Aaron Curry on trading block

[ryne candy]

The plot continues to thicken in the ongoing saga of Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry.

And according to a report from ProFootballTalk.com citing a league source, the Seahawks are shopping Curry, and at least three teams have inquired about the third-year linebacker.

It’s only natural that this kind of talk is surfacing, though it still seems unlikely that the Seahawks will find a trading partner for Curry. He’s under contract through 2012, though a restructure of that deal prior to the season has freed the Seahawks of any financial obligation to Curry beyond this season.

Still, he’s due to earn roughly $5 million this year, a figure that seems cumbersome for any potential suitor.

The PFT.com report did not identify which teams have shown interest in Curry.

Curry, the 4th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, was removed from the starting lineup last week and played a backup role in the Seahawks’ win over Arizona. He has underachieved during his brief NFL career, and his time in Seattle appears as if it may be running out.

Curry hasn’t done much to quell rumors that he may be on his way out. His interactions with fans on Twitter have been called into question, particularly those in which he has responded to fan speculation about where he may be headed if the Seahawks decide to trade him. And during an odd press conference on Wednesday, Curry expressed uncertainty about whether he’ll return next year, though said he’s “at peace” with his current situation.

Curry answered “no” when asked if he had been told by the Seahawks that they are seeking to trade him.

I’d still be surprised to see Curry traded this season, primarily for financial reasons. But it wouldn’t shock me. It’s obvious now that Curry isn’t in the team’s long-term plans, so if they feel they can salvage something in a trade instead of cutting him loose at season’s end, maybe that would be the preferred route.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/...ding-block/?source=rss_teams_Seattle_Seahawks

What happened?

 

[Aso]

I'd like to see him on a 3-4 defense. (I know the Seahawks ran some 3-4 but they were 4-3 more often than not.)

 

[NAHSTE]

SURE THING! CAN'T MISS!

 

[SHOGUN]

SURE THING! CAN'T MISS!

Robert Gallery all over again. :yep:

 

[Realist]

SURE THING! CAN'T MISS!

You're quoting Hasselbeck right? :smug:

 

[Aso]

At least Robert Gallery turned into a decent player though. Curry's been replaced by a 4th rnd rookie.

 

[corbin]

I read the Cardinals already put in an offer for him. Not sure how I'd feel about this, we desperately need some kind of pass rush but Curry doesn't really fit well- considering 3.5 career sacks. Lenon, Bradley, and Washington are going to be MLB's so he doesn't fit in that rotation either.

Maybe with a change of scenario and a team that can utilize his best assets, he can be a solid starter in the league. Maybe.

 

[Aso]

Coming out of college everyone said he could be a 3-4 OLB (but they said he could play any LB position in the NFL too...). I just don't think the Seahawks utilized him in that way.

 

[Raidersabc123]

Heyward Bey for Curry.....

 

[SHOGUN]

To be fair Gallery is a great Guard.

Yep, so maybe there is hope for Curry as well.

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

I believe I read that Giants Cardinals Panthers have made calls about him. Would like to see him on the Panthers seeing they will cut Thomas Davis after yet another injury. Maybe Ron Rivera can get something out of him.

 

[Cody]

Out of those teams, like OOBL said I would like to see him end up in Carolina, Rivera is a great coach and could really turn him into a good player. Or at least put him in the situation where he can make plays

 

[Prodigal Son]

The next Patrick Willis.

 

[Trmszczykowski]

After the game Carolina's Defense had. I think Aaron Curry is coming back to Carolina.

 

[Juggernaut]

Carolina would be a great fit imo.

 

[Hasselbeck]

If he were a 2nd or 3rd round pick he'd be ok.. but when you look at who we passed on to take Curry you see how bad of a pick it was.

I wanted Michael Crabtree BAD that year.. but bought into the Kiper hype of "CANT MISS PROSPECT" and .. yeah.. Curry definitely missed.

Just another reason why I despise Tim Ruskell.

 

[PEYMAN18]

It's hard to believe a large amount of Lions fans wanted him over Staffy.

Funny how things turn out.