Seahawks coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Ravens keep on trading... the Seahawks traded in to take the tight end they needed in Notre Dame's John Carlson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks went defense but surprised a bit taking USC DE Lawrence Jackson. He is a solid three down end, not a speed rush guy but a a solid every down lineman http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Dallas Cowboys traded up after all but not so high... they went from #28 to #25. They used the pick to take CB Mike Jenkins... didn't we mention him a few minutes ago? Good to trade up for him as the Texans were next and likely would have taken them.. then the Chargers who may have as well. Now the Seahawks fall back a few spots and can still get Keller http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net As expected the Seattle Seahawks have released RB Shaun Alexander saying it was a difficult decision. We really doubt it was that hard to make after the way he has played since their Super Bowl appearance and his big new contract... that is what made it painful. They knew he was getting up there in years and was coming off a huge year and paid him for it, and paid they did. Alexander will now look for another team, have to wait and see how he feels about a veterans minimum contract with incentives. Of course it will be sold as a bigger deal but he won't reach the incentives and will be a backup for a year or two before completely fading away http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Olindo Mare made his mark in sunny Miami and now heads to the opposite corner or the country agreeing to a 2 year $3.5 million deal to replace Josh Brown as the Seahawks kicker. Denver was in pursuit and again this year lost out to the Seahawks http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have signed their franchise player CB Marcus Trufant to a 6 year $50.2 million deal that includes $20 million in guarantees and pays him $28 million in the first three years... and that was with his hometown discount http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Sehawks have signed LB D.D. Lewis and defensive lineman Chris Cooper to one year deals http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have locked up MLB Lofa Tatupu with a 6 year extension keeping him with the team through 2015. The extension is worth over $40 million with $16 million guaranteed and puts him among the top linebackers in league http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Vikings have signed former Seahawk and Texans safety Michael Boulware. In their Tampa 2 defense he will be playing closer to the line and providing run support, if he were to win the starting job (that may not be a good sign). He is a liability in coverage but it's possible he could find a role in this defense that limits his weakness and plays to his strengths of attacking the line and playing fast. He was a linebacker in college and still plays that way http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The one receiver left in free agency from the start finally found a home, surprised it took so long. Former Seahawks WR D.J. Hackett landed in Carolina with a 2 year $3.5 million deal to help Steve Smith. It is a great move by the Panthers and quite cheap. The receiver he replaces, Keary Colbert, got a 3 year $7.2 million deal in Denver and Hackett is a big improvement over him! Oh pity Denver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net We don't think Shaun Alexander is sleeping so well in Seattle anymore... the Seahawks ahve signed former Cowboys RB Julius Jones to a 4 year deal worth about $12 million. With the addition of Jones and TJ Duckett it looks like Alexander's days are done in Seattle and you wouldn't expect a big market for him once he is released either http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Lions have added former Seahawks DT Chuck Darby to a 3 year contract to help fill the void left by Shaun Rogers. Darby played with Tampa before heading to Seattle so both the head coach and defensive coordinator are familiar with Darby and what he brings to the Lions http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have already signed TJ Duckett and are now talking with former Cowboys RB Julius Jones... hey Shaun think something is up? Think the Seahawks regret giving him the big contract now http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks added a needed tight end in free agency signing former Texan and Bronco Jeb Putzier is familiar with the team's West Coast offense and is hoping to improve on a bad 2007 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Former Lions RB T.J. Duckett has agreed to a 5 year deal with the Seahawks to improve their short yardage game. At the moment he is third on the depth chart behind Shaun Alexander and Maurice Morris, anyone see more changes coming http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos have signed former Seahawks LB Niko Koutouvides to a 3 year deal worth about $8 million http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Texans have signed former Seahawks LB Kevin Bentley to a 3 year $4 million deal to replace their LB depth which took a hit yesterday with the loss of Charlie Anderson http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have released OT Tom Ashworth and labeled it a post June 1 cut to help a little more with cap space. Ashworth was brought over 2 years ago from New England, but never lived up to expectations http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Seahawks kicker Josh Brown to a 5 year deal making him the highest paid kicker in the league. The deal is worth $14.2 million and now he gets to kick half his games in a friendly dome. Interestingly Jeff Wilkins who just retired had been signed from the 49ers... seems the Rams fin good kickers in their division but in harder places to kick and invite them to the dome... sold http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Saints