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3/25/15: The Seattle Seahawks will look a bit different in the next season, but it is not a full scale overhaul like the Cleveland Browns or New York Jets. No, this is simply replacing pieces of their past two Super Bowl runs who went elsewhere. The Seahawks declined to look at defensive lineman Greg Hardy, who ended up signing with the Dallas Cowboys. The did, however, bring in defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin (formerly of the Browns) and re-signed their own DT D'Anthony Smith. While the 49ers do not figure to be much of a threat next season, the NFC West will still be plenty strong with Arizona and St. Louis getting better.
3/18/15: Seattle made a huge trade just as the free agency/league year started. Knowing that they needed some offensive help, particularly in the red zone (as anyone who saw the end of the Super Bowl will attest to), the Seahawks traded with the New Orleans Saints for tight end Jimmy Graham. Graham is among the best two tight ends in the league, with Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots. The trade did not come cheaply, though. The Seahawks had to give up All-Pro center Max Unger as well as a first round pick to get Graham. However, considering the exodus out of San Francisco, the Seahawks are the odds-on favorites to win the NFC West again.
3/11/15: The Seattle Seahawks have been surprisingly effective at moving the football on offense for the past couple of years. Much of that can be attributed to running back Marshawn Lynch's talent and QB Russell Wilson's ability to improvise. At the same time, no one is comparing them to the Greatest Show on Turf, especially at the wide receiver ranks. Still, they seem to like wide receiver Jermaine Kerse, who is set to be a restricted free agent. The Seahawks put a second round tender on him, so he is due to make about $2.4 million and if any team signs him and the Seahawks do not match, then Seattle will get a second round pick as compensation.
3/4/15: The Seattle Seahawks will be gunning for their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance come fall and they hope to have safety Earl Thomas back for all of it. The recovery time for his shoulder surgery is pegged at six to eight months, but 'sources' report that it will be closer to six months than eight. That would make him ready to play again for the opening of the 2015-16 season. Thomas will miss offseason workouts and most of training camp, but he is good enough that it probably will not matter. And, besides, he can round into form during the season, much like the rest of the team did last season.
2/25/15: Seahawks' head coach Pete Carroll has been particularly gracious with his comments about rival coaches recently. He appreciated New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belicheck for supporting Carroll's decision to pass from the one-yard line in the Super Bowl. Additionally, he says he will miss not competing against former 49ers and Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh. Carroll and Harbaugh had one of the better rivalries in recent years. Of course, Carroll has owned Harbaugh in the last few years, so maybe he will just miss the wins and not Harbaugh's antics and intensity on the other sideline.
2/18/15: Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman talks. A lot. And everyone knows that. But he has been relatively silent about his injured elbow since the NFC Championship Game. It was known that he was still playing with the injury in the Super Bowl, but it was not until after the title game that the extent of the injury was known. It turns out that he has a torn UCL, which famously requires Tommy John surgery. But Sherman is not a pitcher and will not be going through with the procedure. Instead, it looks like a regimen of rest and rehab for the next few months to get back into game-shape.
2/11/15: As expected, the Seahawks lost their defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, following the Super Bowl, as he was named the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. That was the worst kept secret in the NFL for weeks, but the Falcons had to wait until after the Super Bowl to hire him. Taking his place will be Kris Richard, whom head coach Pete Carroll credits for making big plays back at USC. Good luck to coach Quinn. He is probably hoping he does better than the last Seahawks DC who left for a head coaching job in the Southeast. That would be Gus Bradley, who is still trying to turn around the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2/5/15: Like every playoff game involving an NFC team, the Super Bowl ended with a stomach punch feeling for the losing team and their fans. As everyone has seen and discussed, the Seahawks trailed the New England Patriots with less than a minute remaining and the ball on the one yard line. Then Seattle threw a little slant pass, rather than run Marshawn Lynch, and it was intercepted by the Patriots, sealing the game 28-24. The loss denied Seattle a repeat Super Bowl victory, which had not been done since 2003 and 2004, by the same Patriots. Whith the season now over, several Seahawks need some real healing from injuries, including Richard Sherman who will have Tommy John surgery.
1/28/15: While the New England Patriots have been dealing with that whole deflated football scandal, the Seattle Seahawks have been able to practice in relative quiet. The Seahawks went through a typical practice week last week in preparation for the Super Bowl, and that may end up helping them in the championship game. Additionally, head coach Pete Carroll declared that Earl Thomas' injury was 'over' so expect him to be playing with his normal fire. Just a few more days until the Super Bowl, which will will pit the Seahawks against the New England Patriots. Chances are that most Americans are rooting for the Seahawks in this one.
1/21/15: Someone was smiling on the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of the NFC Championship Game Sunday as they stole a Super Bowl birth from the Green Bay Packers. The Seahawks were heavy favorites going into the game, but Green Bay held a 16-0 lead at the half. The Seahawks finally got on the board late in the third quarter with a fake field goal turned into touchdown. They then chipped away at the Packers' lead, even taking getting the lead after an onside kick. The game went into overtime where the Seahawks scored a touchdown, earning a 28-22 win and a return trip to the Super Bowl.
1/14/15: As expected, the Seattle Seahawks eliminated the Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and advanced to the NFC Championship for the second straight year. Seattle never trailed in the game, though it was only 14-7 at halftime. The third quarter was scoreless, then the Seahawks took control in the final frame with 17 straight points to put the game away. That means that the NFC ends up being all chalk as the number one seeded Seahawks will host the number two seeded Green Bay Packers this Sunday at 6:05pm Eastern Time.
1/7/15: Members of the media have a tendency to write off players or entire teams after a bad performance or two, which just goes to show their short-sightedness or desire to gain recognition. Many wrote off the Seahawks midway through the season after their loss to St. Louis, while the Arizona Cardinals were buzzsawing their way through their schedule. Now that the final games have been played, Seattle is the number one seed in the NFC and will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. They had a bye last week and now will host Carolina on Saturday.
12/3/14: The Seahawks are surging at just the right time. After beating the division leading Arizona Cardinals two weeks ago, they got within a game of Arizona by taming the rival San Francisco 49ers 19-3 on Thanksgiving. The Seahawks defense finally resembled the form they showed in last year's Super Bowl run. They limited 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick 121 yards passing and two interception. Additionally, San Francisco to 64 yards on the ground. There is still a few games to play, but the Seahawks are rounding into form at just the right time. They will put their 8-4 record, on the line at Philadelphia this Sunday.
11/19/14: Seattle is not the team they were last season, and it is showing as we get late into the regular season. The team seems to struggle on the road, especially against good defenses. They lost at St. Louis a few weeks ago and again last Sunday at Kansas City (or maybe they just don't play well in Missouri). QB Russell Wilson is getting away from being a pocket passer and running more. He managed only 178 passing yards and two touchdowns, but added 71 yards on the ground. But the defense was torched by Jamaal Charles, who finished with 159 rushing yards and two scores. The Seahawks fell to 6-4 on the season and need to do some work to get back to the playoffs. They have a crucial NFC West game this Sunday when the 9-1 Arizona Cardinals come visiting.
