It’s been quiet on the Richard Sherman front, but there might be a reason why. Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv writes that many around the NFL believe the veteran is going to “wait out training camp” to sign with a contender.
This isn’t a shocking move, and we’ve seen plenty of veterans take this route over the years. By waiting a bit for his next contract, Sherman isn’t only getting some extra rest as he enters his age-33 season. Rather, the five-time Pro Bowler can also wait to see if an alluring opportunity appears following injuries and roster cuts. Either way, he’ll get more time to evaluate his potential suitors.
Sherman has been a popular name this offseason. We most recently heard that he was in talks with the 49ers, where he had spent the past three years. Sherman has also had talks with the Seahawks, the team that he spent the first seven seasons of his career with, and he’s generated interest from the Raiders and Saints. The Jets have continually been mentioned as a potential suitor thanks to the presence of head coach Robert Saleh, who spent time with Sherman both in Seattle and San Francisco.
The Stanford product was limited to only five games this past year and recently turned 33, but he was still a second-team All-Pro in 2019. He’ll be an interesting gamble for a team, as he’s past his prime and coming off an injury-plagued year, but also played at a very high level not too long ago. The veteran has indicated that he’d like to play two more years.
Richard Sherman may sign a contract before the season.
Nobody is in a hurry to sign him. “ Going to wait out” AKA all offers have been way low and I don’t have the interest I thought I would. Come on he isn’t fooling anyone
Eye opener for Sherman
Eventually all veterans in all sports have a right to start ring chasing.
Hilarious. Is that the terminology for a player that has no suitors? He will wait?
Harsh reality. He’s got an all pro ego and a borderline over the hill reality.
He’s smart. When you think you have DBs and fresh bodies in that room you don’t have to entice him with money. When someone you had plans for gets hurt you will spend more to fill that hole. He won’t get a huge contract but he could get an extra million out of the deal if he waits til a contender gets a big injury.
I’m am so shocked, that’s Pittsburgh have not even spoke to him at all, just to Maintain interest or see his price, with him saying on live tv that he would love to come play for us… because what we all know is , that other than DB Joe Haden and FS Fitzy our secondary is not that great. You have James Pierre ( my exact thoughts if you wondering who) and cam Sutton as your other 2 starters. Cam has not even started a full year since being drafted… and backups after that..?! You don’t even wanna know. Tomlin/Colbert seem slightly okay I think with losing this year if that does happen to better Postion them selves for the draft.
My guess is Dallas, to play for Dan Quinn.
No, he wants to play for a team with a chance to win it all