<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Alexander willing to test all options if Seattle doesn't work out Feb. 13, 2006CBS SportsLine.com wire reports HONOLULU -- Shaun Alexander may have Carolina on his mind. Alexander, who sat out the Pro Bowl on Sunday because of a sprained right foot, said contract negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks will continue Monday. But the NFL's Most Valuable Player said he's open to playing elsewhere."I never really thought it up until I got out here that I could be on another team, but it was really neat to see me with Carolina guys and having fun like that," he said following the NFC's 23-17 victory over the AFC. "It was different, but it was definitely neat."Several NFC teammates spent the past few days, half jokingly wooing Alexander. He will become one of the league's most coveted free agents if he doesn't re-sign with the Seahawks before March 3."Honestly, whatever happens, I'm going to be happy. I'm going to be satisfied," he said. "It is an exciting opportunity for me, having all these teams basically come at me and sign me. That's cool."The Panthers, who lost to the Seahawks in the NFC championship game, may have left the strongest impression.There were four Carolina players on the NFC including quarterback Jake Delhomme, receiver Steve Smith, defensive end Julius Peppers and guard Mike Wahle. Not to mention the entire coaching staff."At the same time, we've already started with Seattle and the conversations will continue tomorrow and we told them if it's correct, it's correct. But if it's not, we're going to play the field," Alexander said. "If Carolina comes correct or Arizona, or whoever else it could be, Jacksonville, whoever, that is what it is."Alexander led the NFL with a team-record 1,880 yards rushing and a league-record 28 touchdowns, and gained 95 yards on 20 carries in the Super Bowl.The three-time Pro Bowl player said the Seahawks' spectacular season won't factor in his decision."I'm a firm believer that I'm going to get back to the Super Bowl," he said. "They know what they have to do. I tell them that in a loving way. But if they don't, I'm prepared to go off and play the market."Alexander said the trip to Hawaii helped close the year."I kind of realized there was life after this season. We were just on a grind and I just felt our team, as a group, just came together so much. We just achieved so much this year, it was awesome," he said. "This was just a great opportunity to take a deep breath and say, OK, let's see what happens next year."</div>http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9229231
I could really see this happening, what a great add it would be for the Panthers if he were to go there.
They'd be the favorite for sure. Carolina has basically maintained a steady competitive franchise with really no running game to speak of. Adding Alexander would make them SOLID.
I don't see that happening, Im pretty sure Seattle will re-sign Shaun Alexander because he wants to play for them. They're gonna work something out and why sign him if you have DeShaun Foster? He is a solid RB. Once again, i just don't see that happening.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xpostxscript @ Feb 14 2006, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't see that happening, Im pretty sure Seattle will re-sign Shaun Alexander because he wants to play for them. They're gonna work something out and why sign him if you have DeShaun Foster? He is a solid RB. Once again, i just don't see that happening.</div>I donno about that man. Judging from that article he didn't seem like he would be all that upset if he had to part ways with Seattle. Also, seeing him in that pic with the Carolina Panthers hat on pretty much convinced me that he WANTS to leave. He likes the fact that he is WANTED somewhere else.I personally see him in Carolina.
Could you imagine, Jake, Shaun, and Steve Smith? Not to mention Prohel, and everyone else. They'd be a very solid club, with the sky as the limit. I'd like to see him stay in Seattle, though. I'm really interested in seeing what happens . .
It's just a rumor, doesn't mean it's true. I heard his agent is negoating a new contract with Seattle so i still doubt it about him being in Carolina. I think DeShaun Foster should start because he is good. Plus, they won't re-sign Steve Huctchinson because they want to keep Alexander more. We'll have to see.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chosen One @ Feb 14 2006, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Could you imagine, Jake, Shaun, and Steve Smith? Not to mention Prohel, and everyone else. They'd be a very solid club, with the sky as the limit. I'd like to see him stay in Seattle, though. I'm really interested in seeing what happens . .</div>Proehl? He's getting kinda old, yes he was good in his prime but he's pretty much a non-factor now.But yeah, having a guy who just broke the TD record on the ground and a guy who led the league in receiving would definitely be the sign of a powerful football team. I hope he goes to Arizona though so if it comes down to it in the playoffs next year, my 'skins wont have to be facing too strong of a Seattle OR Carolina offense. (Yes I think they will be back in the playoffs next year)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Feb 14 2006, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Who else other than Alexander?</div>Hutchinson and i know i seen a few more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Feb 14 2006, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Hahha most teams have about the same # of FA's it's not just Seattle</div>The Bears need a TE and a WR to go with Muhsin Muhammed.
There are a lot of good WRs available in FA but I don't think there are too many good TEs, they should go for one in the draft because there are quite a few good ones.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Feb 14 2006, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There are a lot of good WRs available in FA but I don't think there are too many good TEs, they should go for one in the draft because there are quite a few good ones.</div>I want the Bears to draft a TE.
Wouldn't this be something.......this would just solidify the fact that the Panthers will be the best team in the NFC next year. Imagine if this happens, I would be so pumped.
Deshaun Foster is a free agent to the concerns there. Seattle has Mack Strong, Steve Hutchinson, Joe Jurevicious, Rocky Bernard as FA's alongside Alexander.
Go to minny!That would make Car allmost unbeatabile. They would have one of the best offensises to go along with one of the best D's in the leauge. That would be nasty!