11/12/14: One does not normally expect a blowout when the game is tied 17-17 going into the fourth quarter. But that is exactly what happened between Seattle and the New York Giants. Marshawn Lynch scored two of his four touchdowns and Russell Wilson added another to make this a 38-17 rout. The passing game was almost non-existent as Wilson only threw for 172 yards and two interceptions. But the running game looked like a college program, racking up 350 yards and five TDs on the day. Seattle improved to 6-3 and still two games behind the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. The Seahawks visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
11/5/14: The Seahawks had a bit of a scare last Sunday. They were at home (where they usually win) against the lowly Oakland Raiders, but had to get a couple of fourth quarter field goals to salvage a 30-24 victory. Seattle looked in control early, and took a 24-3 lead into half time. But the Raiders came back with two third quarter touchdowns to make this interesting. The Seattle offense was not clicking and only managed 326 yards on the day. It's a good thing for them that the defense provided a pick six. The Seahawks are now in second place in the NFC West (the 49ers lost to St. Louis) at 5-3, and will host the Giants on Sunday.
10/29/14: The Seahawks have been under a microscope for the past few weeks. The team surprisingly traded wide receiver Percy Harvin, lost to the St. Louis Rams and have faced media reports about a potential divide in the locker room. Seattle was able to put all of that behind them last Sunday and pulled together to earn 10 points in the second half and rally to a 13-9 win over the host Carolina Panthers. The win improved the team to 4-3 on the season, but they are still looking up at the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. The Seahawks face an old foe this Sunday when former AFC West rival Oakland comes to Seattle.
10/22/14: The Seahawks have not been the impressive force this year that was expected after last season's performance and Super Bowl Win. Seattle fell to 3-3 on the season with a loss to division rival St. Louis last Sunday. The Rams showed creativity in faking out the Seattle punt coverage unit, which resulted in a touchdown, then also showed guts in running a fake punt from deep in their own territory to essentially seal the win. Seattle is back on the road this Sunday to face the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina, and try to break their two game losing streak.
10/15/14: Do not tell Richard Sherman, but the Seahawks may not be the best team in the NFL anymore. They still will likely make the playoffs and will be a strong favorite to win the Super Bowl, but they were humbled (at least temporarily) by the Dallas Cowboys. The Seahawks are seemingly invincible at home, but the Cowboys challenged Seattle. The Cowboys won 30-23, but the game was not even that close. The Seahawks are now 3-2 on the season and in the NFC West race. Seattle has the chance to get back on track and pick up another game in the division when they visit the St. Louis Rams this Sunday.
10/8/14: The Seattle Seahawks are used to playing in primetime, so it should come as no surprise that they beat Washington 27-17 in the Monday Night Game. Russell Wilson was the star of the game. While he only threw for 201 yards, he added two touchdowns in the air and ran for 122 yards and a score. He was actually the leading rusher for the Seahawks by 50 yards as Marshawn Lynch managed only 72 yards. Seattle now sits at 3-1 on the season. They have an interesting game this Sunday when they host the surprising Dallas Cowboys, who are an impressive 4-1.
10/1/14: Congratulations go out to Seahawks' strong safety Kam Chancellor for being awarded the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. Chancellor has been to the Pro Bowl twice, but this is the first time he won the weekly honors. He made nine tackles and picked off Peyton Manning in a clutch fourth quarter drive, which led to a Seattle field goal. Seattle needed those points as the Broncos were able to tie the game late. The game went to overtime and Seahawks won with a touchdown in the first possession.
9/24/14: Seattle hosted the Denver Broncos last Sunday in a rematch of the Super Bowl last February. It is a rare occurrence for the two Super Bowl teams to meet in the regular season following the previous year, and the winner of the Big Game was 3-2 all time. Make that 4-2. While the Seahawks let a 17-3 lead evaporate and get into overtime, they managed to pull out the win with a Marshawn Lynch touchdown in the extra frame. Seattle is now 2-1 on the season and looks ready to make their move up the standings. They do get a week to relax, though, as they are on a bye this week.
9/17/14: Most experts picked the Seahawks to head to San Diego and get an easy victory, especially after they were so dominating against Green Bay 10 days earlier and had extra time to prepare. But the Chargers were simply not intimidated by the Seahawks and put up nearly 400 yards of total offense and three passing touchdowns in beating Seattle 30-21. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson only managed 202 yards passing with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Suddenly, Arizona is in first place in the NFC West. This Sunday should be fun, though, as the Broncos come to town for a rematch of the Super Bowl back in February.
8/28/14: The Seattle Seahawks, as everyone not living under a rock knows, are the reigning Super Bowl champs. Champs typically have a tough time defending their title for a number of reasons - target on the back, salary cap limitations, etc. - but the Seahawks look like they are in mid-season form right now. Especially the offense. Seattle's starters scored on their first four possessions (three touchdowns and a field goal) against the Chicago Bears. Going back to preseason game number two, they scored on seven consecutive drives. QB Russell Wilson seems to be getting even better, and that is scary for the rest of the league.
8/21/14: The Seahawks, just a week earlier, were saying how the new emphasis on existing defensive rules was a complement to the team and what they accomplished last season in winning the Super Bowl. Oh what a difference a week makes. Earlier this week, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll had a different view on the new emphasis, enough to speak directly with the league on how the refs are going to call penalties this season. Carroll publicly says that the NFL is open to a dialogue about the matter, though the NFL says that the emphasis they are placing on defensive contact will extend beyond the preseason and into the regular season.
8/14/14: For the past several weeks, the NFL has made a point to stress their newfound emphasis on defensive holding, pass interference and illegal contact for the upcoming season. The Seahawks are almost universally blamed for this change in officiating logic. Many believe that the Seahawks took advantage of lax emphasis of those rules last year on their way to the Super Bowl. But the team is not mad about the new officiating philosophy. In fact, head coach Pete Carroll calls it a sign of respect. Plus there is a good chance that the officials will revert to their regular habits once the real games start.
8/7/14: Perhaps this will go down as the "Seahawks Rule" one day. The NFL is emphasizing existing rules on illegal contact, pass interference and defensive holding this season and has sent officials to every team to explain it. The Seahawks were known to take a lot liberties in contact and interference on their way to the Super Bowl last season. The Seahawks seemed to understand that the refs would usually not call the foul because so many flags would slow down the game. If the refs do actually call the game as they are supposed to, then the Seahawks could be in for a lot of long games with teams taking advantage of the new rules emphasis.
