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- Body found near Patriot's home was homicide victim A prosecutor says a Boston man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's home was a homicide victim.
- Body near Patriot's home was semi-pro athlete's A Boston woman says her son was the man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez's home in Massachusetts.
- Will the Seahawks have the best defense in the NFL in 2013? The NFL’s official Twitter page today threw out a question to fans, asking which team will have the best defense in the league this season. As I write this (the numbers change constantly) the Seahawks are in the lead in the fan vote, with 17.6 percent. That vote is part of an NFL.com feature t
- Morning kickoff --- Seahawk experience, and more Time for our daily morning look at what is being said out there about the Seahawks. … — ESPN.com’s Mike Sando examines the percentage of snaps the Seahawks have returning at each position group, as well as the rest of the NFC West. And the chart reiterates that the Seahawks and 49
- Aaron Rodgers does his chores just like the rest of us — while wearing Super Bowl rings Aaron Rodgers does his chores just like the rest of us — while wearing Super Bowl rings
- Morning kickoff --- Seahawks seek fan input, and more The Seahawks have announced the formation of a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” to assist team executives in the evaluation and enhancement of the overall Seahawks fan experience. You can read the full release on it here. As it states, the members of the President’s Fan Adv
- Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
- Football writers honor Colts coach Chuck Pagano Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football.
- Ex-player Chad Johnson is released from jail after apologizing to judge A contrite Chad Johnson apologized for disrespecting a judge in court and the former player was released from jail after a week instead of serving all of his 30-day sentence.
- Moffitt pleads guilty to disorderly conduct Seahawks guard John Moffitt pleaded guilty in Bellevue District Court on Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.
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- Carroll: Tarvaris Jackson and Brady Quinn will compete for backup QB job Tarvaris Jackson’s deal with the Seattle Seahawks is not official, so he was not at the team’s final minicamp practice today. However, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll acknowledged that Jackson likely is being added to the fold. And Carroll said that Jackson will compete with Brady Quinn for the backup quarterback job. “If we can get T-Jack to come back to us – and we’re going to try and get that done here – I think it’s a great boost for us in a competitive sense,” Carroll said. “We thought of Tarvaris as a tremendously tough football player. And a … Read more »
- Morning links: Grandfather of the Seahawks Good morning and Happy Father’s Day. One quick note: I will be starting my furlough beginning on Monday, so I leave you in good hands with my colleague Dave Boling manning the blog for the next week. Speaking of Boling, he has an excellent story on John Nordstrom this morning. The former Seattle Seahawks owner is a regular attendee at team practices, always greeting you with a sincere hello and a handshake. Boling’s meaty profile on Nordstrom provides some great back stories on the beginning of the franchise, and is a must-read this morning. One of those back stories … Read more »
- Earl Thomas on the air (and in it, as well) A little insight for those of you who don’t get the pleasure of standing on the sidelines: Sometimes the drills and team sessions and scrimmages just don’t offer enough opportunities for players to show off their athleticism. Sometimes these guys will just do something on the practice field that makes your jaw drop. Like fly. During Seahawks minicamp last week, as the different units ran to drills at various parts of the field, the secondary players headed toward a line of 6-foot-tall blocking dummies that the defensive line players use to work on their pass-rush moves. Normal people run around … Read more »
- Morning links: McDaniel draws comparisons to “Too Tall” Jones In my story today, at 6-7 and a little over 300 pounds, defensive lineman Tony McDaniel has been a disruptive force for the Seattle Seahawks at minicamp this week, batting down several passes during team drills. The 28-year-old has been penciled in as a replacement for the departed Alan Branch in free agency, but will receive competition for that job with rookie Jesse Williams. Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn likes McDaniel’s lunch-pail work ethic, and compares his unusual length as a defensive lineman to another NFL giant, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed “Too Tall” Jones. “I asked him, … Read more »
- Sherman on secondary: “The chemistry is there.” Something that began during organized team activities continued this week during minicamp – it’s hard to complete a pass of significance against Seattle’s secondary. Cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, along with safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor made it hard on Russell Wilson and the rest of Seattle’s offense during 7-on-7 and team drills. Specifically, I don’t believe Sherman has had a deep pass completed against him in any of the practices open to reporters during this offseason. Sherman said he’s feeling much more comfortable in Seattle’s defensive scheme heading into his third season. … Read more »
