DL Help Anybody? Seahawks release Wistrom

[Marco Polo]

Seahawks released DE Grant Wistrom.
You can't help but think that the Seahawks replaced one overpaid free agent mistake at defensive end with another in Patrick Kerney. Wistrom got $14 million guaranteed three years ago ,but struggled to stay healthy. He can still help a team, but may not be a starter. The Seahawks will count Wistrom as a "June 2nd" cut to spread out his cap hit. Bryce Fisher and Darrell Tapp are slated to play opposite Kerney.

[StcChief]

Webb City guy. Maybe he would come home....could fill in nicely for the price.

[Mile High Mania]

I think he'd be a solid rotational guy in Denver...

[Hammock Parties]

He'd be the perfect guy to backup Allen while he serves his 4-game suspension.

[MOhillbilly]

hes old as dirt.

[L.A. Chieffan]

I always liked that guy, real high motor. If he can stay healthy it wouldn't bad.

[HemiEd]

hes old as dirt.

He is 30 and has played 9 years.

[OnTheWarpath15]

If Vermeil were still here, I'd say 100% probability.

[HemiEd]

If Vermeil were still here, I'd say 100% probability.


I would call that a lead pipe cinch and he may even shed a tear.

[Basileus777]

He is 30 and has played 9 years.

He has also declined drastically the last few years. He could be a decent backup, but I'm sure he still wants more money than a backup deserves.

[MOhillbilly]

He is 30 and has played 9 years.

he played when i played so hes gotta be old as dirt.

[HemiEd]

he played when i played so hes gotta be old as dirt.

I guess it is all relative, it only seems like yesterday he was drafted by the Rams.

[Steve Sewell]

I think he'd be a solid rotational guy in Denver...

I think he would too. He and Kerney are similar players and we could get him for a lot cheaper...

[Steve Sewell]

I guess it is all relative, it only seems like yesterday he was drafted by the Rams.

He and I are the same age...I know what you mean.

[HemiEd]

He has also declined drastically the last few years. He could be a decent backup, but I'm sure he still wants more money than a backup deserves.


I wasn't aware of that, did he get comfortable or just old like Mo said?

[Rooster]

I think he'd be a solid rotational guy in Denver...

Hey back off!!! We saw him first. :p

[Demonpenz]

Winstrom is the poster child why you don't try to make a huge splash in the FA

[Fairplay]

His best years are behind him. Hes been on the down hill slope.

[ChiefsCountry]

Winstrom is the poster child why you don't try to make a huge splash in the FA

Seahags got to the Super Bowl with him.

[Archie Bunker]

I think Denver will pounce on him but if they don't he would be a good 4 game starting option and backup for the Chiefs.

[Extra Point]

Classified under "Season Ticket Helper." He's a draw. Best match for the Chiefs. And at the right price. Which would you rather have? Holmes or Wistrom? Methinks Gochiefs is right, and he could go another 4 games into the season.

Best news of all, we wouldn't have to cry for joy over the acquisition.

[Mr. Kotter]

If we lose Allen, he's a solid plan B in my book.

[CoMoChief]

He is solid, but he'd cost too much.

[Sam Hall]

Bring him in

[blackhawk]

sign him and tell eric hick to hit the road!

[Toad]

...The Seahawks will count Wistrom as a "June 2nd" cut to spread out his cap hit...

I thought there was a new rule this year with the new collecitve bargaining agreement that you could cut a player before June 2nd and still spread out a guys cap hit over 2 years - no?

[KC56DJ]

I think Denver will pounce on him but if they don't he would be a good 4 game starting option and backup for the Chiefs.


yeah i think he would fit right in for those 4 games

[J Diddy]

Webb City guy. Maybe he would come home....could fill in nicely for the price.

fug em, I went to high school with him


was as an asshole then too