Sidney Rice re-signs with Seahawks on one-year deal

[c_hawkbob]

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2014/4/16/562 ... -year-deal

Me likey

[burrrton]

Me likey ++

He just seems like he should be a Seahawk, doesn't he?

[HumanCockroach]

Just about linked this. Like it ( well at least I like it without the 9.5 million dollar contract) one year inexpensive "prove it" deal with a veteran familiar with the system, and the QB isn't a bad move IMHO.

[Bird Droppings]

Rice is 4F:
Fragile
Fractured
Flakey
Failed

All the lights on the dash are on, and the car's not running..

That's his history ... why should things change?

How about another trip to Switzerland ... or the AFL.

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[Hawktawk]

I like it.Go Sidney! It mitigates the loss of Tate in the passing game to some degree.

[Zorn76]

Rice is 4F:
Fragile
Fractured
Flakey
Failed

All the lights on the dash are on, and the car's not running..

That's his history ... why should things change?

How about another trip to Switzerland ... or the AFL.

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lol, I hear ya, Bird.

Maybe he and Harvin as a tandem can combine for 16 games or more:)

Actually, I like the signing. One year deal, and I think Pete and John still draft a WR or two next month anyway. It's a big if for both of them, but if Percy stays healthy, it helps every other receiver on the team, big time.

[HumanCockroach]

Even with Rices injury history, I like this signing. The guy knows the system, knows the QB and is thought of highly on the Seahawks. It costs little ( salary wise) and the rewards can be big if he can play 12-14 games ( which believe it or not is on par for a majority of receivers in the NFL). Fits nicely into that risk/reward category and IMHO it's a smart move...

[SalmonBB]

Great signing in my opinion. When our #3,4,5 receiver (whatever he ends up being) can rack up 700+ yards, as Sidney can, that's a good thing. For those who are looking instead at the draft for an immediate impact player, it is rare to find that in a WR; they typically take about 3 years to develop before they hit their stride. Understanding that, Sidney for one year is a good thing whether we pick up a high-rounder WR in the draft or not.

GO SEAHAWKS!!! WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!

[RiverDog]

Rice is 4F:
Fragile
Fractured
Flakey
Failed

All the lights on the dash are on, and the car's not running..

That's his history ... why should things change?

How about another trip to Switzerland ... or the AFL.

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Classic Zoom! Don't know where you come up with all the analogies, but keep doing what you're doing!

[Hawk Sista]

I like it too. Sidney is a class act and can create some toe-tapping sweetness when healthy. I hope he can, but if he can't, no harm. Welcome home. I freakin love that former Vikings, though admittedly way too em-effin fragile, got rings with us & Futch didn't. #maybeIneedtoletitgonow!

[Bird Droppings]

My objection is, you simply cannot rely on him.

He is just another Carpener's knee or Carpenter's whatever.

There might be a positive in this: Seattle will not use their first rounder on a WR to replace him.

Now there is an even greater liklihood they will trade down their first round choice.

Another team, espeecially one wanting to pounce on a QB, will want the #32 because it will give them a fifth year option on whomever they pick...and if there are a couple teams salivating for that reason we might be able to squeeze an additional third round pick, or a fourth.

As my choice for their first selection, I would take one of two red cross cases at tackle if they think they can be fully recovered by next year (not unlike they did with Jesse Williams last year),
Kouandjio or Antonio Richardson. Or, maybe they're already sold on J. James or Moses.

I cannot believe they won't take an OT with their first or second pick.

If they wanted a DE instead, or possibly an OLB, they could drop down five or six spots assuming they didn't jump on one of those at #32.

It is also possible they have scoped out their Tate replacement ... or a burner to replace short leashed Lockette.

I certainly hope they will not use their 4th rounder on another Durham or Harper, however.

The tarnished chrome on a Rice Semi Mobile might give them some flexibility with other options, but it will likely break down on the way to the bank.

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[Eaglehawk]

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2014/4/16/5622524/sidney-rice-seahawks-one-year-deal

Me likey

Nice. With Harvin, you never know what health issues he'll have before he miraculously gets well in time for the playoffs.

[NorthHawk]

I think a one year deal is a good signing. With the draft deep at WR, it doesn't mean we won't take one at some point - maybe early if the right guy is there.
I'm all for OL this year, but the writing is on the wall for Rice with his injuries and with Tate gone there is an opportunity for a young WR to learn how to practice and compete from Rice.
At least Rice always gave a full effort when he got on the field (and I suspect in practice, too as Pete demands that) but I doubt he will last a full year.

[THX-1138]

This doesn't surprise me, getting Rice back. I think a lot of us sort of expected that upon his release he would test the waters, find them wonting, and return to the fold at what I would presume to be a far more affordable contract.