- Morning links: DTs Hill and Williams making an impression Curtis Crabtree writing for Associated Press details how rookie defensive tackles Jordan Hill and Jesse Williams continued to make strides during the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp this week. Each had a turn playing with the first-unit defense at defensive tackle this week alongside Brandon Mebane, as defensive coordinator Dan Quinn moved the two all along the defensive front in an effort to figure out where they can help the team come September. “They fit in terrific,” Quinn said. “… Both of those guys have a real blue-collar approach to it, which you like. They want to come in and … Read more »
- Anybody want to tell Seahawks what they should be doing? June 18, 2013 Not sure if this gives fans the rights to advise Pete Carroll against relying on prevent defenses in the fourth quarter, but it might still be of interest. Here’s a release the Seahawks just sent out. Might be fun to think what you would like to tell them if you were selected to be on the council. Feel free to test your suggestions here. Seahawks Seek 12 Fans for President’s Advisory Council Team plans to elevate role of the 12th MAN®even more RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks announced today the formation of a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” … Read more »
- Wilson faces more pressure than other young QBs? You probably saw most of the quotes from Russell Wilson last week at the conclusion of minicamp when Eric Williams asked him about concerns over a “sophomore slump.” This morning, ESPN’s Jeffri Chadiha advanced a theory that Wilson still has more to prove than others in the group of young NFL quarterbacks that flashed such promise last season. Chadiha writes that Wilson has not had to face the scrutiny RGIII has in Washington, nor did he have to replace Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, as did Andrew Luck, nor was his starting role as pressurized as Colin Kaepernick’s in San … Read more »
- Morning links: Wilson looks to avoid sophomore slump In my story today, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson offered a predictable response when asked if he was concerned about experiencing a sophomore slump after such a successful rookie season. ““I don’t even know those words,” Wilson said Tuesday after his team’s first day of mandatory minicamp. “I don’t pay attention to it. I think the biggest thing is just focusing on tomorrow and focusing on the day — the rest of the day that I have and the next couple hours I have here.” Expressing that opinion is one thing, but avoiding a let down will be tough, … Read more »
- Seahawks finish minicamp on a competitive note; T-Jack signs The Seattle Seahawks completed the team’s three-day minicamp with a half-hour scrimmage at the end of today’s workout, with tempers flaring a couple different times toward the end of practice. Seattle head coach Pete Carroll split the 90-man roster in half, but really the final portion of practice was one last opportunity to get a closer look at some of the younger players before sending everyone off for a five-week hiatus. “The vets can come through here and work, but it has to be on their own,” Carroll said about the NFL rules in place to monitor player workouts. … Read more »
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- Percy Harvin moving on from Minnesota Vikings drama Percy Harvin moving on from Minnesota Vikings drama
- Jim Harbaugh noticing Seattle Seahawks' PED issues Jim Harbaugh noticing Seattle Seahawks' PED issues
- Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle Seahawks sign contract Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle Seahawks sign contract
- Report: John Moffitt pleads guilty, gets suspended sentence Report: John Moffitt pleads guilty, gets suspended sentence
- Earl Thomas: Seahawks 'haven't forgotten' playoff loss Earl Thomas: Seahawks 'haven't forgotten' playoff loss
- ATL writers weigh in on NFL wide receivers debate ATL writers weigh in on NFL wide receivers debate
- Pete Carroll: Eliminating PED use a '24/7' commitment Pete Carroll: Eliminating PED use a '24/7' commitment
- Top 100 plays of 2012: Plays 41-50 Top 100 plays of 2012: Plays 41-50
- Antoine Winfield eyes Super Bowl with Seahawks Antoine Winfield eyes Super Bowl with Seahawks
- Russell Wilson: I won't decline as Seattle Seahawks' QB Russell Wilson: I won't decline as Seattle Seahawks' QB
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- Austin, Lacy lead rookie class Austin, Lacy headline 2013 NFL Draft class looking to make immediate impact.
- Winfield chasing championship in Seattle Antoine Winfield had no reason to suspect anything was amiss when he headed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice facility to work out back in March.
- Bucs' Martin not fan of so-called sophomore jinx Doug Martin doesn't believe in the so-called sophomore jinx.
- Owens visits Johnson in prison Terrell Owens visits Chad Johnson in jail.
- Raiders quarterbacks show struggles at minicamp Batted balls. Wounded ducks. Interceptions. Passes into the turf.
- Seahawks open minicamp with injury questions When the Seattle Seahawks opened their mandatory minicamp Tuesday, there were no questions about who would get the bulk of the reps at quarterback, or concerns about anyone holding out.
- Rookies fitting in on Seahawks defensive line (Eds: Adds details, quotes. With AP Photos.) By CURTIS CRABTREE Associated Press Seattle's secondary was already one of the league's best and the Seahawks had signed free agents Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help bolster the defensive end position.
