Seattle Franchise Player Vote

Fritz · 02-03-2005, 08:30 AM

All three players are up for FA and Seattle has but one tag.

Who would you franchise?

Maple Leafs · 02-03-2005, 08:39 AM

I'd put it on Jones.

Alexander is great, but there's a glut of RBs this year so there's a decent chance you can bring him back or find a decent replacement. Hasselback hasn't shown that he's really all that better than the Brian Griese level replacement QBs that are always available.

flere-imsaho · 02-03-2005, 08:39 AM

I agree with Jones. They could put it on Alexander and plan to trade him, but it's unclear who would give up a lot for him with the other RBs who will be available.

VPI97 · 02-03-2005, 08:44 AM

I would like Seattle to franchise Alexander primarily because it would free up Jones to be signed by the Falcons.

MIJB#19 · 02-03-2005, 08:54 AM

MIJB's crystal ball says:
Shaun Alexander to the Detroit Lions
Matt Hasselbeck back to the Packers
Walter Jones with a longer than expected hold-out this time around

We're this FOF, I'd franchise Jones, but were this real life (and it is), Shaun Alexander and Hasselbeck have too few options to start elsewhere, making Jones the safer choice to be able to keep all three of them.

Swaggs · 02-03-2005, 11:23 AM

I'd take Jones, too.

rkmsuf · 02-03-2005, 11:24 AM

They almost have to franchise Hasselbeck. Unless there is some wheeling and dealing for a QB.

The front office is in so much flux though who knows.

I think they are sick of the Jones act and will make a play to sign him long term. If that fails I say he walks.

Alexander has played his last game as a Seahawk.

chinaski · 02-03-2005, 11:29 AM

Theyve already franchised Jones once before, I dont think theyll do it again, im assuming Jones will leave for good. I'm betting Hassel will resign with us and wont test the market that hard. Alexander is getting "the tag", hes probably the most wanted league wise of the 3, with Jones pulling up a close 2nd.

Desnudo · 02-03-2005, 02:05 PM

Nobody.

rkmsuf · 02-03-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

Nobody.

f-ing contrarian.

Desnudo · 02-03-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

f-ing contrarian.

No, you are.

rkmsuf · 02-03-2005, 02:13 PM

*sticking tongue out smiley thing-a-ma-jig*

cuervo72 · 02-03-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

Theyve already franchised Jones once before, I dont think theyll do it again, im assuming Jones will leave for good. I'm betting Hassel will resign with us and wont test the market that hard. Alexander is getting "the tag", hes probably the most wanted league wise of the 3, with Jones pulling up a close 2nd.

I think they franchise Jones every year.

stevew · 02-03-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

I think they franchise Jones every year.

At least 2 times if not 3.

scooper · 02-03-2005, 02:38 PM

Jones. Why mess with tradition?

Mijb, I'm not sure where Alexander would fit in Detroit. I think Kevin Jones will be fine there and he's much younger. The Hasselbeck to GB idea is interesting, though.

chinaski · 02-03-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

I think they franchise Jones every year.

Yea youre right, I was in FOF mode and assumed he couldnt/wouldnt sign after his 2 consecutive tags

stevew · 02-03-2005, 02:42 PM

Couldnt Seattle put the transitional tag on both Alexander and Jones? I believe you get 2 of them, but im not sure exactly what they do.

G-Man · 02-03-2005, 03:11 PM

He has already said as much. he wants to stay in Seattle. He is also a man of his word, a man of Integrity (oh btw also a BAC)!

I would like to see them finally sign Jones and then Franchise Alexander for at least one year.

scooper · 02-03-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Couldnt Seattle put the transitional tag on both Alexander and Jones? I believe you get 2 of them, but im not sure exactly what they do.

I don't think so. You get one transition tag or one franchise tag.

MIJB#19 · 02-03-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scooper

Jones. Why mess with tradition?

Mijb, I'm not sure where Alexander would fit in Detroit. I think Kevin Jones will be fine there and he's much younger. The Hasselbeck to GB idea is interesting, though.

