Titans made decision easy for Hasselbeck

Published: September 21st, 2011 | Tags: Matt Hasselbeck, Around the League, Fran Charles, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans

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Sometimes it’s nice just to be wanted. Just ask Matt Hasselbeck.

After 10 seasons as the starter in Seattle, Hasselbeck joined the Titans as a free agent during the offseason to serve as the bridge at quarterback to first-round pick Jake Locker. Hasselbeck says his logic was pretty simple.

“People ask, ‘Why Tennessee?’ Well, I didn’t have a ton of options,” Hasselbeck  This is really the team that came after me, the team that wanted me. If felt good to be wanted. It’s a good fit. What I feel like I can bring to a team is what I feel like they’re looking for here. … I think it’s a great opportunity in this division to do something special.”

In hindsight, it might be the best decision Hasselbeck didn’t have to make. With Peyton Manning currently out of the picture in Indianapolis and rookie Blaine Gabbert getting the call in Jacksonville, the Titans could be in the mix in the AFC South when all is said and done.

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Seahawks’ Hasselbeck sidelined by hip injury

Published: December 26th, 2010 | Tags: Matt Hasselbeck, Charlie Whitehurst, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, Week 16 injuries 2010

For the second straight week, we have a Charlie Whitehurst sighting. This time around, though, it’s because starting QB Matt Hasselbeck left Sunday’s game during the first quarter with a hip injury.

The Seahawks announced Hasselbeck is questionable to return. The FOX game broadcast reported the injury is to Hasselbeck’s left hip.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll elected to stick with Hasselbeck as his starter against the Bucs after contemplating a switch to Whitehurst following last Sunday’s loss to the Falcons. Hasselbeck was benched during the third quarter following a series of mistakes.

This time around, Carroll didn’t have to make that decision.

The Seahawks are still alive for an NFC playoff spot. With a win by the Rams over the 49ers, the NFC West title will be decided next week when the Seahawks host the Rams.

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