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Tate sounds less likely to give a hometown discount

Earlier this week, Seahawks receiver Golden Tate suggested that he’d take less to stay in Seattle.

As he gains more distance from the euphoria of winning a Super Bowl, does Tate still feel the same way?

“To an extent,” Tate said Thursday, via quotes distributed by the team.  “I still have to take care of myself and my family.  I kind of have a number in mind, I haven’t talked to my agent yet I kind of been trying to enjoy the Super Bowl for now, and then take that next step hopefully within the next week or two once things settle down.”

And that’s when Tate will be able to understand what it specifically will mean to take less.  At the Scouting Combine, when tampering season officially begins, Tate’s agent will know how much the Seahawks are willing to pay — and how much someone else is willing to pay.  Then, Tate will have a few weeks to decide whether the gap is small enough to justify taking less.

“In my eyes I’d rather stay and play in a great organization, in a great city around great people, around great teammates for a little less than going to a crappy city and win a ball game every now and then and be miserable for six months and have a fan base that doesn’t care about the sport,” Tate said.  “You have to give a little or take a little.  We’ll see how it works out, hopefully it works out.  Like I said I think I’ve done everything in my power to earn the respect and the trust of this organization.  They know what they’re going to get from me; they know I’m going to work hard.  The last two seasons that I’ve started I think I’ve missed a total of one game so I think I’m reliable.  I know the system.  I know what Coach Carroll wants so we’ll see.  Hopefully things work out.”

With millions already invested in slot receiver Percy Harvin, the Seahawks may not have the money in the budget to keep Tate and Doug Baldwin, a restricted free agent.  At some point, the Seahawks have to draw the line — and if that means Tate will leave they need to trust the process of finding a replacement, via free agency or the draft.

If Tate leaves, don’t look for him to rush to another NFC West team.

“I definitely do not want to play against Seattle, I’ll tell you that,” Tate said.  “I don’t want to play against Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor for sure, but we’ll see.”

Still, Tate will be even more attractive to teams like the 49ers and Cardinals, who can make themselves stronger and the Seahawks weaker in one fell swoop by offering Tate significantly more than the Seahawks offer.

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111 Responses to “Tate sounds less likely to give a hometown discount”
  1. ziggystheansah says: Feb 6, 2014 11:02 PM

    Calvin Johnson > Every WR on the Seahawks roster combined.
    And Russel Wilson wishes he was Matthew Stafford

  2. dtownsportslions says: Feb 6, 2014 11:04 PM

    “I like the idea of taking a hometown discount to stay with Seattle, 12th man!!!”

    -Golden Tate

    “I don’t”

    -Golden Tate’s agent

  3. The Great Ted Thompson the Genius says: Feb 6, 2014 11:06 PM

    That picture is perfect for a Me-hawks player.

  4. shaggytoodle says: Feb 6, 2014 11:06 PM

    That’s how it goes, players want to things Championship and Money.

    He got his championship now he wants to get paid I don’t blame him. Look at how many FA left Baltimore after they got their ring.

    Fans better hope that his hometown discount is nicer than the one Flacco gave the Ravens.

  5. iceicebaby32 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:08 PM

    At the end of the day money always talks.

  6. jcf78 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:09 PM

    Surprise surprise!!!!

  7. winstonjed44 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:09 PM

    Golden Tate is a solid wr, but he’s not a #1 and really he’s a low end #2. I would bet that he’s not as coveted as he may think and is not going to command the type of money he is looking for.

  8. JackedUpSports says: Feb 6, 2014 11:12 PM

    dudes got a football attitude, but i dont think he’s truly loyal to seattle at heart

  9. stampnhawk says: Feb 6, 2014 11:13 PM

    Respect for Tate and all he has done, but the grass isn’t always greener.

    Good player, stuck around for as long as he did through some lean times, and performed well, with the ring to prove it.

    Like most receivers in an unheraleded group of Baldwin and Kearse and himself, they didn’t get the respect around the league until now. However, I am not sure those guys are irreplaceable, given the way that Scheinder has brought seemingly no name guys in/drafted and Carroll has coached them up and had them fit in the system into the players they are.

    You gotta cash in when the iron is hot for those skilled guys, and now with a ring out of the way, it’s about getting paid. Seattle will be fine, though.

  10. jcmeyer10 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:13 PM

    Something is going to have to give with this team. Good thing they won the SB this year.

  11. whosyourdaddy2013 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:14 PM

    Hes mediocre idk why the cardinals or niners would offer “significantly more” than seattle? I wouldnt want him. Before russel wilson got there he was pretty much a bust.

  12. The League's Crusade Against The Steelers Continues says: Feb 6, 2014 11:14 PM

    The high of a Super Bowl victory (and amphetamines) has worn off. The reality your agent whispers to you kicks in.

  13. jedyknyt says: Feb 6, 2014 11:14 PM

    …and now you know why there will be a NEW Superbowl champion next season. You can thank players for their greediness!

  14. jeffnfl says: Feb 6, 2014 11:15 PM

    I mean…don’t want to sound so negative here, but is he really good enough to be talking “home town discounts” one way or another??

    This isn’t a Calvin Johnson/Andre Johnson/AJ Green/ Larry Fitz caliber WR we’re talking here…

  15. seattlerogueburner says: Feb 6, 2014 11:15 PM

    We love ya here Tate, you’ve done great things. If you want to go for the money, go for the money. Seattle will be looking very attractive to free agent receivers with a super bowl winning QB behind center for years to come.

