Texans SS DJ Swearinger on trade block

[Hawk Finn]

He's owed only $1.6M over the final 2 years of his deal. Seems to me that's good value for solid depth in the form of a 23-yr-old veteran heading into his 3rd NFL season. I loved him coming out of college.

Would we flip a 4th for his services?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000488512/article/dj-swearinger-placed-on-trade-block-by-texans

 

[TheRealDTM]

Dude is a thug, his pitbull bit jadeveon clowney, he talks dirty trash and did so as a rookie in minicamps (watch hard knocks). He's a head hunter who is constantly penalized. To top it off he's not much more than a special teamer which is unfortunate because he can't tackle very well.

 

[Hawk Finn]

Dude is a thug, his pitbull bit jadeveon clowney, he talks dirty trash and did so as a rookie in minicamps (watch hard knocks). He's a head hunter who is constantly penalized. To top it off he's not much more than a special teamer which is unfortunate because he can't tackle very well.

Can't get more Seahawky than that. I'm ultra excited now.

 

[Largent80]

If the Texans with that 1 man defense are trying to off him, I'm not biting.

 

[Hawk Finn]

If the Texans with that 1 man defense are trying to off him, I'm not biting.

1 man defense?

 

[Largent80]

Watt you talkin' 'bout Willis?

 

[Hawk Finn]

Well, there you have it. Nobody available to sign or trade for is worth it. Gotcha.

 

[mikeak]

It would alienate the fan base if Seahawks don't have any picks on Thursday and Friday so they won't trade for him

 

[pmedic920]

I've watched him some, not sure if he is coachable or not. If he is coachable, I think he would be a good fit.
Our coaching staff has a way with that type of guy.

 

[penihawk]

Get him for free after he gets cut in August.

 

[aredub]

If the LOB can't teach him the proper way to play then no one would be able too! He'd be a decent Jeron Johnson replacement!

 

[kearly]

He just got released.

Personally, I thought he was a huge reach when he was taken in the 2nd round. His tape was 5th or 6th round caliber, and his sparq score IIRC was nothing special. Adding to that, he's got a reputation as a dirty hitter and immature.

He was among the worst safeties in the NFL the last two seasons while starting 22 games. I think it says a lot that the Texans have him for two more years dirt cheap and said 'no thanks.' Didn't even want him as a backup.

The strong safety Seattle just took at the end of the 7th round had very good tape and a very good sparq score. No red flags. They took Kam in the 5th, and got Jeron Johnson in UDFA. I know our system makes their lives easier, but it's not that hard to find talent at SS later in the draft. And if you do whiff, like with Winston Guy, oh well, 6th round pick.

Thankfully, some other teams haven't figured this out yet.