Seahawks sign RBs Duckett, J. Jones

Duckett, who played for the Detroit Lions last season, has 2,642 career rushing yards and 36 touchdowns. When he wasn't slowed by injuries, Duckett was productive in limited opportunities in Detroit's pass-happy offense. Last season, he carried the ball 65 times for 335 yards.

How Duckett fits with the Seahawks will have to be determined. Seattle has recommitted to improving its running game this offseason, signing former Carolina Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle and hiring former Kansas City offensive line coach Mike Solari as offensive line coach.

Both moves were made in the hopes of sparking a running game that has significantly fallen off since Shaun Alexander was the league MVP after rushing for 1,880 yards and 27 rushing touchdowns in leading Seattle to the Super Bowl in 2005.

Seattle averaged just 4.0 yards per carry in 2006 and 3.8 last season. The struggles have been most notable in short-yardage situations. That's where Duckett's bullying running style could help. But he is likely to be stuck behind Alexander and Maurice Morris on the Seahawks' depth chart unless additional changes are coming.

A Seahawks spokesman said Tuesday the team had not signed Duckett, but were talking with his representatives.

Duckett previously played for the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons, who selected him 18th overall in the 2002 draft after running for 3,379 yards at Michigan State. His best season came in 2003 when he rushed for 779 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Falcons.

Also Tuesday, Seattle hired former Michigan offensive coordinator Mike DeBord as an offensive assistant and signed tight end Jeb Putzier.

DeBord spent the last two years as offensive coordinator at Michigan under Lloyd Carr, who stepped down after last season. DeBord spent 27 years total coaching in college, including 12 years at Michigan. He was also head coach at Central Michigan for four years.

Putzier played two seasons with the Houston Texans and before that spent four years with the Denver Broncos. Last year, he played in eight games, and had six catches for 39 yards and a touchdown. Putzier has played in 61 career games and has 96 catches for 1,251 yards and three scores.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

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Then, what will happen to Shaun Alexander?

He keeps mailing-it-in every Sunday until he's cut or retires, whichever comes first. :lol:

This was posted last night in off-season discussion thread. :P DP0 is calling for Millen's head again.

who cares what will happen to shaun.. he sucks balls. almost as bad as reggie bush.spitfire619_199

If it wasen'r for them, Seatle would never have reached the Super Bowl in 2005. Dumbass.

Julius Jones agrees to 4-year deal as Seahawks bolster backfield

The Seahawks reached an agreement in principle Friday night with former Cowboys RB Julius Jones, the second running back move made by the team this week.

Jones agreed to a 4-year deal worth around $3M a year. The contract was similar to the five-year, $14M contract reached with RB T.J. Duckett earlier this week.

With Jones and Duckett entering the season, the question is whether or not Shaun Alexander will be around. The Seahawks decided to keep Alexander until they found replacements and now they have two potential replacements.

Jones is expected to compete for the starting job. Duckett was signed to be a short-yardage back as well as a backup fullback and power back. Jones is considered a more elusive back than Duckett.

Jones' final two choices were Seattle or Detroit although he had interest from the Bears and Eagles for potential visits next week. He had also visited with the Tennessee Titans. --ESPN

[QUOTE="spitfire619_199"]who cares what will happen to shaun.. he sucks balls. almost as bad as reggie bush.speedjunkie4

If it wasen'r for them, Seatle would never have reached the Super Bowl in 2005. Dumbass.

quit worrying about shaun alexander, he wont end up in CAR. and if he does then i will rejoice because CAR will spend a lot of money on him

Good, one more team that needed a RB is crossed off. Cmon Mendenhall or Stewart to Dallas!Espurs117

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[QUOTE="spitfire619_199"]who cares what will happen to shaun.. he sucks balls. almost as bad as reggie bush.Ryder004

If it wasen'r for them, Seatle would never have reached the Super Bowl in 2005. Dumbass.

quit worrying about shaun alexander, he wont end up in CAR. and if he does then i will rejoice because CAR will spend a lot of money on him

I know that, but i just was wondering where he was.

It looks like S.Alexander might have had his last days in Seattle.

im thinking he will end up in.........Miami, any guess's?Ryder004

Ronnie Brown!?!??!

im thinking he will end up in.........Miami, any guess's?Ryder004

ya he wont end up in miami, i think he will go to a contending team one that is looking for depth or a veteren presence at the position