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Post subject: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts  Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:32 am |
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More good news, or shall I say good vibes, from the agents for Okung and Thomas.........http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/archives/216094.aspQuote: Okung and Thomas are two of the league's 30 still-unsigned No. 1 picks. With Seahawks rookies due to report for physicals on Thursday, the clock is ticking.
But Andrew Kessler, the agent for Thomas, doesn't view the lack of signings as an impediment.
"I like setting the market," Kessler said via e-mail on Wednesday as he continued working on a deal for Thomas, a highly-regarded free safety out of Texas selected with the 14th pick in the first round.
"Hopefully we reach an agreement before the report date tomorrow night. That is certainly what we're aiming for."
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:38 am |
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It would be nice if they could be signed today. I was reading in the Seattle Times this morning that since 2002, only 2 have signed on time to make it to camp.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:01 am |
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Jazzhawk wrote: More good news, or shall I say good vibes, from the agents for Okung and Thomas.........http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/archives/216094.aspQuote: "I like setting the market," Kessler said via e-mail on Wednesday as he continued working on a deal for Thomas, a highly-regarded free safety out of Texas selected with the 14th pick in the first round.
"I like setting the market" doesn't sound all that great to me. Hopefully, it doesn't mean that Kessler is looking to make a splash for himself at the expense of Earl Thomas and the Seahawks.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:42 am |
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To me, it just says he isn't waiting for other draft picks around #14 to sign before trying to get his client signed. I view this as a good thing.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:52 am |
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Setting the market is what both agents and teams do. It's a very proper thing to do. Having set the market means that the agent is looking at other signers and not holding a much higher standard for his client. I really hate it when an agent feels that their client is above the market and demands an outrageous contract.
This is a good thing
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:58 am |
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I Thought okung already signed?
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:05 pm |
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It sure would be nice to see all of the picks in by Saturday or Sunday. The team needs all of the younger guys in camp so there is not another extended "learning curve" like there was with Curry last year and other high draft picks on other teams. The longer the hold out the more it seems to effect guys play during the first year. Then again I may be reading to much into it, and it may just be that some of the younger guys need a year or two to adjust to the NFL life (like a Mario Williams).
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:07 pm |
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Minne wrote: I Thought okung already signed? When? did you here this? _________________  An Irishman is never drunk. So long as he can hold on to a blade of grass and not fall off the face of the earth. And so far I have not fallen off the earth.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:32 pm |
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suppaball wrote: Minne wrote: I Thought okung already signed? When? did you here this? whoops..my bad on that..It said to sign "soon" lol I feel dumb. _________________
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:44 pm |
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Oakland's #8 pick, Rolando McClain signed today, and the contract does not look out of line at all. That does nothing but help us, so....come on Seahawks!!! Let's get this done!! Get our boys in for the first practice on Saturday!!
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:31 pm |
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Get these men signed! Can't wait for camp to start.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:09 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:36 pm |
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Yes it can. Monday at the earliest for either one.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:29 pm |
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v1rotv2 wrote: Setting the market is what both agents and teams do. It's a very proper thing to do. Having set the market means that the agent is looking at other signers and not holding a much higher standard for his client. I really hate it when an agent feels that their client is above the market and demands an outrageous contract.
This is a good thing Like Tim Tebow. BTW, he just signed per ESPN. Details coming.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:36 am |
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I just hope they sign so they can start going to camp soon. would be cool to see them
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:25 am |
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Redskins gave Trent Williams a six-year, $60 million contract that includes $36.75 million guaranteed. Okung shouldn't be too long.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:07 am |
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G-Money wrote: Redskins gave Trent Williams a six-year, $60 million contract that includes $36.75 million guaranteed. Okung shouldn't be too long. Yes, he is split in the middle between Trent Williams and McClain...shouldn't be too hard to get that worked out.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:52 am |
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Williams signing might help but last I heard Eric Berry and Joe Haden were nowhere near agreeing terms with KC & Cleveland. They are either side of Okung - that can't help at all.
Thomas more likely to get done for me seeing as Graham has signed. But it'll be a pleasant surprise if either is done before camp starts.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:59 pm |
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Eric Berry becoming highest paid safety in NFL history is a bit concerning as its effect on our guys' contracts.
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Post subject: Re: Okung and Thomas hoping to avoid holdouts Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:02 pm |
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Berry was given a contract that was as an artical I read said based on his ability to play corner and safety, sounds famaliar, Thomas also has that moniker as a player that can do both. The fact that the artical on PFW mentioned that has to be taken in to account for Thomas as I am sure it was big enough to be part of the negotiations.
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