7/31/14: The Seahawks may have won the Super Bowl last season, but that was on the back of an outstanding defense. Running back Marshawn Lynch was their primary offensive weapon, and he did have a great season. But now he is holding out of training camp and insisting on a new contract. The team says they expect Lynch to honor his existing contract, signed two years ago. Lynch has two more years on his contract, but is 29 and is looking for one more big pay day. If Lynch ends up being a long-term hold out, then the team does have a few young guys to lean on.
7/24/14: The Seahawks' Richard Sherman was selected to be on the cover for the next version of EA Sports Madden football game, and he is happy about that. At the same time, he wanted his fellow starters in the Seahawks secondary, or as they refer to themselves - the Legion of Boom - to be on the cover as well. EA was not receptive to that idea, but there is a compromise. Sherman will be on the cover and the unit will appear on the start screen. While that will delight Seattle's fans, it may be enough to turn off fans of other teams from the NFC West.
7/17/14: Seahawks' cornerback Richard Sherman is no stranger to the microphone and telling everyone how good he is and how bad others are. He is currently in a long-running feud with San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Well, maybe it is just a one-sided feud because Crabtree refuses to talk about it and wants to show up Sherman on the field and not in the media. The team is poised for another solid season, particularly on defense. But their window for opportunity is shrinking because starting QB Russell Wilson will be due a pretty big contract in near future.
7/10/14: The Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are the owners of the best rivalry in the NFL currently. That does not mean of all time, but the two rivals are the class of the NFC, are in the same division and consistently try to sign the other team's castoffs. So it may come as a bit of surprise that 49ers legend Joe Montana says that Seahawks have the capability to become a dynasty. He cites the team's youth and aggressiveness, as well as the 'fun' culture they have in Seattle. In reality, both teams are pretty evenly matched, but the Seahawks may get the edge simply due to youth and culture.
7/3/14: The opinions on Seahawks QB Russell Wilson are mixed throughout the league and fans of the NFL. On one hand, he was the winning QB in the Super Bowl and played an excellent game on the biggest stage. He also does not have elite receivers like Peyton Manning or Aaron Rodgers does. On the other hand, the Seattle defense was dominant last season and was the real force of the team. Wilson believes he is among the better QBs in the NFL and is certainly among the top of the list of the younger QBs. The NFL season is only a couple month away now, so we will be able to judge again very soon.
6/26/14: Seattle made an interesting trade a few months ago when they acquired QB Terrelle Pryor from the Oakland Raiders. It was speculated then that the Seahawks were more interested in keeping Pryor from the rival 49ers than about needing him themselves. There was also a lot of thought that Seattle may try to convert him to running back or wide receiver because their top two QB positions are locked up. Pryor now says that he does not know how to play other position or 'how to catch'. Pryor may want to develop those skills because the only other option is to convince the team they need to carry three QBs on the roster.
6/19/13: The tension inside the Seahawks facility may be starting to rise as the Super Bowl champs are experiencing the headaches that come with star players. The biggest news is star running back Marshawn Lynch is talking about skipping mandatory training camp unless he gets a new deal. The thing is that he is only two years into his current contract and has two more to go. He really does not have much leverage and may end up out of the organization. But there is some good news, thought. Wide receiver Percy Harvin is healthy. He missed most of the last couple of seasons with injury, but did have an electrifying kick return for a touchdown in the Super Bowl.
6/12/14: Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman, was announced as the winner of the polls to put him on the Cover of EA Sports Madden Football game. Of course, Sherman was his usual humble and gracious self. Sherman beat out Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, and showed his humility by basking in the applause from the pre-created crowd. Sherman has risen to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league, as well as being known for his brash attitude and loud talk. Of course, the Seahawks have a target on their back as the defending champions who like to let other teams how good they are.
6/6/14: There are a lot of people who are down on former USC head coach and Pete Carroll assistant Lane Kiffin, and many may have good reason. Kiffin is now the offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was recently asked if Carroll and Saban were alike, which is a strange question because the two seem so different. Kiffin said they are contrasting, but both coaches have the same belief in their systems, and that is how they are similar. That is a pretty good answer. It also goes to show that there are more than just one way to be successful, as both coaches have won multiple championships.
5/29/14: Very tough news for Seahawks draftee Garrett Scott. Scott, a sixth round selection as an offensive lineman from Marshall University, was waived by the Seahawks after a heart issue was detected during his physical with the team. It came one day after he signed a four year rookie deal. Publicly, the Seahawks say they are committed to supporting Garrett in the near future. It is a tough blow to Garrett and his NFL future. Hopefully, this 'rare' condition (not released) will be a temporary setback and Garrett can return to the field soon and not miss a chance at playing professionally.
5/22/14: It was fun, a few years ago, to watch the ongoing contract rivalry between the Jets' Derrelle Revis and (then) Philadelphia's Nnamdi Assamough to see who could get paid the most. Each thought they were the best cornerback in the league. It has changed a lot. Nnamdi is out of the league and Revis is now with the Patriots. The biggest corner contract goes to Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks. He got a contract worth nearly $70 million with $40 million guaranteed. If anyone wanted to see him humbled, they may have to wait a long time.
5/15/14: The Seahawks probably get more leeway from the experts about drafting players in mid to late rounds since their depth was a prime reason that they won the Super Bowl, They are banking on that again this year. Seattle traded out of the first round and had two second rounders and no third round selections. They took WR Paul Richardson with their first pick (round 2, from Colorado). That may be an attempt to replace Golden Tate who went to the Lions via free agency a couple of months ago. Seattle did not take any big names this year, but that plan has worked in the past so the get the benefit of the doubt for now.
5/8/14: The Seahawks, like many Super Bowl winning teams, have lost several players to free agency. That is just the normal course for the NFL, where teams want to pick up players with championships on their resumes. One piece of the puzzle they will retain is wide receiver Doug Baldwin. Baldwin did not sign any offer sheets from another team. He was tendered at the second round level, meaning any suitor would surrender a second round pick by signing him. That means that he can only sign back with the Seahawks, though he has some time before he is required to do so.
5/1/14: The Super Bowl champs got to the top of the mountain by hitting home runs on second and third day draft picks - so it seems that they know exactly what they are doing. At the same time, maybe they think more heads are better because they hired former Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland as a draft consultant. Even more interesting is that Ireland does not have a very good draft record, particularly after round three. The Dolphins never won a playoff game during his tenure, so there is a lot of speculation as to why he is actually there.
4/24/14: An interesting story out of Seattle emerged last week and it shows the leadership of Kam Chancellor. A year ago, several Seahawk players had been cited for performance enhancing drugs. That is when Chancellor told his teammates to get past it and come together as a team. Apparently the message was received because eight months later Seahawks were the Super Bowl champs instead of being the 'Seadderal Seahawks'. From the looks of things over the past few weeks, their rivals - the San Francisco 49ers - would do well to heed that same message if they want to unseed the Seahawks.