  16. dfco74 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:20 PM

    Maybe golden Tate heads to Buffalo where Kiko Alonzo plays by the way Kiko Alonzo is overrated

  17. beastmode5150 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:21 PM

    Don’t pull a latrell spreewell, I can support my family on 5 million a year, but not on 4.5, no way. He needs to remember Washington also is a no sales tax state.

  18. travelingwillies says: Feb 6, 2014 11:23 PM

    Even if he is willing to take a discount(doubtful) how idiotic is it to tell your organization that right before negotiations “hey billionaire owner, pay me less money please”

  19. chargrz says: Feb 6, 2014 11:25 PM

    A Mediocre Receiver! Also a Donut Thief.

  20. says: Feb 6, 2014 11:26 PM

    Good bye, Golden. Loved having you in Seattle. I expect the Jets and Rams will both make a hard run at your services and price Seattle out of the market. They should have given you that extension in August when you would have been affordable.

  21. bert1913 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:29 PM

    as long as the seahawks have russell wilson as their qb they’ll be fine without him

  22. duece5 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:31 PM

    First Bennett………now Tate…….that didn’t take long!!!!!

  23. belgaron says: Feb 6, 2014 11:32 PM

    Kaepernik is going to sign a Flacco extension AND they’ll have extra money left?

  24. ttommytom says: Feb 6, 2014 11:32 PM

    You play against them in practice. THEY made you better.

    Worst hits I ever took in life were from teammates during a game or someone trying to make the team.

    I know I am not the only one that knows this…

  25. nfl4days says: Feb 6, 2014 11:32 PM

    “Take care of myself and my family”. I really wish guys would just say they want more money, instead of junk like this. It’s insulting to imply x millions dollars can’t take care of you and your family, while there are people surviving on 20k a year.

  26. mrone50 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:37 PM

    Get money and continue to get better.

  27. trevor123698 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:38 PM

    he won’t be too extreme of a price but he will not be cheap either

  28. MostlyRight says: Feb 6, 2014 11:40 PM

    Why would the Cardinals, with Fitz and Floyd at WR, want to spend their precious cap on a player that for them would be an expensive #3 WR? Can he play LT or SS?

  29. jbeagles23 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:43 PM

    He knows what it’s like playing for a crappy team with a terrible fan base. I understand winning changes everything but the Seattle bandwagon is like something we’ve never seen

  30. brand997 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:44 PM

    Might as well cash in now, Tate is overrated.

  31. meatcarroll says: Feb 6, 2014 11:49 PM

    No way Tate chooses money over championships by trapping himself with that crybaby loser coach in San Francisco.

  32. stoneygroove says: Feb 6, 2014 11:56 PM

    No way they can keep that entire team in tact. Receiver seems like a decent place to save some cash and try to roll the dice. There are always affordable, serviceable receivers in the draft and free agency.

  33. oreo51 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:58 PM

    The market for WR’s is going to be very soft this year. Tate is a solid No. 2 but there are too many No 2. WR’s to pick from. Then the WR draft pool is very deep. Seattle can save the money and use it on someone whose skills are not redundant with Balwin and Harvin. Kearse and Lockett are ready to step up. Tate will have difficulty getting more than $3M per year.

  34. firstlisten62 says: Feb 6, 2014 11:59 PM

    No loyalty. ..and these players have the audacity to talk about being screwed! Thanks a lot Bennett and Tate…don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out! This and Peyton Manning’s disrespect toward governor Insert reminds me of how these guys aren’t people who can actually empathize with us pedestrian people. They can lie better than any politician!

  35. sowcrates says: Feb 7, 2014 12:01 AM

    So this is two articles about Tate now, with neither mentioning that he’s probably just a guy to Seattle. They’ll have Harvin and Baldwin, and they’re currently paying Zachary miller and Sidney rice…why would they pay Tate much? Especially with a compensatory pick possible.

  36. pistolpete31 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:01 AM

    “I still have to take care of myself and my family. ”

    lol we got the next Sprewell on our hands

  37. doe22us says: Feb 7, 2014 12:02 AM

    2nd to 3rd Tier WR at best..

  38. realskipbayless says: Feb 7, 2014 12:09 AM

    Golden Taint

  39. seattlesue427 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:10 AM

    In a way, I understand the players’ need to make as much money as they can, while they can. It’s a brutal sport and they all know that their career could end with the next snap of the ball. Having said that, I still think I’d favor job satisfaction over money. If they stay with a high profile team like the defending champions, there’s also a much bigger chance of endorsements and broadcasting jobs when they can no longer play football. Hope he figures that out!

  40. jason1980 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:15 AM

    Hah….reality has set in at lightning speed with this kid. I think he got the memo, this is the NFL and you’re always one snap away from a career ending injury. Get as much money as you can and play in which ever crappy city that pays you, son. The family will appreciate it, trust me.

  41. trollaikman8 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:26 AM

    Golden, coach would like to see you. Bring your playbook.

  42. pacificnw7722 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:33 AM

    Look for Gus Bradley and the Jags to make him a SERIOUS offer….

  43. seatownballers says: Feb 7, 2014 12:37 AM

    He’s staying. One year, two year deal, who knows.
    Keep the core together. Let’s do it back to back

  44. quidnuncq says: Feb 7, 2014 12:39 AM

    Here it comes–win a Superbowl and your team gets picked apart.

  45. tobis81 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:41 AM

    Ummm, last time I checked, the 49ers had even less cap room than the Seahawks, LOL.

  46. seatownballers says: Feb 7, 2014 12:42 AM

    Rice is gone. Bet ya he lands in NE. We’re Keeping Tate. Bennett is going to Oakland for big dough. Not worried. we’ll have another great draft
    The quest for #2hasbegone

  47. usdcoyotesfan says: Feb 7, 2014 12:48 AM

    After Packers game:

    Tate: I know I had the ball.
    Reporter: Did you push off?
    Tate: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

    Go steal some donuts, Golden.

