Chiefs Seahawk "Franchised" LB LeRoy Hill Released--Paging Pioli.... - Page 3

Basileus777 · 04-26-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm not going to disagree with you but I wouldn't let DJ keep me from bringing in Hill who is just as young and alot better.

Is DJ a free agent after this season? He might not even be in this teams future, which would make signing Hill make more sense.

beer bacon · 04-26-2009, 07:44 PM

I remember being real impressed with Hill his first season when he had a bunch of sacks. It looks like he hasn't had many since then. I don't know if he would fit as an OLB. Do we have a spot for him on the inside?

EyePod · 04-26-2009, 07:53 PM

4-3 LB?

Joe Seahawk · 04-26-2009, 08:25 PM

Hill is an excellent linebacker, very good at rushing the passer, I do not want to lose him and hope the Seahawks find a way to keep him. The franchise number for a LB is something like 8 mil? I think ruskell is gambling that we can re sign him at less than the franchise number..

He did have a little trouble in the offseason, the cops found him asleep at the wheel of his 70's era pontiac in the middle of an intersection..

Ruskell hates stuff like that.

Anyway, he's a great LB and I hope we find a way to re-sign him..

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-26-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

Hill is an excellent linebacker, very good at rushing the passer, I do not want to lose him and hope the Seahawks find a way to keep him. The franchise number for a LB is something like 8 mil? I think ruskell is gambling that we can re sign him at less than the franchise number..

He did have a little trouble in the offseason, the cops found him asleep at the wheel of his 70's era pontiac in the middle of an intersection..

Ruskell hates stuff like that.

Anyway, he's a great LB and I hope we find a way to re-sign him..

Thanks, Joe. Frankly, I'm hoping....if he fits our new scheme, that Pioli has him on a plane to KC tomorrow. If he's as good as you say, we could sure use him. Just make sure he doesn't end up in Denver, Oakland, or San Diego....okay?

As for that 70's Pontiac....maybe it's nostalgia, from his childhood....that ride looks like a lot of the ones from my neighborhood back in the day....

Frankie · 04-26-2009, 09:45 PM

I have not read the replies. Did anyone mention this guy has had an arrest and wants $36 mil?

nathanKent · 04-26-2009, 09:54 PM

Hill is a rush LB who forgot how to rush after his rookie season. He'd fit in well here.

Joe Seahawk · 04-26-2009, 10:47 PM

The Seahawks are apparently trying to get him signed.. I hope we do.

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April 26, 2009 7:27 PM
Update: Seahawks negotiations with Leroy Hill
Posted by Danny O'Neil
I'll have to be brief right now so I can finish up my writing for Monday's print edition of the newspaper, but wanted to stop by and say president Tim Ruskell said the team intends to continue negotiating with linebacker Hill on Sunday night and Monday morning.

Todd France -- Leroy Hill's agent -- told the Associated Press that negotiations are ongoing.

Ruskell said the franchise tag was withdrawn because it had become an impediment to reaching a long-term deal. He was asked if Hill was upset at the team's decision to withdraw the franchise tag. Ruskell referred the question to coach Jim Mora, who said he spoke with Hill on Sunday morning. He said that Hill might have been a little shaken up, but still expressed a desire to get a deal done with Seattle.

That's going to have to happen sooner rather than later since he is now an unrestricted free agent.

swayy07 · 04-27-2009, 12:27 AM

i think he has a good chance of coming to kc since we should be singing a couple more linebackers now anyway. but i think the only thing that might keep him from signing is wether or not he fits pioli/haley's mold for a player AKA is he a bill parcells kinda guy.

MoreLemonPledge · 04-27-2009, 04:44 AM

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)

**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?

04-26-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
beer bacon WHAT Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10019545	I remember being real impressed with Hill his first season when he had a bunch of sacks. It looks like he hasn't had many since then. I don't know if he would fit as an OLB. Do we have a spot for him on the inside?
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Joe Seahawk This place entertains.. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $5484435	Hill is an excellent linebacker, very good at rushing the passer, I do not want to lose him and hope the Seahawks find a way to keep him. The franchise number for a LB is something like 8 mil? I think ruskell is gambling that we can re sign him at less than the franchise number.. He did have a little trouble in the offseason, the cops found him asleep at the wheel of his 70's era pontiac in the middle of an intersection.. Ruskell hates stuff like that. Anyway, he's a great LB and I hope we find a way to re-sign him..
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Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	I have not read the replies. Did anyone mention this guy has had an arrest and wants $36 mil?
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nathanKent Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Hill is a rush LB who forgot how to rush after his rookie season. He'd fit in well here.
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swayy07 Straight Cash Homey... Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10004915	i think he has a good chance of coming to kc since we should be singing a couple more linebackers now anyway. but i think the only thing that might keep him from signing is wether or not he fits pioli/haley's mold for a player AKA is he a bill parcells kinda guy.
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MoreLemonPledge M-I-Z S-E-C Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10004927	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) Last edited by MoreLemonPledge; 04-27-2009 at 04:44 AM.. Reason: format didn't turn out right, not fixing it.
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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, 11:17 AM	#15
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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