How Seahawks landed Houshmandzadeh

awesome! way to recruit a guy seahawks. im sure he and his family were "sold" at that point.

next move for the hawks drafting micheal crab man crabtree and giving def coords fits

Sounds like it would have been too hard to turn down!

I could see were Paul Allen could make a few promises above and beyond a contract

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Originally posted 10:10 AM ET  03.08 by Mr Steeler

I could see were Paul Allen could make a few promises above and beyond a contract

They were the only one's that spelled his name right on his jersey!

I'm sure $40 million also played a large part in his decision..

all the $$$$$$$ did not hurt the cause either.

too bad he cannot play DB for them. Seahawks need to worry more about covering guys like Boldin, Fitzgerald and Breaston. Housh is consistent though and is a physical blocker. At least they did not burn a 1st rounder on him like they did for Branch. Build through the draft guys follow the Ravens' and Steelers' model.

I'll tell you why Houshmanzedah never felt fully appreciated here. Two words Ocho Cinco. Chad seemed to be always in the limelight, but not always the best receiver. I was always a strong believer that Houshmanzedah should be there number 1 guy, but he wasn't as flashy as Chad. That's all there is too it.

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Originally posted 10:21 AM ET  03.08 by smoss

I'm sure $40 million also played a large part in his decision..

exactly-
if they gave him a nice day trip & offered less $$ he would've been elsewhere

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Originally posted 11:15 AM ET  03.08 by Philip Monhollen

I'll tell you why Houshmanzedah never felt fully appreciated here. Two words Ocho Cinco. Chad seemed to be always in the limelight, but not always the best receiver. I was always a strong believer that Houshmanzedah should be there number 1 guy, but he wasn't as flashy as Chad. That's all there is too it.

give me a break.....
Cincy is a HORRIBLE franchise- they are the LA Clippers of the NFL
it has NOTHING to do with 85......
no offense meant towards you fans- I'm a Jets fan after all- I feel your pain.....

The bottom line is the $$$- if they gave him more $$- he stays

Haha... Hawks are probably kicking themselves today now knowing if they had just waited they could have saved the whoeing for Owens. Talk about going after the best of a bad crop...

I just want to puke

I am not to familiar with the Bengals organization... But are they really as bad as the Clippers???... If so... No wonder Housh got out

No mention that before Housh left Seattle Mora demanded that Housh leave his watch with him as collateral, guaranteeing he would come back.

Mora gave it back to him at the Press Conference announcing his signing.

Why the Bengals didn't deal Chad away
last year and keep TJ is beyond me.

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Originally posted 02:01 PM ET  03.08 by gatorator

No mention that before Housh left Seattle Mora demanded that Housh leave his watch with him as collateral, guaranteeing he would come back. Mora gave it back to him at the Press Conference announcing his signing.

That must've been some watch. lol

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Originally posted 03:37 PM ET  03.08 by foulplay

Why the Bengals didn't deal Chad awaylast year and keep TJ is beyond me.

The reason is that the Bengals are the Detroit Lions of the AFC. They value WR play far more than the positions that really build championship caliber teams like those on the OL and DL.

I happen to think letting Housh go was a good move -- and you're right that they should have traded Ocho Cinco last year. But Chad need not worry -- April will be here before you know it, and the Bengals may trade him for a pick if there's a receiver in this year's draft that they like.

But knowing the Bengals, they'll keep Chad as hostage and waste a high round draft pick on WR to replace Housh. As for the lines -- well, those can wait for next year (or the year after, or the year after that).

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Originally posted 01:53 PM ET  03.08 by ICEnSoCal

I am not to familiar with the Bengals organization... But are they really as bad as the Clippers???... If so... No wonder Housh got out

2005 was the ONLY winning season they've had since 1990
- that is 100% management-

The NFL needs to start paying these so called Pros like TO, Houshmanzdah, and Chad for what they are worth, not for what they thing they are worth. They think ME makes the team. Where I come from it takes more than one player to make a team, let alone a good team. I guess if the NFL keeps paying them big money, we will always hear them crying about how good they are.

Picked him up in LA? Cheap asses. He lives in Cincy!

Here's the pitch. Housh, do you want to keep losing in that urban Hell hole you're in now, or go North and spend half your year will your bolls walking on top of the snow, or would you like to come to a real city with a decent downtown and enjoy life year round? Lots of money everywhere. Lots of love everywhere. You're a smart guy. Think it over.