- Seahawks bring back Tarvaris Jackson The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a familiar face to compete for their backup quarterback job.
- Jim Harbaugh won't tolerate cheating on his team Jim Harbaugh has used the recent run of suspensions on the division rival Seattle Seahawks for performance-enhancing drug infractions as a reminder to his own San Francisco team: Cheating won't be tolerated.
- Raiders coach Dennis Allen: 'I like this team' Coach Dennis Allen is pleased with the progress he's seen the past two months during the offseason program for the new-look Oakland Raiders.
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- [NFL: Seahawks] - Adding clarity to the NFL’s new bag rule ... f stadium-safe pouch, tote, and cinch bags that will become available at the Seahawks Pro Shop around the middle of August. By Tony Drovetto June 19, 2013 – 3:20 ...
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- Seahawks WR Chris Harper and the SPARQ Rating Seahawks WR Chris Harper and the SPARQ Rating
- Seahawks TE Luke Willson & the SPARQ Rating Seahawks TE Luke Willson & the SPARQ Rating
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- 49ers Rookie Quinton Patton on Skylar Diggins, Joining NFC Champions (2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere) 49ers Rookie Quinton Patton on Skylar Diggins, Joining NFC Champions (2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere)
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- Will the Seahawks have the best defense in the NFL in 2013? The NFL's official Twitter page today threw out a question to fans, asking which team will have the best defense in the league this season. As I write this (the numbers change constantly) the Seahawks are in the lead in the fan vote, with 17.6 percent. That vote is part of an NFL.com feature today in which six of the site's experts debate which team they think will have the best defense in the league in 2013. As you can see, three pick the Seahawks --- Cincinnati, Houston and Pittsburgh all get one vote each. Two of the three write that they think Seattle's improved pass rush will be a key reason the Seahawks will have the best defense in the league. That pass rush will be the biggest area of intrigue about the Seattle defense this season. The Seahawks were very aggressive in free agency in attempting to bolster the pass rush. But there are also questions --- can Seattle survive a tough first four games without Bruce Irvin? Will Cliff Avril get healthy? Will Red Bryant r
- Morning kickoff --- Updated Super Bowl odds, and more The overriding theme of this season for the Seahawks will be the almost unprecedented high expectations greeting the team after the way it won seven of the last eight last season, led the NFL in fewest points allowed, and saw Russell Wilson break out as a potential long-term star at quarterback. But it's not just in Seattle that the expectations for the Seahawks are high. Las Vegas has also been setting a high standard for the Seahawks this season, witness the updated Super Bowl odds below, which have Seattle as the No. 4 favorite behind the Patriots, 49ers and Broncos: https://twitter.com/DonBestSports/status/346630571419656192 The big challenge to the Seahawks' season is, of course, the 49ers residing in the same division --- finish second in the West and Seattle would again get no better than the No. 5 seed in the playoffs and a much tougher road to the Super Bowl putting even that much of a greater importance on the two games with San Francisco, for which rivalry rea
- Morning kickoff --- Seahawks seek fan input, and more The Seahawks have announced the formation of a "President's Fan Advisory Council" to assist team executives in the evaluation and enhancement of the overall Seahawks fan experience. You can read the full release on it here. As it states, the members of the President's Fan Advisory Council will have direct access, both online and face-to-face, with team executives in addition to an open forum to share their thoughts and ideas with those who can implement change. "The Fan Advisory Council will play an important role in our efforts to maintain and enhance the Seahawks fan experience," said Seahawks president Peter McLoughlin. "We will hold quarterly meetings to discuss and focus on a variety of fan related issues including: in-stadium fan experience, game presentation and in-stadium technology." The President's Fan Advisory Council will be composed of 12 season ticket holders from varied backgrounds and cities, applicants must be at least 21 years of age and will be asked to
- Morning kickoff --- Assessing the Seahawks as summer vacation beckons As the Seahawks head into their last extended break of the off-season, I thought I'd assess where each position group stands. So here's that story, using what I called the "comfort index,'' or the level of angst fans either should, or should not, have about each spot. Feel free to let me know if you agree or disagree. Here are a few other links on what I hope is a happy Father's Day for every dad out there. ... --- Seahawks.com with a cool Father's Day story on the four Seahawks who are named after their fathers and grandfathers; --- Here's more on the Seahawks' Mt. Rushmore from Pro Football Talk, noting that the 12th Man actually finished fifth; --- ESPN.com's Mike Sando with some thoughts on Brandon Browner's comments about Jim Harbaugh; --- John Clayton interviewed Richard Sherman the other day on ESPN 710 Seattle. You can find it here.