  48. gergie1957 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:51 AM

    After that wonderful catch against Green Bay last year, Give him his damn Money.

  49. claymus1 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:58 AM

    Not one peep regarding Sidney Rice….What are you spinnin’ here? Seems someone is attempting to create a schism where none exists…Seattle will keep its productive core players at least for another season…nothin’ to see here……move along.

  50. lscratchingthesurface says: Feb 7, 2014 12:58 AM

    I bet he stays in Seattle; however, I KNOW Kansas City would love Tate! But if Baldwin is available we’d love him too!!!

  51. genericcommenter says: Feb 7, 2014 12:59 AM

    Seattle has leverage in the form of maple bars worth stealing.

  52. toddsage1billsfan says: Feb 7, 2014 1:06 AM

    Good receiver but not worth elite cap busting money. Some team will over pay and he will leave (Deion Branch).

  53. linvillegorge says: Feb 7, 2014 1:26 AM

    You don’t make your division opponent significantly weaker and yourself significantly stronger by paying more than market value to get a player. Ultimately, you harm yourself in terms of cap flexibility by doing that. Sorry, but considering that he was a 2nd round pick, Golden Tate is a borderline bust.

  54. lasredchris says: Feb 7, 2014 1:27 AM

    Golden noooo don’t leave. Migrane Percy should be cut before showtime Tate and db fresh go

  55. kevjones75 says: Feb 7, 2014 2:01 AM

    First crack in the foundation. Get used to the success. It hurts to start losing the hometown guys. Can’t keep em all

  56. jwolf75 says: Feb 7, 2014 2:17 AM

    Golden Tate was reallyyy thinking about taking care of his family when he bought a $100,000 bottle of champagne.

  57. khmer379 says: Feb 7, 2014 2:52 AM

    Kant blame him it not like he born in Seattle

  58. vikes89allday says: Feb 7, 2014 3:56 AM

    Tate would be a good pick up for the patriots trying to replace Welker with amendola did’nt work to well, add Golden Tate, resign Julian Edelman and draft Mike Evans from Texas a&m give Brady a good receiving corp to get back to the Super Bowl.. Just Sayyin

  59. pfromvv says: Feb 7, 2014 4:08 AM

    The Niners are trying to resign our own receivers. And after the comment of not wanting to compete against the Seahawks DB’s I don’t think he sounds attractive to any NFC West team. He was very reliable for the Seahawks, but I think they will be fine with or without him.

  60. jr4real says: Feb 7, 2014 5:23 AM

    Spoke to his agent

  61. johnnycantread says: Feb 7, 2014 5:26 AM

    It shouldn’t be too hard to re-sign him.
    Just throw in a few maple bars.

  62. filthymcnasty1 says: Feb 7, 2014 5:31 AM

    “In my eyes I’d rather stay and play in a great organization, in a great city around great people, around great teammates for a little less than going to a crappy city and win a ball game every now and then and be miserable for six months and have a fan base that doesn’t care about the sport,” Tate said.

    So he doesn’t want to end up like Greg Jennings.

  63. chawk12thman says: Feb 7, 2014 5:50 AM

    It’s not personal, It’s business……..That goes both ways. Sometimes it is the team making the cuts, sometimes its the player getting paid their market value. I hope the team can keep him, but I understand he needs to get his market value or very close to it in order to remain.

    Same situation regarding the remainder of the FA’s they are dealing with the next two years. Front office challenges are daunting. Have faith that they will take care of business and keep the majority of the core team.

    Go Hawks!

  64. patriottony says: Feb 7, 2014 6:11 AM

    Welllllll I suppose “Golden” you could come play for the best QB in the NFL….he is in need of a few WR’s YOU MAN ENUFF?….BB can be harsh,,,but hell catching the ROCK from Brady,,,could really pump up your numbers

  65. hawksfan3737 says: Feb 7, 2014 6:18 AM

    Don’t let the door hit ya on the way out. Baldwin is WAY more valuable to this team and we can add another outside guy to go with Kearse, Baldwin and Harvin.

  66. BAMNATION says: Feb 7, 2014 6:25 AM

    yes after all that money the ‘kids still need to eat’

    learn to save your money

  67. baltimorons says: Feb 7, 2014 6:59 AM

    Seattle Seahawks…One year wonders.

  68. thevikesarebest says: Feb 7, 2014 7:32 AM

    The shehawks are the justin biebers of the NFL.THE Vikings are the JAY Z of the NFL.MINNESOTA>SEADDERALL.SKOL

  69. ravenswhat says: Feb 7, 2014 7:36 AM

    Something tells me Golden thinks a lot higher of himself than the check holders do.

  70. daubs17 says: Feb 7, 2014 8:34 AM

    Golden Tate talking about giving a hometown discount? Hahaha

  71. thegenoatkinsdiet says: Feb 7, 2014 8:36 AM

    Seahawks fans can thanks his agent (who wants to get paid) for that change of heart.

  72. johngaltwho says: Feb 7, 2014 8:48 AM

    Not that great a receiver. Should change his name to Copper Tate

  73. goldrush36 says: Feb 7, 2014 9:19 AM

    The Cards? I could see the Niners if they can’t get Boldin back in the mix because only Crabtree and Patton are under contract, but absolutely no way the cards…. Maybe Rams

  74. wishingtonredslur says: Feb 7, 2014 9:23 AM

    Tate should get paid with coupons and be happy.

  75. kerzondax says: Feb 7, 2014 9:34 AM

    I wonder how many of the “no loyalty” people here would turn away a raise of significant money to do the EXACT same thing they do now but just at a different corporation that is, fundamentally, run the same way.