are not done and they are shopping on the corner now... yes with the Patriots but not only Samuel, they are also looking at Randall Gay and Drayton Florence. Gay is also getting interest from Tampa, Seattle and Atlanta http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks are in need of a tight end and while most focus on Alge Crumpler, a better short term fit might be Bubba Franks or Jeb Putzier each recently released by the Packers and Texans respectively. Neither would be a star of course but a short term solution with the advantage that they know the offense. Look for the team to draft a tight end early this year for the long term solution http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The cornerback market continues to shrink as the Seattle Seahawks have placed the franchise tag on Marcus Trufant. This means the only top flight corner available will be Patriots corner Asante Samuel, and his price keeps going up. He will be looking for more than Nate Clements got last year, in it's bogus value it will be over $80 million and that leaves the Patriots out. They will have have some options in the draft to replace him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Looking for a possible new home former Falcon TE Alge Crumpler may want to check the housing market in Seattle. The Seahawks desperately need a big time tight end and last year made a push for Daniel Graham (who didn't exactly light it up in Denver, 24 catches for 246 yards and 2 TDs). Crumpler could fit right in with the Seahawks and after a quick signing of Mike Wahle they may be able to land two starters before free agency even starts. Of course there will be other teams interested, and if the Seahawks miss out they could target Fred Davis from USC in the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Just released by the Carolina Panthers, guard Mike Wahle quickly found a new home in Seattle. The move reunites him with Mike Holmgren who was the coach in Green bay when they drafted Wahle. Now they will be together at least for this season. Wahle signed a 5 year contract worth about $3 million per http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Have the Redskins lost their minds? After a long and strange process the Washington Redskins have found their new head coach and as expected it was one of their coordinators. Afterall Gregg Williams was the favorite from the start.... problem is the team fired their coordinators and hired new ones and that is where the new head coach Jim Zorn came from. Hired a couple of weeks ago to be their offensive coordinator, he now gets a quick promotion and a 5 year $15 million contract according to reports. Zorn was the Seahawks QB coach and had never been a coordinator before, is he ready for this? The Redskins had always been high profile under Daniel Snyder and now take a huge risk. Zorn will likely bring the West Coast offense to Washington and while their are still some experienced assistants this is a dangerous move for a team close to taking the next step. A big change on offense and a head coach who will have to win over the players http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net So much for Gregg Williams being the leading candidate for the Redskins job. It was earlier reported he was no longer in the running for the head job, but now both he and offensive coordinator Al Saunders have been fired. Greg Blache was promoted to be the new defensive coordinator and Jim Zorn has been hired from Seattle to run the offense. Interesting this is all done without a head coach and an announcement there is unlikely before the Super Bowl. Seems Daniel Snyder is abandoning his high priced assistant ways. Both Williams and Saunders were among the highest paid coordinators. This certainly looks like a step back. Blache won't excite anyone and Zorn is a first time coordinator... maybe one step back to go 2 forward. Can't say what their thinking yet, but doesn't look real impressive http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net This year has been interesting, more than I can remember in the last 5 years combined there are so many coaches withdrawing from consideration or not even wanting to interview for head coaching job this year it is getting comical. The latest is Seahawks assistant Jim Mora who has pulled out of consideration with the Redskins... let that lead to rumors about Mike Holmgren. Anyway it seems Gregg Williams is the man there anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will keep offensive coordinator Jason Garrett who has pulled out of the Ravens and Falcons head coaching search. The Ravens have said they did begin negotiating with him, but he chose to stay in Dallas. He certainly got a big raise and likely a promise to be promoted soon. The Ravens job was attractive but a challenge as well. While there are only 32 of these job can't say that Atlanta looks that great. Many times an assistant can be hot one year and then forgotten, Garrett seems safe with the Cowboys though. One spot to keep an eye could be Seattle if Mike Holmgren were to step down. That could be a spot that would entice him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Reports are circulating that the Ravens and Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett are close or that the Ravens have offered him the job. Teams usually don't release that so a safe bet in Garrett did to up the ante. The Cowboys are said to be willing to match any offer to keep him as their coordinator, which is probably the best job for him on 2008. The Falcons are still in the mix, and a surprise is Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has called. That is a big rivalry and to take their coach would make it more interesting. The Seahawks could be a player if Mike Holmgren decides to step down but Garrett may not be on the market much longer either http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Former Falcons head coach Jim Mora Jr was at least partly