Chiefs Seahawk "Franchised" LB LeRoy Hill Released--Paging Pioli.... - Page 4

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-26-2009, 06:55 PM

Drafting Curry, they must have decided the guy they slapped with a franchise tag....isn't worth the cash they were gonna have to pay him.

Stock-piling LBs is a priority for 3-4 teams....especially one so weak at LB, like us.

THOUGHTS on this guy???

JoeSeahawk????

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4101934

Seattle pulls Hill's franchise tag

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By Mike Sando
ESPN.com

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks withdrew the franchise designation from linebacker Leroy Hill after drafting Wake Forest's Aaron Curry with the fourth overall choice.

The move, confirmed by the team, makes Hill a free agent. The one-year, $8.3 million franchise offer no longer exists.

Hill, a third-round choice in 2005, had refused to sign the offer while attempting to negotiate a lucrative long-term deal. He skipped voluntary minicamp practices recently.

Curry is expected to get at least $25 million guaranteed in his new contract.

Saturday, Seahawks president and general manager Tim Ruskell said he was still in negotiations for a long-term deal with Hill.

Coach Jim Mora marveled after selecting Curry that the team's defense now has, along with Lofa Tatupu, "three good, young linebackers who are all impact-type players and it is an exciting group. It will be fun to watch them grow together."

HMc · 04-27-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Nice looking old Buick, bet none of his friends have one. Glad go see it is not all dubbed out.

That's just a random one from google images, i'd be willing to bet.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-27-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

Since nobody's actually confirmed it, yes, Seattle is a 4-3 team. Hill played OLB.

Games Solo Tackles Assists Sacks INT Fumble Rec. (forced)
2008 12 63 21 1 0 0 (0)
2007 14 58 23 3 0 1 for TD (3)
2006 15 70 22 2 0 1 (1)
2005 15 51 22 7 0 0 (2)

Decent, but not eye-popping numbers from an OLB.

Seattle thought enough of him to franchise him though....so I'm thinking he'd be at least the second best LB on our roster, and that's IF we were to give DJ the benefit of the doubt.

Mr. Krab · 04-30-2009, 10:56 AM

i wonder why his sack totals just dropped off the charts after his 1st year?

Career Stats more
Season	Team			Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
Season	Team	G	GS	Total	Solo	Ast	Sck	SFTY	PDef	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TDs	FUM	Lost
2008	Seattle Seahawks	12	12	84	63	21	1.0	--	3	--	--	0.0	--	--	--	--
2007	Seattle Seahawks	14	14	81	58	23	3.0	0	4	--	--	0.0	--	--	--	--
2006	Seattle Seahawks	15	15	92	70	22	2.0	--	2	--	--	0.0	--	--	--	--
2005	Seattle Seahawks	15	9	72	51	21	7.5	--	2	--	--	0.0	--	--	--	--
TOTAL				329	242	87	13.5	0	11	0	0	--	0	0	0	0

Mr. Krab · 04-30-2009, 11:02 AM

Seattle pushes ahead after pulling Hill's tag

Sports Digest

April 28, 2009

The Seattle Seahawks brought back veteran cornerback Ken Lucas and signed free-agent fullback Justin Griffith with one-year contracts, about two hours after team president Tim Ruskell said the Seahawks are having "just conversations" with linebacker Leroy Hill's agent on a possible long-term deal. Seattle rescinded its 2009 franchise tag on Hill hours after it selected outside linebacker Aaron Curry fourth overall in the NFL draft. That made Hill a free agent instead of guaranteeing him $8.3 million in Seattle.

Redskins: At his charity golf tournament in Potomac Falls, Va., starting quarterback Jason Campbell said "it definitely was a shock when I started hearing Sanchez talk," referring to the team's desire to draft former Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sanchez was selected by the New York Jets. ... Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, a former Heisman Trophy finalist who wasn't chosen in the NFL draft, agreed to terms with Washington.

Micjones · 04-30-2009, 11:05 AM

Go get this guy Scott. He upgrades your Linebacking corps immediately.

ChiefRon · 04-30-2009, 11:17 AM

Just heard on Sirius that Mora said they "were close to reaching a long-term deal" with him, sorry no link.

I have no idea y he would want to go back there, they run a 4-3 and he would probably be a backup behind Curry.

Not sure if we are even interested, maybe they don't think he would fit in our scheme? Too expensive?

CupidStunt · 04-30-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

Just heard on Sirius that Mora said they "were close to reaching a long-term deal" with him, sorry no link.

I have no idea y he would want to go back there, they run a 4-3 and he would probably be a backup behind Curry.

Not sure if we are even interested, maybe they don't think he would fit in our scheme? Too expensive?

He'd be their starting WLB. Not sure where you get him being a backup from.

**HemiEd** · 04-30-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HMc

That's just a random one from google images, i'd be willing to bet.

Well, in that case, I recend my comment.

MoreLemonPledge · 04-30-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

Just heard on Sirius that Mora said they "were close to reaching a long-term deal" with him, sorry no link.

