Disappointing - Irvin’s contract numbers

Learned today that Irvin's cap number is $5.2 million. The Seahawks' most glaring need this offseason was pass rush, and I am disappointed in how it's been addressed so far. The offseason is far from over, but it looks like the Seahawks chose quantity over quality. The Seahawks have no game changers on the D-Line, no one that commands double teams.

I will try to be optimistic, but unless something changes, I see another year of this defense getting gashed in the offensive heavy NFC West, and a wasted year of Wilson's prime.

So, basically the same post we have seen 27 times this off season. It's May 11th, plenty can still happen before game 1.

Not exactly a lot going on in sports at the moment.

Yep, we just see the "I'm disappointed" posts every other day. Oh well.

My apologies. I am not on here too regularly. I guess I was just surprised at Bruce's cap number.

Seahawlnut89":2oix0zji said:

My apologies. I am not on here too regularly. I guess I was just surprised at Bruce's cap number.

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Don’t sweat it.
Welcome! :irishdrinkers:

I agree with the OP

Irvins contract is an unnecessary waste

Seahawlnut89":m5ynyygb said:

Learned today that Irvin's cap number is $5.2 million. The Seahawks' most glaring need this offseason was pass rush, and I am disappointed in how it's been addressed so far. The offseason is far from over, but it looks like the Seahawks chose quantity over quality. The Seahawks have no game changers on the D-Line, no one that commands double teams.

I will try to be optimistic, but unless something changes, I see another year of this defense getting gashed in the offensive heavy NFC West, and a wasted year of Wilson's prime.

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OK, I'll play along. I'm disappointed too, but not about Irvin, who I think is a pretty darned good player, nor his cap nuber, which seems entirely within the bounds for a player of his stature.
I'm disappointed that we still haven't signed Clowney.

Seahawlnut89":2eqzkjto said:

Learned today that Irvin's cap number is $5.2 million. The Seahawks' most glaring need this offseason was pass rush, and I am disappointed in how it's been addressed so far. The offseason is far from over, but it looks like the Seahawks chose quantity over quality. The Seahawks have no game changers on the D-Line, no one that commands double teams.

I will try to be optimistic, but unless something changes, I see another year of this defense getting gashed in the offensive heavy NFC West, and a wasted year of Wilson's prime.

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Not sure Irvin's contract is what is preventing Seahawks from getting Clowney. Last year proved having Clowney was not enough and they lacked speed off edge and Leo type rusher from other side. Last year with Clowney we had a poor pass rush and he needed help. Perhaps they saw signing Irvin as making it more enticing for Clowney to come back. Another thing to remember, they needed a replacement for Kendicks at SS LB is a veteran solution for taking care of this position (on early downs) and then provides pass rush from Leo position for obvious passing downs.

Irvin’s cap hit is around 5.9 million this year.

Well I think our secondary will be much improved but our front 4 is at this time a glaring weakness. Not overly ecstatic about our lb depth either but I guess there is still time to improve this.

Sports Hernia":3nc70zxj said:

Irvin’s cap hit is around 5.9 million this year.

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That's even priceier than I originally heard.

I kind of like the quantity over quality. (although I think Mayowa/Irvin/Taylor/Robinson all would prove better than the leader in sacks last year, Green)

Waves of good fresh pass rushers thrown at an OL seems, imo, like a pretty good strategy.

and Griffen and I am pretty dang happy with what is done so far.

Dunbar may give the dline an extra tick this year too.

Reed and Poona step up this year as well

Seahawlnut89":26bv2d6v said:

My apologies. I am not on here too regularly. I guess I was just surprised at Bruce's cap number.

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Dont worry . thats what this forum is for. You have every right to feel how you feel. All i can say is Seattle obviously sees the value at what they're paying him and a committee approach.

I hope theyre right

Whoa $6M for Irvin and $7M for Olsen. Hopefully these two aging talents can live up to their contracts.

Also, didn't most of Irvin's production last season come from a ridiculous amount of blitzing?

I don't mind Irvin's contract because I think he will be an upgrade on what we had. I HATE the Olsen contract.

Now as far as the Clowney situation, yes I want him back, however not at the price he was asking, 20 mil plus a year? No way. Plus the fact that the cap all of the sudden will most likely be going DOWN! Had the hawks signed him for big money they would be totally hosed.

Yep, the number was higher than I thought as well, hopefully he contributes, we need him. Welcome to the page :irishdrinkers:

6 mill for Irvin vs what Clowney wants . I'll take the Irvin deal and the 5-7 sacks he probably gets .

If he gets 8 sacks again, it's a flat out bargain with the salaries today. Fingers crossed.

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6 mill for Irvin vs what Clowney wants . I'll take the Irvin deal and the 5-7 sacks he probably gets .

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Irvin was negotiating from a position of relative strength, Clowney isn't.