4/17/14: Seahawks wide receiver Ridcardo Lockette, along with San Francisco 49er's WR Quinton Patten and star QB Colin Kaepernick are in the middle of one of this offseason's ugliest police investigations. According to a Miami Police Department report, the three are suspects in an investigation that is 'sexual in nature' and involves an former girlfriend of Kaepernick. No charges have been filed and the police claim that there is no evidence of assault at this time. The teams have issued standard-issue statements about being aware of the report, but nothing substantial. It will be interesting to watch how the NFL reacts to the incident and investigation, seeing as how the league can (and has previously) punished players even without an arrest.
4/10/14: Seahawks' star cornerback and unofficial spokespiece Richard Sherman was being loud again. Sherman authored an article supporting his childhood friend DeSean Jackson after the Eagles cut Jackson. The move came hours after a published article that DJax had ties to gang members. Sherman called out the Eagles for dumping a guy that allegedly had unsavory connections but got in no trouble but keeping a player who made racial threats while drunk on video (Riley Cooper). Only the Eagles know the real reason for Jackson's release, but it may have had something to do with the team not wanting to pay him $10.5 million next season.
4/3/14: Winning the Super Bowl is incredibly difficult. Repeating is even tougher. Most teams tend to lose several players after winning the championship, whether they be starters or key fill-ins looking to start and make big money. It is no exception in Seattle this offseason, and that means they need developing players to step up. The Seahawks have drafted exceptionally well in the last several years, finding key players deep in the draft. Now they need cornerback Tharold Simon to step up. Simon missed his rookie season last year with injury, but the Hawks have lost a lot of depth in the secondary, so this is his big chance.
3/27/14: Aside from so many of the players the Seahawks relied upon to win the Super Bowl in February leaving via free agency, and many of them ending up in Jacksonville (former Seattle defensive coordinator) one of the more interesting Seahawk-related stories is is Adam Muema. Muema left the Combine early, claiming a higher power told him to do so and that Seattle would draft him. Then he went missing for four days. Now, he skipped his pro day (at San Diego State University). Devine intervention or not, it is tough to believe that Seattle would draft him at this point.
3/20/14: There was a lot of talk in Seattle after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl that this could be a dynasty team. That may still happen, but, like many championship teams, their roster has been depleted by defections. The Seahawks have lost players such as Golden Tate, Chris Clemmons, and several others to free agency. They have kept stalwarts such as Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman - who are all under contract. However, it is not just the stars that win titles. Football is a team game and it is not unreasonable to think that other NFC teams are catching up with the Seahawks due to roster turnover.
3/13/14: The Seahawks may be among the losers this season since the NFL announced the salary cap would be at $133 million. Seattle was able to take a couple of experienced players (on the defensive side) last offseason and sign them to one or two year contracts. They probably did not expect the salary cap to jump as much as it did. Now those players, most notably defensive lineman Cliff Avril, are looking at big paydays elsewhere - either now or next season. At the same time, and while they may lose some players, it would seem to be a fair trade for them considering they won the Super Bowl.
3/6/14: The Seahawks must be fretting internally about starting QB Russell Wilson. Wilson is not taking his vacation now, he is down at Texas Rangers' spring training. Wilson played minor league ball for two years before going back to football with Wisconsin. He was drafted in baseball by the Rockies and the Rangers acquired his rights via Rule 5. But don't fear, Seattle fans. Rangers' manager Ron Washington says there is 'no chance' that Wilson will swing the bat. He probably would not make the team, but he must be enjoying his chance at playing two sports.
2/27/14: Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome (probably the best GM in the business) pointed out that Super Bowl teams are at a disadvantage the following year because they are essentially five weeks behind everyone else in terms of free agency and evaluating talent for the draft. It is a good problem to have, and much better than the alternative of not even making the playoffs, still it is a problem. The Seahawks are going through that right now, but if you are going to make a Super Bowl and have that problem, this was the year to do it. The Draft has been pushed back two week to early May, so Seattle has a bit of a chance to make up ground in their offseason moves.
2/20/14: Seahawks Russell Wilson is getting some love from top QB prospect Johnny Manziel. Johnny Football is grateful to Wilson for winning the Super Bowl and putting aside a lot of long-standing reservations about six foot tall QBs. The prototypical standard is a minimum of about 6'3 for QBs. Manziel and Russell are about 6'0 (as is Drew Brees). Manziel will not be ending up in Seattle and will not have to battle Wilson for the starting QB job, but there is a good chance that the two will square off against each other at some point in the next few years, and a man's height will not mean a thing.
2/13/14: It has not even been two weeks since the Seahawks won the Super Bowl, but they are already talking about a repeat. Of all the teams that have won the championship in the past few years, they probably have the best claim to that prediction. The team has most players under contract for next season, including key pieces such as QB Russell Wilson and cornerback Richard Sherman. They may run into trouble with salary cap constraints a year from now, but as it stands, the Seahawks are the champions and that is how it will stay until further notice.
2/6/14: The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl 43-8 over the Denver Broncos last Sunday, and the city is celebrating. The defense was the star of this game, as they earned a safety, a pick six, and a few interceptions and a fumble recovery on the way. The Seahawks claim to have figured out Denver QB Peyton Manning's hand signals and were able to completely shut down the best offense in the NFL. The game was never really close and Seattle is the early favorite to repeat next year. They are not losing many guys, so most of the team will return in tact.
1/30/14: Just a few more days until the Super Bowl. The Seahawks will be playing in their second championship game, while the Broncos will be playing in their sixth. Seattle features the league's best defense and Denver has the NFL's most prolific offense. A lot has been made of cornerback Richard Sherman's rant following the NFC Championship Game, but the Broncos are giving him nothing but respect. Sherman may be the best cornerback in the league, and it will be a lot of fun to watch him cover the Bronco's receivers and battle with legendary QB Peyton Manning.
1/23/14: Seattle beat their arch rival, the San Francisco 49ers, in the NFC Championship Game to earn the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Seattle started off a bit slow and allowed the 49ers to take the lead into half-time. However, the Seahawks stormed back in the second half to take the lead for good. That included a touchdown on 4th and 8 when they took a timeout instead of kicking a long field goal. Seattle made the Super Bowl eight years ago but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers. This time, the game is outdoors in New Jersey and the Seahawks will face Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.
1/16/14: As expected, the Seattle Seahawks are moving on to the NFC Conference Championship Game this week. The Seahawks took care of business against the visiting New Orleans Saints with a dominant defense and a powerful rushing attack. It also helped that the weather was miserable - 45 MPH gust of wind and a steady rain - and that help negate the Saints potent aerial game. The Seahawks have been the best team in the NFC all season, so it is no real surprise that they are hosting the Conference Championship Game - leaving them just 60 minutes from reaching the Super Bowl.
