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

[GTripp0012]

I'd love to have Hasselbeck on the roster, but obviously he would have to be cut first, and then the money issue would have to work. That, and the guy is clearly in decline, so if he doesn't give Zorn a significant discount (less than 3 mil a year, what TC is making), we'd be overpaying for sure.

[KI Skins Fan]

Now, here's a topic we can sink our teeth into!

If I put myself in Jim Zorn's shoes and Hasselbeck becomes available, then I would want him. This one is a no brainer for Zorn. Zorn has got to believe that he had better make the playoffs next year if he wants to stick around and he just may think that he would have a much better shot at the playoffs with Hasselbeck as his QB. He has already put the work in on Hasselbeck. HB knows the system Zorn wants to run and how to play the QB position the way Zorn wants it to be played.

Now, how does that sit with Dan Snyder and VC, especially since Zorn was brought in to develop JC? I don't know.

Personally, I have little doubt that HB would do a better job than JC as our QB in the short term and, for Zorn, there may not be a long term unless he wins in the short term.

In the interest of full disclosure, my thoughts on this topic are affected by my growing suspicion that JC's future in the NFL may be as a career backup QB.

[Meks]

i plain dont like the PLAYER, so i wouldnt want him here.

infamous Green Bay playoff game still haunts me in overtime coin toss...

"we'll take the ball, and we're going to score!"

and u thrwo a pick on the 2nd play for the game winning TD. HA! serves u right, i hate seattle.

[MTK]

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.

[GMScud]

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.

I totally agree with those conditions, and I also don't ever see that happening. There are enough teams out there in need of a quality starting QB that (IF he's cut) he won't have to take a backup role with a backup's paycheck.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I totally agree with those conditions, and I also don't ever see that happening. There are enough teams out there in need of a quality starting QB that (IF he's cut) he won't have to take a backup role with a backup's paycheck.

Yeah I agree, I was just tossing that out there. If MH was cut there would be a number of teams lining up to sign him as their starter.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah I agree, I was just tossing that out there. If MH was cut there would be a number of teams lining up to sign him as their starter.

Starting with the Bears and Vikings I'm sure

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Starting with the Bears and Vikings I'm sure

yeah no doubt, the Vikes would actually be a great fit.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Starting with the Bears and Vikings I'm sure

And the Lions...

[sancho2613]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah I agree, I was just tossing that out there. If MH was cut there would be a number of teams lining up to sign him as their starter.

I think he would be a great mentor for JC but I really can't see him wanting to be the back up somewhere especially knowing that he's the best QB on the team (well atleast in a win now situation). It would help speed up JC's development to have a proven or quality QB mentoring 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.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

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.

I'd prefer to not play musical QBs that drastically. You've gotta give JC a realistic time to show that he's developing from this year to the next. 3/4 of the first game?

[53Fan]

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.

That is the only way it would make sense for me. But I don't think Matt would accept that at this point in his career and by the time he would, we should'nt need him. This scenario is the only way I could see it happening.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

That is the only way it would make sense for me. But I don't think Matt would accept that at this point in his career and by the time he would, we should'nt need him. This scenario is the only way I could see it happening.

If you sign Hasselback then it's "may the best man win." The job has to be earned and at this point it's time for JC to grow up and be a baller or pack his bags. The offense ain't new after one year. Throwing the football is throwing the football and reading defenses is reading defenses. There's no magic o it. No more baby sitting, he has to earn his keep.

If you get your hands on the football you got to catch it. This is business.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by saden1

If you sign Hasselback then it's "may the best man win." The job has to be earned and at this point it's time for JC to grow up and be a baller or pack his bags. The offense ain't new after one year. Throwing the football is throwing the football and reading defenses is reading defenses. There's no magic o it. No more baby sitting, he has to earn his keep.

If you get your hands on the football you got to catch it. This is business.

+1. If this somehow played out and the Skins did sign him, it's open competition.