Ted Ginn Jr.

by Matt Erickson on Apr 13, 2010 3:58 PM PDT

There has been recent talk of the Seahawks perhaps trying to trade down in the first round. John proposed an idea for a Brandon Marshall trade that involved the Seahawks trading their #6 and other pieces (Branch and picks) for Marshall and the Broncos #11.

I read today that the Dolphins are trying to trade Ted Ginn Jr. (and possibly their #12) in an effort to trade up. Apparently their eye is on CJ Spiller. So I was wondering if this is something the Hawks should get in on. Perhaps they could trade their #6 for Ginn and the Dolphins #12, with extra picks/players being added in on one side or the other to balance it out. I don't know where to find the information to value the players and the picks, so unfortunately I can't calculate this out myself. I noticed that the 'Fins also have a 3rd round pick, something the Seahawks happen to lack right now. Perhaps that could be included as well.

Gimme some feedback on this. Would this work? Might the Seahawks even consider this? Would you even want to see Ginn in teal and blue? With Burleson gone, Ginn could take over the punt return duties (though I know he has primarily returned kicks in the NFL, he has plenty of punt return experiences as well).

Anyways, just something that occurred to me as I was poking around the web today...

Look! A poll!

Poll

I think that the Seahawks should:

Trade down for Ted Ginn, Jr.!

12 votes

Not trade down for Ted Ginn, Jr., but should trade down!

32 votes

Not trade down for Ted Ginn, Jr., and should not trade down at all!

19 votes

63 votes | Poll has closed

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I thought Miami was desperate for Bryant at that spot

and that they are trying to get ahead of the Broncos.

by djafrot on Apr 13, 2010 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

That has probably changed now that they have Marshall

At least we aren't the Raiders?

by Generzal Zod on Apr 14, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions

It has

I can’t imagine us persuing Bryant now, though I would have loved to take a chance on the kid.

Now, Morgan says it very well right below me: Ginn sucks and is very expensive, indeed. Opposite Marshall, perhaps he puts something together and serves as the deep threat we envisioned him to be. He can still play ST quite well as a return guy, too.

I don’t see us wanting Spiller badly enough to mortgage the middle of our draft. If you’d take Ginn off our hands, as well as our first and maybe a 6th or two (or a 6th and 7th or something), I’m sure we’d consider it.

Heavily doubt you’d be willing to do so, though.

2009 Unofficial "The Phinsider" (Phinaddict's League) Fantasy Baseball League Champion

1a. Eric Berry, S, Tennessee/1b. Earl Thomas, S, Texas
1c. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson/1d. Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
1e. Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas/1f. Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan

by Dave.Phuller on Apr 14, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Ginn sucks and is very expensive.

He would be a poor free agent signing, and if Miami can get anything in trade for him, great for them.

by John Morgan on Apr 13, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Actually, not as expensive as I thought.

Still not interested.

by John Morgan on Apr 13, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

This was precisely what I was trying to determine.

One other thought: he’s old, but what about signing Jason Taylor? At least to my knowledge, he doesn’t suck so much, and we just found out that the Hawks are down a OLB.

by Matt Erickson on Apr 13, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

By the time the season comes around we'll have an average team age of 106

If we sign Taylor.

I’m not interested in rebuilding by signing/trading for busts and has-beens.

UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.

by SSreporters on Apr 13, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Not interested, unless we're talking 12th pick, Ginn and a 3rd rounder.

Also, only if the price is too high for Marshall.

by Mind of no mind on Apr 13, 2010 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

I wouldn't consider Ginn in any trade.

Plus, do we need flankers like him?

UFC is to Larry Fitzgerald as Strikeforce is to Plaxico Burress. One is the most dominant in their league, while the other shoots itself in the midst of progress.

by SSreporters on Apr 13, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

We would if Branch is moved.

Which I think quite likely.

Butler appears flanker-ish, but he’s very unpolished. I’m not expecting much out of him yet.

by djafrot on Apr 13, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow.

Ted Ginn Jr. is fucking terrible. I can’t believe this is being discussed. I’d rather start Deon Butler.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

My draft hopes:
#6-Jimmy Clausen #14-Charles Brown #60-Brandon Marshall

by Wayward Llama on Apr 13, 2010 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

He is a good returner but shouldn't be considered as anything more than that.

At least we aren't the Raiders?

by Generzal Zod on Apr 14, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Ginn?

No. Unless Brian Russell can play for every opponent we face and cover him exclusively, he has no worth as a WR.

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

by Misfit74 on Apr 13, 2010 10:55 PM PDT reply actions