    Not a single one of you.

  76. jmblosser82 says: Feb 7, 2014 9:47 AM

    I love how everyone is talking about Wilson like he is the greatest ever and he made these receivers good. Wilson is good but let’s be honest, the defense carried the team this year, it was a total domination(minus the run game)that won the SB. In the next 2-3 years after paying those key players on rookie contracts this team will go back to losing ways. Just like I told Raven nation last year at this time, there will be no SB repeat but the Hawks chances at the playoffs are better then I gave the Ravens, 9-10 wins given the tough division they are in.

  77. iloveagoodnap says: Feb 7, 2014 9:55 AM

    Am I the only one who hates when athletes use the “I need to take care of myself and my family” rationale?

    Youre making more money than 99% of Americans. Many of whom have no problem taking care of their families with a fraction of what you make. Please stop. It’s insulting to the hardworking people who work their tails off in demanding jobs only to make just barely enough for them and their family to get by.

  78. jmblosser82 says: Feb 7, 2014 10:01 AM

    kerzondax, a football player saying, for example, 3 million a year is not enough I want 4 million a year so I can take care if my family is totally different then the average Joe taking $10,000 more to do the same job for a new employer to take care if their family. All athletes are overpaid, they get millions cause the make the owners billions.

  79. somatg3 says: Feb 7, 2014 10:23 AM

    funny how they always say they want to come back…. until their agent tells them to shut up bc they’re hurting their market value…. typical yapping seahawk

  80. schmitty2 says: Feb 7, 2014 10:31 AM

    Maybe the Seahawks can sign him to an incentive laden Top Pot donut contract.

  81. dirtydrew says: Feb 7, 2014 10:32 AM

    Golden Tate…Golden Gate…sounds about right. He would look good returning the opening kick in red and gold at Levi’s Stadium.

  82. chargrz says: Feb 7, 2014 11:16 AM

    Maybe he will stop stealing donuts with new contract. He is just an average receiver at best.

  83. chad504boy says: Feb 7, 2014 11:20 AM

    Fans reactions to players either taking home town discounts or not are hilarious. Fans act like a player should be willing to throw millions of guaranteed dollars out the window like it ain’t no thang. Let’s quit the over reacting drama. All players want market deals.

  84. irishdodger says: Feb 7, 2014 11:33 AM

    I agree that he’s not a #1 receiver. Great speed & phenomenal hands. Also a weapon as a punt returner. That being said, w/ Harvin on board & Kearse/Baldwin solid, Tate will be the odd man out. He should be a nice pickup in FA for some team.

  85. kuranda84 says: Feb 7, 2014 11:39 AM

    Got love for Tate, but I’d rather keep Baldwin if it came down to that choice. I think we keep Doug and Bennett and let Tate walk. We’ll see…

    We have the best GM in the game, so I have faith he knows what he wants and is gonna get it!

  86. 21stnprime says: Feb 7, 2014 11:51 AM

    could he sign with the Patriots? They could use a durable slot/possession receiver

  87. sweetnlow44 says: Feb 7, 2014 12:49 PM

    As a fan, it’s natural to get sentimentally attached to players and lose a little perspective of their market value. I love Tate and his toughness and would love to have him back, but the reality is that he’s too slow to get separation. He’s shifty and great at going up and fighting for balls, but he is replaceable. I don’t think demand will be too high for him and I wouldn’t blame him for going to whatever team will pay him the most. He’s at the point of his career where he needs to make as much as he can now and in a few years, then he’ll be at the point where you take less to play on a great team. Regardless, the #1 position the Seahawks need to address this offseason is receiver. Tate, Baldwin, and Kearse are all solid #2 and 3 receivers, but the Seahawks need a true #1. The #1 we thought we were getting in Rice. Harvin is incredible, but he’s more of a specialty type player. Give Wilson a true #1 and a tight end that can run the 40 in under 7 seconds, with Harvin, and that offense will be insane!

  88. pantherpro says: Feb 7, 2014 12:52 PM

    Nobody wants you scrub!

  89. 23rdusernameused says: Feb 7, 2014 1:06 PM

    he’s got to make sure he has enough money for the donut shop.

  90. hazelmn says: Feb 7, 2014 1:18 PM

    The man is 25 years old. He needs to cash in with this contract. When the Seahawks committed to a $13 million a year cap hit for Harvin, they basically signaled that we weren’t going to see other WRs get their payday there.

  91. kevpft says: Feb 7, 2014 1:27 PM

    It’s entertainment to us, but to these guys, it’s their livelihood and the protection they’re giving their families for many years to come.

    I used to have more of a “put the team first” attitude about these dealings, but over time I’ve become more sympathetic to the “want to get paid” approach.

    Unless you’re a truly elite superstar, you’re fairly disposable these days. Loyalty doesn’t really exist at the ownership level. And with rookies now much cheaper to bring in and take a chance on – and rookies having to navigate further into their careers just to have the chance for a big payday – this is the future. Guys are going to seize the chance when they have it. The days of multiple Super Bowl-winning cohesive teams may be over.

  92. brianjvac says: Feb 7, 2014 1:32 PM

    Dougie Fresh was a better/more consistent receiver than Golden Tate all year.

    Who stepped up in Playoff games? Dougie Fresh

    Baldwin will be resigned because he is an overall better player and will be a cheaper signing than Taint.

  93. whatjusthapped says: Feb 7, 2014 1:53 PM

    Of course he wants to stay, he already cased out the local donut shops for the late night break-ins.

