Are the Seahawks on the Short List?

Brian Levy, Jay Fiedler's agent, says there are 3 teams on Fiedler's short list. In addition to Tampa Bay, two other teams are in the mix, including the the Giants and a team that wishes to remain anonymous. Could the Seahawks be that team? Not likely. It is almost certainly the New England Patriots. It would not be surprising given their penchant for secrecy. Specifically, Levy said, "We expect to speak with all the interested parties this week and come to a resolution shortly."

The bigger news for the Seahawks is that "Fiedler began throwing several weeks ago and said his doctors expect him to be ready to practice at the start of training camp." If Fiedler is ready to go at the start of camp that could also make Tim Rattay available at the start of camp. If Fiedler was not ready to go at the start of camp, it would likely delay any trade for Rattay. As stated by Mike Holmgren, if we cannot bring someone in by the start of camp, then that ship has sailed for this season.

I dismiss Fiedler as an option for the Seahawks, not because of his skill, but more because I think he wants to sign somewhere as the clear #2, so he can take over as the starter if there is an injury. Fiedler is 37-23 in his 60 starts, that is a .617 winning percentage, which ranked eighth among active quarterbacks heading into the 2005 season. He also led Miami to the playoffs twice in his four years as a starter after succeeding Dan Marino.