Having already fielded draft-day trade offers for Jacoby Brissett, the Colts had to know the interest in their prized backup quarterback would only increase once face-of-the-franchise Andrew Luck proved he was healthy again in training camp.
It comes as no surprise that Seattle would be one of the teams trying to pry Brissett away from Indianapolis after hiring former Colts quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator. In need of a trusty backup to Russell Wilson, the Seahawks recently offered a second-round draft pick for Brissett, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reported.
The Colts rejected the overture, in keeping with owner Jim Irsay's early August declaration that his organization would not part with "the best backup quarterback in football," even if the offer was as steep as a first-round pick.
With two years remaining on his cut-rate rookie contract, Brissett offers premium insurance against the risk of a re-injury to Luck's throwing shoulder.
It speaks highly of Brissett's potential that Schottenheimer's squad would test the waters to the tune of a second-round proposal. A high-caliber backup quarterback is a luxury rather than a necessity for a franchise in transition after being forced to rebuild on the fly this past offseason.
Now that Brissett is essentially off the table, it's natural to wonder if the Seahawks will inquire about the price tag for alternatives.
Brissett was way better than I thought he'd be last year ... there are just SO many bad backup QBs that if you get a good one, you gotta hold onto him
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
Seattle of a slew of roster problems and QB is least among them, it makes no sense. If Wilson goes down it doesn’t matter which backup they have, they are done.
Seattle of a slew of roster problems and QB is least among them, it makes no sense. If Wilson goes down it doesn’t matter which backup they have, they are done.
I'd love to see a Seattle Seahawks HardKnocks.
The figureheads of the Seahawks sit silently in a conference room. Through the dim lights, the whiteboard holds only three scribbles.
- We can't block.
- Our receivers suck.
- Our amazing defence is old and a shadow of it's former self.
After 14 hours of intensely scrutinizing the whiteboard in silence, Seattle GM John Schneider dusts his cigarette and clears his throat, his face contorting into a confident smirk. He speaks quietly, but with clear authority.
Just so everyone knows..............Seattle's WRS do not suck.
I think that Doug Baldwin is a good receiver, but the rest are just guys, even Brandon Marshall at this point. (who I think is well past his prime)
Tyler Lockett is "OK" .... and so is Jaron Brown. We'll see how he does with Wilson, though. He could be a good fit there, with his speed. Overall, though, I would take our WR room over theirs every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
i thought Baldwin was coming off an injury as well
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
Baldwin is VERY UNDERRATED .... I do agree with your assessment that he’s the only one on that team worth a damm .... but he’s REALLY GOOD ... hes a STUD ....
Just so everyone knows..............Seattle's WRS do not suck.
I think that Doug Baldwin is a good receiver, but the rest are just guys, even Brandon Marshall at this point. (who I think is well past his prime)
Tyler Lockett is "OK" .... and so is Jaron Brown. We'll see how he does with Wilson, though. He could be a good fit there, with his speed. Overall, though, I would take our WR room over theirs every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.
I would take their WR and Pete Carroll, actually they could even keep their Wr's and take ours too. Just trade Hue + who ever hey want for Pete and I would be happy.
Just so everyone knows..............Seattle's WRS do not suck.
I think that Doug Baldwin is a good receiver, but the rest are just guys, even Brandon Marshall at this point. (who I think is well past his prime)
Tyler Lockett is "OK" .... and so is Jaron Brown. We'll see how he does with Wilson, though. He could be a good fit there, with his speed. Overall, though, I would take our WR room over theirs every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.
I would take their WR and Pete Carroll, actually they could even keep their Wr's and take ours too. Just trade Hue + who ever hey want for Pete and I would be happy.
It could be worse, I think folks are largely trying not to focus on his record and thus giving him a pass as we wait and see, (again) on another fresh start.
Can Deshaun Watson play better for the Browns, than Baker Mayfield would have? ... Now the Games count.