fired because of his radio comments that he'd take the Washington job if offered. Most then assumed it to be the University of Washington, but now the "Washington" Redskins are interviewing him for the head coaching job. While Mora made his share of mistakes he was an good head coach and should get another chance. That said not with the Redskins right now. Mora could be a possible successor when Mike Holmgren steps done, which possibly could come in days. It was good for Mora to get the interview and his name out there, but this job looks like Gregg Williams http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Each year some teams struggle with the decision to pay a running back big money. A couple years ago it was the Seahawks Shaun Alexander who got the big deal and has done nothing since. This the Chiefs Larry Johnson held out for a big contract to have a horrible year. Meanwhile the Packers lack of a running game was a huge concern this year, and out of nowhere comes Ryan Grant who was with the Giants during training camp and he now has a 5 yard per carry average. Some thought they should have kept Ahman Green even at age 30, but he has logged only 70 carries this year for the Texans and 260 yards for a huge 3.7 yard average, and wasn't that a concern last year how the last two years in Green bay his average was down. The Broncos have shown it for years that you can get by without a huge contract to a back, though they did pay a bit this year for Travis Henry, and Selvin Young is out-performing him. It is hard to let them go or not pay them, but it can be hard on the future if you do too often as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net I swear watching the Patriots these days is like watching some kid playing Madden 08. To say that they are playing on another level than every other team is an understatement. Oh and good thing the NFL moved this game to NBC in prime time as it was much more competitive than the Seahawks 30-23 win over the Bears. And to think they lost their own first round pick next year but as a compensation they get the 49ers pick, which is most likely going to be a top five pick. Without the Dolphins futility it could even be #1, wow that's good because they certainly need the help, ugh for everyone else http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander will likely miss another week, is that really a bad thing these days http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander has a small crack of a bone in his wrist but will make the start this Sunday against the 49ers. He will have a protective cast on the hand and hope it heels just as quickly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks pulled out a great win at the end against the Bengals, 24-21. With one minute remaining Nate Burleson caught a 22 yard TD on a perfect throw from Matt Hasselbeck. Of course that left plenty of time for Carson Palmer who threw for 342 yards 1 TD and a pair of INTs already... but on the ensuing kickoff Glenn Holt fumbled and the Seahawks recovered ending the game with Palmer not getting a chance. It was a close tough game from start to finish including a safety of Hasselbeck by Lemar Marshall and T.J. Houshmandzadeh catching 12 balls for 141 yards and a TD http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The questions in the Bengals and Seahawks game today may be decided by which Bengals defense shows up. The tough and aggressive group we saw in week one or the joke of an attempt at defense from last week. If the later this game will be over, and quick http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Cincinnati Bengals have added veteran LB Dhani Jones to add some depth. They look to improve this week against the Seahawks after a horrible performance against the Browns last Sunday. Not much could be worse after giving up 51 to Cleveland so you figure it has to get better, but the Seahawks and Shaun Alexander are licking their chops http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have signed Jordan Babineaux to a 5 year extension http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Arizona Cardinals pulled out a late win over the Seahawks with a 42 field goal. They had a 17-0 lead in the first half but the Seahawks came back and should have won, but Cardinals LB Gerald Hayes forced a fumble on an ugly play where Matt Hasselbeck couldn't get the hand off to Shaun Alexander and that led to the winning drive as time ran out. This could be a big win for the Cardinals who had a tough loss Monday night. QB Matt Leinart looked much better and Edgerrin James looked great as the Cardinals finally found a way to win a tough game where they blew an early lead. As for the Seahawks, they know this isn't an easy division anymore http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Not that we expected more, but what did the Browns get for their starting QB? A measly sixth round pick from the Seahawks, not a bad deal for them! And you thought they would put Brady Quinn in as a starter, nope Derek Anderson is up next for a short while. Next week may be a new story (would it surprise you?) but it appears the Browns still want to wait until after the bye week to start Quinn http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to Jay Glazer and Fox Sports the Browns have traded QB Charlie Frye to the Seattle Seahawks, who already traded away Bryce Fisher today which would leave an open roster spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have traded former starting DE Bryce Fisher to the Tennessee Titans according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. he had lost his starting job when the team signed Patrick Kerney in free agency. No word on what the Titans gave up but expect a mid round pick next year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Seahawks WR D. J. Hackett is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprained suffered in week one http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Fans