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Seahawks nab Pro Bowl linebacker Peterson
Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst
(March 20, 2006) -- One of the busiest teams of the offseason struck again when the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal.
The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season.
A Seahawks official confirmed the agreement in principle with the linebacker the San Francisco 49ers designated their franchise player one year ago.
Even with Peterson's mega-contract, the Seahawks still have the wherewithal to match the $49 million offer sheet Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutcinson signed with the Vikings. The Seahawks had to announce their decision by tonight at midnight ET.
And they are not done there. Still in place is a contingent deal for defensive end John Abraham, whom the Seahawks have the exclusive negotiating rights for from the New York Jets in exchange for Seattle's first-round pick.
Already this offseason, the Seahawks have re-signed NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard.
But now, the Seahawks are bolstering their defensive line, landing Peterson tonight and former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Russell Davis over the weekend.
Peterson now is expected to start ahead of D.D. Lewis, and the Seahawks also could use him as a pass-rushing end. But the NFC champion Seahawks have options for the 28-year-old Peterson, whom the Miami Dolphins also pursued until he reached agreement with Seattle.
With Peterson off the market, former Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington now will be the most coveted defensive player available. His decision should come soon.
Cowboy Junkie
03-20-2006, 10:53 PM
I am a little disapointed , I really wanted this guy...
stokee
03-20-2006, 10:54 PM
Seahawks nab Pro Bowl linebacker Peterson
By Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst
(March 20, 2006) -- One of the busiest teams of the offseason struck again when the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal.
The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season.
A Seahawks official confirmed the agreement in principle with the linebacker the San Francisco 49ers designated their franchise player one year ago.
Even with Peterson's mega-contract, the Seahawks still have the wherewithal to match the $49 million offer sheet Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutcinson signed with the Vikings. The Seahawks had to announce their decision by tonight at midnight ET.
And they are not done there. Still in place is a contingent deal for defensive end John Abraham, whom the Seahawks have the exclusive negotiating rights for from the New York Jets in exchange for Seattle's first-round pick.
Already this offseason, the Seahawks have re-signed NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard.
But now, the Seahawks are bolstering their defensive line, landing Peterson tonight and former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Russell Davis over the weekend.
Peterson now is expected to start ahead of D.D. Lewis, and the Seahawks also could use him as a pass-rushing end. But the NFC champion Seahawks have options for the 28-year-old Peterson, whom the Miami Dolphins also pursued until he reached agreement with Seattle.
With Peterson off the market, former Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington now will be the most coveted defensive player available. His decision should come soon.
montgod
03-20-2006, 10:54 PM
I am a little disapointed , I really wanted this guy...
Not for that much moola.....no thanks.
Sifillest
03-20-2006, 10:54 PM
hopefully we can snag lavar....if not.....hmmm.....
2much2soon
03-20-2006, 10:55 PM
I'd liked to have gotten him but thats a lot of cash for someone with the particular injury he had. He's a big risk for that kind of dough.
big dog cowboy
03-20-2006, 10:55 PM
Now you know why he isn't a Cowboy. The Seabags will be sorry for making this move.
montgod
03-20-2006, 10:55 PM
hopefully we can snag lavar....if not.....hmmm.....
If not...we have NUMEROUS choices in the draft.
wileedog
03-20-2006, 10:56 PM
Not for that much moola.....no thanks.
Agreed, and I wanted him.
Say hello to Josh Brown?
Cowboy Junkie
03-20-2006, 10:56 PM
Not for that much moola.....no thanks.
You are correct .
It was way too much for him.....
PLus the draft is full of 34 linebackers
I was disappointed, too, and then I saw the salary he got. Suddenly, that Achilles started scaring me when I saw that dough lol.
Seatte's getting serious, though, about returning to the Super Bowl. It'll be interesting to see if they match the Hutchinson deal and/or if they can land Abraham.
CowboyWay
03-20-2006, 10:57 PM
54 million with 18 million guaranteed on a player coming off an achilles injury???? Whoa !!!!! I can't believe anyone else in the league would have paid that.
