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Seattle Seahawks Sign Edgerrin James

Tim Ruskell and Jim Mora have an extensive collection of "No Fear" shirts, because second place is first loser, losers.

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Tim Ruskell and Jim Mora have an extensive collection of "No Fear" shirts, because second place is first loser, losers.

This comes as bit of a surprise. Pro Football Talk is reporting that Seattle has signed Edgerrin James to a one-year, $2 million contract. What does Edge offer that Seattle's existing rushers don't? Well besides war stories and a cadaver tendon. He was ineffective in his three seasons in Arizona. He was, though, about as effective as an Arizona running back got. Showing some moves and tackle breaking behind a line that couldn't run block three Craig Terrills and a Kelly Jennings. He still receives a bit, which is remarkable for a player his age. The speed is completely gone. He had a little hot spurt in the playoffs that got all-kinds of blown out of proportion, but he's not so much nearing the end as he is being pulled backed from other side by a GM with a fetish for winners.

Seattle fans should take this for what it is. At best, James gives Seattle some starting depth behind Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett. Justin Forsett is a third-down back and Devin Moore is unlikely to make the roster. Seattle is thin at starting running back because it employs two starting running backs, but has only one player to back up both.

At worst, James is being added because Jones is hurt worse than we've been told. Somewhere in between the two is that James will get carries he shouldn't, but also provide depth the team needs. Of course it needs depth, not Edgerrin James. And as far as depth goes, I would guess there are dozens of rushers that would be a better value and a better running back in 2009.

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theres no guranteed money here right?

If so then either JJ is hurt or might be more hurt then we think or they just want to see if he still has anything left.

by Hancock.Brett on Aug 24, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a horrible signing.

I can’t even elaborate why I’m so steamed.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How do I combat that response?

If we needed an RB for depth in this case I prefer Dunn over James.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about

Re-signing Shaun? ;-)

Actually I’d be for that if he could retire as a Seahawk.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shaun is literally almost entirely useless.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good thing you left "almost" in there

I was about to level a bruising retort.

He’s still got some use left. Heck, with that beaming smile I’m sure he’d make an awesome Walmart greeter.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't mean to play

I mean like an official retirement.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shaun doesn't fit the system (too much dancing in the backfield)

He also didn’t really play at all last year.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He also can't receive or block.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As of 2006

He can’t run either.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

purely for sentimental reasons

if we are going to have one 30+ year old, worn out running back on the sidelines I’d rather look at Alexander then James.

by Hancock.Brett on Aug 24, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd sign Alexander for a 1-day contract

But I can’t stand his “sit down before I get tackled” business. Also, he falls backwards from the pile.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

christ

selective memory at its finest. EDGE!

by Hancock.Brett on Aug 24, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what

You act like SA actually had some good seasons for us. It’s not like he set any scoring records or anything, geez

by vanrijn on Aug 24, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying he wasn't great at one point

The last time he played (over a year ago), though, he was a shell of his former self. The SA we’d be able to sign (given our current understanding of physics) isn’t going to look anything like the 2005-era SA.

The guy fell of a freakin’ cliff and he ain’t coming back.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He warmed up before the game on Saturday

and looked good apparently. Seahawks radio guys said if it was regular season he would probably play…I think that Mora didn’t like what he saw out of T.J. Nobody knows though except for the front office, hopefully they elaborate more later.

Andrew Raycroft for backup? Does not compute.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 24, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mora...

I doubt Mora would judge TJ based on the O-lne he had to work with yesterday, which was not able to break any major holes, or even contain mediocre tackles, from what I saw.

by paul2 on Aug 24, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Edge!

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh you meant the Garmin Edge.

In order to find the reason for this madness.

Child please...

by Airborne Hawk Guy on Aug 24, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Aug 24, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You, sir, are less lazy than I

And have at least as much knowledge as I in movies co-starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll always remember that movie for freaking the hell out of me when I was younger.

And go figure I’ve had 2 bear encounters in my life.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Aug 24, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the playoffs debacle in chicago...

but what the hell is the other one?

oh wait, the early season ass drubbing they gave us a while back?

Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, stop suggesting next year's 1st round pick (or picks) be used for Taylor Mays and or a QB of the future. Let's just let the season unfold, people, and evaluate much deeper in the process!!!

by whiskey chainsaw on Aug 24, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No actual bears.

over my head?

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Aug 24, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So they were standing on hind legs then,

right???

Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, stop suggesting next year's 1st round pick (or picks) be used for Taylor Mays and or a QB of the future. Let's just let the season unfold, people, and evaluate much deeper in the process!!!

by whiskey chainsaw on Aug 24, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Aug 24, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was actually...

an enjoyable movie.

Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, stop suggesting next year's 1st round pick (or picks) be used for Taylor Mays and or a QB of the future. Let's just let the season unfold, people, and evaluate much deeper in the process!!!

by whiskey chainsaw on Aug 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to

Greg Johns from a Seattle PI blog,

“UPDATE (3:30): A Seahawks spokesman just said there will be no comment today on anything other than Saturday’s game. In other words, no Edgerrin James’ questions, and no confirmation today.

A team spokesman said they would address the speculation on Tuesday. Mora will be in shortly to answer questions about things anything else."

link

by Trepidation on Aug 24, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might turn out to be nothing.

If there is no guaranteed money it could just be a tryout for a couple pre-season games to see if he has anything left. If Jones injury isn’t bad and he bounces back the next two games I wouldn’t be shocked if James is cut before the season starts, unless James shows he’s got something left in the tank.

by MFAN on Aug 24, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

True,

could very well be.

Andrew Raycroft for backup? Does not compute.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 24, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That'd be nice.

Edge signs. Edge gets cut.

/Winner!

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the kind of move that happens on occasion.

With veterans especially. But the money doesn’t look like it adds up. If it was for a minimum contract then yes.

Andrew Raycroft for backup? Does not compute.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 24, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please let it be so.

The fanboy half of me wants to give Forsett every chance to emerge as… well an above average runner.

Glenn Beck likes argument, but has a deap-seated hatred for logic.

by Cheddar28 on Aug 24, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there any way to really spin this positively?

Because I’m missing it.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Aug 24, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's Edgerrin fucking James.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair he is a beast on Madden 2002

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMFAO.

I still own that game. May have to pop it in, though my ps2 is deprecated and so are my skills.

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This was a valiant effort and much appreciated

Well done.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Aug 24, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But you could say the same thing about a guy like Selvin Young

Who’d cost $400K instead of $2M

I’m a little less “meh” about this move if Edge replaces Duckett straight up and gets his carries. I could buy the fact he’s just as good a short-yardage back at this point in his career, and adds more in pass-pro & catching. Forsett still stays on the roster, and you can stash Moore on the PS, or maybe even give him that spot that usually goes to the 6th WR.

But if they plan on keeping Jones, James & Duckett and that makes it harder to keep or limits the carries of Forsett & Moore, then this is a big step in the wrong direction, IMO.

"I'm tired of chasing after my dreams. I'll just find out where they're going, and catch up later." - Hedberg

by jteckmann on Aug 24, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell fucking yes.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cha-ching!

Or Spiller…maybe Best. Dwyer is the frontrunner, though.

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 25, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I really like Spiller. He may be my personal favorite.

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 25, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely!

I like where your head is Hawkhammer. Dwyer is a beast and hopefully on our radar as he is on everyone else’s too.

by jmass33 on Aug 24, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or how about...

Ruskell Okung?

O-line will probably still be a bigger need next year.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 25, 2009 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Totally possible

Young’s the first name that popped in my head, because he’s been mentioned here before. But I think he’s a good example of the type of talent that’s floating out there on the fringes of rosters. Not to mention all the other guys that will be coming available as teams trim down soon. RB is definitely one of those positions where I think you can get a younger guy with fresh legs off the scrap heap.

I’m just not a fan of signing guys on the downside, especially if it comes at the expense of our own young guys. But seeing how the other shoe has dropped and it looks like this was a move to replace Duckett – I’m pretty neutral about it. All just depends on how much Edge has left in the tank. Kinda sucks losing TJ’s proven short yardage ability, but if they think James can provide that while also providing a more well-rounded back-up to Jones, then okay. I just hope it doesn’t cut into opportunities for Forsett because of vet entitlement or a need to keep Edge and/or Jones “happy”.

"I'm tired of chasing after my dreams. I'll just find out where they're going, and catch up later." - Hedberg

by jteckmann on Aug 24, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That or they recognize that he sucks.

Not quite ‘Tatum Bell suck’ but suckage nonetheless.

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 25, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So basically...

Hooray! He has some mediocre abilities! He’ll be a bit player!

I’m still kind of missing what he would bring that Devin Moore or Justin Forsett don’t, since he’s taking up a roster spot that otherwise would go to another relatively cheap player.

Not like I believe this is a Jose Vidro-ish level of awfulness, but it sure could begin to approach that level depending on the amount of our offensive load that would be dependent on him.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Aug 24, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure this is supposed to be anything but a bit player move

Everyones just freaking out over the name.