1/9/14: It took the weekend to sort everything out, but the Seahawks now have their opponent for this weekend. They will host the Saints this weekend in a rematch from a couple of years ago. The last time they met in the playoffs, the Saints were heavy favorites over the then 7-9 Seahawks, who made the playoffs because the NFC West was so bad. Seattle won that game. The Saints advanced by going into Philadelphia and beating the Eagles with stout defense and a tough running game - things that the team is not known for. New Orleans has learned a few tricks over the past couple of years and this should be a very good game.
1/2/14: Seattle earned the first overall seed in the NFC with a 13-3 record. The Seahawks lost only one game at home, a Week 16 loss to Arizona. Through two seasons, QB Russell Wilson has only lost that one game at home. Seattle shines at home with the '12th Man', and they will have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. The team is off this week and simply waiting for the winner of San Francisco and Green Bay. On a side note, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is being courted by several teams in search of a new head coach.
12/26/13: Seattle's home winning steak was snapped last Sunday as a determined Arizona Cardinals team came in and beat the Seahawks 17-10. Seattle had a 14 game unbeaten streak at home, though they still will be in the playoffs. Should the Seahawks beat St. Louis this weekend, they can secure home field throughout the postseason (excluding the Super Bowl in New York/New Jersey). But this past game was really about the Cardinals' defense rising to the challenge and shutting down the Seattle offense. It is really just a bump in the road, as the Seahawks are favored to win the Super Bowl this season.
12/19/13: The Seahawks made short work of the host New York Giants last Sunday, winning 23-0 and scoring in all four quarters. The win was their sixth on the road this season (a franchise best) and was a nice rebound after losing to the rival San Francisco 49ers a week earlier. Offenses were not on display in this game. QB Russell Wilson threw for only 206 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 50 more. RB Marshawn Lynch had only 47 yards on the ground and a score, but it was plenty to knock off the reeling Giants. Seattle (12-2) plays their final two games at home - against Arizona in Week 16 and St. Louis in Week 17.
12/12/13: Seattle clinched a playoff spot before they got to San Francisco last week. But that did not mean they did not want to beat the 49ers. The two organizations have developed the best rivalry in the NFL right now (sorry Baltimore and Pittsburgh). Seattle took San Francisco to task in the first meeting, but the 49ers got their revenge by winning this game 19-17. Defense carried the day for both teams. Neither Colin Kaepernick nor Russell Wilson eclipsed 200 yards passing on the day. In the end, a fourth quarter field goal won the game for the 49ers.
12/5/13: There is a new question now, actually two new questions - Can anyone beat Seattle at home and is QB Russell Wilson an MVP candidate? If you saw the Seahawks and Saints game on Monday Night, then the answers are No and Yes. The Seahawks earned their 11th victory of the season and solidified a playoff spot - the first team to do so. They dominated the Saints and kept Drew Brees under 200 yards for the first time in 43 games (two shy of the record owned by Dan Fouts). Seattle has a tough matchup this Sunday, another grudge match against San Francisco on the road.
11/28/13: Seattle is on top of the NFL. They had their bye in Week 12, allowing them to get a bit healthier for the stretch run. The Seahawks will easily make the playoffs and will likely win the NFC West. The team currently sits at 10-1 with a four game lead over the 49ers and Cardinals - and they have beaten both teams already this season. Seattle is much better at home than on the road, so getting homefield advantage throughout the playoffs is very important. The Seahawks return in Week 13 to host the NFC South leading New Orleans Saints (9-2) on Monday night.
11/21/13: There are still five games left to play, but the Seahawks have all but secured the NFC West crown for this season. The Seahawks finished Sunday with a relatively easy 41-20 win over the hapless Minnesota Vikings, improving to 10-1 on the season. Seattle had three interceptions on the day and forced Christian Ponder to the bench in the second half. The Seahawks have to play their way through the NFC West again, but at this point, it looks like they are on cruise control and headed back to the playoffs. Time for the team to take a well earned break as they have a bye in Week 12.
11/14/13: The Seahawks traveled to Atlanta looking, as many experts called it, for revenge for last season's playoff beating. Of course, beating a lowly team in the regular season is not payback in the least for a playoff loss, but it is as close as the Seahawks can get for now. Seattle did lay a beating on the Falcons in a 33-10 win. Russell Wilson threw for nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns while Marshawn Lynch added 145 yards on the ground and another TD. Seattle remained on top of the NFC West with an 8-1 record and host the Vikings (2-7) this Sunday.
11/7/13: On paper, the Seahawks game (at home) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should have been a blowout. Seattle has lost one time and Tampa has not won at all. However, the Bucs raced out to a 21 point lead before the Seahawks decided to show up and stake their claim as one of the best teams in the league. Seattle won 27-24 in overtime, but it was probably not what they expected or wanted. It was the second time in a row that they were pushed to the limit by an inferior team - leaving many to wonder if Seattle can hold their grip for the rest of the season. Seattle (8-1) leads the NFC West by two games still and plays the Falcons (2-6) in Atlanta this Sunday.
10/31/13: The Seahawks did not so much beat the St. Louis Rams on Monday Night Football as survived. The Seahawks offense was basically ineffective all night except for two plays - one being an 80 yard touchdown. The Rams defense was the story as both defensive ends, Robert Quinn and Chris Long, had three sacks apiece. Seattle's defense made their own big play at the end of the game, making a goal-line stop to keep St. Louis from winning as time expired. Seattle is 7-1 and in control of the NFC West. The Seahawks host the 0-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday.
10/24/13: The Seahawks drew the Thursday Night game last week - a road trip to face Arizona. Seattle has not been nearly as good on the road as they have been at home, most recently dropping a game at Indianapolis. However, they came out ready against the Cardinals, winning 34-22. QB Russell Wilson threw for only 235 yards but did toss three TD passes in the win. The win puts the Seahawks at an impressive 6-1 and clearly on top of the NFC West. Seattle has another primetime showdown in Week 8 when they travel to St. Louis for the Monday Night Game.
10/17/13: The Seahawks were able to outlast the Tennessee Titans 20-13, bolstering their record to 5-1 on the season. The Titans actually held a 10-7 lead at halftime and were tied at 10 apiece after three quarters. The Seahawks, however, just do not lose at home. Marshawn Lynch had two touchdowns on the day to go with 77 yards rushing. QB Russell Wilson completed 23 of 31 passes for 257 yards and no touchdown, but the team did enough for the win. They are a game up on the 49ers in the division. It will be a short week as the Seahawks head to Arizona (3-3) for the Thursday Night Game.