Yes Rice is fragile. But he knows the system, coaches, and players. A rook is going to need a couple years to figure things out and a FA at least half a season. Rice isn't an outside burner, but he does have some height, a quality the O needs at receiver. And my eyeballs tell me that his hands are still pretty good; I don't remember him being too prone to drops. Plus he's happy here. That's one of those "non-statistically measurables" (intangibles) that I am fond of pointing out. Happy guys in the locker room and on the field play for each other and not just themselves. They BELIEVE that the course they have set upon is the right one. They commit to the system and BUY IN. And in case you haven't noticed yet, this is a huge part of Pete Carroll's success.

This is a good thing, getting Rice back.

[PasadenaHawk]

Glad to have Rice back as well. He may surprise us all and stay healthy all year. Who knows. I still have it in my head that Chris Mathews could contribute for us and be Rice's replacement, but that may be another year away. I want to draft O-line.

[kalibane]

I don't think this says anything about the direction of the draft. I think it just means there is no presurre to reach for a Tate replacement. I could still easily see them go WR in the first round if the right one is there. But I like the signing. Even if he's been injury prone, he's professional. The only real problem before was his contract. This contract isn't a problem.

[HumanCockroach]

I agree with Kal, this FO has shown each and every year they are going to take who they WANT should that be a perceived position of "strength" as opposed to one of "weakness" they simply aren't going to vary. IF that player meets both criteria than great, but I am not going to be on here flipping out if they don't draft a receiver ( I have high hopes for Kearse, and Mathews and am not sure with this signing that the receiver core is as weak as many are worried about) if that guy happens to be an O-lineman, or a DE or a Corner, or whatever, if it's WHO they WANT at that pick, they ARE going to take him.

[NorthHawk]

It does take some pressure off considering if they hadn't signed a WR in FA or re-signed Rice they would be down 2 WRs from last year.
It's my understanding that need is one of the factors in deciding the board for teams so if the need subsides in an area, the players at those positions might get bumped on their board by other higher needs.
It depends on each team and how much they weigh the different variables (need, fit, athleticism, special qualities, etc.), so who knows what they or any other teams are looking at.

Only 3 more weeks to find out what they want to do. It's almost like Christmas, but with more on the line.

[monkey]

A one year prove it deal is something I was REALLY hoping for. I know some folks are tired of his health issues, and I get that...but the guy is really good.

All I know is, when healthy he has an awesome catch radius with awesome hands.
He was supposed to be that big body WR that Pete wants in his offense so badly, and was paid like one, but constant health issues derailed that.
It is NOT, however, a lack of desire or hard work, or a desire to be somewhere else, (he REALLY likes it in Seattle and has mentioned that quite often how much he likes the city, the fans and the team), or an attitude problem, or off the field stuff.
It's ONLY health issues slowing him down.

I point that out because it's important to not hook up any negative connotations with him, he's a good player, good teammate, hard worker...in fact if it weren't for the health issues, I'd have no problem AT ALL with paying him what we were, even though we don't really throw enough to justify those numbers.

[Zorn76]

He's only 27 (28 by opening day), so there's time for him to try to recapture what he was able to do in 2012 (50 rec/748yds/15.0 avg/7tds).

He knows the system, as others have mentioned, and he wants to be here. I think he's motivated on several levels, not the least of which is that he desires to make up for last season, and show that he was worth bringing in, even though he's under a new (and way less lucrative) contract.

He cares. He works hard. I'm actually surprised this happened, since he's young enough for other teams out there to make a longer commitment to. He would've been a nice addition for any one of our division rivals, for example, so that alone makes it worth another shot in Seattle, IMO, though our secondary would've been up to the task had they squared off against him:)

We're in a good place right now. I woulda LOVED for Jared Allen to be here, but we'll be fine.

I actually look to our offense to up their ppg in 2014, which should help put less stress on a defense that was beyond amazing last year. The Seahawks have as good a shot as any to repeat, last done by the Patriots 10 yrs ago.

[Eaglehawk]

This doesn't surprise me, getting Rice back. I think a lot of us sort of expected that upon his release he would test the waters, find them wonting, and return to the fold at what I would presume to be a far more affordable contract.

Yes Rice is fragile. But he knows the system, coaches, and players. A rook is going to need a couple years to figure things out and a FA at least half a season. Rice isn't an outside burner, but he does have some height, a quality the O needs at receiver. And my eyeballs tell me that his hands are still pretty good; I don't remember him being too prone to drops. Plus he's happy here. That's one of those "non-statistically measurables" (intangibles) that I am fond of pointing out. Happy guys in the locker room and on the field play for each other and not just themselves. They BELIEVE that the course they have set upon is the right one. They commit to the system and BUY IN. And in case you haven't noticed yet, this is a huge part of Pete Carroll's success.