And ya, what vanrijn said. Edge is (or at least was and has the reputation of) a great pass blocker.

by Nate Dogg on Aug 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Positively disturbing

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Aug 24, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this cheers anyone up

The Cards just lost their rookie LB Cody Brown for the season.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009728397_apfbncardinalsinjuries.html?syndication=rss

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seattle

A place where people go to die a slow, quiet death.

by stallz on Aug 24, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Franco Harris, Gaylord Perry, Warren Moon, John Randle

Patrick Ewing, Edgerrin James, and Ken Griffey Jr. (sorry but he has to be on here) would like to talk with you.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat me to it!

Andrew Raycroft for backup? Does not compute.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's right

I loved the 1 handed TD catch during the Seahawks/Jets blowout.

But I was so hoping Rice would be involved in the final drive against the Rams in the playoff game.

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Merton Hanks

And Grant Wistrom at an early age

by stallz on Aug 24, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Jerry Rice.

Andrew Raycroft for backup? Does not compute.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Owens?

Oh wait, you had to have a productive pro career first to make this list, don’t you?

Please, for the LOVE OF GOD, stop suggesting next year's 1st round pick (or picks) be used for Taylor Mays and or a QB of the future. Let's just let the season unfold, people, and evaluate much deeper in the process!!!

by whiskey chainsaw on Aug 24, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"He had a little hot spurt in the playoffs that got all-kinds of blown out of proportion"

WAY overblown. 4 games in the playoffs:

Att Yds Avg Lng TD
61 236 3.9 22 1

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 24, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there were comparing that to Tim Hightower's glorious 2x ypc

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*they were.

but still overblown.

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, the good news is Arizona's line is terrible

But I’m beginning to think ours isn’t a whole heck of a lot better

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It isn't, at least from what we've seen so far.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3.9 ypc?

Not bad. The Cardinals o-line is like the opposite of playing at Coors or the Ballpark in Arlington. It kills runners.

by LantermanC on Aug 24, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question being begged is... if we need a back, who would be better?

I’m not saying Edge is the best we could do, I just can’t come up with someone else off the top of my head who’s a free agent who is quite as versatile as he is.

by djafrot on Aug 24, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Selvin Young’s kinda small… can he block and catch as well as Edge?

I’m not saying he’s not, I’m actually asking.

by djafrot on Aug 24, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he's injury prone,

and even the goddamn Broncos didn’t want him, and they made Olandis Gary look good.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yelvin Soung

Beverly Hills 90210.......Denver Broncos 7.

by SSreporters on Aug 24, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derrick Brooks

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris McAlister

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jon Runyan

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plaxico Burress

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is what saddens me most.

I never wanted a man with a grill to be on a team I loved. I will never forgive TR if this is true.

I saw a Kelly Jennings INT.......really....

by The Manchild on Aug 24, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want him to wear the grill

I want it to be bleeding-eye neon green, when we wear those alt uni’s that are definitely happening.

by jacobstevens on Aug 24, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking the NFC West's sloppy seconds I see...

Apparantly Ruskell finally wanted an average runner. ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on Aug 24, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was finally swayed by your compelling argument.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the graphs, don't forget the graphs

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rap graphs are now here to stay.

The disco ball in my mouth insinuates I’m ballin’

Child please...

by Airborne Hawk Guy on Aug 24, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

We can do this ALL SEASON.

Child please...

by Airborne Hawk Guy on Aug 24, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As he should have been

It makes sense. Hence why Michael Lewis is an “average” safety and not way above average like they seem to think in Seattle. ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on Aug 24, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAAAAAH

Cut that out!

Glenn Beck likes argument, but has a deap-seated hatred for logic.

by Cheddar28 on Aug 24, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leave him be

He’s ok most of the time. You just have to ignore him when he gets into one of his fits of exuberant irrationality.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just some good natured ribbing

Seems appropriate for the situation.

by Brendan Scolari on Aug 24, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently you underestimate the psychological horror of having your team sign Edgerrin James

If you did, you might not be so ready to make light.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

Have a heart Branden

Glenn Beck likes argument, but has a deap-seated hatred for logic.

by Cheddar28 on Aug 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i saw this coming.

Great signing, great first and second down back. He can pass block, catch, and get you 4 yards. Exactly what they needed, and he is fresh, no ota’s or training camp.

"Superhero like even"

by censor1979 on Aug 24, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

XD

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we passed on Rashad Jennings why?

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not Ruskelly enough.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Not Ruskelly enough? Guess I’m confused why he wouldn’t want a stud like Jennings. Or maybe it was because he was a stud from a small school? Or was it because Duckett interviews well and can still get the job done?

by jmass33 on Aug 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, pretty much.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Small school.

