My brother was working the other day and Cortez Kennedy came in wearing this reebok hall of fame hat that says Cortez Kennedy on the side. He ends up giving it to my brother. Not sure how rare it is but I can't find any online so I don't think they sell them but it's pretty badass he gave it to him.
John Clayton: "Seahawks and Falcons favorite to sign Mario Williams" Spoiler By Brady Henderson The Seahawks, with money to spend and a need for a pass-rusher, have been considered a strong possibility for free-agent defensive end Mario Williams. With free agency beginning Tuesday, ESPN's John Clayton told "Brock and Salk" on Monday that he thinks Seattle and Atlanta are the favorites to sign Williams. Clayton's reasoning is based on his belief that whatever deal Williams signs will be worth as much as $15 million per year, a price that could be untenable for teams that would have to pay Williams that much to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. Mario Williams has 53 sacks in six NFL seasons. (AP)"If you're going to be going for Mario Williams, the best value is to put him on the line of scrimmage and have him rush as a 4-3 defensive end. That's the way the league goes," Clayton said. "You don't see $15 million linebackers. ... I think that when you look at the value, he's going to be more valuable to a 4-3 team, and the two 4-3 teams that appear to have either the most money or the most interest are Atlanta and Seattle." Williams moved from defensive end to outside linebacker last season when new coordinator Wade Phillips brought his 3-4 scheme to Houston, racking up five sacks in as many games before he was lost for the season with a pectoral injury. In five previous seasons, while playing defensive end in a 4-3, Williams had 48 sacks and made two Pro Bowls. The Falcons, who will run a 4-3 next season under new coordinator Mike Nolan, have yet to re-sign some of their own higher-priced free agents. They added former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu over the weekend, giving them a less expensive alternative to incumbent starter Curtis Lofton, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. Atlanta also gave a modest contract to defensive end Kroy Biermann. That move that could indicate a willingness to not re-sign their sack leader, John Abraham, who is a free agent and has said he wants a deal that pays him $12 million a season. "It just seems to me, looking at how Atlanta is doing their business, particularly with the Lofa Tatupu signing, that they're trying to at least keep enough money on the table to try to make a run at Mario Williams," Clayton said. Williams, 27, could fill one of Seattle's most glaring needs. The Seahawks finished with the league's No. 7 scoring defense last season despite not generating much of pass-rush. Chris Clemons had 11 sacks, but the rest of the team added just 22. The Seahawks' 33 sacks put them in a tie for 19th in the league. Adding Williams wouldn't necessarily preclude the Seahawks from re-signing defensive end Red Bryant. Clayton said negotiations with Bryant will continue. "They're making a very generous offer but it's still not what he wants," Clayton said. "Maybe Red's thinking that there is going to be the big free-agent money out there -- maybe he can make $8 million to $10 million [a year]. If he's going to make $8 million to $10 million, it's not going to be in Seattle." share this:
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter Packers free agent QB Matt Flynn is scheduled to visit Seattle on Thursday night, into Friday.
I am fine with him over the garbage we have. But in reality, he played one great game. So I am concerned we're buying another Kolb.
Mike Sando, ESPN.com @espn_nfcwest Time, regime change heals all. Steve Hutchinson visiting Seahawks today.
So what do you guys think of the deal? I'm skeptical of Flynn but the numbers are favorable so I'm certainly okay with it. His wife is hot, so that's good.
I'm cool with it I guess. I feel PC just jizzes at players and isn't really thinking shit through. He seems to be still recruiting where you can bring in a bunch of randoms and just figure out later who is good. Hence, Whitehurst and Jackson and not Flynn. That's just the impression I get. Hopefully Flynn is the answer and seahawks can settle this position and move on to other needs.
Completely agree. I guess I'm most relieved that we don't have to reach for a QB in the draft and will be freed up to take whatever player falls to #12. I'm guessing we'll take a DE if an elite one is there.
Peter King on the Dan Patrick show this morning said Seattle is basically paying Flynn 13 mil over two years to see if it works. Said it is a great risk but worth it based on what they are paying him.
a lesser Aaron Rodgers. There games are a lot a like. He is mobile enough to move in the pocket and even pick up a first down. Doesn't have a huge arm but it is good enough and he is really smart. I don't think he will be a top 7 QB but he could easily be a top 10-15 imo.
