Walter Junior Jones

by John Morgan on Oct 28, 2009 5:00 PM PDT Comment 40 comments

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Awesome.

by Nate Dogg on Oct 28, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel sad

but hopeful however things end up in the next year or so he finishes his career as a Seahawk. Damn he was fun to watch.

by illwillbli on Oct 28, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel even worse his last game was him getting destroyed by DeMarcus Ware

He shouldn’t go out like this.

Broncos 12 Bengals 7: The story of the 2009 Seattle Seahawks.

by SSreporters on Oct 28, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same could be said of Shaun Alexander.

Or Mack Strong.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 28, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I for one don't have the respect for Shaun

that I have for Mack or Walt.

by illwillbli on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do.

The guy played his ass off for the Seahawks.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

Shaun was mind-numbingly bad his last two years but he was a class act and an amazing rusher.

"Mayhap a hidden door lurks nigh. Let us search the environs."

by Fearless Frog on Oct 28, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't like Shaun from the beginning,

My assumption is that Mack and Walt are both “faithful”, but I wish Shaun would have left the Jesus act at home.

by skwid206 on Oct 29, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you like Forsett, Matt, or Weaver?

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 29, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care about Alexander.

It just rubs salt in the XL wound that Mack suffered his career-ending injury against the fucking Steelers.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

Next year's notable Ex-Seahawks:
Walter Jones, Patrick Kerney, Seneca Wallace, Jordan Babineaux, Kelly Jennings

by Wayward Llama on Oct 29, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to remember he was basically playing on one leg.

Still, I see your point.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

Next year's notable Ex-Seahawks:
Walter Jones, Patrick Kerney, Seneca Wallace, Jordan Babineaux, Kelly Jennings

by Wayward Llama on Oct 29, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice collage.

For anyone who wants a few more photos of Walt from TC, here

Mostly like this one:

I’m sure going to miss him. There will be a Hall of Fame ceremony in about 5 years that I won’t miss.

Early prospect watch: RB C.J. Spiller, OT Ciron Black, DT Gerald McCoy, S Eric Berry, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ras-I Dowling 6'2, 200, RB Jonathan Dwyer, Sam Bradford*.

by Misfit74 on Oct 28, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too.

In fact, I started thinking today about trying to plan a trip to the Hall of Fame 5 years from now.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Oct 28, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matt just Tweeted this

MatthewHass8

bjrth HOF class of 2015. Do the math. -->RT @pssportsnet: Seahawk’s LT Walter Jones says he still wants to play in 2010.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 28, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I suppose we will now need to turn up the scrutiny on Russell Okung (Ok. State)

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Oct 28, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rob Stanton at Seahawks Draft Blog doesn't like him

http://seahawksdraft.blogspot.com/

Russell Okung is the most decorated senior lineman and many expect him to be the first off the board. I`m not convinced about his stock or ability to fit into Seattle`s scheme. He might have to feature at right tackle, but even then he probably has a better chance of success elsewhere.

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Oct 29, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus H. Christ on rubber crutches...

The guy was placed on injured reserve, he didn’t die.

by Kevin M Smith on Oct 28, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Of course not

Heroes live forever, but legends never die.

Just kidding, he’s just an offensive lineman. Everyone knows they can’t be legends. People don’t “enjoy their play”, they just enjoy watching the playmakers run through the big holes in the defense. ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on Oct 28, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're not mourning the man but his career.

by abender20 on Oct 28, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus H. Christ on rubber crutches...

This guy finally learned how to use the fucking subject line.

by aerozeppelin on Oct 28, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

HEY!

Gratz on your use of the subject line Kev.

by DJ C-Raig on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he was dead

The photo above would be in black & white.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I come not to bury Walter, but to praise him.

by thebyron on Oct 29, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're making progress.

It soothes the Walter Jones hurt a tad.

And all the land was in ruin, and burnination had forsaken the countryside.

by Cheddar28 on Oct 29, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Walter had an awesome stache back in the day.

by redwolf75 on Oct 28, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I think it comes and goes

by Nate Dogg on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't want a different left tackle.

I hope we play a game with no one at left tackle, as a tribute.

by DetectiveM on Oct 28, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We already did that two weeks ago against Arizona.

I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.

by Hopefulmsfan on Oct 28, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs

We all knew that was coming

Nevertheless, well played.

by aerozeppelin on Oct 28, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see what you did there.

by DetectiveM on Oct 28, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True, but that college one looks fantastic. I aspire to the awesomeness of tha stache.

by redwolf75 on Oct 28, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

REPLY FAIL. Meant to respond to nate dogg above.

by redwolf75 on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time for Walt to ride into the sunset

While I was encouraged by Walt’s statements that he “still wants to play this game”, I hope Walt eventually decides to hang up the cleats, and I hope he does it before April. Regardless of Walt’s wishes, the team cannot count on Walt coming back and needs to prepare as if he won’t be back. We need three starting-caliber OTs ready to go next year, not including Walt. Its one of those cases where if he can make it back, it will be an extra gift.

But I’d rather just join in with all the 12th Man and give Walt one great big loud retirement party. Bring him on field at halftime, raise a beer to him, let him hoist the 12th Man Flag, have a Walter Jones Day, and start talking about the day Walt will be inducted in the Hall of Fame.

I hope this doesn’t become a case of an athlete who is physically done, but just can’t let go. It can hurt a team, and its not the most gracious way for a great player to go out. The Seahawks need to move on now without him.

But not before we say Thank You Walt! That ten-year ride atop your shoulders was the best. We will never forget.

"Football players are temperamental. That's 90 percent temper and 10 percent mental." - Doug Plank

by Stevo's on Oct 29, 2009 8:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If Walt can come back, he should

Rare is the rookie left tackle who just steps in week 1 and dominates. If a good one is available, Seattle should draft a tackle in the first round next year and I can’t think of a better entry into the league than to be tutored/mentored by Walter Jones.

Sadly, even if Walt does come back next year, there’s a decent chance that the rookie will have to step in due to injury (if not to Walt then to Lock.). But make no mistake, Walter Jones is an exceptional athlete and, if the pain subsides and the body is expected to hold up, can still walk on the field and be among the best in the game even following an 18 month layoff.

I suppose there are some business/cap considerations though. Are people hoping he’ll retire because they don’t believe he has any gas left in the tank and are afrraid he’ll embarass himself or because they’re afraid that the team will feel the need to release him against his wishes which will look bad and be a very undignified way to go out? I fear for the latter, not the former.

by Keasley on Oct 29, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Why is everyone so high on drafting an LT?

Is everyone already writing off Locklear? I mean … he’s no Walter Jones, but the chances of drafting a player of his caliber are as close to zero as it gets.

Locklear is serviceable and should contribute to an average to above-average offensive line. Plus he’s not super expensive.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Oct 29, 2009 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He might just be injury prone.

"Mayhap a hidden door lurks nigh. Let us search the environs."

by Fearless Frog on Oct 30, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the problem with Lock is

he is going to be the starter at LT if Walt doesn’t come back, but we still need depth at Tackle period. If you need to draft a Tackle, then you look at LT because 90% or more of the QB’s are right handed and LT protects his blindside.

I ROCK out with my HAWK out, therefore I am....

by durteehawk on Oct 29, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs