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Veteran offensive guard Chester Pitts is in town tonight and tomorrow to meet with the Seahawks brass and potentially negotiate a deal. This is the third visit he has made, coming here directly from San Francisco.

Pitts is 30 years old (middle aged by OL standards) and is coming off [dun dun dunnn] microfracture surgery to his knee. This after 7 years of not missing a game, but still, it remains to be seen whether a lineman can return from microfracture surgery. If Pitts could play to his past self's performance, he would be a great addition for the Seahawks -- he played under Alex Gibbs for years in Houston -- but his that is a big if. I wouldn't be shocked to see the Hawks sign him to an incentive laden contract, but if we sell the farm to "win" him, we might be buying a dead rooster.

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written by downs, March 23, 2010
haha awesome title
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written by Jack Merridew, March 23, 2010
Yeah, that's all we need. Maybe they can bring back Marcus Tubbs as well and sign Big Walt to a massive extension.
hehe
written by PASCO, March 23, 2010
funny title
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written by Jon B, March 23, 2010
He is younger than Jones by 6 years. If he can come back and play at his old level for 3 years before having the surgery/injury take him out completely, it would have been worth it to have him for 3 years. Though it would be considered a stop gap we would have an upgrade instead of a whole to fill for the next few years.
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written by Jon B, March 23, 2010
Is Ben Hamilton still available. Even though they are 30 and 32 yrs old I would not mind an O line that looked like this

Rookie LT, Pitts, Unger, Hamilton, Locklear/Willis

And if we could get a 3rd or fourth for Sims and a 2nd for Spencer, we could draft two interior linemen with those picks to take over in a couple years for Pitts and Hamilton.

Just think if we had depth on the Line that is equal to or greater than our 2009 O line without actually loosing any picks that we have now.
maybe they will give up a 5th rounder for him just for fun
written by TheRealist, March 23, 2010
never know what the other teams are offering right?
O Line
written by hawksnest116, March 24, 2010
I LOVE THIS. He may not be the same guy he used to be. But this team needs new offensive lineman. At the very least I hope he pushes the current guys. Okung and 6 and trade down from 14 and draft Lupati(spelling?). Sorry I am a sucker for a great O line.
BRANON MARSHALL
written by halkboy15, March 24, 2010
"Pete Carroll admitted Wednesday morning that Seahawks G.M. John Schneider has had "preliminary" discussions with Marshall's agent Kennard McGuire"

get a trade done babyy!!!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/24/seahawks-have-had-preliminary-talks-with-marshalls-agent/
We got a few
written by Mike Wood, March 24, 2010
If as stated, our new o-line coach is very good with average players, then we have Vallos, Gibson, and Wrotto for depth. Vallos play acceptable last year and I don't remember the other two. We don't need to pay for a potential problem, incentives or not.
No Problem.
written by 5% off, March 24, 2010
He can play on the scout team with Charlie while he nurses his sore knee.
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written by recordblender, March 24, 2010
Broncos and Seahawks have apparently begun talking according to this article in the DENVER POST.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_14747573?source=rss&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter
over used cliche's
written by gnarlyhawks, March 24, 2010
"Stop-gap". Seriously, average NFL careers are only ~6 years. Every play a team signs, especially since free agency was implemented, is temporary. No player in the NFL is permenant. Rosters evaolve and change every season, and even change "in" the season.

Change is ever lasting. Those that chase fantasy's of the permenant solution, will forever be chasing. Luck and solid talent evaluation may yield a longer lasting solution, however, that solution is only temporary. We must always have replacements on the depth chart for every starter and plan for succession. If opportunity presents itself, or you make the opportunity through deliberate decisions, you upgrade your starters too.

This is what signing these players means. Stop-gap? I don't know what that really means.
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written by S.TTBM, March 24, 2010
I agree Gnarlyhawks. Signing Pitts (as long as his knees appear ok) would be a good move. Any player our coaches feel is an improvement over what we have should be signed, if possible.