10/10/13: The Seattle Seahawks fell from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 34-28 loss at Indianapolis. It is no secret that the Seahawks are a completely different team on the road than at home. They struggled with both Carolina and Houston on the road while no one has been competitive with them at home. Seattle allowed the Colts to rally with a 61 yard return for touchdown on a blocked field goal. Both Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch ran for 102 yards, but that was just not enough to overcome the Colts. The loss allowed the rest of the NFC West to inch closer in the division standings. The Seahawks (4-1) return home this Sunday to host the Tennessee Titans (3-2).
10/3/13: The Seahawks passed their toughest test of the season, outlasting the Houston Texans, on the road, 23-20. Seattle is almost unbeatable at home, but can be shaky on the road. They rallied from an early deficit and their defense scored a pick-six to tie the game at 20-20 in the fourth quarter. The defense held the Houston scoreless for two overtime possessions before Steven Hauschka kicked the winning 45 yard field goal in the extra frame. The Seahawks go on the road again this week when they face the 3-1 Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon.
9/26/13: Seattle continues to show they are in the elite class of teams this season after dismantling Jacksonville 45-17 at home. The Seahawks were giving 19.5 points according to the spread, and even that was not enough. QB Russell Wilson threw for four touchdowns and 202 yards in an easy win. At 3-0, Seattle is already separating themselves from the rest of the NFC West, who are all at 1-2. The road gets tougher from here though. The Seahawks leave their home and head to Houston to take on the Texans (2-1) in an early Sunday afternoon game in Week 4.
9/19/13: The Seattle Seahawks established themselves as the leader in the NFC West by dismantling the rival San Francisco 49ers in the most anticipated game of Week 2. The 29-3 win puts the Seahawks in the driver seat, meaning every other NFC West team must play catch-up. Seattle is now 2-0 and looks like they are on a mission to get to the Super Bowl this season. The Seahawks had the luxury of playing this game at home, which is where they will stay when hosting the 0-2 Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. The early line on the game is a mammoth 20 point, which actually may be reasonable.
9/12/13: The Seattle defense should be commended for keeping the team in a game they probably should have lost. The Seahawks opened the season on the road against the Carolina Panthers and escaped with a 12-7 victory that easily could have gone the other way. Carolina led 7-5 late in the game before the Seahawks managed their only touchdown, which secured the win. The road gets tougher now. Seattle returns home for a Sunday night game against their arch rival, the San Francisco 49ers, in a can't miss game for any football fan. Incidentally, the QB of the losing team has to shave an eyebrow.
9/4/13: It is always strange to see a once-hyped college quarterback and early round draft pick bounce around from team to team without really catching on anywhere. Such is the case with Brady Quinn. He was considered one of the better quarterbacks in the 2007 draft, and was a first round pick of the Cleveland Browns. He never showed that he had the skill set to play in the NFL and was competing for a backup spot with Tavaris Jackson in Seattle. It looks like Jackson won the job, though he has never shown that he could be the starter in his time in the league. Seattle better hope Russell Wilson stays healthy this year.
8/29/13: No question that the Seahawks think that this is their year. They fell in the NFC divisional round at Atlanta last year, but expect to get that far and further this time around. The Seahawks have been in an arms race with their nemesis the San Francisco 49ers, and that should continue throughout the year. What it will come down to is not the defense - which already looks to be in mid-season form. It will be the ability for QB Russell Wilson to find and connect with a relatively weak receiving corps. If they can replicate their late season wonders from last season, then they can win the NFC West.
8/22/13: QB Russell Wilson overcame a lot of pressure and adversity to claim the starting job last training camp. Now he has the pressure of high expectations for a team that many believe will contend for the Super Bowl. He is without his two best receivers, Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin. That puts a lot of pressure on Golden Tate. Tate was a high draft pick a few years ago, but never really developed. He will have to assume the lead of the number one WR this season to keep the team competitive in the best division in all of the NFL.
8/15/13: The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be not just an NFC West contender this season, but a Super Bowl contender. They received bad news with Percy Harvin being out at least most of the season, and fellow WR Sidney Rice being in Europe for a medical procedure. Enter Golden Tate. The former Notre Dame star will finally get his chance to show that he is an NFL receiver this season So for those guys looking for a sleeper on their fantasy team, look at Tate in the late rounds. He may pleasantly surprise without Harvin or Rice competing for catches.
8/8/13: Trades between Seattle and Minnesota never seem to work out well for the Seahawks - maybe they should quit making deals. Two years ago, the Seahawks traded for QB Tavaris Jackson. That failed. This season they traded their first round pick for WR Percy Harvin. Harvin now has a torn labrum and is getting surgery. He will be out most of the season, if not all. The Seahawks now need to find a number one receiver for QB Russell Wilson. In the NFC West division, they may just be out of time and out of luck.
8/1/13: The Seahawks really thought they were just a top end wide receiver away from being the team to beat in the NFC West. So they traded their first round pick in the 2013 draft to Minnesota to acquire disgruntled wide receiver Percy Harvin. Now the Seahawks have place Harving on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, apparently with a labrum tear (hip). If it is serious enough, Harvin could miss the entire season. Seattle signed Harvin to a six year, $67 million contract with $25.5 million in guarantees after acquiring him, so this could be a devastating financial and competitive hit to them.
7/25/13: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is getting a lot of love from the bandwagon community. His jersey ranked second in sales in the second quarter for all NFL players. Unfortunately for Wilson, arch rival Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers ranked first (no, his jersey did not come with a Miami Dolphins hat). At least the Seahawks and their fans can attack the moral high ground that 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has taken for his team in recent weeks- the 49ers just traded for Eric Wright, who was arrested for suspicion of DUI on July 12.
7/18/13: Seahawks' left tackle Russell Okung may just be crazy. He spent some of his down time in Spain running with the bulls in Pamplona. This type of risky behavior typically is outside the bounds of normal contract clauses on unsafe activities. However, the Seahawks apparently knew about it and did not have any problem with his outing. While one may question the sanity of a person wanting to risk a goring, it is far more perplexing that the team even let him get on the airplane - Okung is a franchise tackle that is not easily replaced, and a bull is stronger than any NFL player.
7/11/13: Seattle's star cornerback Richard Sherman said in an interview this past week that he no longer has a relationship with his college coach. His college coach at Stanford is now the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and in case it went unnoticed, there is a lot of bad blood between the NFC rivals. It would really be hard to imagine a situation where he could have a relationship with the head coach of another team, aside from a post-game hug. However, some media outlets are making it out to be a bigger deal than it is to fuel the rivalry. That is not needed, the only thing that is needed is for the teams to play.
7/4/13: One big key for the Seahawks, and really for every team (looking at you Chicago and Arizona) is to keep their QB upright. The Seahawks have done a decent job in pass protection, but they could always be better. They are fortunate to have Russell Wilson in the QB position, and he is very mobile. But the Seahawks selected James Carpenter in the first round in 2011. The offensive lineman could be a beast, but has been injured for half of his career (1 6 games). If he can get healthy - then stay healthy, the Seahawks may have enough protection against the angry NFC defensive lines.