Nice player, but no way do I mortgage that kind of cash for him
AbeBeta
03-20-2006, 10:58 PM
looks like they lose the best guard in the league.
no other move they make is going to fix that. they can sign all the LBs in the league it isn't going to take the sting away.
jcblanco22
03-20-2006, 11:01 PM
Boiman is a nice consolation prize anyhow.
In all seriousness, the guaranteed money in this deal is not something I'd like to have seen Jerry match.
Cowboy Junkie
03-20-2006, 11:02 PM
I was disappointed, too, and then I saw the salary he got. Suddenly, that Achilles started scaring me when I saw that dough lol.
Seatte's getting serious, though, about returning to the Super Bowl. It'll be interesting to see if they match the Hutchinson deal and/or if they can land Abraham.
Same with me....
If this deal would have happened 2 off seasons ago I would have little problems with the deal , but even though he was still a very good player last year he was not a top 3 OLB like before the injury
AbeBeta
03-20-2006, 11:03 PM
that is just crazy money for a guy who hasn't been dominant for a while. if he can get back to where he was great. you just see so many guys who are never the same after that type of injury. if that was what he wanted I have no problem with us passing.
bford24
03-20-2006, 11:03 PM
WOW!!!!!! He got all that damn money. I don't think they can afford Brown now if we give him a good enough contract.
I was disappointed, too, and then I saw the salary he got. Suddenly, that Achilles started scaring me when I saw that dough lol.
Seatte's getting serious, though, about returning to the Super Bowl. It'll be interesting to see if they match the Hutchinson deal and/or if they can land Abraham.
Seriously.
Seems like they are going for it this year. We need to nab Brown from them.
That would be a real blow to their chances.
I really wanted Peterson, but the money is extreme for a guy with that injury.
I really don't have much of an intest in Arrington though. He's got a .10 cent head.
Seriously.
Seems like they are going for it this year. We need to nab Brown from them.
That would be a real blow to their chances.
I really wanted Peterson, but the money is extreme for a guy with that injury.
I really don't have much of an intest in Arrington though. He's got a .10 cent head.
If Peterson, coming off injury, commands this, I can only imagine what Arrington will command.
bbgun
03-20-2006, 11:12 PM
They can afford Peterson, Hutch, Abraham, and Brown?
Hostile
03-20-2006, 11:19 PM
(March 20, 2006) -- One of the busiest teams of the offseason struck again when the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal.
The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season.Judas Priest. He's good, but that's nuts.
AbeBeta
03-20-2006, 11:20 PM
They can afford Peterson, Hutch, Abraham, and Brown?
no hutch
JackMagist
03-20-2006, 11:23 PM
Geeze I wanted Peterson but not for any freakin' $54 mil. That is some outragous green for a guy coming off an Achilles tear.
T-New41
03-20-2006, 11:25 PM
Judas Priest. He's good, but that's nuts.
I was trying to figure out a good way to put it. I think that pretty much sums it up...
DWAREZ
03-20-2006, 11:26 PM
hopefully we can snag lavar....if not.....hmmm.....
See the draft :eek:
calico
03-20-2006, 11:27 PM
hopefully we can snag lavar....if not.....hmmm.....
Lavar will not be a Cowboy. He hates Dallas and will want too much money.
DallasEast
03-20-2006, 11:28 PM
WOW!!!!!! He got all that damn money. I don't think they can afford Brown now if we give him a good enough contract.Money is not an obstacle. Multi-billionaire Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, owns the Seahawks. They're only concerned about their future salary cap health. Something Dan Snyder hasn't figured out yet.
theogt
03-20-2006, 11:29 PM
I guess this guarantees Lawson/Carpenter in round one.
Qwickdraw
03-20-2006, 11:29 PM
Hopefully this equals Josh Brown to Dallas.
theogt
03-20-2006, 11:30 PM
Hopefully this equals Josh Brown to Dallas.Good point. After reading they lost Hutch, I assumed Brown was a lock at Seattle. THEN I read the money the gave Peterson. That's ridiculous.
bbgun
03-20-2006, 11:34 PM
Who doesn't have money to pay a kicker?
nyyanksfan20
03-20-2006, 11:37 PM
Wow didn't think Peterson would get that much!
