Shaun Alexander Released

by Shrug on Apr 22, 2008 12:04 PM PDT

By now you know: This afternoon the Seahawks parted ways with the most successful running back in franchise history, Shaun Alexander (ESPN.com). Shaun made a typically classy parting statement to the city of Seattle, reprinted on the News-Trib's Seahawks Insider blog.

Hopefully you've read Mr. Morgan's eulogy above. I think it pretty much says it perfectly. There won't be another Seahawk like him.

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wow

Saw it coming, but it still hurts.

We will miss you Shaun, you had an outstanding and I hope to see 37 in the ring of honor!

I hope Shaun retires so that he can go out as a Hawk!!

Bradtastic!!

by MFAN on Apr 22, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions

Wait a second

I thought they would take a massive cap hit if they did not wait until June 1st.

by Sir_Fiendish on Apr 22, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions

Clarification

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that by releasing him before June 1st, we take a massive cap hit this year, but if we released him after June 1st, we take some of that massive cap hit this year, and the rest of it next year.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Apr 22, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions

We don't have to wait till June 1st

to designate him a June 1st cut

Coach Owens = Scruffy's spell check

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 22, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

If they can take the hit this year

it’d be smart to do so. Not sure where the Hawks are sitting cap wise, but if they can get their rookies signed and Alexander off the books by next year I’d like to see them do that.

by Nate Dogg on Apr 22, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Well Shaun

Thanks for the good seasons. You were a pretty neat guy.

Here’s to you being brought down by arm tackles while playing for a new team.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

Love ya Shaun

but its time to move on

Coach Owens = Scruffy's spell check

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 22, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

News always happens when I step out.

Guess no one wanted to trade for Alexander.

by John Morgan on Apr 22, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions

Bavasi wanted him.

But there was a logjam at DH/1B already.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

dammit Millen!! follow your heart!

Bradtastic!!

by MFAN on Apr 22, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Woo.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

well i guess that clears the way

for john’s lengthy piece on him.

nice of the ‘hawks to do it right in the middle of john’s draft previews.

by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

I was sort of thinking the same thing.

Here I am researching second day tight ends and *BAM! – Hawks cut Alexander. Now, this is so not news for me…but he was a great player and I want to give him his due. I don’t think anyone wants a Jermichael Finley V. Craig Stevens smackdown with Bernard’s trial and now this, but to me JF V. CS is real football news and this is all nonsense, a foregone conclusion, private matters, etc.

So, I’ll get to work on that Alexander retrospective.

by John Morgan on Apr 22, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking of doing

something semi-satirical, but still respectful. Had an idea. But don’t let me stop you. Or start you. Or something. I drink caffeine.

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by Shrug on Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Go for it.

by John Morgan on Apr 22, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah that kinda sucks

oh well. less sleep for you or whatever.

by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

In the words of Al Michaels,

“Do you believe in miracles? YES!!”

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 22, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions

Wouldn't exactly say this is a miracle.

We all knew this was coming.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Not if he was on the Mariners. :(

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 22, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

John Olerud Sucks

against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.

by Christian on Apr 22, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

YES!!!

Oh yeah, see ya Shaun.

Do you guys think any team would want to sign him?

See ya Shaun.

by SSreporters on Apr 22, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions

I'm sure someone will give him a camp invite

Coach Owens = Scruffy's spell check

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

As a backup, yes.

Cheeseburgers are delicious.

by Coach Owens on Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes

The Lions

by man on soap box on Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Oops

Meant to say pro football team….I’m assuming that’s why you mentioned the Lions.

See ya Shaun.

by SSreporters on Apr 22, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

How ironic is it?

That I change my signature last night, and then all of a sudden Shaun gets cut.

The key about this is there is no need to get rid of Mo Morris IMO.

See ya Shaun.

by SSreporters on Apr 22, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

I would like to see us

Draft a back and trade Morris personally. The depth of the running back class this year is such that we can find a steal in the later rounds. Personally I like that Central Florida kid. Not very big but could be an excellent complete back for the West Coast offense. If we can trade Morris for a 4th or 5th rounder and pick up Kevin Smith, Chauncey Washington, or Mike Hart (I know about the injury/size issues, but the guy can freakin’ play and is a tough dude. IMO he really turned the season around for UM after that horrendous start.) Smith is supposed to go earlier rather than than the other two, but Washington and Hart are ranked really really low.

Keeping it futile...

by man on soap box on Apr 22, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

wow sweet grammar

**If we can trade Morris for a 4th or 5th Rounder and pick up Kevin Smith, Chauncey Washington, or Mike Hart, I would be very happy.

Keeping it futile...

by man on soap box on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Building for the future then

I still think Morris can be used for kick returns like he used to do.

He’s undeniably a fan favorite.

See ya Shaun.

by SSreporters on Apr 22, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

He was a terrible kick returner

and we already have Burleson and Wilson to do that. I’d love to see him traded for a 5th rounder to fill out this years draft. That’s probably a bit high for him though,

by Nate Dogg on Apr 22, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Such an inglorious end

On USSMariner.com, they’re mentioning the extended goodbyes that the Mariners have made for their over-the-hill stars, like Olerud, Edgar, etc.

It’d be nice if the Hawks could give Alexander a “Final Touchdown” on a one-yard dive play.

Rather than a trip to the glue factory.

M, period. Fresh, comma.

by manzell on Apr 22, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions

Shaun had his chances

Unlike the Mariners this team actually has a chance at winning

Coach Owens = Scruffy's spell check

by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly.

When the Mariners were giving those sendoffs, they were way out of contention. A winning sports team like the Seahawks can’t afford to do that.

Now if Alexander isn’t working come game 1, you better believe he’ll be at Qwest to raise the 12th man flag.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Unfortunately

football is far too cut throat for that to happen. He’ll get a place on the ring of honor, and he’ll raise the 12th man flag at some point. We’ll have plenty of opportunites to celebrate his career.

by Nate Dogg on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Not-amusing Shaun Alexander story.

My mother is a huge college football fan, so every Saturday we’d have football on growing up. My younger brother (about 3/4) at the time was named Alexander, our neighbors son named Shaun would come over on Saturdays.

You probably see where this is going.

When the TV announcers would say “Shaun Alexander” (especially against LSU), the two youngsters would get really, really confused and assume they were in trouble.

(lame story, sorry…)

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by River City Rage on Apr 22, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions