Football Seahawks trade for Charlie Whitehurst

**The Franchise** · 03-17-2010, 04:32 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post...-on-whitehurst

Charlie Whitehurst had better become more than a backup after the Seahawks paid handsomely for the Chargers' third-string quarterback Wednesday.

Charlie Whitehurst looks to be the heir apparent to Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle. Seattle agreed to move down 20 spots in the second round and part with a 2011 third-rounder to acquire Whitehurst from San Diego. The Seahawks go from holding the 40th overall choice, worth 500 points on the NFL draft trade value chart, to holding the 60th choice, worth 300 points. The 2011 third-round choice translates in value to a 2010 fourth-rounder, valued between 44 and 112 points.

A pick in the middle of the fourth round would be worth about 70 points. That means the Seahawks are parting with 270 points in draft capital to make this deal. The final pick of the second round is worth 270 points.

The price is a bargain if Whitehurst turns into a good starter for the Seahawks after signing what is expected to be a two-year deal worth about $5 million annually. With other teams trading quarterbacks for a discount, the Seahawks are betting on Whitehurst to become a meaningful addition. They also faced competition from Arizona, which probably drove up the price. Not having a 2010 third-round choice also limited their options somewhat.

Assuming Matt Hasselbeck remains in place, this move could diminish the likelihood of the Seahawks drafting a quarterback in the first round. At the very least, it says the Seahawks do not see a quarterback worth drafting early after Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen come off the board.

**The Franchise** · 03-17-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Schefter/Twitter

Seahawks gave QB Charlie Whitehurst a two-year, $10 million contract -- unprecedented for a veteran who never has started an NFL game.

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**Bane** · 03-17-2010, 04:34 PM

Basileus777 · 03-17-2010, 04:36 PM

What the hell....

CoMoChief · 03-17-2010, 04:37 PM

at Pete Carroll

**chefsos** · 03-17-2010, 04:40 PM

I had no idea that Whitehurst was still in the league.

Basileus777 · 03-17-2010, 04:42 PM

How do you give up a 3rd and a swap of 2nds for a QB that was taken in the late 3rd four years ago and hasn't played? And then you give him a nice extension? Either Pete Carroll knows something we don't or he's crazy.

-King- · 03-17-2010, 04:47 PM

DAMMIT PIOLI!!!
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**Bane** · 03-17-2010, 04:47 PM

He came out of Clemson right?For some reason I remember watching a few of his games years ago(I think).He's ok I guess,but clearly no Matt Cassel.

-King- · 03-17-2010, 04:50 PM

And he's 27...
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CoMoChief · 03-17-2010, 04:51 PM

We should've traded Cassel to SEA, and have them give us some picks and Hasselbeck.

Then Draft a QB next year. Keep Croyle as a backup.

Hootie · 03-17-2010, 04:53 PM

3...2...1....until Mecca chimes in with a "wow A.J. Smith is such a great GM!"

Hootie · 03-17-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

How do you give up a 3rd and a swap of 2nds for a QB that was taken in the late 3rd four years ago and hasn't played? And then you give him a nice extension? Either Pete Carroll knows something we don't or he's crazy.

well Smith did a great job creating a market for him...that's for sure

Basileus777 · 03-17-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

3...2...1....until Mecca chimes in with a "wow A.J. Smith is such a great GM!"

Well Smith did a great job here, though he's hasn't done a such great job the past few years.

RJ · 03-17-2010, 05:02 PM

I vaguely remember Whitehurst. Vaguely.

How much partying do you think is going on at his house right now? Dude has got to be pinching himself.

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The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $3145047	Seahawks trade for Charlie Whitehurst http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post...-on-whitehurst Charlie Whitehurst had better become more than a backup after the Seahawks paid handsomely for the Chargers' third-string quarterback Wednesday. Charlie Whitehurst looks to be the heir apparent to Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle. Seattle agreed to move down 20 spots in the second round and part with a 2011 third-rounder to acquire Whitehurst from San Diego. The Seahawks go from holding the 40th overall choice, worth 500 points on the NFL draft trade value chart, to holding the 60th choice, worth 300 points. The 2011 third-round choice translates in value to a 2010 fourth-rounder, valued between 44 and 112 points. A pick in the middle of the fourth round would be worth about 70 points. That means the Seahawks are parting with 270 points in draft capital to make this deal. The final pick of the second round is worth 270 points. The price is a bargain if Whitehurst turns into a good starter for the Seahawks after signing what is expected to be a two-year deal worth about $5 million annually. With other teams trading quarterbacks for a discount, the Seahawks are betting on Whitehurst to become a meaningful addition. They also faced competition from Arizona, which probably drove up the price. Not having a 2010 third-round choice also limited their options somewhat. Assuming Matt Hasselbeck remains in place, this move could diminish the likelihood of the Seahawks drafting a quarterback in the first round. At the very least, it says the Seahawks do not see a quarterback worth drafting early after Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen come off the board.
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