Clove
03-20-2006, 11:43 PM
That makes OLB the number 1 need in the draft. Say hello to Carp/Law/Wimb.
visionary
03-21-2006, 12:30 AM
looks like they lose the best guard in the league.
no other move they make is going to fix that. they can sign all the LBs in the league it isn't going to take the sting away.
spot on. it never ceases to amaze me how people continue to underestimate the importance of line play.
5mics
03-21-2006, 12:33 AM
I am a little disapointed , I really wanted this guy...
Yeah, me too, BUT NOT at that price! OK, so it's Manny Lawson at #18 IF Huff isn't available?!!! :D
ghst187
03-21-2006, 05:12 AM
the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal. The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season.
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Wow, I'm REALLY glad we didn't get him. That is a ridiculous amount of money, sounds like a Wash redskin contract. NO way Peterson lives up to that money with his play.
I'd prefer Lawson or Carpenter, both would be comparatively cheap and neither has an achilles injury in their history. I've still never seen anyone come back from that with the same speed, quickness, or explosiveness that they had before the injury. Haven't seen it yet, don't expect to see it from Pete.
dbair1967
03-21-2006, 06:06 AM
I am a little disapointed , I really wanted this guy...
not for that kind of money though...thats ridiculous
David
CrazyCowboy
03-21-2006, 06:10 AM
That $$$ makes the TO deal seem fair.......
Peterson is a much better fit for that defense than the one in Dallas anyway. I'm definitely not losing any sleep over that signing.
I think they made the right move on Hutch too. So what if he is the best guard in the league, you don't pay guards that kind of coin. Tackles, yes. Not guards.
You can go get three starting guards for the money that Hutchinson will be making.
They've also got Spencer, their first round pick from last year sitting there. He was a center, but I think he has the size to play guard. Not to mention Pork Chop Womack who is probably better suited to guard than tackle. And an established OL coach.....I bet they hardly miss a beat.
SteveOS
03-21-2006, 08:14 AM
http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9324476
Sorry if it has been posted.
ravidubey
03-21-2006, 08:16 AM
Outgrageous contract. If there are no performance provisions he is way overpaid. $18.5 mil in guarantees? Get real.
AbeBeta
03-21-2006, 08:23 AM
Peterson is a much better fit for that defense than the one in Dallas anyway. I'm definitely not losing any sleep over that signing.
I think they made the right move on Hutch too. So what if he is the best guard in the league, you don't pay guards that kind of coin. Tackles, yes. Not guards.
You can go get three starting guards for the money that Hutchinson will be making.
Disagree. They didn't need to lose Hutch. By using the transition tag intead of franchising they saved ........ wait for it ...... about 600,000 under the cap. They franchise him and avoid the entire situation.
You can replace Hutch's spot with a quality player. But I believe that Hutch is the best OG of his generation. This would be like us not paying LA back when he was still good.
TruBlueCowboy
03-21-2006, 08:26 AM
Not for that much moola.....no thanks.
:signmast:
Disagree. They didn't need to lose Hutch. By using the transition tag intead of franchising they saved ........ wait for it ...... about 600,000 under the cap. They franchise him and avoid the entire situation.
You can replace Hutch's spot with a quality player. But I believe that Hutch is the best OG of his generation. This would be like us not paying LA back when he was still good.
So what is the franchise tag cost? I still don't think a guard is worth that much even if he "the best of his generation" which I would also disagree with. Same generation as Allen. Allen was better in his prime.
I think Dallas was silly to pay guards too.
TruBlueCowboy
03-21-2006, 08:33 AM
So what is the franchise tag cost? I still don't think a guard is worth that much even if he "the best of his generation" which I would also disagree with. Same generation as Allen. Allen was better in his prime.
I think Dallas was silly to pay guards too.
Not when every play is run behind Larry Allen or pull Larry Allen and then run behind him. :D
Manster68
03-21-2006, 08:33 AM
hopefully we can snag lavar....if not.....hmmm.....
