Percy Harvin wanted out of Minnesota and eventually got his way. On Friday, the Seahawks stunningly traded him to the New York Jets. Is that because he wanted out of Seattle?
The Seahawks agreed to trade Harvin to the Jets for a conditional pick which will either be a second or fourth rounder, according to reports. That doesn’t seem like too high of a price for such a dangerous playmaker. But there must be something wrong with Harvin if the Seahawks gave up so much to get him and agreed to take back so little when they traded him.
NFL reporter Jason Cole speculates that Harvin talked his way out of Seattle just like he did with Minnesota:
Percy Harvin talked his way out of #Vikings. Now appears to have done similar with #Seahawks. Great deal for #Jets, but Santonio II possible
— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) October 17, 2014
Something has to be up with Harvin. The Seahawks gave up a first and seventh-round pick last year plus a third this year for Harvin, and signed him to a deal that had $25.5 million in guarantees. He will also reportedly count for $7.2 million against the salary cap next season, which is a hefty sum.
Harvin had 133 receiving yards and 92 rushing yards this season and scored only one touchdown. Obviously the Seahawks think that they can win without him just like they did most of last year.
