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[john h]

Alexander a recruit again


By José Miguel Romero


Seattle Times staff reporter






HONOLULU — Shaun Alexander used to be the recruiter at the Pro Bowl, dropping a few lines to prospective free agents on the NFC and AFC rosters about signing with the Seahawks and playing for a winner.


This week, however, he was the recruit. As the NFL's most high-profile free agent to be, Alexander listened to his share of sales pitches from the other all-stars.


"That's how Pro Bowls are," he said. "You get the best players, and everybody wants to win, and at the same time you kind of want to say, 'Aw, you're a star. Come be with us.' "


Alexander said talks between his agents and the Seahawks will resume today.


The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers already are rumored to be interested in Alexander. Neither team can officially express that, or they face tampering sanctions from the NFL. But nothing can stop players from talking.


"I never really thought I could be with another team," Alexander said. "But it was neat to be with the Carolina guys."


The Panthers' coaching staff and four players took part in the Pro Bowl.


Alexander also said he hopes the Seahawks "come correct" with their contract offer.


"If not, then we're going to play the field," he said. "I'm prepared to go off somewhere else."



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[Redrage]

No matter where he goes, as long as it's not Seattle I'll be happy.

 

[blindseyed]

There's enough $$ under the cap to get him and a few more FA's.
Think about it tho, the Cards shored up Warner..that's a huge step from past years, getting him signed before the FA period begins. The new stadium is gonna open so we get a few 'name' players..and GOOD name players and that generates interest., the NFL is a business and it's alot of marketing so it's not just about getting players that help your team on the field (ie Emmitt Smith)
I'd be excstatic with Alexander in Cardinal Red!

 

[JeffGollin]

I'm not ready to hang my hat on anything Alexander says - I've always felt he talks just to talk.

If we sign him, he figures to be a nice addition. But I wouldn't sit on pins & needles praying this will happen.

 

[seesred]

IMO he will play in Seattle for the next few years and most likely retire there.Seattle will make room for the guy who got them to the super bowl.

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[General Chaos]

It really would be a PR disaster to let Alexander go. I don't see him leaving unless the he is blown over with a deal from someone else. I don't see that happening because it seems that Seattle can offer the most.