in Tampa were pretty happy to start the day, but they weren't cheering by the end. The Bucs looked pretty good early but lost both Jeff Garcia and Cadillac Williams and then of course the game to the Seahawks who got it rolling in the second half http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks lost a lineman and so they added another veteran to the D line, Ellis Wyms who was released by the Bucs http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks swapped disappointing high round picks on cutdown day. The Seahawks send former 2nd round pick safety Michael Boulware to Houston for former 1st round pick DE Jason Babin http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks run defense last year was... well it stunk and this year may not shape up much better. Run stuffing DT Marcus Tubbs is out for the year with a torn ACL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have signed backup QB Seneca Wallace to a 3 year extension worth $5.4 million according to the NFL Network http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net It's only pre-season but Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren can't be happy with the team's 48-13 butt whipping by the Green Bay Packers this weekend. The Seahawks did just about all they could wrong with turnovers and penalties. The Packers were playing a little harder than most in the pre-season and the Seahawks were without some players but don't expect that to help them this week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Seahawks OL Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack had another surgery to his knee this week according to the Seattle Times, nothing new there... he is expected back by training camp where he will compete for a starting job on the right side if he can stay healthy, no small task for him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Former Seahawks CB Kelly Herndon is making the rounds visiting with Detroit, Kansas City and Tennessee and Jacksonville according to the Detroit Free Press http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks addressed the o'line on day two of the draft, selecting a pair of guards, Mansfield Wrotto in round four and Steve Vallos in the 7th. WR Courtney Taylor was a nice pick in the 6th round http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The San Francisco 49ers now have a #1 receiver in former Seahawk Darrell Jackson. The 49ers sent a 4th rounder, #124 overall for him. This is a great move for the 49ers who were desperate for a top receiver and got a rare in division trade to get one http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Still a 50-50 chance of Seahawks WR Darrell Jackson going to San Francisco for a 4th round pick. He passed his physical but the Seahawks haven~t agreed to the trade yet http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat it is a 50-50 chance the trade goes through for WR Darrell Jackson. He is in San Francisco for a physical. Mike Nolan said if it did it would change their draft plans. As we said they would need another receiver anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to ESPN the Seahawks may be close to sending WR Darrell Jackson to the 49ers for one of their 4th round picks. Jackson will be in San Francisco to take a physical today. The Saints and Titans are still in the mix, but the 49ers appear to be the favorite right now and the deal with someone will be finished later today. The Seahawks want to move Jackson and the 49ers have a glaring hole at receiver. Getting Jackson now would allow them to focus their day one picks on other areas of need, though another receiver would still be added later. Jackson would step in as the #1 receiver with Ashley Lelie and Arnaz Battle battling for the other starting spot, edge to Battle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks added some depth on their defensive line before the draft signing former Ram DE Brandon Green to a one year deal worth $510,000 according to ESPN http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms of a multi-year contract with guard Chris Gray according to the Seattle Times. It is a good move by the team and will allow the 36 year old Gray to finish his career in Seattle. After missing out on Kris Dielman in free agency this signing is all the more important http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net There's a new Carr in the driveway in Carolina, not a shiny new one as this one has some dents and dings but it's not too old and could be a keeper. David Carr has chosen the Panthers as his new team agreeing to a two year deal according to the Charlotte Observer. Panther's head coach John Fox maintains that Jake Delhomme is the starter, but the addition of Carr will put some pressure on him and if he struggles again this year there may be a short leash. Carr never really got going in Houston, battered in his first year and protection was an issue every year. That leads some to wonder if he can regain his form... from college. It would do him well to sit the bench a bit and regroup, if he is mentally strong enough he could re-emerge and make a new name for himself http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks will have former Texans QB David Carr in for a two days visit after he leaves the Carolina Panthers today according to the Seattle Times. Many expect Carr to sign a one year deal with the Seahawks to backup Matt Hasselbeck and provide insurance if he doesn't come back from his shoulder surgery as quick as expected http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks have resigned restricted free agent DT Craig Terrill to his one year offer sheet for $850,000 according to the Seattle Times http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The NFL has pulled the plug on the preseason game in China between the Seahawks and Patriots saying they will focus on the regular season game in London this year (mistake). They would still like to play a preseason game in China