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Here’s another piece of evidence that potentially supports the notion that the arrival of running back Julius Jones in Seattle could be the end of the road for Shaun Alexander.
Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Jones will make $5.5 million this year. And, per NFLPA records, Alexander’s base salary is scheduled to be only (only?) $4.475 million in 2008.
In all, Jones’ deal is for four years and $16 million. In contrast, Alexander is scheduled to earn base salaries totaling $24 million over the next four seasons, making Jones the more affordable long-term option.
With T.J. Duckett also getting $4 million in guaranteed money, it’s more likely than not at this point that there will be a changing of the guard at tailback in Seattle.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:02 am
The Shaun Alexander era has come to end. While it is not quite official, the writing is scribbled in giant red letters on the wall.
Jones will prove to be an upgrade to the Seahawks diminishing and futile rushing defense. With the combination of Jones and Duckett, the viability of the Seahawks rushing attack will be restored.
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March 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
It’s way too early to trumpet a pair of underachieving backs as restoring the viability of the Seahawks rushing attack.
Jones may turn the corner with a fresh start. Duckett, well, he’ll get you those 3 yards.
I question how wise it was to invest in Jones with such a RB heavy draft class, though.
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