Sidney Rice to Retire

[General Manager]

The silver lining I guess is with the him retiring now he won't be taking valuable playing time from the other WR's and the FO can properly prepare and evaluate what they have and put out the best possible roster . This also means both Rooks will probably get more playing time this preseason than they might have, hopefully they can deliver.

 

[cdallan]

Godspeed Sidney, godspeed.

 

[dontbelikethat]

Best wishes to him. Might stop by his wingstop next week.

 

[Sourdough #49]

Wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

 

[LolaRox]

I'm sad to see Sidney go. He was one of my favorites on the team.

This is reality check on how unpredictable and short these players' careers are and how much of a toll this 'game' is on the their bodies . This is the very reason I don't hold it against players when they hold out for more money. This game is brutal

As soon as I heard that it was for concussion concerns I immediately thought of the Chicago TD - afterwards on the RealRobReport I remember him saying "I had to take one for the team" for this he will always have my thanks and respect.

Good luck and great health SidtheKid18!

 

[ZagHawk]

So do we all go to Wingstop today to add to Sidney Rice's retirement fund?

 

[ZagHawk]

Honorable mention for favorite Sidney Play:

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This too me will be the lasting memory of Rice, greatest play IMO as a Seahawk, that game was so great and to see him pull down the winning TD was spectacular. Honorable mention would be his TD against the Bears in OT.

Those 2 plays will always remind me of Rice, I wish him nothing but the best.

I'll admit it, that play and that game was essential for my confidence in RW. Prior to that, I was still on the fence on whether or not he was the guy who could get it done.

 

[Trenchbroom]

Shame that he had to retire due to injuries but he's business smart and has a bright future.

Hope you have a great life Sidney! Thanks for the memories.

 

[chris98251]

From the stories it sounds like he is making his home here also. We are sure to see and hear more of Mr. Rice.

 

[Sarlacc83]

Wouldn't be surprised if Seattle looks to pick a big body off the waiver wire after the 53 cutdown, by the way.

Norwood's 6'2" and already on the team. I doubt they'd do that with someone not familiar with their system.

I think they want that 6'5 guy. That's what I meant by big. 6'2 is borderline.

 

[swagcity21]

It will be bummer not seeing him in the locker and mixing it up with the team. A great character guy and a positive influence on the locker room. like many have said this frees up opportunities for the young guys. Now we can see what norwood and Matthews can really do. Hopes he sticks around the PNW

Now Sid can focus on his wings franchise. :3:

 

[hawkfan68]

This is a surprise. Thanks for being a consummate pro Rice. Your efforts and contributions are appreciated. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

Lockette and Matthews can battle it out for the last spot. Norwood would have made the team whether Rice was here or not.

 

[ZagHawk]

Wouldn't be surprised if Seattle looks to pick a big body off the waiver wire after the 53 cutdown, by the way.

Norwood's 6'2" and already on the team. I doubt they'd do that with someone not familiar with their system.

I think they want that 6'5 guy. That's what I meant by big. 6'2 is borderline.

I want a 6'4, 6'2 (Minimum if BIG) and 215+ lbs receiver. I would have loved to have seen us take Boldin from the Niners.

 

[AROS]

Thank you for the memories (TD from Wilson where he got clobbered in the endzone in Chicago and still held on to the ball to win the game in OT I will never forget) Sidney. Good luck and cherish the ring.

 

[AROS]

As soon as I heard that it was for concussion concerns I immediately thought of the Chicago TD - afterwards on the RealRobReport I remember him saying "I had to take one for the team" for this he will always have my thanks and respect.

Agreed 100%!

 

[grizbob]

As soon as I heard that it was for concussion concerns I immediately thought of the Chicago TD - afterwards on the RealRobReport I remember him saying "I had to take one for the team" for this he will always have my thanks and respect.

Agreed 100%!

X... :th2thumbs:

 

[Sports Hernia]

Thanks for everything Sid, you leave as a champion! :th2thumbs:

 

[kearly]

Bummed. He was never going to be a 1000 yard guy for us but defenses respected him and he was money on his targets.

Here's hoping Lockette's super human special teams play last season was not a fluke.

 

[brimsalabim]

I think it says a lot about what kind of man and how good a teamate Rice is that he didn't drag his disision out through camp. In leaving now he has given his team more time to adjust and identify the next man up. God bless and good luck to you Sid!

 

[bjornanderson21]

I have nothing against Rice as a person, but looking at $$$ vs production he is easily one of the worst signings in Hawks history.

I know it isnt "his fault" that he has pretty much been injured ever since we signed him, but it is bad having expensive players that cannot be counted on.

Whenever you have an injury-prone player it hurts the team-building process because you don't necessarily want to go out and pay big $$$ for his replacement and you also don't want to go into the season relying on him to be healthy.

I know that most other people on here would disagree, but I think injury-prone players should be cut/released/waived so that we can focus on the players that will actually suit up for us.

Sorry things didn't work out for you sid, but I aint gonna miss ya