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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 is worth diving deeper into that question another time. For now, take a...
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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 major part of the Seahawks offense for the foreseeable future. Increasingly, there has been conjecture on...
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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 appearances. The one thing everyone could agree on was disappointment. Disappointment that a young man did not have the strength to deny himself a...
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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 linebacker). The truth is, I think the Seahawks are going to explore all options. They like Malcolm...
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Rapid Reactions: Seahawks 2013 Draft

Three days and 254 picks later, the 2013 NFL Draft is behind us. There will be plenty of analysis in the days and weeks to come, but here are some immediate reactions to what the Seahawks did: – The Christine Michael pick stood out more and more as I thought...
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NFL Draft: Thoughts Through Three Rounds

For a moment, I thought Pete Carroll and John Schneider had pulled the ultimate shocker by drafting the first woman in the NFL draft. Then I saw this: And I saw this: That is either one ugly woman, or one badass running back. Which brings us to the next immediate...
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Expectations For Seahawks 2013 Draft

You mean there is more? After gorging themselves on NFL free agency, and stocking up on elite talent the past three drafts, the Seahawks front office bellies up to the table once again and asks for dessert. The draft has always been among the most hopeful aspect of any NFL...
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