Hasselbeck had a very disappointing season in 2008, missing time with knee and back ailments. Quite frankly, I’m not sure he isn’t at the end of the road now in Seattle. He’ll be 34 years old and the Seahawks don’t have any real playmakers at within the supporting cast. I think the Seahawks will continue to pass the ball around, giving Hasselbeck plenty of opportunities, but right now, I’d say best scenario for Hass is as Blue-light #2 quarterback for your fantasy team. Someone who can work the bye week and hopefully not much else.
(’09 Proj: 2,650 total yds, 16 touchdowns) ~Jon Rascon
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Injuries and a makeshift receiving corps both contributed to Hasselbeck’s nightmare season. He will be healthy and should bounce back. Seattle will place a premium on finding a receiver in the draft which, along with the continued maturation of TE John Carlson, will only help the veteran quarterback.
(‘09 Proj: 3,500 yards, 24 touchdowns, 14 interceptions) ~Frank Mazzola
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A 34-year-old quarterback with lingering back issues (Seattle still doesn't know if he'll be completely healthy), a new coordinator who is looking to run more and a new coach that has hinted at drafting a quarterback in April, signal more red flags than the Russian Kremlin. Stay away.
('09 Proj: 2,000 yds, 10 touchdowns, 8 interceptions) ~Jeremy Fischer
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In my mind he's the most overhyped fantasy player over the past six years or so. He has never thrown for 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns to go along with 111 career turnovers. Since 2003 he’s only been injured every other year. On the positive this is a healthy "odd" year so maybe the trend continues but don’t buy the hype on him being a #1 fantasy QB.
('09 Proj: 273-443, 3,045 yards, 23 touchdowns, 14 interceptions) ~Robb Perkins
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Only played in seven games in 2008 but was truly awful in limited action, completing a career-low 52.2% of his passes and throwing twice as many interceptions (10) as touchdowns (5). Between his frailty and the uncertainty surrounding him at key skill positions, Hasselbeck can’t be considered more than a mediocre backup option.
(’09 Proj: 2,500 yds, 13 touchdowns, 8 interceptions) ~Stan Feldman
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First of all, give Hasselback a mulligan for last season as he and all his receivers drank the same kool-aid and missed the majority of the year with some sort of ailment. Hasselback has been a consistent producer from ’02-’07 where he threw for over 3,000 yards every year but one. He also tossed a minimum of 20 touchdowns in five of the seven years mentioned. With new TE John Carlson, and healthy receivers Nate Burleson and Deion Branch, Hasselback could have a rebound year in the weak NFC West. Don’t forget to look at the NFL mock drafts and see who could be coming to the Great Northwest too. Mr. Michael Crabtree could very well be Seattle bound, which certainly wouldn't kill Hasselback’s value. Don’t write him off just yet, he will begin the year as a #2 fantasy QB.
('09 Proj: 3,100 yds, 21 touchdowns) ~Steve Cavanagh
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It's looking more and more like the clock has struck midnight on this cinderella story. The Seahawks currently look like a ghost of successful season's past. My most major concern for all 'Hawks skill position players starts with the offensive line. The combo of Julius Jones and the recently jettisoned Maurice Morris notched a mere TWO rushing touchdowns. The offense was 25th in pts scored and 28th in total yards, numbers that I don't see flip-flopping from a healthy Hasselbeck. And if they don't make major upgrades via the draft and free agency, we won't be concerning ourselves with a healthy Hasselbeck anyway.
('09 Proj: (2,700 yds, 18 touchdowns, 12 interceptions) ~Rick Perkins