Seahawks sign SA

[mcbokonon]

The Seahawks are close to a deal to re-sign free agent Shaun Alexander, the NFL MVP and rushing champion, before he hits the open market, which right now is scheduled to be at 12:01 tonight. He's likely to get between $12 million-$15 million in guaranteed money. Seattle, by previous agreement, could not use its franchise tag on Alexander. He's an irreplaceable part for the Seahawks and they are the best fit for him. The contract could be announced tomorrow



This is from a New York Daily News article. Are they worth a shit?

[Steebo]

Alexander, Seahawks agree on eight-year deal
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com


The No. 1 free agent on the open market is now off the market.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with Pro-Bowl running back Shaun Alexander on a whopping eight-year, $62 million deal that includes a total of more than $15 million in the first year in bonuses (signing and roster) and salary.

The Alexander deal is not contingent upon a new CBA getting done as the Seahawks have the necessary cap space to make such a move. However, the contract still has to get approved by the NFL front office and Alexander needs to sign the contract.

The league's MVP was wise to take such a deal as the running back market in free agency will likely be much lower than several big-named veterans may think. In addition, Alexander didn't want to leave the Seahawks.

Alexander broke the NFL's single-season touchdown mark this past season, helping push the Seahawks to the NFC title. Alexander rushed for 1,880 yards, 27 rushing touchdowns, and a also a receiving touchdown.

The resilient 28-year old, who has played with Seattle in all six of his NFL seasons, has started all but one regular-season game over the past four seasons. He shook off a concussion suffered in a first-round playoff game against the Redskins in January and gained 236 yards with two scores in the postseason.

Now Seattle must turn their attention to Pro-Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson.

It's unclear how Alexander's deal is structured with regards to how much cap space this deal takes up in the first year of the new contract. Seattle had a decent amount of salary cap room heading into this free agent period.

Now that Alexander is off the market Edgerrin James, Chester Taylor and Jamal Lewis as well as DeShaun Foster (transition tag) will try to follow up in a very slim market.

[t.j]

Bad deal for the Seahawks, IMO. Good news for Hawk fantasy owners, though, no way will they be able to afford to go anywhere but back down on defense now.