- More from Earl Thomas on the NFL Network, including comments on Harbaugh and PEDs and the Seattle defense In addition to appearing in-studio on NFL Network’s NFL AM this morning, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas also appeared in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access for multiple segments. Here are video links and transcripts of Thomas’ segments tonight, which include some pretty frank comments about Jim Harbaugh, the improvement in the Seattle defense, and more: Here is the video of that appearance. And below are some transcribed quotes: On if he buys the perception that the Seahawks have put more into saying ‘We are all in for the Super Bowl’ than any other team this offseason: “I don’t buy it at all. I just know our basic emphasis is just getting better every day. Every time I step on the practice field, it’s a game rep. It’s a great opportunity for me to get better as an individual and as a communicator back there being a safety of this defense.” On how much the Seahawks have improved with the additions they have made: “We got a lot better. When you add Percy [Harvin] – explosion;
- Thomas talks on NFL AM I passed along the video earlier of Earl Thomas' appearance on the NFL Network's NFL AM show. Now, courtesy of the network, are some transcribed quotes of what Thomas had to say: On the feeling he has coming out of OTAs and minicamp: “Confidence. The biggest thing around the locker room [is] we haven’t [forgotten] what happened in Atlanta. Guys are very motivated and this is definitely my best offseason that I’ve had so I’m really excited and looking forward to the season.” On the importance of having chemistry in the secondary: “We spend a lot of time with each other, we know each other and when you have that off-field relationship, on the field it’s just like we know what each other is going to do. The communication is great and when the communication is great with a secondary, we’re going to be hard to beat.” On the addition of cornerback Antoine Winfield: “Very smart, crafty. Been in the league a long time…He’s a great tackler and I’ve learned a lot from him ju
- ESPN reports Jackson signs, and Lynch 24th on NFL Top 100 list While the Seahawks have yet to officially announce the signing of Tarvaris Jackson, ESPN is reporting it is a done deal that he has signed a one-year deal to compete for Seattle's backup QB job along with Brady Quinn. And Jackson just moments ago also confirmed his return to the team via Twitter: https://twitter.com/7tjackson/status/345346754092335104 Also, running back Marshawn Lynch has become the sixth, and surely last, Seahawk to be named to the NFL Network countdown of the Top 100 players for 2013, checking in tonight at No. 24. Others on the list are cornerback Richard Sherman at No. 50, quarterback Russell Wilson (51), safety Earl Thomas (60), receiver Percy Harvin (90) and center Max Unger (95).
- Morning kickoff --- Seahawk experience, and more Time for our daily morning look at what is being said out there about the Seahawks. ... --- ESPN.com's Mike Sando examines the percentage of snaps the Seahawks have returning at each position group, as well as the rest of the NFC West. And the chart reiterates that the Seahawks and 49ers have most of their key parts returning in 2013, the reason each carries high expectations into the season; --- MyNorthwest,com says Earl Thomas is on the cusp of greatness; --- Speaking of Thomas, he appeared on NFL.com recently --- here's the video; --- ProFootball Talk notes Antoine Winfield accepted less money to come to the Seahawks than he would have gotten to stay with the Vikings; --- Former Seahawk Mike Tice says he is sitting out this season as a coach but says he isn't retiring; --- The 2014 season could mark the debut of the first full-time female official in the NFL.
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- Moffitt case settled Seahawks guard John Moffitt pleaded guilty in Bellevue District Court Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, putting an end to legal issues stemming from three separate incidents at Bellevue Square Mall in 2012. Moffitt paid a fine of $1,407, according to a district spokeswoman, and received a suspended sentence of 24 months in jail. Moffitt was originally charged with two misdemeanors --- one for criminal trespass and another for obstruction. But those were combined to one charge of disorderly conduct. Moffitt will not serve the suspended sentence if he avoids any future legal issues. Moffitt was originally cited for urinating in Bellevue Square and ordered not to enter Bellevue Square for a year. In June he was spotted at a restaurant in the area and cited for obstruction. He was cited again in August when he was again seen at a restaurant in the area. Moffitt, in his third year from Wisconsin, is competing for a spot at guard on the Seahawks' starting o
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- 2013 Draft - With the 194th pick, the Seahawks select... ...runningback Spencer Ware from LSU. At 5'10" and 228lbs, Ware is your definition of a "thumper". What he lacks in speed and quickness, he makes up in size and strength. He is different from Christine Michael and Robert Turbin in that he openly looks to make contact with defenders, racking up his yards after contact via broken arm tackles and hitting his defenders hard. It leads me to believe that he could be competing for a spot on the team as a short-yardage back or fullback. But unless he finds a way to oust Turbin, Michael, or Michael Robinson from their spots, I would expect for Ware to be at best as a practice-squad player for this team in 2013.
