Posted by DHarp75 on August 26, 2010 under PartyHawks Central | 
Vincent Jackson would add the vertical threat the Hawks' passing game desperately needs.
Signs indicate the Seahawks aren’t likely to land WR
Vincent Jackson, mostly because he’d be looking for between $25-30 million over the first three seasons. Sure, he’s one of the league’s top 10 receivings and Seattle could use his size, strength and speed, but he also has a long history off off-field problems, and that’s a boatload of money to commit.
What’s interesting is Yahoo! Sports is reporting Seattle is the only team to be given permission to talk to San Diego. Hard-nosed Chargers GM A.J. Smith has declined the handful of other teams that have called, which is a bit odd since there are no signs that Seattle and San Diego have even agreed to what the trade paremeters would be.
Don’t be surprised if this deal somehow comes to fruition. Smith isn’t going to roll over on Jackson’s contract demands, and he’s facing a three-game league suspension and a three-game team suspension – if he even reports. If traded to Seattle, Jackson could serve those suspensions concurrently and miss only three games.
Now, about that small money issue…
In other news:
–WR Mike Hass continues his roster yo-yo ride, being released again this week.
–LT Russell Okung has a high ankle sprain, but there is outside hope he could be ready by the season opener. “Ready” is a matter of perspective, since he has only two preseason games of NFL work in, and playing left tackle as a rookie is hard enough, much less with precious little experience while rushing back from a slow-healing injury. If not, Sean Locklear would likely move from the right side to the left until Okung is ready.
Posted by DHarp75 on August 20, 2010 under PartyHawks Central |
Vincent Jackson would add the vertical threat the Hawks' passing game desperately needs.
The Seahawks missed out on
Brandon Marshall, but they have another shot at adding a true No. 1 receiver before the season starts. They’ve been given permission to talk contract with Charters WR
Vincent Jackson,
according to Yahoo! Sports.
At 6-5, 230, Jackson is a rare commodity in the NFL – a big, tall receiver who has the speed to stretch the field. He’s exactly what the Seahawks’ offense is lacking … and Seattle has a legitimate shot at prying him away from San Diego.
That’s because Jackson is doing everything he can to incinerate the bridge as he forces his way out of town. He has refused to sign his one-year tender, angry the Chargers haven’t signed him to a long-term contract. So he has threatened to sit out the first 10 weeks of the season, reporting only for the minimum amount of games required in order to accrue a season toward free agency.
Of course, that type of attitude, along with a slew of minor off-field issues, should throw up a significant red flag. But hey, watching a pair of divas in Jackson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh would at least be entertaining during another losing season.
What will it take to land Jackson? Miami gave up a pair of second-round picks for Marshall, so that’s the starting point – if a contract can be reached. And remember, the Seahawks have already established a line of communication with San Diego dating back to the Charlie Whitehurst trade.
Posted by DHarp75 on June 24, 2010 under PartyHawks Central |
Vincent Jackson would add the vertical threat the Hawks' passing game desperately needs.
The offseason of the great tease continues, as Kevin Acee from the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Seattle called to ask about WR
Vincent Jackson,
but the Chargers weren’t interested in listening to offers.
It’s a shame, because Jackson would be exactly what the Hawks need – a big, physical downfield presence in the passing game. And he wants out of San Diego because he isn’t anywhere close to agreeing to a long-term deal. In fact, he’s threatening to sit out the first 10 games of the season. The Chargers appear ready to call his bluff, or just welcome him back in Week 11, when Jackson has to report to the team in order to get the minimum six games required to accrue a season toward free agency.
Right now Seattle has a slew of possession receivers, but no proven weapons who can stretch the field and prevent safeties from sitting on the short- and medium-range passing game. If I’m Matt Hasselbeck, I’d fork over some of my salary to get a threat like Jackson in the fold. If not, he’s a sitting duck for aggressive pass rushes again.