If Dallas doesn't grag Lavar, then the Cowboys will select either Carpenter of Lawson in the draft.
That would be three new linebackers added to the roster.
Hostile
03-21-2006, 08:43 AM
If Dallas doesn't grag Lavar, then the Cowboys will select either Carpenter of Lawson in the draft.
That would be three new linebackers added to the roster.Completely agree.
Portland Fanatic
03-21-2006, 10:06 AM
Wow, I'm REALLY glad we didn't get him. That is a ridiculous amount of money, sounds like a Wash redskin contract. NO way Peterson lives up to that money with his play.
I'd prefer Lawson or Carpenter, both would be comparatively cheap and neither has an achilles injury in their history. I've still never seen anyone come back from that with the same speed, quickness, or explosiveness that they had before the injury. Haven't seen it yet, don't expect to see it from Pete.
I really like PEterson, but you are right...for that $$$ = NO WAY!
I think he is over his injury, but that's way to much dough if he's not...WOW!
silver
03-21-2006, 10:16 AM
How many players do we have that are represented by the Postons? no peterson, no lavar, no ty law and no charles woodson in dallas.
How many players do we have that are represented by the Postons? no peterson, no lavar, no ty law and no charles woodson in dallas.
I can only imagine what those knuckleheads are asking for Lavar, Law and Woodson. No thanks, I'll stick with Ireland and the draft.
Bryan8284
03-21-2006, 12:05 PM
Per KFFL
Seahawks | Team reaches agreement with Peterson
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:05 -0800
Adam Schefter, of the NFL (http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl) Network, reports the Seattle Seahawks (http://www.kffl.com/team/33/nfl) have reached an agreement with free agent LB Julian Peterson (http://www.kffl.com/player/1575/nfl) to a seven-year contract worth $54 million. The deal includes $18.5 million in guarantees, including $10 million for the 2006 season.
RealCowboyfan
03-21-2006, 01:00 PM
I believe if the Cowboys was going to take a bid for Peterson it would have been tremendously higher than T.O.'s contract...
Peterson signed a 7 year deal to 55 million and 18.5 million in signing bonus...
He could be earning 10.5 million dollars a year... too much for a player that has had a torn Achillies.... Im glad the Cowboys didn't sign him... We need to either concentrate on Lavar Arrington or just simply draft Manny Lawson...
Mavs Man
03-21-2006, 01:10 PM
At this point I really see the Cowboys drafting a starter in round one for the other OLB position. I can't think of anyone else available in FA that I'd want starting.
Best case scenario, Dallas will sign a kicker and a veteran safety with cover skills in the next month and we'll be able to take the best players available that fall to us in the draft.
Native Born Fan
03-21-2006, 01:13 PM
Arrington won't be cheap either. And Bill strongly dislikes the Postons.
notherbob
03-21-2006, 01:25 PM
Arrington won't be cheap either. And Bill strongly dislikes the Postons.
I remember reading somewhere that Arrington said he didn't want to play for Dallas.
CrazyCowboy
03-21-2006, 01:31 PM
Let's just get a young Lawson in the draft......he is a very talented player.
Manster54
03-21-2006, 03:43 PM
Thank you Seattle! They weaken their OLine by signing a good Lber. I am betting Peterson will be an oft-injured player for the rest of his career. They would have been better off paying that kind of money for Abraham. Of course, they still might. :clubbed:
dbair1967
03-21-2006, 04:15 PM
I remember reading somewhere that Arrington said he didn't want to play for Dallas.
yeah everyone keeps saying that...but to date the Cowboys have shown absolutely no public interest in him either, and shouldnt
the guy just isnt that good a player...the people that think he is are a handful of people in this forum
David
Da Hammer
03-21-2006, 05:19 PM
I just heard about the signing and while i was a little dissapointed, i'm glad that we werent crazy enough to offer that sort of $$$. He's a great player but its too much for someone coming off a recovering from a serious injury. I'd be happy with just drafting either Lawson or preferably Carpenter to play opposite Ware
CactusCowboy
03-21-2006, 05:28 PM
Great move for the HAWKS!
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