Chris Gray Retires

by John Morgan on Aug 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT in Seahawks News Comment 8 comments

A spine injury has forced Chris Gray into retirement.

A finesse pass blocker, Gray never received his due. Something about doing your job, keeping the franchise healthy and blocking for a string of top passing offenses just doesn't translate to the highlight reels. But that's what he did for 15 seasons, 11 with Seattle. A hell of a guard and a true Hawk, I wish him the very best health and happiness for the rest of his life. It might not feel like it right now Mr. Gray, but the best part of your life is just beginning.

For the team, losing Gray is another hit to an offensive line already without depth. Last season, Gray wasn't good, by the end of the season he was outright awful, but he was tenable. I'm not sure Seattle has another second string guard we can say that about. Or tackle. Or center.

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Yeah

I’m becoming very concerned about our Offensive line situation. I think Ruskell already has his next offseason project lined up.

Are there any other free agent linemen out there who might be worth taking a flier on?

Good luck to you, Mr. Gray, you were a great Seahawk!

by jimmimoose on Aug 4, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SA already brought it up

But it is time to take a flier on Le Charles… or make a trade.

by kidder95 on Aug 4, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sad to hear

I wish him well.

Any chance the Hawk’s are seeing something out of their young guys on the o-line that we haven’t had a chance to see yet? Also, is this a possible opening for Bentley? He played guard for a year or two in New Orleans before moving back to center.

by Nate Dogg on Aug 4, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs