NFL: Big Off-Season Week

Overshadowed with talk of conference tournaments in college basketball and the anticipation of the Big Dance on the horizon, three big moves have already taken place this week in the NFL. Below is a recap of those with expectation that many more will take place before it’s all said and done.   Shaun Alexander to Remain in Seattle ?   After achieving MVP status and setting NFL rushing records in 2005, Seattle has all but said Shaun Alexander is no longer worthy to be the face of the franchise.   The Seahawks have signed running back Julius Jones, the second off-season addition to the backfield of the four-time defending NFC West champions. Less than a week ago Seattle signed running back T.J. Duckett to a five-year contract.   This spells one thing for Alexander: double trouble.   Not only is the backfield getting a little too crowded in Seattle, but so is their budget, now having six running backs on their payroll!   Alexander would receive nearly $4.5 ... (link)