Two days after acquiring defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer from San Francisco, the Seahawks have traded Lawrence Jackson, their own 2008 first-round draft disappointment, to the Detroit Lions.
In return, the Seahawks will receive an undisclosed 2011 draft choice from the Lions, likely similar compensation to the sixth-round pick they sent to the 49ers for Balmer.
Though head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Balmer's acquisition had nothing to do with Jackson since the two don't play the same spot in Seattle's new defensive scheme, the two trades turn into a flip-flop of players who have failed to live up to their expected potential.
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And there goes the other domino. Balmer for Jackson and moving up in the sixth with the Lions pick? That's not too shabby consider Lo Jack didn't fit with us at all.