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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Posted by Frank Hughes @ 01:14:11 pm
I just spoke with Bentley's agent, Kenneth Zuckerman, who said that not only is Bentley going to command more money on the open market than he made last year ($625K) or than the Seahawks can afford this year, but he no longer wants to play behind one of the top linebacking corps in the NFL. He would rather start. Zuckerman said that Bentley's ability to play all three positions, as well as his prowess on special teams, will make him a commodity on Friday.
"I really haven't talked to the Seahawks in too much detail about Kevin," Zuckerman said. "I haven't talked to them in a couple weeks. But Kevin is the kind of guy who will generate interest in the market. So that is right, I don't expect him to be back with Seattle."
Categories: NFL free agency
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COMMENTS:
Oldslow--the LB class in this years draft is considered horrible. Not a good time to spend a pick on a LB, but need may force the Hawks, especially if Niko leaves too.
Too bad, Bentley was a key backup. He helped us beat Carolina by stuffing Smith at the line, making him so angry and frustrated the dude had penalties called on him.
IDHawkman--Um, Bentley had 10 tackles in the one game he started last year. He is good enough to start for more than half the teams in the league, and was a great backup. Were sure to miss him on special teams as well.
Too bad, Bentley was a key backup. He helped us beat Carolina by stuffing Smith at the line, making him so angry and frustrated the dude had penalties called on him.
IDHawkman--Um, Bentley had 10 tackles in the one game he started last year. He is good enough to start for more than half the teams in the league, and was a great backup. Were sure to miss him on special teams as well.
I like Bentley and I think he is pretty good. But I don't really see a team that will step up and actually sign him as the starter? Is there a team out there that would really see him as their solution and put him in a starting gig? I can only really see him going in and fighting for some playing time.
Good luck to Bentley whever he ends up.
I'm intersted to see more of Herring and actually see how much Cameron Jensen has improved. I thought that Cameron could have maybe snuck onto the active roster last year but he didn't quite make it off the practice squad....but I really liked what I saw out of him for the most part. He seemed to play pretty hard nosed, which I like.
Good luck to Bentley whever he ends up.
I'm intersted to see more of Herring and actually see how much Cameron Jensen has improved. I thought that Cameron could have maybe snuck onto the active roster last year but he didn't quite make it off the practice squad....but I really liked what I saw out of him for the most part. He seemed to play pretty hard nosed, which I like.
A little off the subject but this came from the Nashville Tennessean about Alge Crumpler. I hope Ruskell can pull off some magic so we can see him playing in a Seahawks uniform!
As expected, free agent Alge Crumpler is in Tennessee on Wednesday.
No teams seem nearly as intent on adding Crumpler as the Titans. It's a guess, but we'd expect him to sign a contract before the free agency period starts.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
As expected, free agent Alge Crumpler is in Tennessee on Wednesday.
No teams seem nearly as intent on adding Crumpler as the Titans. It's a guess, but we'd expect him to sign a contract before the free agency period starts.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Leshthomas,
Don't kid yourself, he is an OK player but not much more. So what if he had 10 tackles, he should have had 14 in that game. He does well (not great) on Special Teams.
As was stated above, I don't see any team out there thinking he is going to be the "answer" to their defense. Not with so many big names at LB in the free agency market. Those teams that have a "big" need at LB will go after the Lance Briggs, or Thomas (who already was scooped up). That will leave Bently looking for a spot to compete for a starting role but not a big "FA" signing. The good thing for him is that he'll at least get a "chance" to start whereas here, he would only get to start "if" someone gets hurt.
Don't kid yourself, he is an OK player but not much more. So what if he had 10 tackles, he should have had 14 in that game. He does well (not great) on Special Teams.
As was stated above, I don't see any team out there thinking he is going to be the "answer" to their defense. Not with so many big names at LB in the free agency market. Those teams that have a "big" need at LB will go after the Lance Briggs, or Thomas (who already was scooped up). That will leave Bently looking for a spot to compete for a starting role but not a big "FA" signing. The good thing for him is that he'll at least get a "chance" to start whereas here, he would only get to start "if" someone gets hurt.