  94. 88ibis says: Feb 7, 2014 2:00 PM

    Home town discount is 10%. No income tax in Washington, so it’s a wash.

    Rice, Miller and Tate gone. Free agent TE and rookie WR on the way. Millions in cap space created.

  95. johnnyprc says: Feb 7, 2014 2:13 PM

    Tate is not going to be back. He is a good #2, but I really think he believes he is an elite #1 WR. He’s made comments in the past about being like CJohnson, Marshall, and DezB. He has not had a 1k yrd year yet.

    I could see someone like NE getting him, since he is good enough to have a QB like Brady make him look much better than he is.

  96. robby212 says: Feb 7, 2014 2:19 PM

    Bye Tate, I’d love him to stay buuuuuut let’s be honest he has been a ghost during some big games. Harvin Angry Doug Baldwin Kearse and a big body late pic we will be just fine!

  97. sportsnut101 says: Feb 7, 2014 2:42 PM

    3 yrs 14 mill max hes avg player
    He didnt do anything special that any1 else cant do with that chance

  98. jimdev7 says: Feb 7, 2014 3:34 PM

    I’ll take Baldwin and Kearse over Tate any day. He’s a juvenile mediocre receiver. Let him go break into a doughnut store in some other city.

  99. stepheninportland says: Feb 7, 2014 7:31 PM

    I believe Tate had the greatest amount of yardage after contact in the entire NFL this last year. There sure are a lot of trolls and poorly informed bandwagon idiots on this string.

    Tate wants more money, and he has a raise coming. I would like to see him remain a Seahawks, and I believe he will. It might come down to Sydney Rice restructuring his contract, but he has been overpaid already, considering his injury history with the team.

    If Syd doesn’t want to play ball, so to speak, he can hit the road, and we can split that money between Dougie and Tate.

  100. whatawegot says: Feb 7, 2014 8:44 PM

    i wrote earlier about how their team would not be a dynasty. wait till sherman will command 15 mil a year. How about their safety? Hell want the highest paid money. Now tate makes comments about taking care of family. Of course hell say this. He just got a ring. Seattle is screwed. Good luck with wilson also and your 2 linebackers who will command big paydays. Avril 10 million? bennett is gone for a huge payday .He said he wont take a discount. LOL. DOnt think that the gm will get lucky every year with the draft and picking up 4th -7th rounders. Its not as easy as it looks.

  101. cri33 says: Feb 7, 2014 10:26 PM

    Dynasty’s are a thing of the past in the age of the salary cap. Owners can’t just shell out the bucks to keep a team intact and even if they could, there is no guarantee their winning team will be just as good next year. Seattle tossed the dice and won big time but I doubt they can do it again next season.

  102. 12thmanfan says: Feb 8, 2014 12:35 AM

    Let’s be real people. Golden Tate is reliable and a good wide receiver who has nothing to prove. Percy Harvin may have had a great game in the Superbowl, but for the money Seattle paid him, he played a whopping total of 3 games. Come on, Percy Harvin is a fragile guy. Yes I said it. I would put my money on Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, and our local boy Jermaine Kearse. We had a great season with the LOB, # 3 AND our offensive team. Let’s not get crazy and trade Tate. Give him a fair contract and keep him on board. Haters are gonna hate.

  103. firstlisten62 says: Feb 8, 2014 10:47 AM

    Sports is not like an ordinary business, so to attempt to correlate changing business companies with football teams, is like attempting to compare apples to carrots; both foods, but totally different.

    A better correlation would be comparing one changing football a football like Seattle (with the disproportionately best homefield advantage with fans that travel well ; an owner that allows the coach and general manager all control of football operations; such a loyal and close-protective fan base that fights back when the media attempts to assasinate the character of one of our players…you can only draw correlations with the brotherhood and going to battle with your military personnel brothers…or being a member of a musical group, or something along those lines.

    They have disclosed their betrayal to us, (the 12th man,) which is something that cannot be undone. This coach believed in them, when no one else did; do they honestly think those other coaches have changed in that respect? They will simply pump them for information about us, then sit them on the bench, because maybe that hungrier rookie out played you in training camp.
    So long as we keep, Doug Baldwin, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, k. J. Wright, Wagner, Smith, Clemmons, Hahaha, and the rest who are not mouthing off and truly reciprocate that love we have for them, by working together, to make it work for the team…that’s all I could wish for.

    It we and not me, so when one shows his or her true colors of greed, it’s like a relationship break-up. It’s like they’re sell-outs. Like when LeBron James left Cleveland.

    They have disclosed their betrayal to our hearts; and althou

  104. pkgoode says: Feb 8, 2014 11:44 AM

    I don’t get it. If Russell Wilson wishes he were Matthew Stafford, he’d be wishing that he played for the aliens. Why would he or anyone else want that?

  105. indiecomicsfan says: Feb 8, 2014 12:50 PM

    I will admit that Tate is not tyhe monster that Calvin Johnson is, or even A.J. Green for that matter. But it seems many of you are just plain unaware of how good Tate is. The so called ‘fail mary’ against the Packers happened because Tate went up and took the ball away from Jennings in mid-air! Cowboys linebacker S. Lee won’t be forgetting Tate anytime soon. Tate regularly makes great catches and outstanding blocks (he is rightly called ‘The New Hines Ward’ for this reason) and he is a very good punt returner.

    Seattle has a multifaceted offense so the ball is spread around between MANY players. That is the reason why neither Tate, nor Baldwin nor Kearse have 1,000 yard seasons most of the time.

  106. fanme57 says: Feb 8, 2014 1:39 PM

    Remember Dion Branch? He was Superbowl MVP for New England, then got traded….and sucked.

    Tate might want to keep that in mind.

