TJ Houshmandzadeh Nears Open Waters
by Tiller56 on Sep 4, 2010 7:19 AM EDT
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PrintMany reports show that the Seahawks are set to release wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh and his 7 million dollar salary. The preseason emmergence of former USC star Mike Williams, combined with Deoin Branch and Golden Tate made Housh expendable.
So where will TJ land? The Redskins are in need of a play making threat at wide receiver, and at 32, Houshmandzadeh is still young compared to a certain unnamed receiver on our roster. It makes sense that the Redskins would be in play for his services, give the innexperience we have behind Moss and Galloway. TJ would fit in nicely opposite Moss, and could provide a nice target for McNabb on the intermediate routes.
How would you feel about the Redskins bringing in TJ? This may be just the type of move that Mike Shanahan was waiting for.
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at the very least....
I would much rather see TJ in a Redskins uniform than any of the other names we have been tossing around lately (BM,TO, VJ). This is a move that I would definitely be comfortable with.
I'd rather VJ
but his price tag would be much higher; including draft picks.
I’m all for bringing in TJ, and putting Banks on the PS.
By the way Magic, your up rather early on a sat morning, LOL
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indeed I am.....
we are getting ready to move,( and downsizing our sq footage by about 1/2) so we have a lot of work to do…….probably too early for a beer, huh?
IT ALL DEPENDS
ESPN is reporting (for what that’s worth) that a half dozen teams are already talking to Seattle…..so it would all depend on what we’d have to give up.
I’d hate to part with any more 2011 draft picks (probably because I still have delusions of adding young talent to the team)….so unless the Seahawks wanna swap for Jeremy Jarmon, I don’t see this happening.
(I do see the ’Skins prowling the cut lists and waiver wires for a guard or center from a team like the Packers that seems loaded on the O-line.)
yeah- but his contract is horrible. he is not a #1 WR and should not be paid as one- which should be obvious since he is being cut!
by les boulez bomber on Sep 4, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously, I do not want to trade for him
We have 0 picks, and it sounds like he is going to be released, because all other teams no he is going to be cuts. Maybe we throw a future 5th or 6th out there, but nothing even mildly big for him. Very good possession guy and I would love to have him on the team. We definitely should not give him some enormous contract, but do what the front office has been doing: give low guaranteed money, but plenty of bonuses and incentives to earn.
negatory
I don’t mind giving him a look, but NO TRADES!! We’ve been down that road before. Frankly, I’m not sold on Houz. His situation is eerily similar to Randle Fell’s.
by CJHutch on Sep 4, 2010 10:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
agreed- i think if we trade for him we are stuck with his contract. Unless he reworks his contract, I would be surprised if someone traded for him. Though Jarmon could be a good fit for them! I don’t want him locked up for 4-5 years with what he is making currently!
by les boulez bomber on Sep 4, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
AccordinSeattle has to pay him
According to the reports I’ve seen, Seattle is on the hook for a price match style contract. W could literally offer vet min and Seattle has to pay the rest. Maybe he would be worth a 2012 5th rounder.
by BillWard on Sep 4, 2010 9:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
for how long- first year or all years. I have only heard people discuss the first year. But he is 32 and will be making $8mm+ when he is 36! dead money!
by les boulez bomber on Sep 4, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that TJ would be a great pickup
but only as a FA or in a player type trade scenario ( such as JJ ), not as a trading away of draft picks type deal. At some point we need to be getting younger.
no way
Never trade a promising D lineman for a #2 (at best) receiver. That’s like trading big for small in the NBA. (see: Chris Webber)
by CJHutch on Sep 4, 2010 10:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
These type of moves are where Shanahan excels
I’m not saying we should make this move just that Shanahan should and he will explore it. The stars are alligned for the possibility of this happening. TJ is on his wayout, we won’t need to trade any picks, we have a big need for this position, Shanahan is a reputable coach that any player would play for and he can convince TJ to come here providing they settle on the proper compensation.
In Snyderatto years this is where we gave next years 1st or 2nd round pick plus a 5 year extension for 50 mil. Be glad Shanahan is here. His confident, conservative, decision making will make for better years ahead.
I expect him to be cut
So we definitely don’t need to offer any draft picks to Seattle. I would take him for the right price, but I don’t think Shanny/Allen would give him a weird/ridiculous type of contract anyway. We have adults running the team now.
Doesn’t have anything to do with TJ H but RI says Terrence Austin to the practice squad if he clears waivers!!!! WTF????!!!!!!!!!!
He has earned a spot on this roster. Which other reciever has done anything to get a spot?? Who’s the last reciever going to be?? Roydell Williams??
I thought
Austin was definitely going to makeot. He played real well against the Cards.
And I’m all for bringing TJ whosyourmama to the Skins provided we don’t give up any picks.
by worldwidewes on Sep 4, 2010 12:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Repeatedly putting the ball on the ground hurt Austin
He’s explosive, but very high-risk, high-reward. Ball security is job security in the NFL, and Austin needs to work on that.
are you talking about Austin or Banks?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
why not?
he got cut so it wouldn’t take any draft picks. maybe we could getrid of old man galloway then
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
No, thanks
TJ “Championship” Houshamazilli would be the second coming of ARE only older and without the punt returning cred. He catches 80-100 passes a year, all for 7 yards. That’s what we have Cooley and Davis for – the Redskins need a guy who can stretch the field. TJ is NOT that guy.
