Russell Okung Has Bruised Lung

Pete Carroll just informed ESPN 710’s “Brock and Salk” that OT Russell Okung has a bruised lung, and will be “at least a week” before he can get back out and play again. Carroll said they’d be closely monitoring Okung’s status throughout the week, but the injury seems likely...
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The Devastating 2012 San Francisco 49ers Draft

Trent Baalke took over as the GM of the 49ers one month prior to the 2010 draft. He got the lion’s share of the credit for overseeing a class that included Anthony Davis, Mike Iupati, and NaVarro Bowman. He followed that up with an arguably better group in 2011...
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NFC West Update

The Arizona Cardinals travel to St. Louis to play the Rams this evening at 5:25 p.m. on NFL Network. Although they are tied for the best record in the NFC, the Cardinals come in as a 4 point underdog to the red-hot Rams. This game is also an elimination...
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The Morning After: Seahawks End 49ers Season, Win 17-7

Logo by Kevin Gamache, Hammerhead  There was a point late in yesterdays game against the 49ers where the scoreboard incorrectly stated that San Francisco was facing 3rd and 73. In error, the scoreboard operator aptly captured the feeling opposing offenses have had when lining up against this Seahawks defense that...
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Pete Carroll Press Conference 9/10

A few notes: On Max Unger: “Max is working. . . he will be on the field. . . not quite full speed yet” On Cooper Helfeit: “Coop is going to practice today, we’ll see how he does” On DeMarcus Dobbs: “Pretty severe ankle sprain. . .we’re not sure...
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Hawk Blogger Power Rankings: Week 14

THIS WEEK Seattle remains the story of these rankings. They have added an astounding 18.4 points of team strength in just three weeks. The next-closest team in that span are the St. Louis Rams that has added over 11 points. Consider that the Rams have beaten their last two...
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Unger, Burley, Helfet Inactive Today

The Seahawks will again be without tight end Cooper Helfet today against San Francisco, leaving the productive Tony Moeaki to start. Max Unger continues to recover from knee and ankle injuries this week, so look for Lemuel Jeanpierre to continue solidly filling in at center. With Jeremy Lane, Tharold...
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Finishing The 49ers

The story goes that on Jim Harbaugh’s first visit to CenturyLink Field in 2011, after his team escaped with a 19-17 victory over Tarvaris Jackson and the Seahawks, that the 49ers staff pranced through the building yelling, “Merry Christmas!” to Seahawks coaches, the media, fans and anyone else who...
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The Morning After: Seahawks Shame Eagles Offense, Win 24-14

Logo by Kevin Gamache, Hammerhead  Ultimate fighting allows a combatant to tap out. Boxing gives officials the power to end a fight if the pounding becomes too one-sided. Even professional wrestling, where the pain is faked, allows for tagging to exit a bout and escape punishment. There is no such...
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