The letter from John Schneider that helped Seahawks land Doug Baldwin

After Doug Baldwin signed his $46 million extension in June, he looked back at the difficult and unusual circumstances through which he ended up with the Seahawks.

He had gone undrafted in 2011, at which time the NFL’s lockout was prohibiting teams from adding undrafted players. It wasn’t until the labor dispute ended in late July that Baldwin was able to sign with Seattle. So from when the draft ended in late April to then, his football future was up in the air.

Previously untold about that time was a letter that general manager John Schneider wrote to Baldwin expressing the team’s interest in him. It was two pages, hand-written on Seahawks letterhead, and it outlined both the organization’s philosophy and why Baldwin would be a good fit.

Greg Bishop of SI.com obtained the letter, which you can read here in its original form.

Related

Tom Cable: Rees Odhiambo, Matt Tobin are Seahawks’ preferred LT optionsSeahawks injury updates: George Fant set for surgery, K.J. Wright returnsSeahawks acquire OL Matt Tobin in trade with EaglesLuke Joeckel? Rees Odhiambo? A look at the Seahawks’ LT options with George Fant out for the seasonJustin Britt stands by Michael Bennett during national anthem: ‘A very emotional moment’Seahawks’ George Fant needs ACL surgery, likely out for season