If the Seahawks released Matt Hasselback should the Skins make a run at signing him?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The only way I bring in Hasselbeck is under these conditions: he comes cheap, and he understands that he is the clearcut backup for 2009 and is a mentor for JC.

Beyond that will depend on Campbell's development. If JC falters Hasselbeck takes over in 2010. If JC is worthy of a new contract and is the clear answer for the long term, we cut Hasselbeck to let him try to start elsewhere.

You would allow JC to falter through the entire 2009 season before going to Hasslebeck? Oh no, I'm too old and impatient for that!

How about this instead? If JC falters in the 3Q of the first game of 2009, then Hasslebeck takes over in the 4Q of that game.

Then, JC can start the next game. If he plays well, he stays in. If not, we go to the relief pitcher again.

I think it's good for a player to live in fear of losing his job. That way, a coach knows that he's got the player's attention.