(Banned)Jun 28, 2022·edited Jun 28, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe
Really great write-up. You've helped me understand these contract negotiations. The media mostly fails to educate us, so caught up in the desire for attention. So we get a distorted view of things. Your website is well worth the price of admission so I'm sure that, with time, you'll reach your subscription goals.
As for McLaurin, I've followed him since the 2019 draft and think very highly of him. After that first season, I felt he might be the best bargain at WR that year. That said, I'd rather have Metcalf because of his youth. WR careers are so short. Also, Metcalf's measurables are off the charts. Just incredible size and speed. Combine that with his work ethic, his drive to be the best and his intelligence, and I could not be more pleased.
I could see the Hawks paying DK a bit more than McLaurin because of those factors and the desire for him to feel satisfied with his contract. But I agree that it's not going to be a whole lot more. Maybe they go $75M.
AJ Brown is the receiver from that class who, in my view, is best and he went in the middle of the second round. But he was gone by the time Seattle chose DK. Metcalf has improved a ton -- particularly his route running -- and still has some work to do. Primarily his hands, which are not great. I'm hoping this is the year he'll learn to catch everything he should catch.
I liked 'Football Club'. It puts the emphasis on the city. I've often wished there was some sort of reduction of salary cap hit for players who have lived in the area for which they play.
DK truly does have an advantage over the highly talented McLaurin, he is 3 years younger. As you rightfully point out DK will likely get to negotiate an even bigger contract three years down the road barring injuries. DK has said all the righ things, including that he felt Seahawk fans were his family.
DK is a gritty performer, and I can see him running a lot more crossing routes, the same routes Megatron and Jerry Rice racked up so much yardage.
Call it a rebuild or don't DK is the exact player you want to build your franchise with. He is the right age , he has exceptional God given talent and he has honestly in deered himself to teammates management and most Seahawk fans including me. Just get it done before training camp
There's a YT video featuring where Jason McCourty lists his top 5 all time WR trash talkers. He has Metcalf at 5.
That's quite an endorsement for a young guy, but also adds to my point he's kind of Marshawn type tough guy that the Hawks need. He's a tone setter, and that guy that DBs have to think about. I'm usually cheap on my 'sign 'em' takes, but not for this guy. Give him his money, let's get him going.
Really great write-up. You've helped me understand these contract negotiations. The media mostly fails to educate us, so caught up in the desire for attention. So we get a distorted view of things. Your website is well worth the price of admission so I'm sure that, with time, you'll reach your subscription goals.
As for McLaurin, I've followed him since the 2019 draft and think very highly of him. After that first season, I felt he might be the best bargain at WR that year. That said, I'd rather have Metcalf because of his youth. WR careers are so short. Also, Metcalf's measurables are off the charts. Just incredible size and speed. Combine that with his work ethic, his drive to be the best and his intelligence, and I could not be more pleased.
I could see the Hawks paying DK a bit more than McLaurin because of those factors and the desire for him to feel satisfied with his contract. But I agree that it's not going to be a whole lot more. Maybe they go $75M.
AJ Brown is the receiver from that class who, in my view, is best and he went in the middle of the second round. But he was gone by the time Seattle chose DK. Metcalf has improved a ton -- particularly his route running -- and still has some work to do. Primarily his hands, which are not great. I'm hoping this is the year he'll learn to catch everything he should catch.
I liked 'Football Club'. It puts the emphasis on the city. I've often wished there was some sort of reduction of salary cap hit for players who have lived in the area for which they play.
DK truly does have an advantage over the highly talented McLaurin, he is 3 years younger. As you rightfully point out DK will likely get to negotiate an even bigger contract three years down the road barring injuries. DK has said all the righ things, including that he felt Seahawk fans were his family.
DK is a gritty performer, and I can see him running a lot more crossing routes, the same routes Megatron and Jerry Rice racked up so much yardage.
Call it a rebuild or don't DK is the exact player you want to build your franchise with. He is the right age , he has exceptional God given talent and he has honestly in deered himself to teammates management and most Seahawk fans including me. Just get it done before training camp
"Terry McLaurin IS an awesome player." ! gonna be rooting for him., glad that he got paid. Thanks.
Impressive how much leverage the team has in these matters.
Get to work to outwork the current pay structure. Wise words we should all live by. Love it.
There's a YT video featuring where Jason McCourty lists his top 5 all time WR trash talkers. He has Metcalf at 5.
That's quite an endorsement for a young guy, but also adds to my point he's kind of Marshawn type tough guy that the Hawks need. He's a tone setter, and that guy that DBs have to think about. I'm usually cheap on my 'sign 'em' takes, but not for this guy. Give him his money, let's get him going.