O.T- Released by Seahawks- Are we interested?

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In a move that will create competition among two youngsters for the right offensive tackle spot, the Seattle Seahawks released starter Chris Terry, whose combination of injuries and off-field problems likely cost him his job.

Chris Terry

Offensive Tackle

Seattle Seahawks

The release of Terry, who started only 18 games after the Seahawks signed him to a new five-year, $19 million contract following the 2002 season, had been rumored for weeks.

Given the Seahawks' healthy cap situation, cutting Terry was hardly a financial consideration, but one more fueled by frustration and pragmatism. Releasing Terry does, however, give the Seahawks an additional $3 million to $4 million in cap room.

A pair of former third-round draft selections, Wayne Hunter (2003) and Sean Locklear (2004), will compete in camp to fill the vacancy. Neither has been a starter in the past.

Seattle did provide itself a safety net last weekend when the Seahawks re-signed veteran offensive lineman Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack to a new two-year, $5 million contract.

Womack, who had garnered plenty of attention in the unrestricted free agent market, has played right tackle in the past. The Seahawks prefer that Womack play this year at guard, which they consider his natural position, but he could be an alternative at right tackle if neither Hunter nor Locklear demonstrates they can handle the job.

A six-year veteran, Terry, 29, came to Seattle on waivers late in the 2002 season. He started the final five games of that campaign, immediately upgrading what had been a problem area for the Seahawks. He had been released by the Carolina Panthers, where he was a starter from his 1999 rookie season, because of his failure to appear in court as scheduled on charges relating to a domestic violence incident.

From just a football standpoint, Terry could attract some attention now that he is a free agent, because there is no denying his talent. He is an unusual tackle, in that he plays the strong side position, but is regarded as a better pass protector than run blocker. Any team that considers Terry, however, will have to factor in his past off-field problems and that he missed considerable playing time the last two seasons.

Terry was suspended for four games in 2003 because of a repeat violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He was also fined an additional five game checks that year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. In 2004, he started in just eight games, largely because of a shoulder injury that eventually required surgery.

The former University of Georgia standout still had three seasons remaining on the five-year contract signed in 2003 and was scheduled to earn a $3 million base salary in 2005.

[TomShane]

Isn't this the same guy who nearly decapitated his wife with a right cross when he was with Carolina?

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Height: 6-5

Weight: 295 lbs.

Pos: Offensive Tackle

Age: 29

Born: August 8, 1975, Jacksonville, FL

Experience: 6 years

College: Georgia

Scouts Inc. Scouting Report

2004 Scouting Report - Football Scouts Inc.

Name: Chris Terry

Position: Offensive Tackle

Grade: 70 | Key

Alert: C

Comment:

Terry possesses great upper body strength and rarely allows defenders to get into his frame. Shows great range, plays under control in space and has the change of direction skills to adjust to the moving target at the second level. As a pass blocker, has the quick first step to prevent edge rushers from turning the corner, uses long arms to ride edge rushers past the pocket and can hold up on an island. Has missed just one game with an injury and durability isn't a concern at this point. However, Terry is a better pass blocker than he is a run blocker and he can be a locker room distraction at times. Doesn't have great lower body strength, doesn't play with a mean streak and struggles to get movement in short-yardage situations. If he can stay out of trouble and play with intensity consistently, Terry is capable of developing into a Pro Bowl caliber player.

Scouts Inc,. profile on Terry

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Isn't this the same guy who nearly decapitated his wife with a right cross when he was with Carolina?

I do not know if it is TS- but the profile says he does not play with a mean streak? Duh

[YJF]

I mentioned Chris Terry two weeks ago because it looked like he was going to be cut.

This is the 2nd team that has given up on him.

He's the most talented offensive lineman available on the market. Talent is not an issue with Terry.

He is agile enough to play even LT. He is the ideal west coast offensive lineman.

In the west coast offense, You aren't so focused on big oversized strongmen. The ideal offensive lineman in The WCO is an agile lineman who can move in space.

Terry is talented but this is a red flag player. Proceed with Caution. You may be able to get him on the cheap. Is he worth the risk? That depends.

I would sign him and have him compete with Adrian Jones. But he's a risk.

[Jetsfan80]

We need bodies on the offensive line, and Terry certainly fits the bill better than any other free agent linemen, such as Victor Riley. If he is released, I sign him to be our stop-gap RT, and still draft one of the "3 B's" in round 1 (Barron, Brown, or Barnes)

[Bergen Jet]

I would take a chance on him in a second. We have a strong enough locker room, and some leaders on the OLine, and a coach that players love. He is a risk, but he has great talent and quickness and is a much better option than what we have now.

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Are we? who knows.

Should we? hell yes.

Bring in CT.

[bitonti]

this is not the type of character player Herm and Terry usually look for -

[124]

this is not the type of character player Herm and Terry usually look for -

Very true, but if we brought Coles back here, we should take a chance on CT.

And to talk about Jetsfan80's post above, I agree we should still take one of the three OT's with #26 because as it's stated, CT is injury proned and he could be a good 1 year solution however to help groom one of those guys.