Jake Long Signed by the Miami Dolphins
That's right, the first pick in the draft has been officially made, and now the Rams are on the clock.
"It's such an honor to be the number one pick and to be a part of this organization," said Long during the announcement.
The deal is reportedly worth $57.5 million over 5 years, and Long is fully prepared to get ready for the season.
"I can get into camp and learn the system here," said Long.
With this pick completed, the rest of the draft is set to take place, hopefully it can be exciting and leave everybody on their toes.
Shaun Alexander released by the Seattle Seahawks
Shaun Alexander was released today by the Seahawks. They had two choices, either terminate the contract immediately and pay now or wait until June 2nd and pay in 2009.
Obviously, they are going to take the $4.475 million in cap penalties now.
Alexander is the career rushing leader for the Seahawks and is only 26 months removed from an MVP season, Alexander was also the first player to have at least 15 touchdowns in five consecutive seasons.
He has had a storied career, but questions about his health will make it tough for a team to sign him into a starting position. Although many teams do desire a 2 back set, Alexander has a foot injury which plagued him all of last year.
I'm Joe W.
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5 months ago
hey moron..he wasn't released...he went in for a physical...nothing official has happened yet..get a clue
from 5 months ago
go to nfl.com and tell me what the banner is on the top of the page
from 5 months ago
it is extremely breaking and there are no official stories on this yet, I only brought the information available.
5 months ago
The link to the nfl.com article in case anybody else wants to disagee...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=595A15E0EF2A705CC8F9DECA986E3E3C?id=09000d5d807e8d82&template=with-video&confirm=true
5 months ago
Sorry guys, but Joe is right. Here's a quote from ESPN:
"Tuesday morning doctors declared the 19th overall draft choice in 2000 fully healthy to participate in minicamps this spring.
Hours later, he was unemployed and released from the eight-year contract he signed weeks after the 2006 Super Bowl..."
ESPN's story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3361271
Here's a Shaun Alexander quote:
"I will be playing for another NFL team this fall, and doing everything I can to contribute..."I am healthy, energized and looking forward to beginning the next chapter of my NFL career...My family will remain in the Seattle area, and when my days in the NFL do eventually come to an end, I plan to retire here. Our hearts are woven into the fabric of this community, we are blessed to be part of it, and we enjoy contributing to it in every way we can. Thank you, Seattle."
5 months ago
Haha Andrew and Joe double teamed that Cameron kid. But ya, they ACTUALLY released them. SO sorry cameron, you get a clue...
from 5 months ago
There was another one saying that he wasn't released but the other comment isn't there anymore. so it was 2 on one, that's why i posted the nfl.com link.
5 months ago
seems like cameron is just a little bitter about the seahawks moves.
5 months ago
Should have seen the Alexander release coming.It didnt seem like he and Holmgren ever really were on the same page.Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett will equal to more production than Alexander had been providing since his injurys started piling up.
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