Updated Apr 12, 2012 - 5:36 pm

Reports: Fullback Jacob Hester visits Seahawks

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John Clayton discusses why the Seahawks would be interested in adding fullback Jacob Hester, who visited with the team on Wednesday.

By Brady Henderson

Former Chargers running back Jacob Hester had a free-agent visit with the Seahawks on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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According to the Union-Tribune, the Chargers will rescind their offer to Hester if he doesn't accept it by Monday. Hester told the Union-Tribune that he has turned down invitations to visit other teams and that he has serious interest in joining the Seahawks.

"I might take another trip later in the week," he told the Union Tribune. "But I don’t know if I need to go anywhere else."

Hester, 26, was drafted in the third round in 2008 out of LSU, where he was teammates with new Seahawks quarterback Matt Flynn.

While it's unknown what role Hester would have with the Seahawks, the team has been in the market for a big running back to back up Marshawn Lynch. Seattle signed Kregg Lumpkin last month and had interest in Michael Bush before he signed with the Bears. Hester, though, has been primarily a fullback in his four seasons with the Chargers, and the Seahawks appear to be set at that position after re-signing Pro Bowler Michael Robinson.

Hester rushed for 90 yards last season on a career-high 28 carries. He was also a special teams standout for San Diego, serving as a captain on that unit last season.

According to Schefter, the Seahawks also worked out quarterback Kevin O'Connell, who has played for the Patriots and Jets in four NFL seasons.

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Hawkman wrote...

Grab him..

April 12, 2012 3:33 pm

captian of special teams with a team means something. Plus his relationship with Matt will help. 26 years old, he could contribute to our special teams and a back up to M. Rob.

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str8jaz wrote...

If Seattle....

April 12, 2012 10:49 pm

plans to expand the running game then maybe a "true" fullback would be a nice addition if we want to get those "tough" yards on short yardage & goal line situations. As well as Robinson played last year lets remember he was a college qb & not even a running back let alone a fullback. It would be nice to see us move forward with a truer fullback to split the hole open for bigger running lanes for Skittles Beast!

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seahawks_155 wrote...

str8jaz

April 13, 2012 12:31 am

What are you talkin about? Robinson was fine. Hes intelligent and physical. He got recognition from other coaches when he was at the pro bowl last year. And Hester really aint a traditional fullback either. Hes 5-11 235lbs. I wouldnt care if they brought em in to compete but he aint much to get excited about.

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*logos* wrote...

If the Hawks are interested...

April 13, 2012 8:59 am

Then it's probably a good sign. Robinson is clearly the guy going forward, though. As has been mentioned he went to the Pro Bowl last year as a fullback, not a special teams player. I like the idea of getting any team's special teams captain, though. After all, that's what Robinson was for the 49ers before we grabbed him. To stand out on special teams you need a certain gumption, which is exactly what you need to thrive under Carroll.

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str8jaz wrote...

ROFL...

April 13, 2012 10:19 am

I love Hawk homers. In one statement hawk homers tell me Pro Bowl isnt a mark of a good player, and then when someone from the hawks makes the Pro Bowl then its the end all be all. Okay sparky, start naming how many teams EVEN CARRY a full back on their roster? Go ahead & hunt down that list, then come back & tell me Robinson is "better" then those players. He made the Pro Bowl because A) there are not many FB's even in the NFL and B) he's a great special teamer..... neither of those means he's a blow away fullback, and to be quite honest, Jacob Hester is better

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seahawks_155 wrote...

Haha someones a lil bit defensive

April 13, 2012 12:41 pm

How is sayin he was "fine" make me overly bias and a homer? Lol and youll never see me say the pro bowl defines what is and is not a good player. I even think Brandon Browner is incredibly overrated and Sherman is 10x better. The pro bowl wasnt even the focus of my statement. It was the recognition Robinson got from the coaches at the pro bowl. I think the article that brought that up was even on this site. He put on mass last year to become more physical and has gotten praise from Cable about his knowledge and execution of the blockin scheme. You should spend less time rollin on the floor laughin and do some research instead. I dont think he is amazing, but hes good at what he does. And if Hester was that great then he wouldnt have been splittin snaps with Mike Tolbert. I wouldnt mind givin em a shot to see if he and Flynn might have a good connection. But only if he earned his spot in the off and pre season.

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str8jaz wrote...

Sooo...

April 13, 2012 5:13 pm

If Michael Robinson was so great, why did they even bring in another FB to talk to? Sorry pal but there isnt room on this roster for TWO fullbacks when most teams dont even carry ONE. Robinson is solid, but not great, and the point about him being a college quarterback is LEGIT weather you're smart enough to acknowledge it or not, its reality weather you are willing to admit it or not. As far as Hester, maybe YOU should study more sonny, sounds like you dont even know whats falling out of your mouth, Tolbert played VERY LITTLE fullback last year while getting most of his touches as a tailback... but of course you already knew that because you know all right? LOL. dude get ahold of yourself bubba, please believe just cause you dont like my opinion doesnt mean its "wrong" or needs to be called out by some whiney hawk homer. Get a life & quit trolling anything that goes against what you can muster in that brain of yours.

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