This is awesome Spoiler SportsNation Lynch has rushed for more than 1,000 yards 3 times in his career.Welcome to SportsNation! On Monday, Seattle Seahawks running back, and Madden '13 Cover Votecandidate, Marshawn Lynch stops by to chat. Lynch is vying for the cover of EA Sports' Madden '13, when fans will again be voting for the cover athlete. The first round voting, which has Lynch going up against Tennessee's Chris Johnson, ends Wednesday. Lynch finished seventh in the NFL in 2011 with 1,204 rushing yards and third with 12 rushing TDs, both career highs. Send your questions now and join Lynch Monday at 1 p.m. ET! More Cover Vote: The bracket | Madden on Facebook | @SportsNation | Tebow losing vote Buzzmaster (12:44 PM) Marshawn is here! Alex (Anaheim) Marshawn, we loved you in the Cal band! Do you miss anything about college football, or is the NFL even more fun? Marshawn Lynch (12:45 PM) I have three cousins that I played with while I was at Cal. I miss playing with them. Getting up in battle with my family. Other than that, I'm happy to be playing on the level I'm at now. Garrett (Richmond, VA) This was a contract year for you, Mr. Lynch. In your new contract, how many bags of Skittles will you be paid? Marshawn Lynch (12:46 PM) HA! Oh man! That's a great question. With the amount of Skittles they threw on the field from last year, I think that Skittles won't be an option, I think I'll have them for the rest of my life. However many that adds up to, but it will be a lot. Matthew (Columbia, NJ) Marshawn: Did you ever play Madden when you were growing up? Marshawn Lynch (12:47 PM) I always liked to play it, but I was always left out on it, because my two cousins were always hogging the controllers. I was outside practicing my moves. But when I was allowed to play, I probably won 21-0. Joey (SC) You are a BEAST for sure. But another BEAST MODE is QB Connor Shaw at the University of South Carolina. It's okay for multiple people to have the nickname Beast Mode right? Marshawn Lynch (12:48 PM) You can stop that right now....that's false. I didn't even finish reading the question. There will always be imitators. But the Beast Mode speaks for itself. I don't need to parade it around. Jason, cali [via mobile] Hey mr. lynch, im glad ur back to your old ways, where do u like playing more, seattle or buffalo. Marshawn Lynch (12:49 PM) I have no problems playing in Buffalo. The fans showed me a lot of love and respect and they continue to do so. The 12th Man have shown me a lot of respect too. I love playing both. Kevein (CT) What do you think your chances against Chris Johnson? Marshawn Lynch (12:50 PM) I'm not sure how I made it to the second round or how Chris made it to the second round, but my chances going up, since I believe I didn't do the first video and I still made it to the second round. If I move on, it's good. If not, big ups to Chris. Marshawn Lynch (12:51 PM) I got my cousin in my ear back here saying you don't want to be on Madden...there's a curse! Dave (Ohio) What are your goals for next season? Marshawn Lynch (12:52 PM) My No. 1 goal is to make sure that I don't give up a sack, to protect the QB for as long as I can. To continue to get better as a RB, as a player and continue to help my team in anyway I can. Simple goals. Simple, short and sweet. Dave (Ohio) Why did you start eating Skittles during games? Marshawn Lynch (12:53 PM) Well, my mom used to give them to me to settle my stomach and it took off from there. It became a routine. It started in high school and then at Cal. I took it to Buffalo, but I kept it under wraps more. I took it to Seattle and it exploded from there. Phil (NJ) Did you talk to Flynn yet? How do you think the QB battle in training camp will go? Marshawn Lynch (12:53 PM) No, I haven't talked to him yet. I'm pretty sure he's a competitor. I know TJack is too. It will be interesting for the fans as well as us. Let the best man win. Chris (NJK) Offseason plans? Marshawn Lynch (12:54 PM) Actually, I have had big plans. I've been working with my youth foundation in Oakland. We've been trying to get this youth center going. Jay (Oakland,Ca) Wuddup Marshawn,How many times during the course of a game that you are thinking TOWN BUSINESS?....SORRY other chatters it's an Oakland thing. Marshawn Lynch (12:55 PM) I don't stop thinking Town Business. Every chance I get, I make sure that I represent. To let everyone know that Oakland is doing something and get rid of the negativity. Any chance I can do that I will. matt (PA) Marshawn, your run against (my) eagles towards the end of the year.... you know when you ran through 9 defenders, was stellar. What was going through your head? Marshawn Lynch (12:56 PM) Oh man....I guess they call it the "Houdini Run." As long as the pile is moving forward and I haven't dropped yet, I'm going to keep moving. Keep your feet moving and I was going to try to get out the back of it. I learned that in Pop Warner and kept going. David (NYC) Any trips this summer? Marshawn Lynch (12:57 PM) I wish! To be honest, I've just been at home, working on this foundation, putting on events and talking to kids. Paul (Boston) What do yout hink of this new found following you've got and Beast Mode? Marshawn Lynch (12:57 PM) I'm just glad that my work got noticed. It's not being overlooked. I put some hours in. I'm glad that it doesn't go unnoticed. Eric (LA) Best NFL achievement? Marshawn Lynch (12:58 PM) Probably getting drafted. naga (california) Do u like chocolates?? Marshawn Lynch (12:58 PM) I don't eat the Skittles for the taste. It's more for a stomach coating. Eric (DC) How do you feel about M. Flynn coming in? In relation, do you feel Seattle is a serious contender this year? Marshawn Lynch (12:59 PM) We're not going out there to play for second best. Our goal is to play for the Super Bowl. Why wouldn't I? steven (seattle) What made you want to resign with the hawks instead of taking your services else where Marshawn Lynch (1:00 PM) I like the coaching staff up there. Being up there for a year and a half, I've grown to know some of the players. I know some guys from Cal. It's being taken care of where I was at. I was comfortable there. I like Seattle. James (IL) Marshawn, do you believe in the Madden Curse? Marshawn Lynch (1:02 PM) I won't be naive to it and I've seen how it's effected the players. If I was to make it, I would probably want to be the player to break the curse. If I'm not, I want that player to go break the curse. Otto (CA) Does Pete Carroll say pumped and jacked a lot? Marshawn Lynch (1:03 PM) Coach Carroll is pretty good at getting us pumped up. He always has a plot for each day. When it comes down to game time, he brings out his best. Marshawn Lynch (1:08 PM) I want to say to the fans that have voted and have not voted, I appreciate it if you do and if you don't, I appreciate that too, now that I've heard of this curse. Also, if you have time, go ahead and check out my foundation. That could be a way for you to show me some love and support and see what we're doing for these kids out here.
I would like to congratulate the Seahawks on an upcoming 2nd place division finish...as a peace offering, we'd love to trade you Frank Gore for Marshawn. that is all
Lynch has too much determination, doe. He wants to win in Seattle and he gone do it. Gonna be over once Coples falls to us at #12
Straight Cash Homie will jump over the entire secondary to catch a 4-yd-too-short bomb from A Smiff and the season will be declared over in the first quarter