- 2013 Draft - With the 138th pick, the Seahawks select... ...cornerback Tharold Simon from LSU. Aside from helping me prove my theory that parents don't know what a real human name looks like anymore (maybe it's just because I live in Eugene, but my kids have classmates with names like Badger, Cessna, etc.), Simon is the sort of big-bodied defensive back Carroll loves to stock up on: 6'2", 202 lbs, 4.5 second forty, and 35" vertical. The guy had 4 interceptions and 13 pass defenses his last year in college, but he also tends to grab on to receivers downfield and he needs a lot of work on his press and man coverage techniques. Oh, and he got arrested on the first day of the draft, so there's that, too. That said, Jeremy Lane was a complete knucklehead at the beginning of last season, and by the end of it he was the most promising young CB on the team not named Richard Sherman. It'll be interesting to see if Simon can follow suit.
- 2013 Draft - Seattle's Picks in the Last Two Rounds I had to go run some errands during the sixth and seventh rounds, so here's the guys the Seahawks picked up while I was out and about: Round Six, 16th Pick (194th Overall): RB Spencer Ware, LSU Another high school QB who converted to another position in college, Ware had a pretty good career at LSU despite being stuck in a backup or RB-by-committee role for much of his time there. He isn't very fast (4.62 forty time), but he's a strong, punishing runner who doesn't go down on first contact and could develop into a strong short-yardage back. He also excels as a receiving threat. Round Seven, 14th Pick (220th Overall): G Ryan Seymour, Vanderbilt (6'5, 300 lbs) The Seahawks didn't pick a single offensive lineman until the seventh round, but regardless Seymour is a promising choice. He started 35 games at Vanderbilt and took snaps at every position on the o-line last season. His natural position is guard, but he served as the backup
- 2013 Draft - Seahawks Trade Up to Take DT Just prior to taking Simon at 138, the Seahawks traded off some of their war chest of draft picks to acquire the 137th pick from the Lions. In exchange for a fifth (165th) and a sixth round pick (199th), Seattle received the opportunity to acquire defensive tackle Jesse Williams from Alabama. Williams is a big, powerful lineman who has the strength, size (6'3", 323 lbs), and ultra-low center of gravity to be a very solid 1-tech DT, but fell down draft boards because of a lack of technique and some medical questions. Assuming he recovers fully from a late-season knee injury, he should be a good rotational player and potential understudy for Brandon Mebane.
- 2013 Draft - With the 158th pick, the Seahawks select... ...tight end Luke Willson from Rice University. Willson didn't attend the combine and ended his last college season with an injured ankle, but in what has become a common refrain Schneider and Carroll-run drafts he has great size (6'5", 251 lbs) and speed (~4.5 second forty). He excels as both a receiver and a blocker, and many considered him to be one of the most promising talents at the NFLPA collegiate game this year. And hey, if it doesn't work out in the NFL, he can always go to Canada -- he's already been drafted by the Toronto Argonauts.
- 2013 Draft - Fourth Through Seventh Rounds During Carroll and Schneider's tenure, the last four rounds have been a goldmine for the Seahawks, and today will likely be no exception. Headed into day three, the team has no less than ten picks remaining -- one in the fourth round, three in the fifth, two in the sixth, and four in the eventh, which break down as follows: Round Four: 26th (123rd overall) Round Five: 5th (138th), 25th (158th), 32nd (165th) Round Six: 26th (194th), 31st (199th) Round Seven: 14th (220th), 25th (231st), 35th (241st), 36th (242nd) Each round has a five minute time limit from hereon out, and teams rarely stretch out their time much in the later rounds, so things should cruise right along today.
- 2013 Draft - With the 123rd overall pick, the Seahawks select... ...wide receiver Chris Harper from Kansas State. Harper is a high school QB who converted to WR in college and didn't put up big numbers in Kansas State's run-heavy attack, but nevertheless was the team's leading receiver in his junior and senior years. He's got the size (6'1", 229 lbs) and enough speed (4.5 second forty) to potentially be the big, physical receiver that Carroll has been looking for since Mike Williams was released after the 2011 season. Harper isn't likely to outrun many defensive backs, but if he can put his QB's understanding of the game to work at the pro level he has the potential to become a reliable possession receiver in the mold of Anquan Boldin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (preferably minus the negative headlines).
