. By winning the division, you ensure yourself a tougher schedule, and the Hawks are going to be playing some elite teams in 2011.
Home:
Arizona Cardinals
St Louis Rams
San Francisco 49'ers
Philidelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinatti Bengals
Away:
Arizona Cardinals
St Louis Rams
San Francisco 49'ers
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wow, the Hawks, by getting to the playoffs, really made things harder for themselves next year. By winning the division, you ensure yourself a tougher schedule, and the Hawks are going to be playing some elite teams in 2011.
The Mike Williams Reclamation Project 2011
A little caveat before you read this article: I'm a dreamer when it comes to the Hawks. When they invited Reggie Williams and Mike Williams to camp last year I had delusions of the Hawks' grandeur, picturing Mike and Reggie coming back to dominate the league and provide Carroll with his prototypical big, jump ball in the endzone type receivers. Well, obviously Reggie didn't pan out. But you know what? Mike Williams did. One year later, 2nd in voting for NFL comeback player of the year after a solid "rookie" campaign. During the offseason, there's a lot of time to sit there and try and come up with who Carroll and Schneider will dig up this year, and that is basically what this article amounts to. I'm not an idiot (I hope); I know that the vast majority of players that wash out of the league do so for a reason and coaches and front office guys are typically good at what they do and at talent evaluation. That being said, some guys slip through the cracks for one reason or another. So in other words, take everything that follows with a grain of salt, but try and enjoy the idea of what potential it could have.
He's a former USC Legend. He's a tall, sure handed, athletic WR. He was selected early in the draft but ultimately never met the expectations of the team that drafted him so ultimately he was released. Pete Carroll though, saw something in him and invited him to tryout for his Seahawks team. Am I talking about Mike Williams? Nope. I'm talking about FA WR Dwanye Jarrett.
He's a former USC Legend. He's a tall, sure handed, athletic WR. He was selected early in the draft but ultimately never met the expectations of the team that drafted him so ultimately he was released. Pete Carroll though, saw something in him and invited him to tryout for his Seahawks team. Am I talking about Mike Williams? Nope. I'm talking about FA WR Dwanye Jarrett.
Leon Washington Re-signed
As everyone has already reported, the Hawks resigned Leon Washington to a 4 year deal worth up to $16 million. I'm excited about the signing. It shows a loyalty to players that came in and produced, and it shows an acknowledgement to how important the special teams squad is to the Hawks' coaching staff and front office. Special Teams can be the forgotten group; typically young no-namers competing for a job. They aren't bad players, but inexperienced a lot of the time. The Hawks' special teams won them at least 2 or 3 games by themselves last year. They were indirectly responsible for several other wins as well. The field position game is SO important to an offense like Seattle' and one that cannot be neglected. I love that the Hawks have shown they value this by re-signing special teams' stalwarts Roy Lewis, Kennard Cox, and now Leon Washington.
3.01.2011
Hawks Re-sign DB Kennard Cox
CB/DB Kennard Cox was re-signed today through the 2011 season. Another in a line of role-player signings, Cox brings expertise and experience to the Hawks highly ranked special teams unit. Cox also gives the Hawks some depth at Corner, though he will not likely compete for a starting job at that position.
Cox is 6'0, 190 lbs. He's young, is a hard worker, and has stayed motivated despite the fact he's been cut and re-signed so many times that he probably doesn't want to think about it. Good for him for persevering- that type of presence in the locker room can't hurt.
Cox is 6'0, 190 lbs. He's young, is a hard worker, and has stayed motivated despite the fact he's been cut and re-signed so many times that he probably doesn't want to think about it. Good for him for persevering- that type of presence in the locker room can't hurt.
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