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

[GusFrerotte]

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.

Mentor for JC? Sorry Matty, but I think JC has been around long enough not to need a mentor. And if he does still need a mentor after being a starter for 2 full seasons, then you have to ask the question is JC a bona fide starting QB? To me, if JC flounders or does not show progression in '09 his butt is gone. Statwise, with the exception of the TD/INT ratio, he is just above Gus Frerotte level, and unfortuantely as much as I liked Gus back in the day, he never really made a progression either.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Mentor for JC? Sorry Matty, but I think JC has been around long enough not to need a mentor. And if he does still need a mentor after being a starter for 2 full seasons, then you have to ask the question is JC a bona fide starting QB? To me, if JC flounders or does not show progression in '09 his butt is gone. Statwise, with the exception of the TD/INT ratio, he is just above Gus Frerotte level, and unfortuantely as much as I liked Gus back in the day, he never really made a progression either.

A mentor in this offense certainly wouldn't hurt. Although it's probably a year too late.

[SirClintonPortis]

Address a need first, like the lines or Marcus Washington's replacement. Cap space is tight this year, so they shouldn't make a run for Hasslebeck.

[WaldSkins]

Not saying we should cut him, but what do you think Campbell is worth?

[DarkKnight]

Originally Posted by Bill B

Saw a report that Matt Hasselback is entering the final year of his contract with the Seahawks and his cap number is $6.3 million and he may be a possible cut. With the coach leaving the team maybe the Seahawks would consider cutting him? If he were to get cut should the Skins make a run and sign him? If the Skins signed him I guess this would send the clear message to JC that he is not the future - Scout.com said Hasselback at 33 still has 3-4 good years left in his career. My gut tells me leave qb alone and just start building the lines....

Scout.com: Cut Matt Hasselbeck?

maybe, maybe maybe .......

[warriorzpath]

if he's released and Zorn still believes in him as a quarterback - I say do it. Who else can make a better judgment? He has worked closest with both Hasselback and Campbell to make the best decision. The qb is THE most important decision on any team; a team's dependence on success doesn't end on this decision, but it should start there.

It is obvious that the most important position to address is quarterback. Having a qb that fits great always works wonders. Just look at Parcells (and I hate to admit how successful he is with player personnel matters); he makes the hard and sometimes unpopular decision at the time, at this position - both short and long term.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I'd say no to Matt Hasselback if, for no other reason than, i fully expect Zorn to be fired after this year. I dont want Bill Cowher or Mike Shanahan being stuck with a WCO QB. I guess Holmgren would be fine with Hassleback, but I'd prefer Cowher or Shanahan to him.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I'd say no to Matt Hasselback if, for no other reason than, i fully expect Zorn to be fired after this year. I dont want Bill Cowher or Mike Shanahan being stuck with a WCO QB. I guess Holmgren would be fine with Hassleback, but I'd prefer Cowher or Shanahan to him.

Mike Shanahan is from the Bill Walsh... George Siefert coaching tree; so if I'm not mistaken, his offense is the WCO.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Mike Shanahan is from the Bill Walsh... George Siefert coaching tree; so if I'm not mistaken, his offense is the WCO.

Good Point, also why would Holgrem come here after Zorn gets fired.

[freddyg12]

Before anyone asks for it, I don't have a link (espn's site has been freezing on me this afternoon), but earlier in the day on the nfc blog, they had the nfc north reporter taking questions & someone asked him about this. He said it's only a 1mil cap figure & he expects MH back in seattle as the coaches expect him to fully heal.

[SmootSmack]

http://www.thewarpath.net/512201-post1.html

Originally Posted by Someonewhotriedtocasuallydropasubtlehintlastmontht hatthiswasntanimpossiblescenario

Jason Campbell I need to go back and watch the game again, but what I saw wasn't impressive. What's the problem? Is it really the offensive line? Is it the schemes? Do you need some competition to get your juices flowing again? Should we call it an open competition with Colt this summer? Should we maybe bring in a veteran to put a little scare in you. You want Hasselbeck here?

[Meks]

^ zorn could get demoted to QB coach again lol then holmgren could step in.

not my cup of tea.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Meks

^ zorn could get demoted to QB coach again lol then holmgren could step in.

not my cup of tea.

I'd like to see Holgrem as our GM and Zorn stay as our coach.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Meks

^ zorn could get demoted to QB coach again lol then holmgren could step in.

not my cup of tea.

I'd like to see Holgrem as our GM and Zorn stay as our coach. Then i'd like to see Vinny be in charge of cleaning the bathrooms after home games.

[saden1]

The Seahawks are not going to cut Matt Hasselback. I would wager $500 he'll be a Seahawk for a few more years. They have nobody that can step in and play QB and if this team doesn't win Hawks fans will go the way of the dodo. They're a fickle bunch up here and their management isn't going to mess with what's working out of fear of losing the fan base. I expect them to draft a QB in April though.

Of course if his back is total shit, he'll be shit-canned quickly.