Seahawks Free Agency Update: Keeping Track of the Hawks' Own Free Agents

by Danny Kelly on Aug 2, 2011 9:44 AM PDT in Seahawks News & Rumors

I just wanted to put up a quick note with a list of the Seahawks free agents remain unsigned. The following players are seemingly less and less likely to re-sign with the team as the days go on, but since we saw Kelly Jennings return yesterday, it's anyone's guess as to who the Hawks still have interest in.

At this point in free agency, non-marquee players' prices are dropping. The Seahawks can likely re-sign these role players for a bargain price so I'm sure they're considering doing so with a few select guys. Tip of the Cap to Danny O'Neil for putting together a nice table illustrating the team's moves.

Here are the players that are still out in limbo:

Of that group I'd say the most likely to return would be DE Jay Richardson and S Jordan Babineaux. Both players had roles with the Seahawks last season (Babineaux more so than Richardson). Richardson filled in on the defensive line later in the season and as far as I could tell wasn't a liability. Babineaux was a mainstay on the Seahawks defense, but the Hawks could be looking to give their young guys more playing time moving forward. Last I heard the Seahawks were still talking to Jordan but I haven't heard an update on that for a few days.

It looks like Lawyer Milloy has decided to move on from the Seahawks, but I haven't heard where he's visited or who might have interest. He could be a possibility if no other teams step up. I believe he was told he would be in more of a mentor, leadership role moving forward and decided to seek a team that he could start with. We'll see if he changes his mind.

With the signing of DE Jimmy Wilkerson, it looks like Raheem Brock is out. Ruvell Martin doesn't appear to have a spot with the team, as they've signed Sidney Rice, drafted a receiver in Kris Durham, and have signed several talented UDFAs. Sean Locklear and Chester Pitts will not be back. I'm unsure on Amon Gordon but I doubt to see him at camp. It appears that JP Losman is on the outs as well.

What do you guys think?

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I think failing to resign JP Losman is a move which could reverberate for generations.

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by Johnny Slick on Aug 2, 2011 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

We need a deal..

I think we need to sign Zach Miller and then trade either Tate or Ben O with Carlson for whatever we can get. We need 1/2 more solid DB’s. I would love to see Asante Samuel come over for Tate or Ben O & a 6th round pick. Osi would be great but he’s gonna cost too much. We can trade Carlson to a team in need for a good pick in next year’s draft (Maybe a 2nd or 3rd rounder). We can not give up that #1 for next year as that has our franchise QB written all over it. I think bringing Babs back adds some leadership.

by BestDJINFL on Aug 2, 2011 9:52 AM PDT reply actions

Heh, you wait and see what happens if you suggest a Tate trade.

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by hazbro24 on Aug 2, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions

He did suggest trading Tate...for Asante Samuel. I don't have the words...

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by Airborne Hawk Guy on Aug 2, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

At least I was suggesting a way to try and get another first rounder for next year.

70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.

by hazbro24 on Aug 2, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

You....oh my.

Carlson is not netting a 2nd or 3rd. Tate has way too much potential to flip for an aging end or corner.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 2, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I say stick to the playlist making, DJ

Those are not good trades, not even in Madden.

by Stay Off the Flowers on Aug 2, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

you don't think that

“Tate or Ben O with Carlson for whatever we can get.” is a good deal?

70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.

by hazbro24 on Aug 2, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

No.

We are by no means stacked at either position. I’m all for the youth movement and grabbing picks, but not down for calling a rookie player a loss already, giving up on Carlson (we may not be getting Miller), and trading away a player we just re-signed last year who knows the system. That’s great that Durham and Lockette look good in shorts taking passes from CW, but you seriously think they can fill in better than Tate already? Dreaming.

Selling low is dumb, “whatever we can get” is going to be garbage. Why would you think a 2012 3rd round pick – I’ll give you two 3rd’s even though that’s ridiculous to think – will outperform those three, cheap players over the course of their career?

It’s video-game thinking, and neither short nor long-sighted.

by Stay Off the Flowers on Aug 2, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Pitts, Willis and Brock are the only ones I see possibly staying.

But who knows.

70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.

by hazbro24 on Aug 2, 2011 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

I can't see any of these guys possibly returning.

Maybe Babs, but as mentioned, it seems like the Seahawks have talked to him, and then….nothing. I think the best player on this list would be Brock, followed by Ruvell Martin. I’d like Martin to get a shot, but that’s obviously not going to happen here. I think it is very telling of how talent-poor our team has been that these guys have been hanging around, and when they hit FA, no team even sniffs in their direction.

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by Wayward Llama on Aug 2, 2011 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

Martin's Spot Is Def Gone

With Durham, Sidney Rice, Even Lockette, there just isn’t the room for him. I liked Martin, but I also like Maurice Mann when he made the team in 06. He was there for like a week or less after the final cuts.

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by JRock419 on Aug 2, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree,

I think we should keep Lockette around as a project. If he’s got a stronger presence than Butler with his speed but can keep his feet on the ground after the catch, he could be a great player to take the top off the defense once he gets his route running down.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Aug 2, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

August 4th

I think we’ll see another surge in signings on Thursday. Some of the young fodder will get replaced with vets.

by Seafan1 on Aug 2, 2011 10:01 AM PDT reply actions

Willis or Locklear if we can get em cheap

The way our line has been hurt over the years it would be nice to have some proven backups.

by HawkSocks on Aug 2, 2011 10:02 AM PDT reply actions

We've already got Polumbus, though.

