Breaking News: Walter Retires

[Hawk096]

FanFeedr | NFL | 29 Apr 10 | BREAKING NEWS: It’s Official Walter Jones Hangs Up His Cleats After 13 Seasons!

I am awaiting more sources, but also judging by Mike Sando's Facebook account it's official. Trying to find out if a press conference is scheduled and will have more as more comes out! Sad day in Seattle...

#71 will never be worn on the field again in Seattle.

 

[Fenom]

It's not official yet. Not sure when the press conference is, but it's only 1:25pm PT so there's plenty of time left for one.

 

[Hawk096]

Boling: The uncomplicated superstar, Walter Jones, retires | Seattle Seahawks - The News Tribune

They have confirmed it will be announced in a conference. No details on time, but trying to figure that out.

 

[Fenom]

Boling: The uncomplicated superstar, Walter Jones, retires | Seattle Seahawks - The News Tribune

They have confirmed it will be announced in a conference. No details on time, but trying to figure that out.

They usually would have details for a press conference by now. Maybe Carroll was wrong about the date.

 

[Hawk096]

Well Schneider is doing an on-line interview with Seattle Times at 2PM Western time. That's still on (as of now). So it's possible tomorrow. I am trying to find out more through Liz Mathews.

 

[Fenom]

According to GM John Schneider the Seahawks will be sending out a press release announcing his retirement, but he didn't tell me when they would send it out.

 

[SeaHawksHuddle]

A bittersweet, inevitable day. Best Seahawk of all time.

 

[Fenom]

It's official, Seahawks have announced his retirement. His number 71 will be retired by the team and tomorrow has been declared Walter Jones Day in Washington.

 

[SeaHawksHuddle]

Farewell, Walter

 

[Hawk096]

It's true... all good things must come to an end We'll miss ya Big Guy! Thanks for the memories and most importantly for keeping our left side free of intruders! More on the blog later after I make my rounds at the Casino tonight.

 

[seahawkscott19]

A bittersweet, inevitable day. Best Seahawk of all time.

Best left tackle of all time, and he made it look so easy.

 

[Hawk096]

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[Hawk096]

PS- See you in Canton in 5 Years

 

[Fenom]

Looking forward to hearing from Big Walt in 5 years when he makes his speech in Canton.

 

[SeaHawksHuddle]

Seattle attempted more than 5,500 passes with Jones on the field, and according to the records of Seahawks' coaches, Jones gave up 23 sacks. In 180 career starts, he was penalized for holding nine times.

Unbelievable.

 

[knownone]

Unbelievable.

I really wish they could break that down into downs played...

 

[SeaHawksHuddle]

I really wish they could break that down into downs played...

According to Seahawks.com, he dropped into protection for 5,703 pass plays over his career. If you assume that the Seahawks passed 55% of the time and ran 45% of the time, you could assume he played (5,703/0.55) 4,666 running plays for a total of about 10,369 plays. Assuming that we ran more would only increase that number.

 

[SeahawkWag]

only 9 holds in that time is the most impressive stat

 

[Hawk096]

Thank You Walter

 

[SeahawkWag]

But nobody cares

nothing on ESPN, or Fox news

ESPN is reporting that Feagles is retiring though. WHAT the F!