<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Updated: April 27, 2007, 11:22 PM ET<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Trade would send 49er pick to Seahawks for star WR</span>By Michael SmithESPN.comThe San Francisco 49ers, one of the more aggressive teams this offseason in terms of acquisitions, enter this weekend's draft with a league-high eight picks in the first four rounds: one first-round selection, a second, two thirds and four fourths. On the eve of the draft, the Niners already were poised to maximize the value of one of those fourth-round picks.According to a league sources, San Francisco and division rival Seattle are working toward a trade that would send Seahawks wide receiver Darrell Jackson to the Niners in exchange for one of their fourth-rounders, believed to be the Niners' third selection in the round, No. 124 overall. The New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans, whose new general manager Mike Reinfeldt came over from Seattle, are also believed to be talking with Seattle about Jackson.The deal is contingent upon Jackson passing his physical, scheduled for Saturday at the Niners' Santa Clara, Calif., practice facility. Jackson missed 10 regular-season games in 2005 after undergoing surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee, underwent a second operation on the knee following Seattle's loss in Super Bowl XL, and missed the final three regular-season games of last season because of turf toe. Jackson, 28, caught 63 passes in 2006 for 956 yards and 10 touchdowns -- all team-leading totals. At the time of his toe injury, Jackson was leading the league in touchdown catches. He's exceeded 1,000 receiving yards three times in seven seasons. However, Jackson and Seahawks management reportedly have been at odds following negotiation of the six-year, $25 million contract extension Jackson signed in March 2004, his decision to skip voluntary workouts in 2005, and the manner in which the team handled his knee injury last season. The presence of Deion Branch, Nate Burleson, and D.J. Hackett in the Seahawks receiving corps made Jackson expendable; Jackson has been on the trading block all offseason but Seattle apparently could not fetch more than a second-day pick -- from its up-and-coming division rival, no less. Branch, whom the Seahawks acquired from the Patriots last season, presumably would become Matt Hasselbeck's No. 1 target. Should the trade go through, as expected, Jackson's addition represents yet another coup for the Niners, who via free agency added, among others, cornerback Nate Clements, safety Michael Lewis, and Ashley Lelie. Though the Niners lost offensive coordinator Norv Turner to San Diego, they appear to have, in quarterback Alex Smith, running back Frank Gore, tight end Vernon Davis, wide receiver Arnaz Battle, Lelie, and now possibly Jackson, the makings of an explosive offense.And there's still the draft. With the 11th overall pick, the Niners could pick up a blue-chip prospect such as Penn State offensive tackle Levi Brown or LSU wide receiver Dwayne Bowe to further bolster the offense, or tap Mississippi linebacker Patrick Willis to help head coach Mike Nolan's defense.In 96 games, including 89 starts, Jackson, a third-round selection in 2000 out of Florida, has 441 receptions for 6,445 yards (14.6-yard average) and 47 touchdowns. One might say Jackson's new team is scoring big this offseason.Michael Smith is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.Link</div>Rumors is that its for the 124th overall pick. If he stays healthy than it would be a steal.
I find it hard to believe that the Seahawks wouldA) Deal him within the DivisionB) Deal him for just a 4th Rounder.But if that manages to happen it very well would be a steal.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Apr 28 2007, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I find it hard to believe that the Seahawks wouldA) Deal him within the DivisionB) Deal him for just a 4th Rounder.But if that manages to happen it very well would be a steal.</div>Yeah, but that's why Nolan and McCloughan are pimps.
was there really ever any truth to this anyways?I just cant see the Seahawks trading a great WR inter-division, especially to the up-start 49ers
Well, to answer my own question, the trade HAS been made official<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks traded Darrell Jackson, their leading wide receiver, to San Francisco on Sunday for a fourth-round draft choice, No. 124 overall. Jackson was leading the NFL in touchdown receptions late last season before he sustained a turf toe injury and missed three games. He became expendable when Seattle acquired Deion Branch from New England last September, then signed the former Super Bowl MVP to a $39 million contract. The fact Seattle traded Jackson to a rising rival inside the NFC West, and for only a fourth-round pick, shows how much the Seahawks wanted their relationship with their seven-year veteran to end. They began exploring a trade months ago, but general manager Tim Ruskell said the 49ers' interest didn't intensify until just before the draft. Jackson then flew from his home in Florida to 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., for a physical. Jackson missed 10 games in 2005 following knee surgery before the turf toe sidelined him again last season. "It just kind of sprang up," Ruskell said of the deal. Jackson caught 63 passes for 963 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns last season. Several 49ers have prior experience with Jackson. Backup quarterback Trent Dilfer threw passes to Jackson while both were in Seattle, and personnel chief Scot McCloughan previously was a Seahawks executive. Jackson, who was under a Seahawks contract through the 2009 season, is due to make $3.25 million in base salary this season.</div>LinkI'm not complaining AT ALL, but how the hell did Mike Nolan pull this off? Jackson is a pretty damn good WR, yeah, he has some injury problems, but when he plays he's damn good. A fourth round pick? Inter-division, to the hated 49ers? Im just kind of amazed that Mike Nolan and company were able to pull this off.Darrell Jackson-Ashley Lelie-Brandon Williams-Jason HillI'm down.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iknobaer @ Apr 29 2007, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well, to answer my own question, the trade HAS been made official<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks traded Darrell Jackson, their leading wide receiver, to San Francisco on Sunday for a fourth-round draft choice, No. 124 overall. Jackson was leading the NFL in touchdown receptions late last season before he sustained a turf toe injury and missed three games. He became expendable when Seattle acquired Deion Branch from New England last September, then signed the former Super Bowl MVP to a $39 million contract. The fact Seattle traded Jackson to a rising rival inside the NFC West, and for only a fourth-round pick, shows how much the Seahawks wanted their relationship with their seven-year veteran to end. They began exploring a trade months ago, but general manager Tim Ruskell said the 49ers' interest didn't intensify until just before the draft. Jackson then flew from his home in Florida to 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., for a physical. Jackson missed 10 games in 2005 following knee surgery before the turf toe sidelined him again last season. "It just kind of sprang up," Ruskell said of the deal. Jackson caught 63 passes for 963 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns last season. Several 49ers have prior experience with Jackson. Backup quarterback Trent Dilfer threw passes to Jackson while both were in Seattle, and personnel chief Scot McCloughan previously was a Seahawks executive. Jackson, who was under a Seahawks contract through the 2009 season, is due to make $3.25 million in base salary this season.</div>LinkI'm not complaining AT ALL, but how the hell did Mike Nolan pull this off? Jackson is a pretty damn good WR, yeah, he has some injury problems, but when he plays he's damn good. A fourth round pick? Inter-division, to the hated 49ers? Im just kind of amazed that Mike Nolan and company were able to pull this off.Darrell Jackson-Ashley Lelie-Brandon Williams-Jason HillI'm down.</div>You forgot about our very reliable receiver Arnaz Battle, I think we're gonna start doin some 4-5 WR sets next season
