More On Morey

Where a player gets selected is not necessarily an indication of future success in the NFL. So many high draft choices never pan out or they have short careers. The later rounds can yield a diamond such as Tom Brady in the 6th round in 2000.

Sean Morey just signed with the Seattle Seahawks to become the backbone of their special teams. Morey was the 35th selection taken in the 7th round of the 1999 draft by the Pats. He had been a star at Brown University, trailing Jerry Rice as the 2nd leading career receiver
in Division I-AA history. He finished his career with 251 receptions for 3,850 yards and 40 TD's. He was the 1998 Ivy League Player of the Year with 74 catches for 1,434 yards and 15 TD's.

He found himself in the Pats camp during Coach Pete Carroll's final season. There was fierce competition from the likes of Terri Glenn, Shawn Jefferson, Tony Simmons, Troy Brown and Vincent Brisby. He spent the season on the practice squad, although he was on the active roster for two games.

He fell down the depth chart in 2000 with the arrival of Coach Belichick and stayed on the practice squad for the season. The Eagles signed him in 2001 where he remained in the practice squad until 2003. After being released again, he caught on with the Steelers from 2003-2006. He won a Super Bowl ring with them.

Another release saw him spending 2007-2009 with the Arizona Cardinals. He played in another Super Bowl after the 2008 season and also made the Pro Bowl on special teams.

When Seattle signed him, it was for his sixth team at the age of 34. He is expected to be a valuable contributor on special teams. Not bad for a guy who has lasted that long and has only 11 career receptions for 168 yards.

Morey has found his niche on special teams. Many gave up on him, but he has done what many other players never did. He has played in three Super Bowls, won a championship and has a Pro Bowl Selection.