Good point on Alexander to Detroit, somehow Detroit popped up, even though it doesn´t make much sense on further review.

duckman · 02-03-2005, 03:58 PM

I have to go with Hasselbeck. He's shown some very good improvement, and I don't think that Seattle can afford to let him leave.

ZXTT · 02-03-2005, 05:01 PM

Sign Hasselbeck, franchise Jones (4th time). Let Alexander walk.

Or, if new negotiators can sign Jones (dude, you're running out of years to get any signing bonus), franchise Alexander so that you can either 1. Trade him for an MLB. 2. Quit calling his number every time he gets to 99 yds.

Travis · 02-03-2005, 05:51 PM

Sign Hass, with the year he had, he's chomping at the bit to get back out there and prove the naysayers wrong and get back to Pro Bowl form. He's also said he wants to win with this team, and he seems to be a very up front, honest person about that stuff. I think they can negotiate a deal with him without him missing any time with a holdout next year.

For the love of god, sign Jones to a 4 or 5 year deal and give the man his money. If that doesn't work, he gets the franchise tag, but with a new president coming in, I really hope they try to get this deal done so they can franchise Alexander instead of letting him walk. That said, of the 3, if you can't get Jones resigned, he easily gets the tag.

Alexander, I'd love to see him back, and would expect him to be tagged ahead of Hass just because somebody will give up an arm and a leg for a RB with his nose for the endzone and because of the numbers he puts up every year. He's not necessarily consistent every game (a lot of that because of playcalling and not utilizing the run game the way it should be), but every year he puts up great numbers and that kind of reliability should get us something 'good' in exchange for him if we can't sign him.

But yeah, long story short, it'll be Jones for the 99th year in a row.

condors · 02-03-2005, 06:07 PM

For me Walter Jones, I watched the Eagles go thru tackle after tackle after tackle, wasted first round picks, trade that didn't work out, took about 2 decades to get a decent offensive line together. Can't let a pro bowl caliber tackle leave. Running backs can get old very quickly and I am no fan of Hasselbach (had him on my fantasy team this year and he was less than impressive after i thought i got a bargin in the 3rd round)

General Mike · 02-03-2005, 06:39 PM

has to be Jones. If they don't the Giants need to make a huge run at this guy, but Ernie Accorsi won't, because he is an ass clown.

Bearcat729 · 02-03-2005, 08:34 PM

I wonder who would be worth more Orlando Pace or Jones.

St Louis has the same problem with Holt and Pace right?

scooper · 02-04-2005, 09:45 AM

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Alexander, I'd love to see him back, and would expect him to be tagged ahead of Hass just because somebody will give up an arm and a leg for a RB with his nose for the endzone and because of the numbers he puts up every year.

With this year's RB draft class, I doubt any team would give up too much for him. Maybe an arm OR a leg but not and arm AND a leg. They may be willing to pay him handsomely in free agency, but I doubt an blockbuster trade is going to happen.

rkmsuf · 02-04-2005, 09:54 AM

RBs are a cheap commodity in this league now.

View Poll Results: Which Seattle player would your franchise?
OT Walter Jones	43	58.90%
QB Matt Hasselbeck	8	10.96%
RB Shaun Alexander	22	30.14%
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02-03-2005, 08:39 AM	#2
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I'd put it on Jones. Alexander is great, but there's a glut of RBs this year so there's a decent chance you can bring him back or find a decent replacement. Hasselback hasn't shown that he's really all that better than the Brian Griese level replacement QBs that are always available. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

02-03-2005, 08:44 AM	#4
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I would like Seattle to franchise Alexander primarily because it would free up Jones to be signed by the Falcons. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

02-03-2005, 08:54 AM	#5
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	MIJB's crystal ball says: Shaun Alexander to the Detroit Lions Matt Hasselbeck back to the Packers Walter Jones with a longer than expected hold-out this time around We're this FOF, I'd franchise Jones, but were this real life (and it is), Shaun Alexander and Hasselbeck have too few options to start elsewhere, making Jones the safer choice to be able to keep all three of them. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

02-03-2005, 11:23 AM	#6
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'd take Jones, too. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-03-2005, 08:39 AM	#3
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I agree with Jones. They could put it on Alexander and plan to trade him, but it's unclear who would give up a lot for him with the other RBs who will be available.