- Pete Carroll: Tarvaris "Tremendously Tough" With the Hawks bringing back former starting QB Tarvaris Jackson yesterday on a 1-year deal, Pete Carroll wasted no time in singing the veteran's praises: “We’re a little better than we were in those days,” Carroll said. “So we bring Tarvaris back with the thought that he’ll make this a really competitive situation. He’ll compete with Brady and that will be a really good battle for us to see what happens at that spot. Russell’s our quarterback and there’s no question about that. But as Tarvaris comes back in, he understands the system, we are very familiar with him, he’s comfortable with this setting and surroundings. We’ll expect for him to battle.” If I was Brady Quinn, I'd be worried right now. Tarvaris has an established link with this team, and he's already earned their respect. You know he's got their support, and I'd consider him the definitive favorite to win the #2 job now. It doe
- 2013 Draft - Seahawks Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents The post-draft rush to sign undrafted free seems to have died down for the night, so here are the nine UFAs the Seahawks have picked up so far: G Jordon Roussous, Bowling Green OT Alvin Bailey, Arkansas RB Dominique Whaley, Oklahoma WR Matt Austin, Utah State DE Kenneth Boatright, Illinois LB Ramon Buchanan, Miami LB John Lotulelei, UNLV LB Craig Wilkins, Old Dominion SS Ray Polk, Colorado It's been a long day, so I'll leave these names as just a list for now, but I will be sure to put something up tomorrow once I've had a chance to dig up some info on each of these guys. All right, I couldn't resist looking up just one little thing before I hit the sack. If you've never heard of Old Dominion University before, you aren't alone -- neither had I. Apparently, the university started a football program in 1930, the same year the school was first established (back then it was the Norfolk Division of William & Mary College), the
- Take Back T-Jax: Why the Seahawks Should Re-sign Our Most Polarizing QB Since our most polarizing former QB, Tarvaris Jackson, was released by the Buffalo Bills yesterday, a small eruption of controversy has resulted amongst Seahawk fans. One side of the fanbase is ready to welcome T-Jax back with open arms. His 2011 season, in which he was the Seahawks' starter, was his best as a pro, leading the Seahawks to a 7-7 record (minus the two games he sat with injury, whereupon the Charlie Whitehurst train derailed and crashed into a nearby mountainside.) Jackson also put up decent but not great numbers of 3,091 yards, 271 completions and 14 touchdowns. It's also worth noting that a good chunk of those numbers were put up while Jackson played through a torn pectoral muscle. In his throwing arm. The other side of the fanbase is adamant about not bringing Jackson back, and that he was a prime reason for the Seahawks stalling at 7-9 for the second straight year. His tendency to hold onto the ball too long, lack of decisio
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- Seahawks Wide Receiver Squeeze Is Overblown Seattle made possibly the biggest move of the NFL off-season when they traded for former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. They signed him to a big new deal, cementing his place as a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Projecting Russell Wilson's Sophomore Season Part I: The History Of Rookie Winners Russell Wilson was a revelation as a rookie. He led the Seahawks to a playoff victory, and very nearly the NFC Championship game. Everyone wants to see what he does in his second season. Some talk of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Jim Harbaugh Still Bitter The Seahawks are cheaters, if you have not heard. Four of the ninety players on the roster have been suspended for PEDs. One of them, John Moffitt, had a prescription that was not properly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Projecting Russell Wilson's Sophomore Season Part II: The Century Club Russell Wilson was a revelation as a rookie. He led the Seahawks to a playoff victory, and very nearly the NFC Championship game. Everyone wants to see what he does in his second season. Some talk of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Thoughts On The Bruce Irvin Suspension News of Bruce Irvin's suspension for performance enhancing drugs broke yesterday and the reactions were predictably varied. Anger, judgment, sympathy, and blind devotion all made their customary... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Sean McGrath, The Most Important Seahawk You Don't Know Seattle is down by three points. The Super Bowl is on the line. Russell Wilson has led the offense expertly down the field after a thrilling kickoff return by Percy Harvin. The play call is relayed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Be Careful About Writing Off Bruce Irvin Hugh Millen mentioned on Softy's show this week that a case could be made that Bruce Irvin was a disappointment as the 15th overall pick. He is not the only person that has broached that subject. It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- What A Healthy Walter Thurmond Would Mean NFL off-seasons are chock full of paper tigers. Players that appear ready to burst onto the NFL scene, based on pad-less OTA practices and coaches comments. Then, the season comes, and it almost... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Latest Thinking On Linebacker Situation In what is becoming the worst-kept secret in Renton, Bruce Irvin is moving to SAM (strongside linebacker). I hinted at this last week, but focused more on K.J. Wright moving to WILL (weakside... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Projecting Russell Wilson's Sophomore Season Part III: The Incomparable Russell Wilson was a revelation as a rookie. He led the Seahawks to a playoff victory, and very nearly the NFC Championship game. Everyone wants to see what he does in his second season. Some talk of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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- Seahawks give the 12th Man an official voice in team operations The Seahawks have created a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” for members of the 12th Man to give input on improving the overall experience for Seahawks fans, in Seattle and all over. The team will select — you guessed it — 12 season-ticket holders to join the council. Those fans will have “direct access, both online [...]
