Roster OutlookTraining Camp

Roster Strategy: Getting to 53

The series of obligatory 53-man roster projections is coming. Most will be written in a couple of weeks. It fills space, and attracts readers, but there’s something obnoxious about it. The guys making the decisions on these players do not know where they will land on those choices. The names...
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The Curious Case of Anthony McCoy

Matt Flynn dropped back on a third down, with four yards to go. He spotted tight end Anthony McCoy a few yards beyond the line to gain, and threaded a pass right where it needed to be. McCoy dropped the pass. He does that. A lot. Twitter lit up with...
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Pass RushSeason Preview

Eyes On Pass Pressure

Seattle’s defense succeeded last season in spite of a lackluster and inconsistent pass rush. One of the most common questions I get about camp is whether the sacks I see are the result of good pass rushers or bad offensive lineman. That is difficult to assess for a variety of...
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Tribute to Matt: Wearing #8 Tonight

I have argued that he is the greatest Seahawk player of them all. He still represents this blog on my Twitter account. An all-time great Seahawks player and person returns to town tonight. Matt Hasselbeck will get the start for the opposing team, but deserves an ovation he will remember....
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Season Preview

Eyes On Matt Flynn

It will not be hard to pay attention to Matt Flynn. He will play the entire first half under center for the Seahawks, and get scrutinized more than any other player on the field. Educated fans will look a little deeper.     Tempo is important. Flynn should be getting...
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LinebackersSeason Preview

Eyes On Bobby Wagner

Linebacker is one position that either hits or misses right away in the NFL. Quarterbacks tend to take a season or two ramping up, as do defensive backs, and wide receivers. Look no further than the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year results for proof of the linebacker gestational speed....
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Players To Watch: Seahawks vs Titans

Live game action is almost upon us. There will be a lot of unfamiliar faces and numbers out there. Here are a few players to keep an eye on. OFFENSE QB #15 Matt Flynn Flynn is scheduled to play the whole first half. He will probably only face first-string defenders...
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