in 2009, we're breathless in anticipation http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have resigned WR Bobby Engram to a multi year deal the team has announced http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Cowboys have signed former Seahawks safety Kn Hamlin to a one year $2.5 million deal. The Cowboys desperately needed an upgrade at safety and some who excels in coverage and Hamlin should be able to help with that. Being a one year deal they may still look at a safety in the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks want to resign WR Bobby Engram and OG Chris Gray according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Both are valuable and dependable veterans who will add excellent depth at their positions http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Not that it comes as any surprise, rather serving as public acknowledgement, Seahawks president Tim Ruskell told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that the team has no intention of resigning slightly troubled TE Jerramy Stevens. It was a mistake when they drafted him in the first round and they have paid the price ever since, now they have moved on.The decision was made long long before his arrest last week for DUI and marijuana possession, can you think of something more dumb when you are a free agent. If any team signs him to more than a one-year minimum salary contract it would be a shock and he will be suspended by the NFL to boot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net New Seahawks DE Patrick Kerney isn't having a quiet off season. Atlanta police are investigating an alleged rape at his Atlanta home according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution and WSB-TV in Atlanta. Kearney was home at the time of the incident but is not a suspect, all he has said is that he supports his friend and the police who are trying to apprehend the offenders. The unidentified woman invited three men into Kerney's home, it's not known if she lives there, after meeting them in a bar and getting a ride from them http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens (ok so we are presuming a bit there) was arrest on DUI and possession of marijuana. How dumb is this kid? He has had plenty of off the field issues while in Seattle (and even before that in college) , add to that a pair of hands that double as brick in the union and it wouldn't be a stretch to see him watching football on Sunday's this year. The league will most likely have him home for part of it even if some team makes the curious decision to sign him and he actually makes he roster http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks are visiting with former Lions TE Marcus Pollard today according to the Detroit News. At 35 years old Pollard doesn't have much left but is a solid receiver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks wanted to upgrade the offensive line but struck out early in free agency, and instead turned to their own and have reached an agreement with Floyd 'Pork Chop' Womack according to ESPN. Womack can play guard or tackle but is best suited inside http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have added another safety a day after signing Deon Grant. According to ESPN they have signed Brian Russell to a 5 year deal. Russell spent last year with the Browns. This meas the team will not resign former starter Ken Hamlin who has been rather quiet so far in free agency http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks hope they have upgraded their secondary with the addition of former Jaguars safety Deon Grant, who according to ESPN signed a 6 year deal worth more then $30 million and included a signing bonus over $11.1 million. The Seahawks needed to do better in coverage and have been looking for the right mix at safety. Grant has good size and speed and will be an improvement http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net After overpaying for a new defensive end the Seahawks have released the last guy they overpaid for at the same spot. Grant Wistrom was designated a June 1 cap cut meaning they won't feel the full burden of his dead weight on the team's cap this year and will suffer the final part next year. Wistrom is a great high energy player but wasn't worth the price the Seahawks paid to get him. He never produced as expected and now has been shown the door. Still a solid player he will find a new home and if lucky a nice contract in these crazy days... will they ever learn http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Chiefs have signed former Seahawks long snapper Jean-Philippe Darche to a 4 year contract. Not much else you can say about a long snapper until the snap goes sailing over someones head http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net As expected when the Seahawks landed Patrick Kerney, the Broncos would then take the lead for Patriots tight end Daniel Graham who agreed to terms with the Broncos Tuesday night. According to the Boston Globe it is a 5 year $30 million deal with $15 million guaranteed making him the highest paid tight in the league. The Broncos drafted Tony Scheffler last year in the second round and is now destined to be #2 on the depth chart. Graham will likely end Stephen Alexanders career in Denver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks are still searching for a left guard. