I think dealing him hurts Seattle more than it helps the Jets. He definitely isn't the same player he was in Minnesota, hadn't topped 60 yards receiving all year but still surprised a team like Seattle that is trying to contend would just deal him for nothing. Not exactly overloaded with weapons at WR/TE
My guess is there is no way the Jets swung a deal for him without thinking he would be on board, but that would be great if he was just like hell no I'm not playing for the Jets.
My guess is there is no way the Jets swung a deal for him without thinking he would be on board, but that would be great if he was just like hell no I'm not playing for the Jets.
New York has pulled off a shocking trade, bringing in one of the most talented players in football.
The New York Jets have acquired receiver/returner Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional draft pick, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Harvin has been injury prone throughout his career but has played in all five of Seattle's games this season.
For the Seahawks, this move is stunning. Seattle obviously has designs on becoming the first team to repeat as a Super Bowl champion since the 2004 New England Patriots, and have traded one of their best playmakers for a future pick. Harvin has 133 receiving yards, ranking third on the team, but also adds 283 return and 92 rushing yards.
Danny Kelly, lead writer for SB Nation's Seahawks blog, Field Gulls, displayed his feelings on Twitter.
The Jets have struggled mightily this season, and acquiring Harvin gives them a dynamic weapon on the outside and in special teams. New York currently ranks last in the NFL with only 185 passing yards per game. Eric Dekcer was brought in during the offseason to give second-year quarterback Geno Smith a reliable weapon, but he has contributed just 323 yards in seven games.
More to come on this...
The New York Jets have acquired receiver/returner Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional draft pick, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Harvin has been injury prone throughout his career but has played in all five of Seattle's games this season.
For the Seahawks, this move is stunning. Seattle obviously has designs on becoming the first team to repeat as a Super Bowl champion since the 2004 New England Patriots, and have traded one of their best playmakers for a future pick. Harvin has 133 receiving yards, ranking third on the team, but also adds 283 return and 92 rushing yards.
Danny Kelly, lead writer for SB Nation's Seahawks blog, Field Gulls, displayed his feelings on Twitter.
The Jets have struggled mightily this season, and acquiring Harvin gives them a dynamic weapon on the outside and in special teams. New York currently ranks last in the NFL with only 185 passing yards per game. Eric Dekcer was brought in during the offseason to give second-year quarterback Geno Smith a reliable weapon, but he has contributed just 323 yards in seven games.
More to come on this...
Great move for Seattle. Horrible move for New York IMO.
Seattle gets rid of a guy that didn't fit. Team doesn't throw deep balls and Harvin is overpaid. Paul Richardson has tons of potential at WR for them. Seahawks eventually would need that money to sign much more important players.
For New York... what the hell are they thinking? The offensive line doesn't give their QB more than a 3 step drop before he's pressured. They simply don't have time for a deep threat to get open. They've essentially just acquired a guy making a TON of money to throw bubble screens to. They are tying up a ton of money and giving away draft picks to get a guy that won't be able to use his speed properly. Makes no sense at all to me.
Seattle gets rid of a guy that didn't fit. Team doesn't throw deep balls and Harvin is overpaid. Paul Richardson has tons of potential at WR for them. Seahawks eventually would need that money to sign much more important players.
For New York... what the hell are they thinking? The offensive line doesn't give their QB more than a 3 step drop before he's pressured. They simply don't have time for a deep threat to get open. They've essentially just acquired a guy making a TON of money to throw bubble screens to. They are tying up a ton of money and giving away draft picks to get a guy that won't be able to use his speed properly. Makes no sense at all to me.
I suppose. Doubt it works though.
New York has acquired two of the most overpaid WRs in the NFL and they are trotting them out there for a turnover prone QB with absolutely zero time to throw... The front office has screwed that team up for years. I understand why they are making the moves since they haven't had much for quality WRs for a decade now but the time to make deals like this was a few years ago when they were a better team. Now they're just setting the franchise back another season or two. That's my take anyway.
