Seahawks release Shaun Alexander

**C Mac D** · 04-22-2008, 04:39 PM

"BloodyHorns82" wrote:

"C" wrote:

He was never really that good... he put up good numbers (behind Hutch, mind you) but he had a reputation around the league as being soft. After Hutch left, I think everyone really saw the "Superstar" that Alexander really is.

Does that mean that if Hutch suffers an injury, we'll see the real "Superstar" that AD is?

I think if you watch Alexander's best run of his career... verses any run over 10 yards by AD last season... you've got your answer to that question. No comparison.

Alexander put up good numbers because he had a good QB and solid line...

We have TJ and a solid left side of the line.

**i_bleed_purple** · 04-22-2008, 04:40 PM

"NodakPaul" wrote:

"i_bleed_purple" wrote:

"Marrdro" wrote:

Someone desperate for a second back will add him to thier roster (probably a 1 year contract) and if he doesn't make the team
ohhhhhh well.

You guys wanna does of reality?
We will start to see Vikings going out the door this way in about 2 to 3 years.
Even though they are fan favorites and we believe we can't live without them (ala T-rich), I have no doubt in my mind that this front office will cut them in a instant if they aren't producing.

Take a look at our roster and you will see a few names that I am aluding to.
:'(

a few that come to mind:

Pat Williams
Darren Sharper
Antoine Winfield
CHester Taylor
Matt Birk

Any of those guys i could see cutting lose within the next 5 years or so

CT is still pretty young... I don't see it to be as much as an issue.
If we stop utilizing him, it would be easier to trade him still.
Birk, I think, is someone whose name is definately on everybody's mind.
:'(

I don't know off hand, but i do believe CT is around 28/29 now.
in 5 years taht would make him roughly 33 years old.
definetally the age when production starts to drop.

**Marrdro** · 04-22-2008, 04:45 PM

"C" wrote:

"BloodyHorns82" wrote:

"C" wrote:

He was never really that good... he put up good numbers (behind Hutch, mind you) but he had a reputation around the league as being soft. After Hutch left, I think everyone really saw the "Superstar" that Alexander really is.

Does that mean that if Hutch suffers an injury, we'll see the real "Superstar" that AD is?

I think if you watch Alexander's best run of his career... verses any run over 10 yards by AD last season... you've got your answer to that question. No comparison.

Alexander put up good numbers because he had a good QB and solid line...

We have TJ and a solid left side of the line.

Didn't someone put up a stat awhile back that kindof dispelled that myth?

I think you could throw the Right side in for run blocking as well.
Lets not forget the role the opposite gaurd plays when he pulls in the blocking scheme.

**C Mac D** · 04-22-2008, 04:52 PM

"Marrdro" wrote:

"C" wrote:

"BloodyHorns82" wrote:

"C" wrote:

He was never really that good... he put up good numbers (behind Hutch, mind you) but he had a reputation around the league as being soft. After Hutch left, I think everyone really saw the "Superstar" that Alexander really is.

Does that mean that if Hutch suffers an injury, we'll see the real "Superstar" that AD is?

I think if you watch Alexander's best run of his career... verses any run over 10 yards by AD last season... you've got your answer to that question. No comparison.

Alexander put up good numbers because he had a good QB and solid line...

We have TJ and a solid left side of the line.

Didn't someone put up a stat awhile back that kindof dispelled that myth?

I think you could throw the Right side in for run blocking as well.
Lets not forget the role the opposite gaurd plays when he pulls in the blocking scheme.

Point is... Alexander is playing pee-wee football compared to Peterson, even when Alexander was in his prime.

**BloodyHorns82** · 04-22-2008, 04:54 PM

"C" wrote:

"Marrdro" wrote:

"C" wrote:

"BloodyHorns82" wrote:

"C" wrote:

He was never really that good... he put up good numbers (behind Hutch, mind you) but he had a reputation around the league as being soft. After Hutch left, I think everyone really saw the "Superstar" that Alexander really is.

Does that mean that if Hutch suffers an injury, we'll see the real "Superstar" that AD is?

I think if you watch Alexander's best run of his career... verses any run over 10 yards by AD last season... you've got your answer to that question. No comparison.

Alexander put up good numbers because he had a good QB and solid line...

We have TJ and a solid left side of the line.

Didn't someone put up a stat awhile back that kindof dispelled that myth?

I think you could throw the Right side in for run blocking as well.
Lets not forget the role the opposite gaurd plays when he pulls in the blocking scheme.

Point is... Alexander is playing pee-wee football compared to Peterson, even when Alexander was in his prime.

I agree with you...I just wanted to get you on the record.

**tastywaves** · 04-22-2008, 04:54 PM

"dcboardr41" wrote:

"Marrdro" wrote:

Who was it that told me that they wouldn't release a former MVP?

Always remember and never forget.
Players come and go my friends.
Just because they were good once doesn't mean that they don't suck now.
;D

dont forget he was on the cover of madden too!

[img width=450 height=628]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh215/dcboardr41/1145585346.jpg[/img]

aw

How fast the mighty fall.
Unfortunately, I think RB's can suffer from this more than anyone.
The pounding they take is unequaled and the physical attributes required to differentiate is hard to keep up.

**DeathtoDenny** · 04-22-2008, 05:11 PM

"josdin00" wrote:

I predict that the Bears will sign him. They are in despirate need of runningbacks.

In all logic, they should, but they don't seem to have much logic in Chicago. I like it that way. Maybe if he convinces the Lions he's a WR, they'll sign him.