The Facts: Hackett left Charlotte on Saturday after visiting with Panthers officials, and headed back to Seattle to decide where he wants to play next year. One of his representatives, Kevin Robinson, called his trip a good one: "It went extremely well, he was pleased with what he heard," Robinson said.
Diehards Line:According to Herald staffer Darren Gantt, there's a feeling around the league that Hackett's East Coast jaunt through Washington, Tampa Bay and Charlotte was about building leverage with the Seahawks. When asked if he planned on taking his best offer back to Seattle, Robinson said: "All I can tell you is Seattle is very interested, and asked to be kept in the process." Robinson has suggested in the past that Hackett wouldn't mind remaining in Seattle.