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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
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We don't have to wait till June 1st
to designate him a June 1st cut
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by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 22, 2008 12:33 PM PDT
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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
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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 0 recs
Love ya Shaun
but its time to move on
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by Scruffy Lefty on Apr 22, 2008 12:34 PM PDT 0 recs
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 0 recs
Bavasi wanted him.
But there was a logjam at DH/1B already.
by BrianL on
Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
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
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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.
--Shrug
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by Shrug on
Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM PDT
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yeah that kinda sucks
oh well. less sleep for you or whatever.
by stlcardinalsfang on
Apr 22, 2008 2:46 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
Wouldn't exactly say this is a miracle.
We all knew this was coming.
by BrianL on
Apr 22, 2008 1:41 PM PDT
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Not if he was on the Mariners. :(
Cheeseburgers are delicious.
by Coach Owens on
Apr 22, 2008 1:42 PM PDT
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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
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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 0 recs
I'm sure someone will give him a camp invite
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by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM PDT
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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
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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 0 recs
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 0 recs
Shaun had his chances
Unlike the Mariners this team actually has a chance at winning
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by Scruffy Lefty on
Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM PDT
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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
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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
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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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