It’s not that I don’t want Willis or Locklear, it’s that the opportunity cost for them is, I think, too high when we already have a backup tackle in the mix. Maybe if they have nobody look at them and the Hawks can sign them for the vet minimum or close to that.

by Johnny Slick on Aug 2, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

I think Willis wants to play on the east coast

Visited the Dolphins and Giants, but I think he’d be good depth to have back.

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 2, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

You got that he wants to play on the east coast based off his visits to two teams?

by StealthHawk on Aug 2, 2011 10:57 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

And he played at Florida state

and his wife is from North Carolina. Doesn’t mean he wants to play on the East coast, but it does suggest.

by Harvey Manfrengenson on Aug 2, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe but those also might be the only two teams that showed any interest in him. I feel like even Seahawks fans forgot he existed.

by StealthHawk on Aug 2, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Babs for security

The younger safeties are still unproven so Babs should be allowed to come in and compete for the job. Plus he’s made some great plays for us over the years.

by HawkSocks on Aug 2, 2011 10:05 AM PDT reply actions

Package Tru and a pick for an established LB

by goretex on Aug 2, 2011 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

I'd rather have Tru and a pick then an established LB

Linebackers just aren’t worth it.

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 2, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

I think Tru can hold it down for another year.

I would rather see JSPC use that pick in the draft, or at the very least a draft day trade, than trade it for a LB.

by GriffinNW on Aug 2, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

If we could land a younger, solid player and dump Tru's ridiculous contract, might be worth the thought

by goretex on Aug 2, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

If we think Tru's contract is ridiculous from the perspective of the paper-thin Seahawks

Who does he have value to? “Oh, I’d love to take this burden, here let me give you a promising upstart that’s cheap!”

by Stay Off the Flowers on Aug 2, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

I dont disagree with that...but the league is full of questionable decisions made each and every year

by goretex on Aug 2, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking more that trading Tru opens up a gaping hole that we can't fill right now

Without him we have Thurmond and Jennings as our starters. We have players at linebacker, Hill Curry and Hawthorne all have good experience, the depth is inexperiences sure, but at corner we are even more thin and it’s a more important position.

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 2, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh, that picture brought back a myriad of memories

Of that day…

The absolute shellacking by the Falcons.
My recently returned from Iraq buddy having panic attacks in every single crowded situation.
The girl, whom I was on a first date with, knowing nothing of the game and blabbing on and on about her ex-boyfriend.
The longest line I’ve ever seen at Dicks on 45th.
Losing said drunken Army buddy after the game.

Terrible day.

That all said, I would like Brock back, and I also dug a few plays from Ruvell Martin towards the end of last year, but like you said, there’s no room for him. The rest are fodder, but you just KNOW that Terril will be back…

by wyobo on Aug 2, 2011 10:18 AM PDT reply actions

That's right, let Babineaux make random huge plays on another team.

by DetectiveM on Aug 2, 2011 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

Wasn't Pitts hand picked by Alex Gibbs for the zone blocking scheme?

After an offseason of healing up, perhaps he’s ready to play now? Could be good depth and experience.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Aug 2, 2011 10:39 AM PDT reply actions

Gibbs also had us trade Rob Sims only to bolt the team before the season even started.

by StealthHawk on Aug 2, 2011 10:58 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Chester Pitts does not equal youth movement

He is very old and looks more ready to work for the NFLPA than the league again. He came back for a bit before being re-injured, and I don’t think he’d beat McQuistan or Polumbus for a roster spot.

by Stay Off the Flowers on Aug 2, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Did we just sign somebody named Chase Reynolds?

Or am I just way late to the party?

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by YoSoyMacho on Aug 2, 2011 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

Really? Sweet!

RB out of Montana. Not really big or fast, but he’s incredibly tough and runs hard. Pretty good receiver too.

by creid on Aug 2, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

Says so on Twitter. Must be True

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RT @UMGRIZZLIES Grizzly Athletics would like to say congrats to Chase Reynolds on signing a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks!

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by YoSoyMacho on Aug 2, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions

We should keep Brock

The dude had 9 sacks last season. I don’t understand the reasoning for not bringing him back. I think Pitts could be okay too if he’s healthy. The guy has started a ton of games and brings some experience to a really young line. There is a chance that Moffit starts slow or Gallery goes down and we really don’t have anyone else to step in and play guard.

There was some talk above about trading Tate which is just silly considering we just brought in Bevell and Sidney Rice. He’s being set up as our Percy Harvin and I can’t wait to see what he can do. I like Carlson but I’d swap him for Miller in a heartbeat.

by Billy Showbiz on Aug 2, 2011 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

I have absolutely no interest in seeing Pitts wear a Hawk uniform ever again,

I had thought that Brock had signed elsewhere but I can’t remember where I saw that.

Babs I wouldn’t mind seeing back so long as he was cheaply acquired but we honestly have so much talent in the DB category I’m not sure if he will find a home here.

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by Bobby Cink on Aug 2, 2011 1:08 PM PDT reply actions