I told ya. now what? I don't think Seattle with go after Abe as I said from the beginning, since he made it clear he didn't want to go there. The deal is for $18.5mil guaranteed year $52 or $54 million
This is all I could find: Seahawks | Team could go after Peterson Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:19:42 -0800 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports if the Seattle Seahawks don't match the offer sheet from the Minnesota Vikings for OG Steve Hutchinson, they may strongly pursue free agent LB Julian Peterson (49ers).
Seahawks nab Pro Bowl linebacker Peterson Adam Schefter By Adam Schefter NFL Analyst (March 20, 2006) -- One of the busiest teams of the offseason struck again when the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement with former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson on a blockbuster seven-year, $54 million deal. The deal, which the Seahawks and agent Kevin Poston spent today finalizing, includes $18.5 million worth of guarantees, including $10 million this season. A Seahawks official confirmed the agreement in principle with the linebacker the San Francisco 49ers designated their franchise player one year ago. Even with Peterson's mega-contract, the Seahawks still have the wherewithal to match the $49 million offer sheet Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutcinson signed with the Vikings. The Seahawks had to announce their decision by tonight at midnight ET. And they are not done there. Still in place is a contingent deal for defensive end John Abraham, whom the Seahawks have the exclusive negotiating rights for from the New York Jets in exchange for Seattle's first-round pick. Already this offseason, the Seahawks have re-signed NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard. But now, the Seahawks are bolstering their defensive line, landing Peterson tonight and former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Russell Davis over the weekend. Peterson now is expected to start ahead of D.D. Lewis, and the Seahawks also could use him as a pass-rushing end. But the NFC champion Seahawks have options for the 28-year-old Peterson, whom the Miami Dolphins also pursued until he reached agreement with Seattle. With Peterson off the market, former Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington now will be the most coveted defensive player available. His decision should come soon.
Nt really...this is according to Adam Schefter from the nfl.com link... "And they are not done there. Still in place is a contingent deal for defensive end John Abraham, whom the Seahawks have the exclusive negotiating rights for from the New York Jets in exchange for Seattle's first-round pick."
You get credit Rookie...You're one of the very few newbies who actually reported somethin true... Much props.
We can just hope that they do go after abraham because they have the money. But for the 1000000000 times, they are not going to try and force someone to sign with them and paying all that money. So my guess would that if they want to bring on Abe, then they will be giving atleast $20mil plus in GUARANTEED MONEY. Thats a lot for abe. It going to be tough
I know for a fact that you say the phrase "Told ya" at least several times. It may not be a good thing when people pick up on this sort of thing. :smile:
