Comments on: Matt Hasselbeck says he’ll help Jake Locker any way he can

By: albanyhawker

albanyhawker — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:57:47 +0000

Matt Hasselbeck is a 100% class act, so nothing needs to be read into these comments. You can take them at face value, because he’s a man of integrity, and he’s paying-forward the assistance and guidance he got from veteran Trent Dilfer when he arrived in Seattle. Fans should read more abuot players like Matt Hasselbeck, instead of hearing about the latest DWI or assualt arrest.

By: dennisatunity

dennisatunity — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:26:03 +0000

hawkron
That’s really what happened to Matt in Seattle, too. Nobody beat him out of a job. They just thought it was time to try something new. That is understandable but I wonder where Seattle or Tennessee would be if they had fully entrusted the team to Matt (because even in Tennessee, it was obvious that Jake Locker was coming in this year).

By: trollhammer20

trollhammer20 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:48:25 +0000

That means Matt is making seven million dollars per season to play backup QB.

So, if Seattle decides to start Wilson, they really won’t be overpaying Flynn…

By: hawkron

hawkron — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:39:11 +0000

I don’t think that Jake actually beat Matt out of a job, but the Titans really want to see if Locker is their guy, knowing that they can always go back to Matt if things don’t work out. And Matt is exactly the guy who knows that. Perfect situation in Nashville…

By: dennisatunity

dennisatunity — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:34:29 +0000

realitypolice
I agree with everything you said about Matt being smart, and seeing the best way to add a few years to his career. But be aware, that’s not the only set of reasons. He’s also a good man who does the right thing for the right set of reasons–not because it’s in his best interest but because he does what good guys do.

By: dennisatunity

dennisatunity — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:29:11 +0000

I’m a Seahawks fan and I sure hope Tennessee realizes what a class act they have in Matt. He’s as competitive as they come, he’s been in the Pro Bowl, he’s led his team to the Super Bowl, and yet he is a good man, an excellent teammate, and with a great sense of humor, by the way. He is a pro.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:29:09 +0000

Locker “clearly won the job”? When, exactly did that happen? They were even up to the last game then both were equally awful in that game. Maybe you could say that Hasselbeck lost the job by not being better, but I didn’t see anything from Locker that made the choice a slam dunk.

By: jjackwagon

jjackwagon — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:24:01 +0000

Hasselbeck is a professional. In addition to the things already mentioned, Matt is smart enough to know that being a mature adult about it and helping out, could translate into a coaching job or a job in the booth if he wants.
Instead of being an immature brat ala Favre, ever wonder why the only coaching job Favre could get was at the High School level?

By: huskersrock1

huskersrock1 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:15:21 +0000

He is getting paid 4 million dollars this year to help the team win. He realizes that and is acting as a professional.

By: grice208

grice208 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:09:37 +0000

suhnum1fan, I agree he didn’t play well last Friday, but to call him trash is a little premature. He played very well coming off the bench last year so I think he’ll be fine if given time to develop. If I was looking for a Lombardi trophy this season from Locker then I’d be delusional. I do think Locker will
1. Make the Titans exciting to watch
2. Show continuous improvement as he goes along.
3. Give opponents something else to think about besides Chris Johnson
4. Be a vast improvement over the VY era
5. Work at it being good and be accountable!

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:52:01 +0000

Hasselbeck is smart. He knows that being good soldier/veteran backup/mentor guy can potentially add years to his career.

If he complains and generally makes a nuisance of himself, he probably gets released at the end of the season and faces the pretty bleak prospects that await any 37 year old QB looking for a job.

But if he keeps this attitude, he can probably be Locker’s back up in Tennessee until he’s 40.

By: shecklesmckenzie

shecklesmckenzie — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:49:40 +0000

I have never been a big fan of Hasselbeck’s play, but the guy is a class act.

And suhnum1fan: So, the coaching staff is going to bench a QB they drafted 8th overall if he has a poor performance in week 1? Man, you should coach in the pros.

By: kylexitron

kylexitron — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:44:08 +0000

Titans are lucky, Hasselbeck & Locker have exactly the kind of attitude and leadership you want in a QB.

By: suhnum1fan

suhnum1fan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:36:05 +0000

Hasselbeck, be ready to play by week 2. Locker is trash

By: maximusprime107

maximusprime107 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:33:26 +0000

True professional