Though I do like our 6th and 7th round picks.

by LantermanC on Aug 24, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seahawks '09:

“When Win Now Implodes”

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

by Misfit74 on Aug 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK

I sleep through the entire day and this shit happens?

by aerozeppelin on Aug 24, 2009 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hum?

Not a great signing, but not jump off a cliff signing either. The one thing this shows is once again Ruskell and his staff are not good at drafting (or signing) offensive skill players. Butler may pan out (and he was a Ruskell / Mora pick) but I would feel better if someone else was picking the skill position players in the future (not going to happen).

As for Edge, well…. who knows. I’m once again willing to give it a shot (how big of me), but really this comes down to bad signings or drafting. Duckett and Jones have been lackluster, Forsett and Moore are still late round question marks, and then what, over react and bring in Edge (sounds like Deion all over again). The issue is the line, the O-line, Spencer is out, Jones is out, Sims is coming off injury, Unger, Wrotto and Vallos are young and they are all in a new system. That is the problem, not just the running backs and until the O-line gets healthy and some newer parts the running game will not be like is was from 00-05, it just won’t.

So good luck Edge, because if that O-line doesn’t start to get healthy and gel, you will be yet another wipping boy on these blogs.

by JustinWF on Aug 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

John Carlson

Max Unger (so far). TJ Houshmandzadeh. There’s more, but I’m too lazy.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 24, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once again.

Unger and TJ are THIS YEAR! You can grade them (or whatever) in a few years, but as far as the past goes (Carlson) Mike Holmgren was ‘very" involved in picking up those offensive players (I remember being told (in Seattle newspapers), Holmgren was huge in moving up and getting Carlson last year). My point was when an offensive guy like Mike is there to play into the offensive personnel, I feel better. Ruskell and his staff have done ok/well drafting and picking up FA’s for the D (Lofa, Hill, Mebane, Kerney,etc) , but Mike did a much better job drafting and picking up FA for the offensive overall (Shaun, Matt (who saw that comming), Dilfer & Wallace (both solid backups), Hutch, D-Jack, Engram, Weaver, Tobeck, Watters, Carlson, Stevens, etc, etc)

It’s just nice to have two good minds on both sides of the ball. I’m not sure Knapp has (or will) ever be what Mike was to Ruskell drafting for the D.

by JustinWF on Aug 25, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. John Morgan..

Does it annoy you when people parrot everything you say?…. just asking.

The biggest question mark with Selvin Young isn’t his ability. Passing a physical however… might be. (didn’t post this as a reply because I don’t want to specifically call anyone out).

The edge signing isn’t supposed to be a “game changer”. It appears to be a depth/experience/leadership move in light of Jones’ issues. In those respects, I think the move succeeds in doing that.

Bring Your Game, Leave Your Name.

by iverson2169 on Aug 24, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am not annoyed.

Because I’m wearing a hat!!!

Child please...

by Airborne Hawk Guy on Aug 24, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed about Selvin Young and a physical.

It’s entirely possible he can’t play.

by John Morgan on Aug 24, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What John said.

ba-dump.

--Shrug
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by Shrug on Aug 24, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Initial response: SHWAAAT?!

Doesn’t he like… want to be a starter and hadn’t signed til now cuz no one wanted to start him???

This is so bizarre… an ex-Cardinal in Seattle just seems heretical… Not as bad as Josh Brown going to St. Louis though.

Glenn Beck likes argument, but has a deap-seated hatred for logic.

by Cheddar28 on Aug 24, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, before that he was an ex-Colt.

And he was a Colt for a lot longer then a Cardinal.

by Fear on Aug 24, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cardinals FO did Edge wrong

They knew for a long time that they were going to release him, but kept him on the roster way past free agency. He’s also probably pretty pissed at getting held out of games for a good chunk of the season. Edge would be motivated.

Josh Brown was just a dick. The only thing bad the Hawks’ FO did to Josh Brown offer him the chance to be the highest paid kicker in the league on the team that drafted him with fans that bought his jerseys. We also slighted him by not being close enough to Oklahoma.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I thought that was a pretty douchebaggy thing of the Cards to do the Edge.

That, also in light of the fact that Tim Hightower is quite possibly one of the worst runningbacks in the league.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

to do to Edge.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Aug 24, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not really all that different

From what the Seahawks did with Shaun Alexander last year.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 24, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mora sounded disappointed in Duckett today

And the Hawks responded to reports of the James signing with “no comment”.

Brett Favre is the Kenny Powers of football.

by ninjasocks on Aug 24, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But, but

He’s as good as Brandon Jacobs!!!!! He’s just misunderstood!!! (No hating on that one, you know i had to bring that up) ;-)

by Brendan Scolari on Aug 25, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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