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TRUSolDieR · 03-23-2007, 07:34 PM

Hamlin signing gives Cowboys potent safety pairing

unrestricted free agent safety Ken Hamlin, who returned in 2006 from a devastating head injury that limited him to just six games with the Seattle Seahawks the previous season, on Friday reached a contract agreement with the Dallas Cowboys.

Hamlin, 26, will sign a one-year, $2.5 million contract. The four-year veteran, who spent his entire career with the Seahawks before going into the free agent market earlier this month, was one of the top unrestricted players remaining.

The former Arkansas standout, who visited earlier this week with Cowboys officials and coaches, was rated as the No. 22 player available in free agency by ESPN.com. He was one of only three players among the top 30 free agents still unsigned.

The addition of Hamlin, who will pair with Pro Bowl strong safety Roy Williams, should provide Dallas with one of the top safety tandems in the league. Hamlin will likely play free safety, which will enable Williams to play closer to the line of scrimmage. That will permit the Cowboys to better camouflage Williams' deficiencies in pass coverage.

"Definitely, it will let Roy do his thing," Hamlin said.

Locating a viable free safety, and a solid complement to the physical Williams, has been a problem for the Cowboys. The team began last season with rookie Pat Watkins playing the position, then switched to Keith Davis, who started all 16 games in 2005.

Hamlin isn't a pure ballhawk, but possesses more free safety-type attributes than Williams, and can play the middle of the field, which should improve the Dallas coverage scheme.

A second-round choice in the 2003 draft, Hamlin has 298 tackles, eight interceptions, 22 passes defensed, four sacks, four forced fumbles and one recovery in 54 games. In 2005, he was involved in a fight outside a Seattle night spot and suffered a fractured skull and other head injuries that forced him onto the non-football injury list after just six games. Hamlin returned to start all 16 games in 2006 and recorded a career-best 96 tackles, along with three interceptions, eight passes defensed, and two sacks.

In addition to the Cowboys, he was pursued by New Orleans, but clearly wanted to sign with Dallas after visiting there this week.

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I would say this is an okay pick up for the Cowboys!, what ya'll think?

two187pac · 03-25-2007, 11:26 AM

good player but a bad fit, cowboys needed a more cover safety, not a big hitter.

jovann63 · 03-26-2007, 05:34 AM

Too Bad Williams Can't Cover To Save His Life

sodammtuff · 03-26-2007, 08:34 AM

That is so true, Williams can hit, but couldn't cover a high school wideout...LOL!

Maybe should have spent the money on a place holder that can catch, maybe give a few classes to ROMO!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!

GO EAGLES!!!!

By the way, BRIAN DAWKINS HITS HARDER THEN WILLIAMS....true story!!

TRUSolDieR · 03-27-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sodammtuff

That is so true, Williams can hit, but couldn't cover a high school wideout...LOL!

Maybe should have spent the money on a place holder that can catch, maybe give a few classes to ROMO!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!

GO EAGLES!!!!

By the way, BRIAN DAWKINS HITS HARDER THEN WILLIAMS....true story!!

Brian Dawkins has better coverage skills, but u must be stupid to say that he hits harder then Roy Williams(hardest hitting safety in the league)

two187pac · 03-28-2007, 04:29 PM

^def harderst hitter in the league. you all are hating a little to hard on his coverage skills..... he always has a decent amount of pics. he gets beat deep once and a while (even if the referee cant get out of the way but thats another story) but he also hasnt had much help back there either. take a look at roys best years.... who was he playing alongside? id take him over any other safety in the league if he has some1 decent along side him, purely for the intimidation factor. the guy has a grocery list of peoples hes taken out

03-23-2007, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
TRUSolDieR Capo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 964	Cowboys Sign Safety Ken Hamlin Hamlin signing gives Cowboys potent safety pairing unrestricted free agent safety Ken Hamlin, who returned in 2006 from a devastating head injury that limited him to just six games with the Seattle Seahawks the previous season, on Friday reached a contract agreement with the Dallas Cowboys. Hamlin, 26, will sign a one-year, $2.5 million contract. The four-year veteran, who spent his entire career with the Seahawks before going into the free agent market earlier this month, was one of the top unrestricted players remaining. The former Arkansas standout, who visited earlier this week with Cowboys officials and coaches, was rated as the No. 22 player available in free agency by ESPN.com. He was one of only three players among the top 30 free agents still unsigned. The addition of Hamlin, who will pair with Pro Bowl strong safety Roy Williams, should provide Dallas with one of the top safety tandems in the league. Hamlin will likely play free safety, which will enable Williams to play closer to the line of scrimmage. That will permit the Cowboys to better camouflage Williams' deficiencies in pass coverage. "Definitely, it will let Roy do his thing," Hamlin said. Locating a viable free safety, and a solid complement to the physical Williams, has been a problem for the Cowboys. The team began last season with rookie Pat Watkins playing the position, then switched to Keith Davis, who started all 16 games in 2005. Hamlin isn't a pure ballhawk, but possesses more free safety-type attributes than Williams, and can play the middle of the field, which should improve the Dallas coverage scheme. A second-round choice in the 2003 draft, Hamlin has 298 tackles, eight interceptions, 22 passes defensed, four sacks, four forced fumbles and one recovery in 54 games. In 2005, he was involved in a fight outside a Seattle night spot and suffered a fractured skull and other head injuries that forced him onto the non-football injury list after just six games. Hamlin returned to start all 16 games in 2006 and recorded a career-best 96 tackles, along with three interceptions, eight passes defensed, and two sacks. In addition to the Cowboys, he was pursued by New Orleans, but clearly wanted to sign with Dallas after visiting there this week. Ken Hamlin Safety Seattle Seahawks Profile 2006 SEASON STATISTICS Tot Solo Ast FF Sack Int 96 75 21 1 2 3 I would say this is an okay pick up for the Cowboys!, what ya'll think? __________________ CHECK OUT MY BEATS www.myspace.com/illmachine Last edited by TRUSolDieR; 03-24-2007 at 02:57 AM..

03-26-2007, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
sodammtuff Gangster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Philly Posts: 300	That is so true, Williams can hit, but couldn't cover a high school wideout...LOL! Maybe should have spent the money on a place holder that can catch, maybe give a few classes to ROMO!!!! HAHAHAHA!!! GO EAGLES!!!! By the way, BRIAN DAWKINS HITS HARDER THEN WILLIAMS....true story!! __________________ Omertá: the much-vaunted Mafia vow of silence. In other words, don't rat on your friends. Transgression is punishable by death.

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03-25-2007, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
two187pac Hitman Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 402	good player but a bad fit, cowboys needed a more cover safety, not a big hitter.

03-26-2007, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
jovann63 Gangster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 322	Too Bad Williams Can't Cover To Save His Life

03-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
two187pac Hitman Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 402	^def harderst hitter in the league. you all are hating a little to hard on his coverage skills..... he always has a decent amount of pics. he gets beat deep once and a while (even if the referee cant get out of the way but thats another story) but he also hasnt had much help back there either. take a look at roys best years.... who was he playing alongside? id take him over any other safety in the league if he has some1 decent along side him, purely for the intimidation factor. the guy has a grocery list of peoples hes taken out