Seattle Seahawks Strategy and Personnel 2009-02-21

FRANCHISE PLAYER: LB Leroy Hill: Tendered at 8.304M.


TRANSITION PLAYER: None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--DT Rocky Bernard had been productive for Seattle up until last season, but might not be a fit in the Seahawks revamped defense.

--WR Bobby Engram missed the first three games of the season with a cracked shoulder blade and only finished with 47 catches for 489 yards and no touchdowns in 2008.

--QB Charlie Frye started one game and struggled, finishing 12 of 23 for 83 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 27-17 loss to Green Bay.

--DT Howard Green was used as a backup in spot duty and should receive another training camp invitation.

--LB D.D. Lewis proved a valuable backup that knows Seattle's defensive scheme.

--LB Wesley Mallard finished on the injured reserve with an injured hamstring.

--RB Maurice Morris finished with 574 yards on 132 carries for a 4.3 yard-per-carry average. Probably on the way out with Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett already signed.

--LS Jeff Robinson filled in nicely when rookie Tyler Schmitt suffered a back injury during training camp. Seattle may lean on him again in 2009

--WR Koren Robinson was productive in spurts but does not have the top-end speed he possessed early in his career. May be off to greener pastures.

--FB Leonard Weaver has improved as a blocker and gives the team versatility with his pass-catching and running ability. Other teams may be interested, including NFC West rival San Francisco.

--OL Ray Willis plays with a mean streak and started 10 games at both right guard and right tackle. May command more money than team is willing to pay him.

--OL Floyd Womack was healthy for the first time in several years and showed his versatility by playing both right guard and left guard. He should be back.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--LB Lance Laury was a valuable special teams player for Seattle.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED: None.

PLAYERS LOST: None.




Author: Fox Sports
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Added: February 21, 2009