6/27/13: More bad blood brewing between the Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, which is fun for the rest of us to watch. We have seen accusations of cheating, contests of which QB throws a faster pitch, and now Seahawks WR Golden Tate wants to give 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh the 'Sean Lee Treatment'. Last year, Tate applied an illegal blindside block on Lee, and got a $21,000 fine. It is very interesting to watch how these two teams continually attack each other. It will be more interesting if their little competition distracts them next season and the Rams take the NFC West.
6/20/13: The ongoing feud between the Seahawks and division rival San Francisco 49ers may be coming to a standstill. Earlier in the week, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh threw a verbal jab by saying that anyone who cheats cannot win. That may have been a reference to the Seahawks, who have the most PED suspensions over the past few years - since Pete Carroll took over. Carroll did not take the bait and just complemented the 49ers' organization. That is not the fun for the fans, but it probably the smart response - no need to bring up more distractions.
6/13/13: John Schneider was named GM of the Seahawks in 2010. The team has continually been a contender in the NFC West, and is again expected to be among the top teams in the league this season. However, six Seattle players have been suspended for PED use in that time (one overturned on appeal), leading many to believe a lax culture or lack of institutional responsibility for the spree. Schneider essentially threw his players under the bus by saying that these are young men who made mistakes. Head coach Pete Carrol, in light of the notoriety, now says that the organization is doing more to educate their players and keep them out of trouble. Good luck with that.
6/6/13: Several Seahawk players have been involved with PED troubles in recent times, which leads some to beg the question of is head coach Pete Carroll part of the problem. Carroll fled USC just as the NCAA was starting to punish his operation, and now scandal seems to be prevalent at the NFL level. The team has had five PED suspensions over the past three years, and some may suggest that Carroll's relaxed style and friendship with the players does not deter usage. The problem is so bad that team players called a meeting to discuss the issue. It also could be just a coincidence, but skeptical minds will always question.
5/30/13: The Seahawks efforts to build the team and compete for a number of years may be crashing. Several players have been linked to adderal or other similar drugs and will be facing suspensions. New defensive tackle Cliff Avril is suffering from a foot injury, and their core piece to the running game, Marshawn Lynch, may be facing suspension and jail time for drinking and driving charges. While the team has made the playoffs for the past three years and is considered a contender for the Super Bowl this season, they may not be able to get out of their own way and get through the early part of the season.
5/23/13: No team has faced more positive tests for banned performance enhancing drugs over the past two years than the Seattle Seahawks. The most recent is second year defensive end Bruce Irvin. There are no reports of what was the drug in question, but three of the six were for adderal, and the language in Irvin's report was similar. He will be suspended for the first four games of the next seasonl. Additionally, Chris Clemmons is still out with a torn ACL and may not be ready for the start of the season. So all the moves to keep up with the 49ers may be for nothing, as San Francisco obviously has the inside track at this point.
5/16/13: After the arms race between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, it would seem that there are not many holes to fill for either team. However, Seattle has some weaknesses that they still can address before the season starts. Probably the biggest hole is right tackle. Eric Winston could be a solution there. And while the secondary is pretty strong, the team could use another linebacker. While the 49ers may not have an all-pro receiving corps, there are other teams in the division - so they need to be concerned with Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals and now Tavon Austin of the Rams.
5/9/13: There is no doubt that the NFC West should be one of the best divisions in the NFL this season. After a decade of being a laughingstock doormat, all four teams are loaded and could win almost any other division. Although, an interesting sidenote is that in the past 12 years each division member has been to the Super Bowl (and all lost). But the brewing rivalry between the 49ers and Seahawks is the most intriguing. Seattle had more holes to fill, but acquired Percy Harvin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett. As much press as San Francisco and Seattle are getting, it is important to remember that the Rams and Cardinals can win this division as well.
5/2/13: A rather quiet draft weekend for Seattle. The big offseason moves were trading away backup Matt Flynn (and his huge contract) to the Raiders, and trading their first round pick to the Vikings for Percy Harvin. As such, they did not select until late in the second round. They took Texas A&M running back Christine Michaels there, and added defensive tackles Jordan Hill (Penn St. third round, 25th pick) and Jesse Williams (Alabama, fifth round, 4th pick). The Seahawks are pretty stacked going into the season, and it will be fun to see how the rejuvenated NFC West shakes out.
4/25/13: The Seahawks are showing that they are willing to spend big to get impact players. In fact, they traded away their first round pick to Minnesota to get wide receiver Percy Harvin. That means that the Seahawks do not have a pick on the first night of drafting, and have to wait until pick number 56 to make a selection. Of course, the team could always make a trade and move up - especially since it is pretty difficult to handicap who will be available at number 56. But that is unlikely, as the Seahawks feel they have their team fairly complete.
4/18/13: The Seattle Seahawks are embroiled in a developing rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers right now. The two teams are considered the class of the NFC West (that is not a joke anymore, especially since the Rams and the Cardinals should be competitive). But the coaches have been rivals for a few years when Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was at USC and 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was at Stanford. They both made the playoffs last year and either could have ended up in the Super Bowl. Both have tough defenses and emerging offenses. All of this leads to a potentially great battle for the NFC West crown.
4/11/13: Don't expect Seattle to make many big splashes in the draft coming up. The way it stands right now, the team does not pick until late in the second round (56th overall). There is always the chance that the team makes some trades to move up and grab someone, but that is pure speculation at this point. However, for those die hard draft fans that love both the Seahawks and the seventh round, then this is your year. Seattle holds five seventh round selections this year. It could just be that the next Greg McElroy is right there for the taking with the 242nd pick.
4/4/13: Everyone and their brother knew that the Seahawks would not be able to keep backup QB Matt Flynn. Flynn had one great game for the Packers in week 17 of the 2011 season, so Seattle signed him to a huge contract. Then the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson who won the starting QB job. Flynn never touched the field. Seattle traded him to the QB starved Oakland Raiders for late round picks. Flynn may well end up starting in Oakland, who parted ways with Carson Palmer after he refused to take a pay cut to remain with the team.
3/28/13: Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is taking advantage of his role as the team leader by organizing workouts with his receivers. Wilson did not have that luxury a year ago - for one thing he was still in college. But he was not expected to be the starter when he was drafted, but earned that right throughout training camp last summer. Many of his receivers may not be known outside the Pacific Northwest, but the Seahawks' latest acquisition - Percy Harvin - is one of the best wide outs in the NFL, and may finally be happy with the Seahawks.