I have no idea y he would want to go back there, they run a 4-3 and he would probably be a backup behind Curry.

Not sure if we are even interested, maybe they don't think he would fit in our scheme? Too expensive?

Per Rotoworld:

Coach Jim Mora said on KJR Radio in Seattle Thursday that the Seahawks are close to re-signing OLB LeRoy Hill.
The Seahawks removed Hill's franchise tag on draft weekend, but never let him out of their sights. "My belief in talking to LeRoy as much as I have is that he’ll be wearing a Seattle Seahawk uniform," Mora said. "I feel very confident of that." The Seahawks offered Hill $36 million over six seasons this winter, but his market value has dropped since then.

On a side note, I'm going to put a random capital letter in my first name.

Delano · 04-30-2009, 07:49 PM

Seahawks | Agree to terms with L. Hill

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:56:44 -0700 The NFL Network reports the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with unrestricted free-agent LB LeRoy Hill. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ChiefRon · 04-30-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Delano

Seahawks | Agree to terms with L. Hill

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:56:44 -0700 The NFL Network reports the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with unrestricted free-agent LB LeRoy Hill. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

6yrs, 38mil per espn
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4118907

Sweet Daddy Hate · 04-30-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

NOPE NOT ACCORDING TO MECCA JENKINS!

DAMN YOU!

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Phew!

I'm forwarding this to Pioli so he knows he has your ok.

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Originally Posted by Hootie

according to the drafturbators...

he could go to 10 straight pro bowls and still wouldn't be worth a top 5 pick.

So yeah...living up to that #4 might prove difficult.

"Today, the Chiefs signed unrestricted free agent LeRoy Hill. All across the Chiefs Nation, fans danced naked in their offices and living rooms with their dorks in one hand, and a cup of Kool-Aid in the other while shouting "Hootie Rules"! "Hootie was right"!, and "Praise the Lord Our God Jesus GM"!

Better? Better!?

Fritz88 · 04-30-2009, 08:14 PM

Forget him. He signed with SEA.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

MoreLemonPledge · 04-30-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Forget him. He signed with SEA.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Yep. Fun(?) while it lasted.

04-26-2009, 06:55 PM
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $3244285	Seahawk "Franchised" LB LeRoy Hill Released--Paging Pioli.... Drafting Curry, they must have decided the guy they slapped with a franchise tag....isn't worth the cash they were gonna have to pay him. Stock-piling LBs is a priority for 3-4 teams....especially one so weak at LB, like us. THOUGHTS on this guy??? JoeSeahawk???? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4101934 *Seattle pulls Hill's franchise tag* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Mike Sando ESPN.com RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks withdrew the franchise designation from linebacker Leroy Hill after drafting Wake Forest's Aaron Curry with the fourth overall choice. The move, confirmed by the team, makes Hill a free agent. The one-year, $8.3 million franchise offer no longer exists. Hill, a third-round choice in 2005, had refused to sign the offer while attempting to negotiate a lucrative long-term deal. He skipped voluntary minicamp practices recently. Curry is expected to get at least $25 million guaranteed in his new contract. Saturday, Seahawks president and general manager Tim Ruskell said he was still in negotiations for a long-term deal with Hill. Coach Jim Mora marveled after selecting Curry that the team's defense now has, along with Lofa Tatupu, "three good, young linebackers who are all impact-type players and it is an exciting group. It will be fun to watch them grow together."
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04-30-2009, 11:02 AM	#49
Mr. Krab Big Red Nuts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Seattle pushes ahead after pulling Hill's tag Sports Digest April 28, 2009 The Seattle Seahawks brought back veteran cornerback Ken Lucas and signed free-agent fullback Justin Griffith with one-year contracts, about two hours after team president Tim Ruskell said the Seahawks are having "just conversations" with linebacker Leroy Hill's agent on a possible long-term deal. Seattle rescinded its 2009 franchise tag on Hill hours after it selected outside linebacker Aaron Curry fourth overall in the NFL draft. That made Hill a free agent instead of guaranteeing him $8.3 million in Seattle. Redskins: At his charity golf tournament in Potomac Falls, Va., starting quarterback Jason Campbell said "it definitely was a shock when I started hearing Sanchez talk," referring to the team's desire to draft former Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sanchez was selected by the New York Jets. ... Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, a former Heisman Trophy finalist who wasn't chosen in the NFL draft, agreed to terms with Washington.
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04-30-2009, 11:05 AM	#50
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04-30-2009, 11:17 AM	#51
ChiefRon Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Casino cash: $10004900	Just heard on Sirius that Mora said they "were close to reaching a long-term deal" with him, sorry no link. I have no idea y he would want to go back there, they run a 4-3 and he would probably be a backup behind Curry. Not sure if we are even interested, maybe they don't think he would fit in our scheme? Too expensive?
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Fritz88 Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $8505943	Forget him. He signed with SEA. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns
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