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

**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."

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-26-2009, 06:57 PM

He's not a fit for the 3-4 at all unless he play's Johnson's spot.

**cabletech94** · 04-26-2009, 06:58 PM

why not bring him in.....

.....first in. What do I win?

**cabletech94** · 04-26-2009, 06:58 PM

I don't really mean it.

SBK · 04-26-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's not a fit for the 3-4 at all unless he play's Johnson's spot.

If he can tackle he'd be an upgrade.

Mecca · 04-26-2009, 07:00 PM

Seattle is reeruned, you draft Curry release him.

Talk about a spinning your wheels move.

keg in kc · 04-26-2009, 07:01 PM

Makes total sense. All you need is Curry. Curry is all you need.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-26-2009, 07:03 PM

I really think DJ could be effective as an OLB in the 3-4. DJ, Hill, Thomas, Vrabel.

Basileus777 · 04-26-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

Seattle is reeruned, you draft Curry release him.

Talk about a spinning your wheels move.

I totally agree. They should have taken Sanchez or Monroe.

Micjones · 04-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Sign him up Scotty!

htismaqe · 04-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Seattle takes Curry at #4 and then releases a guy that EARNED his money.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-26-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basileus777

I totally agree. They should have taken Sanchez or Monroe.

Other than botching their most important pick, they had a ****ing hell of a draft, and picked up Denver's 1 next year.

Mr_Tomahawk · 04-26-2009, 07:06 PM

Dont know much about LeRoy Hill....what good is he? Didn't Seattle run a 4-3?

Hootie · 04-26-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I really think DJ could be effective as an OLB in the 3-4. DJ, Hill, Thomas, Vrabel.

NOPE NOT ACCORDING TO MECCA JENKINS!

DAMN YOU!

Basileus777 · 04-26-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Other than botching their most important pick, they had a ****ing hell of a draft, and picked up Denver's 1 next year.

I still can't believe Denver made that trade. It's almost Ricky Williams bad, a likely top 10 pick for #37.

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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