Seahawks Talk

ryphi

I have been hearing a lot lately why the Seahawks signed hasslebeck to a <br>long term contract but not Alexander. There is reasonable evidence to say <br>they should have signed Alexander to a long term deal as well. He had an <br>outstanding year and has been very consistant. Here is the issue at <br>hand. Holmgreen is the coach. No quarterback ever figures his system out <br>in 1 or 2 years. Hasslebeck did have an off year but what stands out is <br>how hard it would be to find an immediate replacement for him. If they <br>lost him they would most definitely be out of the playoffs for 1 or 2 <br>years and would be considered rebuilidng. Alexander may be great but is <br>probably the easiest to replace with talent so high as RB's are right <br>now. Several rookies were out there that could easily take his place in <br>years to come. That is exactly why nobody would trade for him. There <br>isn't good market value for him today. He is also getting older in <br>today's standard for Running Backs.