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Bucs free agent guard Sean Mahan will be in for a visit this week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have overpaid for... or excuse me signed former Falcons DE Patrick Kerney to a six year $39.5 million deal with $19.5 million guaranteed. Kerney is known as an excellent pass rusher and had not missed a game in his 8 year career before missing 7 games last season with a torn pectoral muscle. He notched 13 sacks in 2004 but that was the only year of the last 4 where he had over 6.5. At 30 years old they have guaranteed a sizable amount for a player that hasn't gotten the production expected of him recently. He has 11 sacks over the last 2 years combined. The Seahawks have to hope he can stay healthy and regain his previous form. He will be reunited with his former head coach Jim Mora, who is now the Seahawks assistant head coach. Kerney is a high energy player much like Grant Wistrom, who the Seahawks overpaid for 3 years ago and has never gotten more than 4 sacks in his 3 years with the team http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks have resigned TE Will Heller and FB Josh Parry to multi year deals http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Falcons DE Patrick Kerney was the premier defensive end in free agency, but has visited just two teams and there are no reports of any others interested in getting into the bidding. The Broncos or Seahawks will likely sign him in the next 48 hours. Both teams are pursuing he and TE Daniel Graham heavily and the loser for Kerney might jump to the front for Graham http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Falcons will bring in Eagles CB Williams James, or the player formerly known as William Peterson with the Giants for a visit Wednesday according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. James is a big physical corner that Bobby Petrino will like. Also the Falcons hosted Floyd Womack over the weekend. The Seattle guard/tackle certainly has the size Petrino wants to add, but he left without a contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks are looking at Jaguars safety Deon Grant according to The Florida Times-Union. He is scheduled for a visit today. The Seahawks need to improve themselves at safety where Ken Hamlin is a free agent and Jordan Babineaux is a restricted free agent. The struggled last year finding the best 2 players to get on the field http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Free agent guard Kris Dielman ended up back where he started signing a 6 year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Term were not available but anyone want to guess on about $42 million? Yesterday was the 7 year for $49 million for a pair of guards which was right in line with Steve Hutchinson last year. Dielman's deal is for 6 years so the overall value will be less but the average amount will likely be about the same. He was in Seattle yesterday for a visit but decided to return south Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net It looks like the Seattle Seahawks will get a chance to sign Patriots TE Daniel Graham. The Broncos are trying hard to sign him and there were reports earlier in the day that the deal was done, those turned out to be false and now Graham will head to Seattle on Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Patriots tight end Daniel Graham will make his first visit to Denver and then onto Seattle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Falcons DE Patrick Kerney will make his first visit to Denver and then onto Seattle http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Chargers guard Kris Dielman will make his first visit to Seattle Friday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Bengals guard Eric Steinbach is visiting Cleveland, follwed by Tampa Bay and Seattle if he isn't yet signed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Are the Jaguars interested in Seahawks WR Darrell Jackson who is on the trade block? They are not saying but it is an obvious match as the Jags need a veteran presence at receiver rather than another rookie to help bolster a weak unit last year. Nothing concrete here but certain has some smoke to light the fire http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The combine always gets the talk going and one name to add is Seahawks WR Darrell Jackson to the trade rumors. After getting Deion Branch last year and the emergence of some younger receivers Jackson could be expendable http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks used the franchise tag this year on kicker Josh Brown. Last year they went with the transition tag and it cost them All World guard Steve Hutchinson. The team is working on a long term deal for Brown who was 25 of 31 on field goal attempts last year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net So who is next for the San Diego Chargers? The list of candidates should be familiar, with a few additions. Interview will start Wednesday and things will move quickly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans hired Mike Reinfeldt as their new GM. Reinfeldt was previously the Seahawks' vice president of football operations and played 8 years with the Houston Oilers as a safety http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seahawks are without a first round pick this year, sent to the Patriots for Deion Branch and will need to be wise in free agency. They have needs on defense starting with a space clogger in the middle, but their biggest need is a reliable tight end. That is key position in the West Coast offense and would help Matt Hasselbeck incredibly. Jerramy Stevens has been a bust and is gone in free agency. The receivers have had their troubles catching the ball and what the Seahawks need is a dependable tight end with great hands to give Hasselbeck a security blanket to throw to and help open up routes for the receivers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net Seattle Seahawks vice president of football administration Mike Reinfeld is the leading candidate for the Tennessee Titans GM job http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks dealt with a lot of injuries in 2006 that hurt the team and its chemistry. In the off season Deion Branch and Matt Hasselbeck should be able to get in sync with each other and become a good primary target. Darrell Jackson will benefit from the help as well. With the benefit of health next year this offense should get back on track in a big way http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=3