  107. cri33 says: Feb 8, 2014 1:50 PM

    Its all about money.

  108. fanme57 says: Feb 8, 2014 2:27 PM

    The real irony would be if Tate ended up in Green Bay….how would the Packer faithful feel about him?

  109. realitycheckbaby says: Feb 8, 2014 7:04 PM

    Hope Tate stays.

    Tough guy. Great blocker. Great punt returner. Big play guy. Great team guy.

    If he goes to a passing team people will be surprised by his production (assuming they don’t try to suffocate his personality).

    Hopefully other organizations will be as uninformed as the many ‘fans’ on this site who thought Denver would bury us despite me trying to educate them when I predicted a surprisingly easy, double digit Hawk win.

  110. realitycheckbaby says: Feb 8, 2014 7:07 PM

    BTW Tate >>> Crabtree

  111. hawkman4life says: Feb 8, 2014 8:56 PM

    Tate, as much as I admire his efforts on the field, is a #2 reciever. Max contact should not exceed 4 million or its adios amigos. If fans would remember, Tate was on the bubble since being here in Seattle as he was never a break-away reciever. Sorry Tate. Cutting Rice loose (no way he’s worth the money payed and no way he restructures), restructuring Miller and Bryant will free space for keeping Bennett and leave room for Thomas and Okung (unless we can manage to find another LT that doesn’t have the foot problems). Bennett is seeking a multi year deal and has said twice since the SB (once in the post game interview with Avril and again after the SB parade after grabbing Pete) that he is looking to get paid. There won’t be any home team discount.

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As you saw in my last post, I scored majorly at Clothes Contact, in the Mission in San Francisco, with amazing vintage finds. I mean, buying clothes by the pound?! You can't get any better than that! Well, maybe if I could just walk out with the entire stock for free...

I met up with the amazingly talented Lydia Hudgens, SF-based photographer who did an impressive job shooting me around the Metreon. She was so much fun to work with and the best part? Homegirl is moving to NEW YORK in August. I think I found my official photographer for the blog! What do you think guys? She's pretty much the shit, right?

vintage 60's lace robe | thrifted silk shorts | thrifted sweater | GUESS slingbacks | ankh cross | random jewelry | Forever 21 sunnies

Photography by Lydia Hudgens

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Who wants to hear a story?

This morning a friend of mine went into the men's restroom to "drain the snake" (seriously the grossest expression I've heard) and came out to tell me something. As it turns out, the above quote was written on the wall in the bathroom. As some of you may know, I've been having an extremely hard time here in New York- this year even, in its' 26 day glory, has been the roughest its' been in a while. You know when 'they' try to sugarcoat this wonder world called New York City? Yes, well, unless you have have rich parents who know everyone and their mother, came from money, happen to know the right people or are just simply outstanding on your own, then you're S.O.L. until you find your golden ticket. Let's just say Charlie's greedy ass stole mine and a couple others, little bastard. And with everything going on, all I want to do is drop it all and go back, open up a coffee shop and put on my Lululemon yoga pants. Yea, I said it. So what?

A few days ago, he told me that since nothing was going right in my career, I was looking for other things to fill the void- things I wouldn't normally go after if my career was in place. Although I didn't realize it, it was so true. I found myself talking about how I'm ready for a relationship, ready to start that journey again and albeit true, it's not what I moved to New York for. I thought I moved here for a career. But what I've realized is, I moved here to discover who I am and what I CAN do.

Anyway, back to the bathroom. So he comes and tells me what was written in the bathroom was a sign. That in the worst place possible, the wisest of words was written. He told me this with great confidence- he wasn't going to let me give up, even if he had to remind me everyday. Now, at first, I thought this kid was lying. So of course we took a stroll to the bathroom. Lo' and behold, it was. It caught me off guard a bit to really see the truth in all this. I'm not a believer in signs... until now. So what becomes of this, you might ask? Well...

I'm not going to give up even if New York kicks my ass on a daily basis. I'm here to find out what I'm capable of and who I want to be. I'll be turning 25 here- a big turning point. Who knows how long I'll be here or what I'm here to do. What I do know is WHILE I'm here, I'm going to make the best of it and discover everything I can about the person I'll be. My dreams are ever-evolving and that's exciting. I use to think having a clear-cut idea of what you'd do for the rest of your life and how you'd do it was the proper and right way to achieve success. I'm now learning that part of the journey is making changes, growing from trials and turning failures into successes. I really couldn't tell you if I'll be working in the fashion industry in 5 years or even two. But I'm excited for what's to come- whatever that may be.

THE     DREAM     IS       NOT       OVER

Big up's to my home skillet. Thanks for the reminder son.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Day 241& 242

Yesterday was a long day. I had a doctors appt. at 2:30 and they didn't finish with me until 4:30. I get to go back tomorrow again. Yesterday they took blood, about 3 tubes worth, made me pee in a cup and at some point I have to have an ultrasound on my throat again. They found a lump right before I moved to Germany and said it needed to be watched. Well it is still there so I get to have another ultrasound.
Maybe they can figure out why I have such bad stomach pains and am so tired.

I went to Zumba the last two days and it was great! To bad the teacher is taking July off. Next Wednesday is her last day for the summer so I will make sure that I go Friday night. Have to get all of my Zumba in! It is going to be a sad month of July for me.

I have some exciting news but I don't want to share until I know for sure that it is a go! I am really praying everything works out.

Tonight's dinner is spicy green chicken enchiladas. My weakness. I did buy Weight Watchers shredded cheese to help with the fat and calories.