Voting Yes for TJ
I wouldn’t mind seeing TJ playing opposite Moss. My wish would be for VJ, but TJ seems like the better value and a there is higher probability of actually adding him to the roster. The Skins wide receiver corps isn’t anything to brag about, but that might change if TJ is added.
I cant believe most people voted yes
housh is not that good first of all, second of all we need youth and playmakers and neither describes this guy, and third Moss is about to have the best year of his career….we dont need another mouth to feed
by mr.snyderhireme on Sep 4, 2010 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
This is...
a perfect example of a number 2 wide receiver who thinks he is a number 1 receiver. Avoid at all costs unless you are in the market for a number 2 receiver. Houshmandzadeh reminds me of when Alvin Harper departed the Cowboys thinking he was a number 1 receiver in the NFL. He failed…like Houshmandzadeh failed in Seattle.
Think about it, Mike Williams beat him out of his starting job, that should tell you something. This isn’t a money issue either, so please don’t use that excuse. It’s a performance issue.
Mr. Cowherd
Housh doesn’t have to be a “number 1 receiver” for us. He just has to be better than Joey frickin’ Galloway, who’s currently listed as our #2. Last season, despite playing on a Seattle team with a broken down QB, a patchwork OL, little to no running game, minimal support/production from his fellow receivers, TJ still managed 79 catches and over 900 yards. That’s more than our #1 put up last season. If we can sign him at a reasonable enough price so as to not hinder McNabb’s and Jamaal Brown’s contract extensions, I can’t think of a reason NOT to sign TJ Houshmandzadeh.
a broken down QB, a patchwork OL, little to no running game, minimal support/production from his fellow receivers
You just described The Redskins of 2010. Does every person with a little name recognition that is let go or cut always have to be pursued by the Redskins?
McNabb will be in Minnesota next season and he will be hated by everyone on here….once again.
How about this for a reason, draft and develop younger talent.
You just described The Redskins of 2010.
All the more reason to bring in good quality help like a player of TJ’s caliber.
Does every person with a little name recognition that is let go or cut always have to be pursued by the Redskins?No. Only the players who can fill critical needs but still give us enough cap space to address other critical needs.
McNabb will be in Minnesota next season and he will be hated by everyone on here….once again.Speculative garbage. Next.
How about this for a reason, draft and develop younger talent.Great
Yes Vote?
And if we sign Housh who do we cut? B-Banks? A lineman? Backer? (I could make a case for an aging Sellers tho) As much as I respect Housh, he’s just not a good fit 4 the skins. He’d shorten the already short development time of D-Thomas and Kelly {<—- jeez they didn’t cut that guy} and who the hell wants to pay an old 2nd-3rd WR 1st WR money (especially when he runs like a TE)? Just doesn’t seem like a smart move…Build thru the draft PLEASE!!!
We cut Galloway
and get younger in the process. How is Housh not a good fit for our WCO? I think he would excel with McNabb as his QB. Kelly is on IR. DT is in his 3rd year and if he doesn’t show something this year, he is gone, regardless of whether TJ is signed or not. Besides, I think DT and Armstrong could complement Housh’s precise short routes with their speed & deep threat potential. As for building through the draft, it’s still another 7 months away and this is all we got right now.
agreed....
although I am pretty much resigned to the fact that Galloway is on our team so it would be Roydell getting cut. I think he is still a solid #2 and could be for another 2 years. If anything, this could actually help a youth movement by allowing us focus on filling other holes over the next two years. This has to be DT’s last chance, and I don’t see Galloway coming back for yet another year. We can only build so much through the draft each year and we need players to fill the voids as we move forward, I think TJ is solid and we should pick him up.
Agree
Housh is a huge upgrade to Roydel freakin Williams
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Ya'll Trippin
Ya’ll act like TJ is like the last piece we need for 2 be legitimate SB contenders…he’s not even the last piece we need to win the NFC. But you know what, even though I think he might be a detriment to the locker room, its not like we’re trading 4 him…if we get him for the vet min. then its definitely a good deal. I’m for keeping Joey tho, cut Roydell.
We don't have to pay him #1 money.
Seattle is on the hook for most of his salary this year, so it is just the vet minimum and then an extension if we want him beyond the year.
At that rate, why not?
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by matthiasstephan on Sep 5, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, why not. At 32, he’s not that old. Remember earlier this year some people wanted the skins to sign T.O., and he’s 38, I think.
Housh seems to have the reputation of being a bit of a ball hog. Other than that I don’t see much downside. I think we could live with a ball hog.
If he can catch the ball (which means we had time to get it to someone) let him hog it all he wants.
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by matthiasstephan on Sep 6, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, somebody reported Seattle has to pay Housh
most of his salary. Should allow him to play wherever he wants, and you’d think with McNabb and Shanahan, we’d look pretty attractive. I’d sure like for us to try to get him. By the way, Austin was added to the practice squad, so we could bring him up at any time.
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