Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[QUOTE=skinsnut;432336]For this post, your autosignature should read, "an unexamined ankle is not worth signing"[/QUOTE]

Lol, I really just over looked the reasoning behind Tampa or Carolina not offering him a contract.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

i think it might just be, someone showed interest, and they figured they might as well take a look... maybe they didn't want to match our offer, or just didn't think he's what they need.

either way, it's win-win for us right now, cause we either get him at our price, or he goes somewhere else and we save the money without overpaying.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[QUOTE=skinsnut;432329]Hmm...this is interesting.
This says only the Skins have an offer out.
Makes me wonder why Tampa and Carolina didn't make one on the spot knowing he had 3 trips...
Speculating here but....I think it is one of 3 things...

1. They heard what the Skins offered and that combined with word Bryant Johnsons 1 year deal fwas only 2 mil + Darrell Jackson being cut, may have reduced there desire to match and walked away.....OR

2. They gave him a physical and felt his ankle may be a long term issue.

3. They don't want to be the first to up the ante only to be topped by another offer. (These teams held out to get a fair deal and don't want to drive his price up)

Anyone know if Hackett did a physical with either Tampa or Carolina?
If he did...and they didn't make an offer, I'd be worried.[/QUOTE]

Would they give him a physical during this type of visit? I didn't think about this. I wonder if these two teams (TB and Carolina) are now leaning more towards Jackson. I mean, Chucky likes veteran players, and well I dunno exactly if there's a reason why Carolina would take Jackson over Hackett. I think the lack of offers would hopefully mean that we get to sign him for the economical price that we want.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[QUOTE=That Guy;432352]i think it might just be, someone showed interest, and they figured they might as well take a look... maybe they didn't want to match our offer, or just didn't think he's what they need.

either way, it's win-win for us right now, cause we either get him at our price, or he goes somewhere else and we save the money without overpaying.[/QUOTE]

Very true, but how much would you consider overpaying him?

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[URL="http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/429755.html"]http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx[/URL]

I'd say $2-3 million is a fair price for Hackett, right? That's not overpaying him. The Skins should be able to swing that. Maybe, the FO really likes a few of the WR prospects in the draft?

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[quote=theJBexperience;432433][URL="http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/429755.html"]http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx[/URL]

I'd say $2-3 million is a fair price for Hackett, right? That's not overpaying him. The Skins should be able to swing that. Maybe, the FO really likes a few of the WR prospects in the draft?[/quote]
It seems like a fair price.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

more than 4mill per year is overpaying. (ie > 5 year 20mill) is probably overpaying.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[QUOTE=That Guy;432352]i think it might just be, someone showed interest, and they figured they might as well take a look... maybe they didn't want to match our offer, or just didn't think he's what they need.

either way, it's win-win for us right now, cause we either get him at our price, or he goes somewhere else and we save the money without overpaying.[/QUOTE]

Well, looks like you were right about Carolina. His agent is currently working out the details of a contract with the Panthers. Doesn't necessarily mean he'll sign with them though. Could end up being nothing more than leverage.