- Seahawks QB Russell Wilson passes on the run game Russell Wilson made a name for himself on the football field as a dynamic, play-making quarterback. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 season and a playoff win not only with his arm, but also with his legs. However, Wilson doesn’t like to use those legs — at least not when he doesn’t have to. [...]
- Seahawks officially sign Tarvaris Jackson, release Jerrod Johnson It’s official. The T’s have now been crossed and the I’s dotted on a contract to bring quarterback Tarvaris Jackson back to Seattle. In the wake, the Seahawks released free-agent signee Jerrod Johnson, the team announced Friday. Jackson, who started for the Seahawks in 2011, returns to Seattle after a season with Buffalo in which [...]
- Poll: How confident are you in second-year Seahawks QB Russell Wilson? Russell Wilson came out of nowhere last season to, as a third-round draft pick, lead the Seahawks to an 11-5 season and get them 31 seconds from the NFC championship game. The young quarterback is today all but a messiah in Seattle. But people forget that for the first half of the season, many Seahawks [...]
- When Russell Wilson is at Safeco, the Mariners don’t lose (Updated: Wrong!) Russell Wilson can do no wrong. [Updated 4:04 p.m.: Except he's a big, fat liar! As commenter Alex Whitfield pointed out below, Wilson was at the Mariners game May 25. That day, Felix Hernandez was on the mound and the M's lost 5-2 to the Rangers. Need proof Wilson was there? The Mariners posted a [...]
- Seahawks CB Brandon Browner: I’d put my hands around Jim Harbaugh’s neck Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner wasn’t pleased with the recent comments about PEDs from 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. “He’s a coach. He’s never gonna be out there lined up against me,” Browner said Thursday on Sports Radio KJR. “I wish he would; I’d put my hands around his neck.” Let’s back up. On Tuesday, Harbaugh said [...]
- Seahawks Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas to appear on ESPN’s ‘Sport Science’ Two members of the “Legion of Boom,” Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and safety Earl Thomas, will be appearing on ESPN’s “Sport Science” show sometime soon. How do we know? Sherman tweeted such, and just posted a couple videos from the shoot on Vine, an emerging mobile-based social network in which people share six-second videos. You [...]
- QB Russell Wilson on the start of Seahawks minicamp If you don’t see any photo-caption text, try refreshing the page or using a different Web browser. There is a known issue of captions not showing up for some readers using Internet Explorer. Photo galleries also may not be properly displayed on some mobile devices. Visit seattlepi.com for more Seattle news. Contact sports editor Nick [...]
- NFL Players Association starts selling LGBT pride T-shirts Homosexuality in professional sports has been a hot topic this year, ever since former 49ers offensive tackle Kwame Harris was outed in January via legal proceedings and the reaction from current 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver, just before the Super Bowl: “I don’t do the gay guys, man.” Since then, a handful of other pro athletes [...]
- New CenturyLink Field security: No purses allowed at Seahawks games No purses any larger than a clutch will be allowed at Seahawks games this season and beyond, thanks to a new stadium security policy across the entire NFL. Only clutch bags “approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap,” will be allowed through the CenturyLink Field gates, the Seahawks announced [...]
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- Complete List Of All NFC West 2013 Free Agents Arizona Cardinals UFAs — CB Michael Adams (5), OL D’Anthony Batiste (6), DE Nick Eason (10), LB Quentin Groves (5), DE Vonnie Holliday (15), QB Brian Hoyer (4), S Rashad Johnson (4), LB Paris Lenon (11), OL Pat McQuistan (7), OL Rich Ohrnberger (4), S James Sanders (8), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (4), CB Greg Toler [...]