IT will take at least two drafts to place Seattle where we should be right now--solid, a complete team. If we sign a couple Free Agent lineman who can upgrade our line for the next year or two, that buys us time to flesh out the line, as well as the rest of the personnell groupings that have holes to fill.

Without signing a FA or two on the line, it could take most of our draft this year, or a good portion of two drafts to solidify, leaving us with gaping holes elsewhere.

Signing Pitts would allow us to go BPA more often, which will only benefit us long-term. It will also help us win more games immediately.

For example, if we sign one or two FA who can start on the line, that would allow us to draft only a LT and perhaps a G this year, and a RT and another G next year, as opposed to having to draft a LT and two G's this year and a RT and depth lineman next year. Thats huge. It allows us to draft the BPA at other positions of need--like FS, CB, WR, DT, RB and DE. Especially when this draft is loaded with excellent talent at S, CB, WR, and RB. I would hate to lose a shot at potential steals at these positions simply to choose lesser talent lineman out of need.

I like the 'stop-gap" idea for this year, spreading the line draft picks over 2-3 years.
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written by Riggle, March 24, 2010
These 300+lb guys on glass knees worry me.
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written by Omar Little, March 24, 2010
I believe I saw somewhere that Pitts has started every single game in Texans history prior to his knee injury. He is not a fragile guy by any means, but maybe this shows just how serious his injury was. I feel its worth a shot, especially since he probably is not drawing a bunch of interest from other teams.

He will be an upgrade for sure if he can play though due to his past in the ZBS, and especially Gibbs' system.
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written by Omar Little, March 24, 2010
NFL.com has quoted Pete Carroll as saying Tim Tebow is a first round pick. I hope hes not getting cought up in the Tebow fever...
Trouble we dont "kneed"
written by kurtthekraut, March 24, 2010
I just cant see taking a 30 year old guy coming off that type of surgery. We are cleaning house and hopefully going young,...we seriously dont need an aging lineman coming off a horrific knee injury. If we could get him cheap...then fine,...but this sounds like trouble we dont "kneed".
His surgery was in Sept.
written by gnarlyhawks, March 24, 2010
Recovery is said to be typically 4 months. This seems like a good acquisition assuming his medical tests out. I think it would be nice to have a vet who knows the Gibb's methods, for both his contribution to the game and mentoring to his teammates.
Deion Branch
written by halkboy15, March 24, 2010
Pete Carroll talks about keeping deion branch
http://www.rotoworld.com/conte...94&spln=1

"With a good personality." Obviously he hasnt been here long enough.
Rams
written by halkboy15, March 24, 2010
Are after donovan mcnabb.
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written by Omar Little, March 24, 2010
That maybe the dumbest things the Rams can do. Lets hope they do it!
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written by Omar Little, March 24, 2010
Any offical news on Big Walt? It would be nice to see him play one more season, going out at the top of his game where he belongs.
Zzzzzzzz...
written by AK Seahawk, March 24, 2010
Where the hell is all the Seahawk news? If Sims isn't in the weight room, that fat ass better not be smoking pot stuffing his face with munchies!!! Well, until after his trade.
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written by Riggle, March 24, 2010
Lots of buzz, but nothing substantive.

Kind of like "chatter".
Rams are after Donovan McNabb?
written by EddieS, March 24, 2010
Not according to this report from rotoworld.

Rams GM Billy Devaney shot down reports that his club might acquire Donovan McNabb Wednesday, calling the rumors "absolutely false."

"Nothing to it," another high-ranking Rams official informed Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "It’s utterly ridiculous," Devaney added. "I haven’t talked to Philadelphia about any of their players." "They may have a trade offer, but not from us," yet a third Rams source said. "Why would we trade for McNabb and then go watch (Sam) Bradford throw on Monday?" Mar. 24 - 6:18 pm et
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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