Far removed from Seattle's historical 2005 run to the super bowl, former Seahawks receiver Joe Jurevicius was released today from the Cleveland Browns.
Backtrack a little more than three years ago and Jurevicius was capping a season where he hauled in 10 touchdowns and nearly 700 yards. At 34, and admittedly near retirement, Jurevicius might draw little interest in free agency, but there is potential for the Seahawks to sign him at the right price.
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If GM Tim Ruskell learned anything from 2008, it was to not under value the receiver position. If Ruskell felt it prudent to add more depth at an already stacked position, Jurevicius would come cheap.
He would also find a niche among a group lacking height.
Standing 6-5 230, the tall and slender wide receiver can stretch the field and provide a viable deep threat to the team. He's fast and elusive enough to gain extra yards after catch and the other obvious plus is that he is familiar with the Seahawks' version of the west coast offense.
But there's a catch.
Ruskell learned many lessons from 2008, and another is that injuries can completely cripple a team. Jurevicius didn't play a single game last year due to knee surgery and a staph infection. He planned on retiring this year but decided he didn't want to end his career on such a low note.
While the 12th Man may clamor for the return of fan favorite Jurevicius, there's a low chance he'll rejoin the team. With a receiving corps that's probably too deep at this point to sign another veteran, it's likely the Seahawks will pass on Jurevicius in favor or further developing Ben Obomanu.
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