What about LeRoy Hill? [merged] - New England Patriots Forums

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · 04-26-2009, 12:11 AM

The Seahawks removed the franchise tag off of Leroy Hill today after drafting A. Curry. Hill is now a free agent.

Hok · 04-26-2009, 12:25 AM

238 lbs. A little on the small side for BB's system.

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · 04-26-2009, 12:32 AM

Isn't Mayo 242 lbs?

TealSox · 04-26-2009, 12:36 AM

I want to say that LeRoy Hill lost out on a grip of guaranteed money, but his agent wins when he signs a free agent contract. Stupid move from my POV.

Good job by the Seahawks considering the pick of Curry didn't make sense with Hill being on the team. Unfortunately I didn't do my homework and thought Hill had signed his franchise tag contract... but it all comes together.

As far as the Pats having interest, I can't see it for the obvious and stated reason of his size. On top of that, he hasn't had much experience in the 3-4 defense, college or otherwise. Some team will get a great value at SLB.

Hok · 04-26-2009, 12:36 AM

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Isn't Mayo 242 lbs?

Yeah, but he plays inside. Hill's an OLB, and the Pats' outside guys are ideally in that upper 250s or 260+ range (see McGinest, Vrabel, Thomas et al.)

***DaBruinz*** · 04-26-2009, 12:39 AM

Where did you see that the Seahawks removed the tag? My understand was that they took Curry to replace Peterson... Not to let Hill go.

***BelichickFan*** · 04-26-2009, 12:41 AM

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Where did you see that the Seahawks removed the tag? My understand was that they took Curry to replace Peterson... Not to let Hill go.

It's on RealGM.com and Rotoworld (quoting Mike Lombardi).

***DaBruinz*** · 04-26-2009, 12:47 AM

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It's on RealGM.com and Rotoworld (quoting Mike Lombardi).

But not on ESPN or NFL.COM or Sportsline.com.

Color me doubtful until they announce it there.

***BelichickFan*** · 04-26-2009, 12:49 AM

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But not on ESPN or NFL.COM or Sportsline.com.

Color me doubtful until they announce it there.

This is what RotoWorld says :

"NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that the Seahawks have taken the franchise tag off LB LeRoy Hill, making him a free agent."

That's at least as reliable as ESPN.

***DaBruinz*** · 04-26-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

This is what RotoWorld says :

"NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that the Seahawks have taken the franchise tag off LB LeRoy Hill, making him a free agent."

That's at least as reliable as ESPN.

This is the same Mike Lombardi who said months ago that the Pats getting Peppers was a done deal. The same guy who has been wrong about most other things when dealing with the Patriots.

Again. Its rumor and conjecture until NFL.com or ESPN has it. And I say that because NFL.COM has articles on it that were posted about an hour ago.. So its not like they aren't updating.