Shaun Alexander As a Backup?

Post #1 » by **PR07** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:48 am

Seahawks released RB Shaun Alexander.
Because Seattle is comfortably under the cap, the team likely just terminated his contract rather than calling him a post-June 1 cut. Alexander played eight years for the Seahawks and was their first-round pick in 2000. He's got little left in the tank, but could be given a shot for a backup-needy team like the Colts, Ravens, or Chargers. His best-case scenario would be in Detroit. Apr. 22 - 6:17 pm et
Source: NFL.com

I think Shaun Alexander would be an excellent backup IMO. He's not that tough of a runner between the tackles anymore (never really was), but I still have to believe he has enough left in the tank to get some of the carries to keep Addai fresh.

FreeRon · Post #2 » by **FreeRon** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:37 am

That would be great, if a) he didn't ask for too much money, which he almost certainly will because he's likely to find a sucker somewhere, and b) he accepts that he's just a backup, which he most likely won't considering he's still good enough to start on some teams and he's got an ego the size of the Space Needle. Remember a couple years back when he was ticked at the Seahawks because he didn't get the rushing title? And when Seattle put him in a meaningless game when they got to the other team's 1 so he could break the TD record? Unless he's changed his attitude I'm not sure he could accept a backup role just yet.

ajizzle · Post #3 » by **ajizzle** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:21 am

Well, players like that seem to lessen their ego when coming to elite teams, especially when there are enforcers in the lockerroom like Peyton, Jeff, and Bob. Corey Dillon was just as bad, but ended up being an important piece to one of the Pats' SBs, and he just destroyed us in the snow.

I would like Alexander, especially in short-yardage. W/ Kenton Keith getting in trouble last week, and w/ his inexperience (remember that dropped pass on the 3 that SD intercepted l/y), I wouldn't mind seeing Shaun in a Colts jersey. He has a good deal of experience, he'd take a few hits from Addai, and he'd most likely be able to learn the system quickly.

FreeRon · Post #4 » by **PR07** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:18 am

Looks like no truth to the Alexander to Indy rumors.

ESPN's Michael Smith:

Two other veterans, former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander and Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor, have been mentioned as potential Colts acquisitions, but Polian said,