I am also making some changes to eating in this house. I have read that kids shouldn't have anything with Red or color number combos in the ingredients. So when I go grocery shopping this week I will be reading ingredients again to make sure nothing I get has colors with numbers. I have been reading some of the stuff I have that Rachelle loves and I have had to tell her that I will not buy anymore after she finishes them. Thinking about taking her with me so she can help read and find new healthy stuff to eat.

Its going to be a summer of change! That is my hope!!

Tues. ~ Zumba 1 hr. 611 calories
Wed. ~ Zumba 57 min. 553 calories

dawne said...

You burn more in Zumba than I do in 5K of running! It's great to make healthy choices for your family while you can, and hopefully they will become habits. You can only control the young girls for so long, so teach her while you can!

Your news...I'm going to guess you're being transferred, or you're taking a trip home.

Marcelle said...

Tell us!!!!

Fran said...

I'm just a curious as Marcelle :)

Did you get your results back today? Hope everything is okay with you.

I never really read the labels on products, kind of go with my instinct on what's healthy. Know most of it after over 10 years of on and off dieting. But I think it's a good choice you've made.


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Nov 6, 2010

Preeliminary survey results of ICT use by social movements worldwide - snippet

So I am in the depths of analysis, but here's a short set of interesting numbers I just compiled. I was looking at member age ranges by sampling frame, here's the percentage of organizations with young membership (18-30 as percentage of total number of organizations in that frame...

ALL    21.84%
GLOBAL   16.34%
POLAND-BASED    26.43%
INNOVATIVE*   37.04%

*INNOVATIVE - my snowballing sampling scheme, based on surveying the movements/organizations whose webpages revealed significant Web 2.0 knowledge.

It appears that innovative organizations have the youngest membership; followed by Polish in the middle, and at the other end, we have the global/Pittsburgh organizations.

Now, here are the same stats for the oldest membership (over 50):

ALL    11.21%
PITT    10.71%
GLOB    16.99%
PL    5.71%
IN    7.41%

Global organizations have the older membership, but Polish ones are again an interesting outlier, having an even smaller number of old-membership organizations than the Innovative group. I wonder if this is because older generation in Poland has no tradition of activism?

So, as expected, we can talk about young members using new tools more often, but the Polish data does make for another interesting and unexpected story

I am now compiling the data, expect more in the coming months. I hope to be able to give you full analysis coming Spring.

Jul 29, 2010

Briding of global digital divide

I was looking at some archival stats on Internet usage.

Compare the Top 10 Internet languages in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and the latest (Dec 2009 for me, your mileage may vary as that link is dynamic).

Look at the 2004 numbers: it is very much the core, developed, First world, China aside.

Still, its pitiful penetration numbers aside... what was (is?) wrong with France, Spain and Portugal? Their penetration numbers are China-like (~10%), whereas the rest of Europea was around 50%.

Now, look at 2010. In addition to China, whose penetration number have improved greatly (from 2004's 8% to 29.7%), note the inclusion of Arabic (17.5%) and Russian (32.3%).

Oh, don't get confused with langauges and countries. I was for a moment shocked with low penetration numbers for French, Spanish and Portugal, but remember - those languages are spoken in many periphery, developing, Third World countries in Africa and Latin & South America- thus the pitiful results (here are EU stats, and here is a breakdown for Spanish language, for example).

One of the most interesting numbers, for me, is the diminishing percentage of English-speakers as the % of Internet users - from 35.9% in 2004 to 30.1% in 2009.

And how about tripling of Internet users totals in non-Top 10 languages (from 100m to 300m), or nearly doubling of Internet users totals (from 800m to 1,400m) in that period?

Around 2006 the stat site started to report "Internet Growth for Language (since 2000)". For 2006, it was 128% for English, 346% for Chinese, 436% for non-Top 10 languages, and 189% for all languages. In 2007, Arabic enters the chart, with 940% growth (!). For 2009 we have 251.7% for English, 1162% for Chines, 2297% for Arabic, 525% for non-Top-10 languages and 400% for the world.

Global digital divide still exists, no doubt about that.  But it is being bridged, as the rest of the world is catching up. 'bout time...

PS. Here's an interesting take on this from The Economist.

May 11, 2010

Abdication of Jimbo

Well, maybe not a total abdication, but Jimbo has relinquished a substantial portions of his powers. See his announcement and the context.

In an upcoming academic article I discuss why calling Wikipedia a monarchy/dictatorship, while not too off the mark in its very early stages, is no longer true. It's nice not to be contradicted by the current events :)

Apr 22, 2010

Preeliminary survey results of ICT use by social movements worldwide

The first results of my global survey are here. So, what are the numbers? See them on Google Docs.

Those are very early results, and I am hoping to increase the response rate significantly (as in: from ~5% to at least 15-30%). A more international response would be nice, too, although it is inevitable that a Western/English bias will appear (English hegemony of the Internet, etc.).

The results linked above combine results from my local and current global survey, for a net total of 62 responses. For results from the first, local survey (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) only, see here.

Once I get enough responses from the global survey, I will post another update here.

The survey is still ongoing (and likely will be for a few more months). If you would like to take it, and did not receive an @ from me with the invitation to it, you can use this generic link to access the survey.

Apr 18, 2010

Another Big Cyc protest song translated: Dictator

Some time ago I translated into English the Mówi Bagdad (Baghdad Speaking) protest song by Big Cyc. Now, I did it for the Dyktator (Dictator) song.