Leshthomas,
Don't kid yourself, he is an OK player but not much more. So what if he had 10 tackles, he should have had 14 in that game. He does well (not great) on Special Teams.
As was stated above, I don't see any team out there thinking he is going to be the "answer" to their defense. Not with so many big names at LB in the free agency market. Those teams that have a "big" need at LB will go after the Lance Briggs, or Thomas (who already was scooped up). That will leave Bently looking for a spot to compete for a starting role but not a big "FA" signing. The good thing for him is that he'll at least get a "chance" to start whereas here, he would only get to start "if" someone gets hurt.
Don't kid yourself, he is an OK player but not much more. So what if he had 10 tackles, he should have had 14 in that game. He does well (not great) on Special Teams.
As was stated above, I don't see any team out there thinking he is going to be the "answer" to their defense. Not with so many big names at LB in the free agency market. Those teams that have a "big" need at LB will go after the Lance Briggs, or Thomas (who already was scooped up). That will leave Bently looking for a spot to compete for a starting role but not a big "FA" signing. The good thing for him is that he'll at least get a "chance" to start whereas here, he would only get to start "if" someone gets hurt.
{Off topic}
What is the recovery time for a torn patellar tendon? (I hear that Booger McFarlard was released by the Colts; and he missed last year with that injury.) It seems, for the right price, he might be a nice addition to the depth at defensive line. I have heard that the chances of Tubbs returning are slim.
What is the recovery time for a torn patellar tendon? (I hear that Booger McFarlard was released by the Colts; and he missed last year with that injury.) It seems, for the right price, he might be a nice addition to the depth at defensive line. I have heard that the chances of Tubbs returning are slim.
I always thought he could start on some teams, but let's be realistic about it with Seattle. He knows that he has no shot. Two of the best Linebackers (Lofa & Julian) and I think the most underrated linebacker (LeRoy) because he's overlooked by the other two. Thanks for the great three years you had with us as a special teams player but I'm pretty proud to have Niko too.
My god, you people can't even let go of Chris Gray and Kevin friggin' Bentley? You're the least knowledgeable group of people that watch football in the history of the world. If W wore a 'Hawks jersey through the halls of the White House you'd say he was the greatest prez ever. I'm embarrassed for you thoughtless lemmings.
We don't need Bentley - unless of course Hill or Peterson gets injured - then we will miss Bentley real bad.
Hey showhawks - where did you hear that chances of Tubbs returning is slim? Is that from a real team source or just chatter? He had recovered really well last year from microfracture surgery and then tore an ACL - but most guys return from that in a year. We need him back.
Hey showhawks - where did you hear that chances of Tubbs returning is slim? Is that from a real team source or just chatter? He had recovered really well last year from microfracture surgery and then tore an ACL - but most guys return from that in a year. We need him back.
I think it's just wishful thinking on Tubbs. He's a big, big man and if anyone depends on him being a stud --- you're going to be sorry. Micro two years ago and it'll be less than 1 year when training camp begins for his ACL --- those aren't good odds from Mr. Injury Himself. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for him to contribute in '08, I just don't see it happening.
Bentley is not much of a loss. There was a pretty big drop-off in play between hill and him. I don't think there is much of a drop between bentley and herring/laury.
We'll be fine.
Jensen reminds me of Kaz, at least in the little I saw him play. Huge effort/heart guy, but just not that talented.
We'll be fine.
Jensen reminds me of Kaz, at least in the little I saw him play. Huge effort/heart guy, but just not that talented.
You just can't hate on that decision. Bentley is good enough to start, just not behind one of the elite LB corps in the NFL. He will be making good money next year where ever he goes. Good luck to him, I just hope he doesn't go to someone on the Hawks schedule!
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