skull1669 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seau released by Dolphins MIAMI - Junior Seau was released by the Miami Dolphins on Monday, saving the team $2.92 million against the salary cap by parting ways with the 12-time Pro Bowl player. The Dolphins also waived tight end Lorenzo Diamond. Because of the 37-year-old Seau's hefty contract, his release had been expected. He missed 17 games the past two years due to injury, finishing both seasons on injured reserve, and an Achilles' tendon injury limited him to seven games in 2005. "Ideally, we would like to keep many of those players on our roster, but we are simply not able to do that," coach Nick Saban said. Seau, a 16-year veteran, spent the past three seasons with Miami after being acquired from San Diego. Seau has said he wants to play this year, even if it's not with Miami. His agent, Marvin Demoff, didn't return calls seeking comment. Diamond, a two-year veteran, played in every game as a reserve last season and caught eight passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seau? He's older than dirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Everybodys going to say he's to old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Everybodys going to say he's to old. Hey guess what.. they will be right. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight_on_til_you_have_won Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I'd love to say "let's go get him," but his injury troubles are hard to ignore. But you know what you're getting with Seau -- a guy who gives 100% on every snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hey guess what.. they will be right. :laugh: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 He's so old, his memory is in black and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonBurgundy&Gold Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 So Bruce is too old, yet we should sign Seau, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangars Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 He's another Mike Barrow. Skins have been there, done that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Lets put it this way if you are over 31 and not a lineman the answer should be he11 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Vet minimum plus incentives! :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seau, isn't he collecting social security now???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shallyshal Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seau released by Dolphins MIAMI - Junior Seau was released by the Miami Dolphins on Monday, saving the team $2.92 million against the salary cap by parting ways with the 12-time Pro Bowl player. The Dolphins also waived tight end Lorenzo Diamond. Because of the 37-year-old Seau's hefty contract, his release had been expected. He missed 17 games the past two years due to injury, finishing both seasons on injured reserve, and an Achilles' tendon injury limited him to seven games in 2005. "Ideally, we would like to keep many of those players on our roster, but we are simply not able to do that," coach Nick Saban said. Seau, a 16-year veteran, spent the past three seasons with Miami after being acquired from San Diego. Seau has said he wants to play this year, even if it's not with Miami. His agent, Marvin Demoff, didn't return calls seeking comment. Diamond, a two-year veteran, played in every game as a reserve last season and caught eight passes. i think he is too brittle to play the position any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This has been suggested in the potential Lavar replacements thread. Please check to see if the topic you're posting has been posted already or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 If we had signed him in 2000 with Smith and Sanders...I would have said, "He's too old." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Old? Seau is ancient. He was a great player but unfortunately, father time has caught up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinstzar Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Are we trying to build a roster or a PUP list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I think Seau was drafted the same year as Deacon Jones wasn't he? :doh: In Williams defense speed is a prerequisite.... Seau no longer posseses that. We're not starting anyone who can't run sideline to sideline and make plays.... something Washington and Marshall excel at and... occasionally... Lavar exhibited the ability to accomplish as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phixius Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Seau released by Dolphins MIAMI - Junior Seau was released by the Miami Dolphins on Monday, saving the team $2.92 million against the salary cap by parting ways with the 12-time Pro Bowl player. The Dolphins also waived tight end Lorenzo Diamond. Because of the 37-year-old. I stop reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmich001 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 If we sign him for one year, we can plug him in for 1st and 2nd downs. He can also give us good experience and be used as a vocal leader. He might have one year left. After all, we did start a quarterback who cant throw a football by the second half of the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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