02-03-2005, 11:24 AM	#7
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	They almost have to franchise Hasselbeck. Unless there is some wheeling and dealing for a QB. The front office is in so much flux though who knows. I think they are sick of the Jones act and will make a play to sign him long term. If that fails I say he walks. Alexander has played his last game as a Seahawk. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-03-2005, 11:29 AM	#8
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Theyve already franchised Jones once before, I dont think theyll do it again, im assuming Jones will leave for good. I'm betting Hassel will resign with us and wont test the market that hard. Alexander is getting "the tag", hes probably the most wanted league wise of the 3, with Jones pulling up a close 2nd. __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

02-03-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Nobody.

02-03-2005, 02:13 PM	#12
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	sticking tongue out smiley thing-a-ma-jig __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-03-2005, 02:38 PM	#15
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	Jones. Why mess with tradition? Mijb, I'm not sure where Alexander would fit in Detroit. I think Kevin Jones will be fine there and he's much younger. The Hasselbeck to GB idea is interesting, though.

02-03-2005, 02:42 PM	#17
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Couldnt Seattle put the transitional tag on both Alexander and Jones? I believe you get 2 of them, but im not sure exactly what they do.

02-03-2005, 03:11 PM	#18
G-Man High School JV Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington	Hasselback is gonna resign. He has already said as much. he wants to stay in Seattle. He is also a man of his word, a man of Integrity (oh btw also a BAC)! I would like to see them finally sign Jones and then Franchise Alexander for at least one year. __________________ Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" Last edited by G-Man : 02-03-2005 at 03:11 PM.

02-03-2005, 05:01 PM	#22
ZXTT n00b Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Beaverton, OR, USA	Sign Hasselbeck, franchise Jones (4th time). Let Alexander walk. Or, if new negotiators can sign Jones (dude, you're running out of years to get any signing bonus), franchise Alexander so that you can either 1. Trade him for an MLB. 2. Quit calling his number every time he gets to 99 yds.

02-03-2005, 05:51 PM	#23
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Sign Hass, with the year he had, he's chomping at the bit to get back out there and prove the naysayers wrong and get back to Pro Bowl form. He's also said he wants to win with this team, and he seems to be a very up front, honest person about that stuff. I think they can negotiate a deal with him without him missing any time with a holdout next year. For the love of god, sign Jones to a 4 or 5 year deal and give the man his money. If that doesn't work, he gets the franchise tag, but with a new president coming in, I really hope they try to get this deal done so they can franchise Alexander instead of letting him walk. That said, of the 3, if you can't get Jones resigned, he easily gets the tag. Alexander, I'd love to see him back, and would expect him to be tagged ahead of Hass just because somebody will give up an arm and a leg for a RB with his nose for the endzone and because of the numbers he puts up every year. He's not necessarily consistent every game (a lot of that because of playcalling and not utilizing the run game the way it should be), but every year he puts up great numbers and that kind of reliability should get us something 'good' in exchange for him if we can't sign him. But yeah, long story short, it'll be Jones for the 99th year in a row.

02-03-2005, 06:07 PM	#24
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	For me Walter Jones, I watched the Eagles go thru tackle after tackle after tackle, wasted first round picks, trade that didn't work out, took about 2 decades to get a decent offensive line together. Can't let a pro bowl caliber tackle leave. Running backs can get old very quickly and I am no fan of Hasselbach (had him on my fantasy team this year and he was less than impressive after i thought i got a bargin in the 3rd round)

02-03-2005, 06:39 PM	#25
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	has to be Jones. If they don't the Giants need to make a huge run at this guy, but Ernie Accorsi won't, because he is an ass clown. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

02-03-2005, 08:34 PM	#26
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	I wonder who would be worth more Orlando Pace or Jones. St Louis has the same problem with Holt and Pace right? __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

02-04-2005, 09:54 AM	#28
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	RBs are a cheap commodity in this league now. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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