Source of Polish lyrics: link

The music video clip, on youtube, till it is taken down:

This the Polish version. There is also a Belorussian, which I once saw on youtube, but I think it was already taken down :(

I know a tyrant with a black moustache
Who likes sports very much
He plays hockey and basketball
Sometimes he goes to a tennis court
Puts a shot at opposition
In Duma he sneaks like a cat
He values light atlhetics
Because he loves the sickle and the hammer

Lukashenko - concrete, hammer, wall, dres
Lukashenko - Brezhnev, Stalin, Pinochet

He knows the secrets of economy
Best student of the kolkhoz schools
He doesn't like to read the papers
He hates the word "BISON"
You can be beaten to a pulp
If you sing like I do
Freedom in a police state
Dicatorship in the shadows of the bars

refrain x 2

Mar 8, 2010

Civil disobedience 1: Chihuly's photos on Commons

For a while now I wanted to showcase some interesting images deleted from Wikimedia Commons due to copyright paranoia. For those unfamiliar with our modern copyright laws, not only a lot of photos on the net are copyrighted and you cannot reuse them - but a lot of objects CANNOT BE LEGALLY PHOTOGRAPHED. For example, almost the entirety of modern art, even if it is on public display, cannot be photographed.

First case:

1) Three photos of mine of a decorative sculpture in the foyer of Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, US.

Commons deletion discussion: here

Summary: modern art is copyrighted by artists (in this case, Dale Chihuly), that includes photos of it. There is no freedom of panorama in United States. This means that you cannot take pictures of Mr. Chihuly's works and share them with others, no matter how much you'd like to advertise his wonderful creations.

Outcome: photos will be deleted from Commons collection, which will entitle their removal from various articles, such as on Mr. Chihuly and Phipps Conservatory. Note how the copyright that is supposedly protecting the artists is in fact hurting them, in this case limiting the informative content of the primary reference work about them.

Current use examples:

Expect them to disappear soon.

Solution: wait 70 after Mr. Chihuly's death (unless copyright is retroactively extended, again...). Or contact him and ask for permission (assuming he is still the copyright holder and haven't sold the rights to that particular sculpture to the Gardens). Unfortunately, this is quite time consuming, and few Wikimedia volunteers take care of that, when so many other tasks need doing. I have done it myself a few times in the past, and on occasion managed to save an image or two, but it is a time consuming task (communicating with real person, with no guarantee they'll bother to reply, and then having to convince them to give permission to release the photos under a free license - which is likely a concept they've never heard of - and then have fun explaining why Wikimedia needs the commercial-use-allowed one... (because our ethics requires we explain to them what the free license we need entitles in detail...)). Compared to that, categorizing some images or translating descriptions is so much easier... sigh.

So Mr. Chihuly's article on Wikipedia will soon be gutted of all images of his works. Feel free to tell me how this benefits him :)

Note: This blog post is by no means intended as a jibe against Mr. Chihuly (who is almost certainly unaware of how the law is "protecting him"), nor against Wikimedia Commons (which being a non-profit organization on a donation budget cannot really risk being sued by somebody, with all the costs it incurs). It is however intended a a jibe against the current copyright system, showing how it is hurting all of us - artists and the public, both of which it claims to protect.

In the coming months, I intend on covering other media deletions from Commons (and maybe a few examples of when images were saved). Stay tuned,
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Join us for our first tour to KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino situated on the shores of the pristine Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana. Enjoy the most beautiful views of any Casino as well as Western Montana’s largest gaming facility.

Pick up Locations:

  • Super 8 Sherwood Park
  • St. Albert Inn
  • Super 8 Gateway Blvd.
  • Royal Executive Inn Leduc
  • Radisson Red Deer
  • McDonalds Airdrie
  • Clarion Hotel Calgary
  • Flying J Calgary South
  • Aldersyde

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Day 1 – St. Albert to Polson, Montana

Today your tour begins in Sherwood Park with pickups in St. Albert, Edmonton and Leduc. We will travel south through Red Deer & Calgary then onto Aldersyde for lunch. We’ll then continue on to Sparwood for coffee and a look at the world’s largest truck. After a short drive we will stop at the Duty Free before entering the U.S.A. at Roosville. After clearing customs we carry on south through Whitefish with a short stretch in Kalispell before enjoying a scenic drive along the west shores of Flathead Lake en-route to our destination of Polson, Montana and KwaTaqNuk Resort Casino.

Day 2 – Polson

Today is a free day to relax and enjoy all that the KwaTaqNuk Resort has to offer. Try your luck in the casino, go for a stroll along the lake or walk around town.
For those interested we can take you to the Miracle of America Museum

The Miracle of America Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of one of the largest collections of American history. Gil & Joanne Mangels founded the Miracle of America Museum in 1981.

Over the years the collection has grown and has received overwhelming support from the surrounding community and visitors that come from all over the world.
The current collection contains thousands of artifacts scattered throughout dozens of buildings and is open year round.

Cost is $7.00

Day 3 – Polson

Today for anyone interested, we will take you to the new Gray Wolf Peak Casino in Evaro, MT that has just recently opened in November 2016.
This casino features a great snack bar with homemade soups,salads,and sandwiches that are amazing!
For a heartier meal choose the Steak special for only $9.99.

Or enjoy the fantastic view in Timbers Restaurant with a full serve menu of Sandwiches,Burgers,Pasta,Steaks,Seafood and desserts.

Day 4 – Polson to Home Cities

Time to gather your winnings as we head back to St. Albert with new friendships and fond memories of your Polson Montana Flathead Lake Casino Tour.

We will take a different scenic route home today as we travel the Flathead National Forest over Glacier to Browning for our first coffee stop. Then it’s north to the Carway Border Crossing making our way to Cardston for lunch. We’ll then follow Hwy. 2 back to Aldersyde for a coffee stop and further north to all of our drop off locations.

We hope you have enjoyed our first of many trips to Polson and the KwaTaqNuk Resort Casino.


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