Rice to Seattle

[Wyden]

Jerry Rice was traded to Seattle, getting his wish. He's been complaining that he needs a greater role on Oakland's offense and if they weren't willing to give it to him then he asked that they trade him away.

They're not saying what Seattle gave away for Rice, but I can't imagine it was much. The dude *was* one of the greatest receivers ever but he's 42 and doesn't seem to have what it takes anymore. I would rather have seen him retire a few seasons ago.

[Isaviel]

Poor Rice. As you said he once was a great player. Who knows maybe he'll do something up there. Good luck to him!

[Liathano]

Seattle gave Oakland a conditional 7th round draft pick for Rice.

While I agree that Rice should have retired a few years ago, it's disgusting to see what Oakland was doing with him. You can't tell me Norv Turner didnt know that Rice didnt have a catch in that game his streak was broken. How hard would it be to throw a wr screen or something? They never told him they'd be using him as little as they are, which is probably the only reason he came back to play for them this year. I hate the Raiders. I am happy that Rice is going somewhere where he'll be put to good use though (maybe he can teach the Seahawks receivers to hold onto the damn balls)

[Aristotle]

I think Rice to Seattle is a really good move. As Liathano mentioned, the Seattle receivers can't seem to catch the damn ball.

At least Rice will be able to do that.

I also think its pretty shitty of the Raiders to tell rice he'll play a big role in the offense and then barely use him at all.

The guy may be 42, but I don't think he's washed up yet. If you look at his stats from the last 3 years, you can see that he is still a capable possession receiver and could probably be a good 2nd or 3rd receiver:

       Rec   Yards    Avg    Long   TD
2001:   83    1139    13.7    40     9
2002:   92    1211    13.2    75     7
2003:   63     869    13.8    47     2

Add the intangibles of his experience and mytique, and I think Seattle made a really smart move.

A conditional 7th round pick is nothing.

[Gadiantor]

Rice didn't do much last year (for him anyway), but I blame the Raiders for that more than Rice's age. The guy is declining, but he started out so high that declining for him is still pretty damn good. He's got the ability to contribute to any offense because he still has some of the best hands in the league and he's smart enough to get open.

[Serith]

Ill tell you exactly what Seattle doesnt need right now.

A wide reciever.

You got Robinson, who has dropped balls, but when he turned it around he was on freakin' fire, Jackson who is always steady, Bobby Engram who is a clutch player, and WHOEVER THE FUCK ELSE YOU CAN ONLY PAY LIKE 450k for. All those recievers are above Rice's current talent level, which puts him at a 4th reciever.

The last thing you need on this team is an aging ex-superstar who needs minutes, eats up salary, and has questionable longevity. Hasslebeck has gelled with his recievers, and somehow has become one of the best qb's in the league, when the shit goes down. The Seattle offense works, why give away draft picks for someone who is gonna be gone in a year, and complain about playing time?

I think someone in management in Seattle is a 49er fan, and is throwing his boy a big bone here.

[Liathano]

Originally posted by Serith
Ill tell you exactly what Seattle doesnt need right now.

A wide reciever.

You got Robinson, who has dropped balls, but when he turned it around he was on freakin' fire, Jackson who is always steady, Bobby Engram who is a clutch player, and WHOEVER THE FUCK ELSE YOU CAN ONLY PAY LIKE 450k for.

Engram is hurt, and Robinson is facing suspension for violating the league substance abuse policy.

[Aristotle]

Originally posted by Liathano
Engram is hurt, and Robinson is facing suspension for violating the league substance abuse policy.

And they are all dropping balls like crazy.

Also, giving up a conditional 7th round pick really isn't giving up a whole lot.

As for the salary: if they had the room this year then they may as well use it. It isn't like its doing them any good to be below the cap.

[Serith]

RAIDER TAINT!

ONCE YOU GO BLACK YOU SHOULD NEVER GO BACK!

Oakland is where players go to end careers, no more trades! Keep them coralled!