It was recently reported that Tatupu had undergone arthroscopic surgery on both knees. I wasn’t exactly shocked to read this, however, it does beg the question: What should the Hawks do with Tatupu?
This is a tough question for fans. On one hand, he was a huge part of our Super Bowl defense and an instant leader in the locker room. I remember when the Hawks practiced at EWU, Tatupu was more likely to be spotted with coaches than other players. I believe that he came into the league with a chip on his shoulder trying to prove anyone who passed on him in the draft wrong
He did just that becoming a dominant linebacker in the NFL. His intelligence was his most valuable asset as he rarely over pursued and had a knack for picking the right angles on opposing ball carriers. There was a span of years were Lofa Tatupu was easily the most popular player on the field in the eyes of fans and coaches alike.
So what happened?
He got paid, injured, and arrested.
In December of 2007, Tatupu had the greatest game of his career collecting 3 interceptions and 11 tackles. It was perhaps the greatest game ever played by a Seahawks linebacker, but it was also the peak of his career. In March of 2008, after 3 100+ tackle seasons, Tatupu was signed to a lofty contract (42 million for 6 years) making him one of the 5 highest paid linebackers in the NFL.
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