- Key NFL Offseason Dates By Matt Jergensen As they prepare for the 2013 season over the next few months, here’s a look at some of the key dates to keep in mind: (Note: Some of the dates for team activities like minicamp and training camp have yet to be announced). Feb. 18: Teams Can Begin Applying Franchise Tag Teams [...]
- Video: What Should The Seahawks Do With QB Matt Flynn? The Seahawks gave Matt Flynn starting QB money to come to Seattle, then he was beaten out for the starting job by Russell Wilson. Will the Seahawks keep him at a backup or trade him?
- Seahawks Gab 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Utah DT Star Lotulelei Athleticism + 320 lbs athlete who runs and moves extremely well for his size + Built like a boulder, solid and possesses great natural strength both in the lower half and upper body + Extremely quick and agile for DT, can change direction, extremely light on his feet + Lateral mobility is great for his [...]
- Seahawks Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest! New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Seahakws fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Russell Wilson to also become THE face of the Seahawks. The contest, [...]
- Seahawks 2013 Schedule Announced Week 1 (Sunday, Sept. 8): Seahawks at Panthers, 1 p.m. Week 2 (Sunday, Sept. 15): 49ers at Seahawks, 8:30 p.m. Week 3 (Sunday, Sept. 22): Jaguars at Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. Week 4 (Sunday, Sept. 29): Seahawks at Texans, 1 p.m. Week 5 (Sunday, Oct. 6): Seahawks at Colts, 1 p.m. Week 6 (Sunday, Oct. 13): [...]
- Seahawks Gab 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas A&M DE/OLB Damontre Moore Athleticism +Explodes out of stance and across the line of scrimmage, is able to catch the OT often before he is set +Coils in his stance prior to the snap +Shows a lot of balance in his rush, is able to rush with speed and power without getting out of control +Generates a lot of [...]
- Seahawks Won’t Release Flynn, But Will Listen To Offers With the 49ers reportedly shipping Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs, Seahawks quarterback Matt Flynn would appear to be a quarterback in demand. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and NFL.com, the Seahawks “priority” is to keep Flynn as Russell Wilson’s backup and the team will entertain offers for Flynn but the team [...]
- Quinn The Front-Runner For Backup QB Job For Seahawks The Seahawks search for a backup QB continues, and Monday had a four-quarterback tryout among Brady Quinn, Seneca Wallace, Matt Leinart and Tyler Thigpen. Apparently the Seahawks were most impressed with Quinn. Ed Werder of ESPN reports the Seahawks are trying to sign Quinn as Russell Wilson’s backup. Quinn has been with the Browns, Broncos, [...]
- Video: NFC West Offseason Free Agency Review Video: NFC West Offseason Free Agency Review
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- Wilson, beer dominate Dannys Hawk Talk The next edition of "Hawk Talk" with Danny ONeil is scheduled for Wednesday at 12:30.
- Seahawks Moffitt pleads guilty to disorderly conduct John Moffitt pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in Bellevue District Court on Friday, paying a fine of $1,407 and receiving a suspended sentence of 24 months in jail.
- Position aside, whos the Seahawks best player? Danny ONeils latest column provided a starting point for what would be a spirited debate on Mondays edition of "Brock and Danny".
- For Wilson, still plenty to prove after stellar debut Russell Wilson showed hes the Seahawks quarterback of the future thanks to a outstanding rookie season. But that alone hasnt convinced everyone hes destined for greatness.
- Where Seahawks-49ers ranks among NFL rivalries Danny ONeil and Tom Wassell discuss the ingredients of a good rivalry and where Seahawks-49ers ranks among the best in the NFL.
- Seahawks Earl Thomas is on the cusp of greatness At just 24 years old, Earl Thomas might be the Seahawks best player and someone whos positioned to take over the title of the NFLs preeminent safety.
- Time for a reality check with expectations for Wilson Russell Wilson is a great quarterback, but based on the reaction to the skeptical comments made by an ESPN.com columnist Tuesday, its time to consider whether our expectations are getting out of hand.
- Columnist doubts Russell Wilson will ever be elite Brock Huard and Danny ONeil share thoughts from their interview with ESPN.com columnist Jeffri Chadiha, who contends that Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is more of a "game manager" than a superstar in the making.
- Baldwin, Seahawks happy to welcome back T-Jack Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby discuss the respect Tarvaris Jackson has in the Seahawks locker room now that the quarterback is back with the team on a one-year deal.
- On Marshawn Lynchs ranking on NFLs Top 100 list Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby discuss running back Marshawn Lynch being the highest-ranked Seahawk on the NFL Networks countdown of the leagues top 100 players.