It’s still all about the Seahawks

The playoff scenarios are fun now. People are not asking who needs to lose in order for Seattle to get in. Many have set their sights higher, to division titles, home-field advantage, and even a first-round bye. All of these things are absolutely possible, but one thing remains constant–the...
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On secondary thought

There was a lot to digest in Seattle’s 58-0 drubbing of the Cardinals. One element stood out with potential long and short-term implications. Walter Thurmond III does not look like an occasional fill-in. He looks like a starter, and one that may be better than Brandon Browner. Byron Maxwell...
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Podcast: Talking Seahawks With Softy, Week 13

Softy and I had our weekly chat about all things Seahawks, including Brandon Browner’s suspension, the likelihood of a Seahawks division title, and why I am still in a “prove it to me” mood. ***Download The Podcast*** **SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES** Alternatively, here are instructions to subscribe manually in iTunes:...
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2012 Season Progress Report: Three-Quarter Point

Breaking the season up into quarters has proved to be a useful measure of progress. I started this last season, and have referenced it over and over again for my own use. You can find the final 2011 Season Progress Report by clicking here. The report can show trends...
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Something I learned about Russell Wilson

There was a moment in the Seahawks 58-0 massacre over the Cardinals that I missed watching the game live, but it stood out seeing the broadcast replay. The score was 31-0, and Russell Wilson tossed a strike to Zach Miller to make it 38-0. Wilson is among the most...
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In-Depth Comparison: Luck, Wilson, RG3

The debate about which rookie quarterback deserves to be the front-runner for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is heating up. Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck, and Robert Griffin III each are playing at a high level, and have their teams in playoff contention. Their paths to getting there...
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Hawk Blogger 2012 Power Rankings: Week 14

PRIMER Power rankings are always debatable. I don’t buy into the gut feel methods most places use to determine their rankings, so I developed a formula a few years back that attempts to take at least some of the subjectivity out of the discussion. My approach is simple, I...
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The Changing Seahawks and Cardinals

Russell Wilson will face off against John Skelton tomorrow at CenturyLink Field. It will be a replay of a game played three months ago, though, Seahawks fans would like to believe their team has grown while the Cardinals have collapsed.  The facts are inarguable. Seattle has gone 7-4 since...
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Hawk Blogger 2012 Power Rankings: Week 13

PRIMER Power rankings are always debatable. I don’t buy into the gut feel methods most places use to determine their rankings, so I developed a formula a few years back that attempts to take at least some of the subjectivity out of the discussion. My approach is simple, I...
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