3/21/13: Does the Percy Harvin trade flip the favorites in the NFC West? Maybe not alone, but the 49ers have lost several key components to their team, including Dashon Goldson and Alex Smith. The Seahawks paid a steep price to land a guy with a perpetual bad attitude and migraine headaches. He may prove to be a migraine for Seattle as well. Harvin immediately becomes QB Russell Wilson's number one target, but how long until he starts complaining that he does not get the ball enough? This is a high risk gamble for Seattle, but they are so close, it is probably worth the risk.
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3/14/13: Seattle does not mind paying big. While it is true that the team did not have a true number one receiver, and their entire receiving corps is really a weakness of the club, they may have paid too much. Seattle and the Vikings finalized a trade that sent wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seahawks in exchange for a first and seventh round pick this April and a mid-round pick next year. Consider this, though, San Francisco traded QB Alex Smith - who has taken a team to the NFC Championship Game - for a second round pick. Maybe the Vikings are just trying to get even for the Tony Dorsett trade.
3/7/13: Questions surrounding Seattle concern mostly their offense. Will Russell Wilson regress in his second year? Will the team bring in a big time receiver? And what to do with Matt Flynn? Teams now have tape on Wilson, but he has shown to be a great young QB. He certainly would benefit from a true number one receiver, and Greg Jennings and Mike Wallace should be available. They may elect to keep Flynn and pay his enormous salary for another year. It is always good to have a quality back up in the NFL - just as San Francisco.
2/21/13: Many people laughed when the Seahawks acquired Tavaris Jackson to be their starting quarterback in 2011. They were right to do so. Then the Seahawks paid big money to land Matt Flynn, who had one start to his name. Another foolish move. Then they struck gold by drafting Russell Wilson. Jackson is long gone, and may actually be the best free agent on the market. But Flynn and his big contract are still in Seattle, so the team has to decide what to do with him. They would love to trade him, but his contract may be too big for that - there is a good chance he gets cut and signs on as a starter somewhere else.
2/14/13: Seattle was one of the feel-good stories of the 2012 NFL season. They surprised everyone late in preseason by naming rookie Russell Wilson to the starting QB position rather than Matt Flynn. Flynn had one exceptional game with the Packers at the end of the 2011 season (setting a Green Bay record with six touchdown passes against Detroit). The Seahawks signed him to a lucrative contract expecting him to be the starter. But Wilson played earned the job instead, and steadily improved throughout the season and made the playoffs. Now Seattle must decide what to do with Flynn who costs a lot of money.
2/7/13: Heading into the offseason, the Seattle Seahawks do not have the same needs that say Kansas City or Tennessee have. After all, they did make the wild card in the NFC, were a half game out of winning the NFC West, won a road playoff game, and have a franchise quarterback to build around. That does not mean they are perfect. The Seahawks two biggest needs are on defensive line and wide receiver. The D-line may be built through the draft. WRs are available in free agency, such as Mike Wallace or Greg Jennings. Also, the team could trade backup QB Matt Flynn to any number of QB-starved teams.
1/31/13: Here is some interesting media speculation. Seattle could try to trade backup quarterback Matt Flynn for Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. The trade makes sense on paper: The Seahawks are paying Flynn a fortune to carry a clipboard and are not about to make him a starter after Russell Wilson's All-Pro rookie season. Revis is costing the Jets a fortune and desperately needs a QB. Seattle could use Revis' services (who couldn't). New Jets General Manager John Idzik came from Seattle and knows the front office well. Again, this is all speculation, but there is some logic behind it.
1/24/13: Gus Bradley, the architect of Seattle's nasty defense for the past four years, is leaving the Emerald City to take the head coaching job in Jacksonville. Bradley had served as the defensive coordinator under both Jim Mora and Pete Carroll, and masterminded one of the top defensive units in the NFL. Jags fans who wanted a big name hire like John Gruden or Bill Cower may be disappointed, but Bradley is the only head coach hire that brings a defensive background. The Jags were among the worst defensive units in the league and certainly need some defensive leadership next season.
1/17/13: Seattle's "Season of Destiny" (or "Season of Improbable Luck") came to a crashing halt in Atlanta on Sunday. The Falcons led 20-0 at halftime, then 27-7, before the Seahawks came storming back. Rookie QB Russell Wilson led Seattle do
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The last bullfighting event at Las Arenas occurred in 1977, leaving the stadium a relic of an outdated Spanish tradition. Although bullfighting has somewhat fallen out of favor (outside of Pamplona that is), it is still an important facet in Spain's history. Therefore the city sought to preserve the historical significance of Las Arenas while bringing the building into the 21st century. Giant shopping centers are not prevalent in Barcelona, so this new plan was guaranteed to stand out.
Rogers sought to re-establish the ring as an important landmark for Barcelona by preserving the façade and gutting the inside for new purposes. The ground levels were developed to host a bevy of retails stores, restaurants and offices. The ground floor plazas also connect to the popular nearby Parc Joan Miro. Rogers developed an adjacent office building, called the Eforum, to compliment the cylindrical façade of the bull ring. The new structure pays tribute to the original architecture while creating a modern commercial space.
The project's most impressive feature may well be its most prominent addition – a 100-meter circular area now rises above the original roof. The new rooftop includes a 76-meter diameter dome and a surrounding promenade which offers a 360-degree view. The new roof hosts terraces, cafes and restaurants that offer supreme views of the city from every angle.
The new Las Arenas complex did a remarkable job of reusing a historical city relic while establishing a commercial shopping center in the city of Barcelona.
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May 29, 2011 at 6:06 am
Being that I live in Barcelona and work in architecture I kept my eye on this project from the beginning because of the incredible engineering feat that it would be. Although I normally enjoy and appreciate when old buildings are renovated to save their historic beauty and importance I think that this project is one that we must wonder if it would have been more feasible to tear it down and reclaim the materials instead of preserve it. I marveled at the beginning stages when they had the façade on hydraulic lifts to raise it up little by little. But in 2008 when the original promotor had financial problems and construction stopped for 9 months until another company came in and injected 70 Million Euros (around 100 million US dollars and I don't know how much the original promoto put in) I began to ask myself up to which point does a "modern era" building have a life? And to which point do we put a price tag on history? Does the building we are trying to preserve cease to have the history we're trying to save once we have made such a change? I think it's quite an interesting dilemma for architects and I congratulate Roger's team on their work.
And just for the record I think that Barcelona does have large prevalent shopping centers. From Glòries, Diagonal Mar, Gran Via II, La Maquinista, L'illa, to l'Anec blau, etc.
Great story Ms. Zimmer.
May 27, 2011 at 9:54 am
Nice!!!. In Lisbon the same happened some years ago – the main bullfight arena in lisbon – being less and less used for thata – was also transformed to a nice shopping mall. they kept the arena that can be used for other shows. Check it @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo_Pequeno_bullring
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