This is a good thing, getting Rice back.

I think you said it best THX-1138. +1

[briwas101]

If you like your WRs mediocre and injured then few fit the criteria better than Rice.

I wish the veteran minimum was lowered because in the case of people like Rice even the vet minimum is about twice as much as he's worth.

I hope the dude injures himself in the preseason and retires. Otherwise we will end up cutting a young (and better) WR and then regret it within a few weeks after Rice suffers his inevitable injury.

Get the injury over with quickly so you can get a head start on retirement.

[HumanCockroach]

SMH. Some people just can't let anything ( and I mean ANYTHING) go. If you hate Harvin, he could win the MVP and those people will STILL hate Harvin, if they hate Rice likewise, same with Irvin, same with Carpenter, same with any player. It doesn't matter how much money they earn, or injuries or production or accomplishments, they will always and forever be disliked.... silly.

[Zorn76]

If you like your WRs mediocre and injured then few fit the criteria better than Rice.

I wish the veteran minimum was lowered because in the case of people like Rice even the vet minimum is about twice as much as he's worth.

I hope the dude injures himself in the preseason and retires. Otherwise we will end up cutting a young (and better) WR and then regret it within a few weeks after Rice suffers his inevitable injury.

Get the injury over with quickly so you can get a head start on retirement.

Kinda harsh there.

[RiverDog]

If you like your WRs mediocre and injured then few fit the criteria better than Rice.

I wish the veteran minimum was lowered because in the case of people like Rice even the vet minimum is about twice as much as he's worth.

I hope the dude injures himself in the preseason and retires. Otherwise we will end up cutting a young (and better) WR and then regret it within a few weeks after Rice suffers his inevitable injury.

Get the injury over with quickly so you can get a head start on retirement.

Man, that's over the top. You're actually wishing harm on a fellow human being, let alone a fellow Hawk?

[Eaglehawk]

If you like your WRs mediocre and injured then few fit the criteria better than Rice.

I wish the veteran minimum was lowered because in the case of people like Rice even the vet minimum is about twice as much as he's worth.

I hope the dude injures himself in the preseason and retires. Otherwise we will end up cutting a young (and better) WR and then regret it within a few weeks after Rice suffers his inevitable injury.

Get the injury over with quickly so you can get a head start on retirement.

Man, that's over the top. You're actually wishing harm on a fellow human being, let alone a fellow Hawk?

Not condoning what he said, but have you ever visited 49erZone?

[c_hawkbob]

If you like your WRs mediocre and injured then few fit the criteria better than Rice.

I wish the veteran minimum was lowered because in the case of people like Rice even the vet minimum is about twice as much as he's worth.

I hope the dude injures himself in the preseason and retires. Otherwise we will end up cutting a young (and better) WR and then regret it within a few weeks after Rice suffers his inevitable injury.

Get the injury over with quickly so you can get a head start on retirement.

Man, that's over the top. You're actually wishing harm on a fellow human being, let alone a fellow Hawk?

Not condoning what he said, but have you ever visited 49erZone?

We can hold ourselves to a higher standard than that.

As far as all the Rice trashing, it's an interesting Pied Piper effect, but not terribly accurate. Sidney has been this team's leading receiver over a full season under the current head coach, and that head coach, not to mention it's QB, are excited to have him back ... I'm gonna have to side with them.

The guy was rightly let go as too costly for his level of injury risk, and he's now rightly brought back at a more appropriate salary as a unique talent that Pete has demonstrated the ability to make excellent use of. I'm particularly excited to see what he can do opposite another unique talent like Harvin! ... I know I know; "what're the odds" ... and I get it, injury prone players can be frustrating to fans that like to feel good about what to expect every Sunday. But the fact that we've got a nice group of Pedestrians that can keep us afloat just fine without either player doesn't mean we don't want to throw some spice into the mix when it is available.

[MackStrongIsMyHero]

Well said, bob. There's no legitimate reason for anyone to gripe about this move.

[monkey]

Well said, bob. There's no legitimate reason for anyone to gripe about this move.

Gripe about it? Hell I'm STOKED about it!

What is wrong with some of you guys? We just signed a very talented WR, one with terrific hands, an unbelievable catch radius, and good height, to a very cap friendly deal.
There is not one single thing bad about that; and if he happens to get hurt again, then we're out virtually nothing.

So remind me, where's the problem? Briwas? Anyone?
Seriously, there aren't enough eye roll gif's in the world right now.

[I-5]

There is no way this is not a great thing for the Seahawks, and for Rice. He gets to prove what he can do, and we get a guy who has actually produced for us and knows our system, albeit not worth the gigantic salary anymore, but he is now a bargain in terms of talent and productivity. Injuries happen, they can happen to anyone anywhere.