Video: Rayshawn Jenkins explains why he selected Seahawks over 49ers

There’s a brand new security on the town for the Seattle Seahawks, and he selected the Pacific Northwest over Seattle’s NFC West rivals.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars starter Rayshawn Jenkins was one of many first free agent signings of the Mike Macdonald period. After beginning his profession with the Los Angeles Chargers, Jenkins spent the previous two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier than he was let go as a wage cap casualty.

Jenkins was wanted by each the Seahawks and the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, however Jenkins opted for Seattle on a two-year contract price as much as $12 million.

“I wished to go to a contender. I wished to go to a much bigger market,” Jenkins mentioned (by way of Seahawks.com). “I felt like Seattle was the proper place. Loads of alternative, a staff with a head coach that’s defensive minded.”

Aside from enjoying for Mike Macdonald, who will undoubtedly be eying his versatility as each a free and robust security, there’s a special facet to Jenkins becoming a member of the Seahawks that may be very comprehensible from a monetary perspective.

“I took a go to to the 49ers,” Jenkins mentioned. “I went right here first, then the 49ers. I had two extra visits arrange. Seattle referred to as, made a proposal, [the 49ers] matched it clearly however… going again to these taxes, I’m like ‘let me exit right here.’”

Neither Florida (the place Jenkins performed with the Jaguars and in school on the College of Miami) nor Washington has state earnings tax, whereas California positively does!

Watch the complete interview under. You’ll additionally get insights on the progress the staff is making beneath Macdonald’s new defensive system.