Found August 02, 2009 on
12th Man Rising:
To Whom It May Concern:
As a football fan, I don’t ask for much. At least I don’t think I do.
I’ve been a fan of the Seattle Seahawks for my entire life, not ever considering a different team. You know, the professional football franchise that endured 20 long years between playoff victories.
I’m not writing to beg [...]
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It was only four seasons ago when the Seahawks’ ground game reeked havoc on the NFL. That was the year that the league took notice of the team that called the Pacific Northwest home.
Big number 37 led the attack.
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009593754_apfbnseahawksnotebook1stldwritethru.html
Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones was already recovering from offseason microfracture knee surgery. Now, he's dealing with back spasms that have kept him from practicing the past two...
Via SI.com
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August 02, 2009
The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran cornerback Travis Fisher.
Via Seattle Times
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August 01, 2009
The Seahawks donned shoulder pads for the evening practice, their third workout in two days. RB Justin Forsett laid a lick on LB David Hawthorne during one-on-one blitz pick-up drills. It was the kind of hit that makes you stop, not just as an observer, but as a blitzer. Forsett knocked Hawthorne backward into offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, no small feat since Hawthorne's...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 01, 2009
John Carlson, a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL draft. In his rookie season with the Seahawks, Carlson bloomed into one of the top 10 tight ends in the National Football League.
In his first season, the rookie out of the University of Notre Dame compiled 627 receiving yards, five touchdown receptions and 55 receptions averaging over 11 yards per catch.
Not...
Via Seattle Times
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August 01, 2009
With Walter Jones out of practice on Saturday, here's how the rotations looked for the Seahawks offensive line for the individual portion of the morning practice. The lines were more in flux later during the team session, but this gives you an idea of where the Seahawks were looking at players:
CENTER LEFT GUARDNo. 65 Chris SpencerRIGHT GUARD ...
Via Seattle Times
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August 03, 2009
SEAHAWKS TRAINING CAMP: Day 4
Back-to-back problems: Backs are a sore spot around these parts. Especially back injuries in the exhibition season. Matt Hasselbeck's back began acting up in training camp last year. Same for starting center Chris Spencer. Both ended up out the final month of the season.
This year, Marcus Trufant's sore back has left him unable...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 03, 2009
I love power rankings.
I love analysis.
We all should, as they give us things to talk about.
Things to agree or disagree with.
They claim to let us know where our teams stand amongst the 29-31 other teams in their respective sport, depending, of course, on which sport you are talking about.
Last year, the Cardinals went to the Superbowl, and due to this, they are ranked...
Via Seattle Times
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August 02, 2009
Says running back: "You pick your hole and you go with it."
Via Bleacher Report
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August 02, 2009
After a 4-12 2008 season wiped out by a record setting injury plague it is no surprise that the Seattle Seahawks are taking a slow approach to bringing injured starters back.
That is why we find Pro Bowl CB Marcus Trufant (among others), on the Physically Unable To Perform List.
Trufant played the majority of the season with a broken wrist, and played with a cast on.
Even...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 03, 2009
Forget Matt Hasselbeck, forget Seneca Wallace, forget Mike Teel. Seahawks fans meet your new quarterback: TJ Houshmandzadeh.
Ok Houshmandzadeh isn't really the Seahawks new quarterback but the Seahawks have added some new spices into the fired up offense for the 2009 season.
Back in super bowl forty, against, yes the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks' fans will remember when...
Via DeuceandReggie.com
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August 03, 2009
Between snaps and practice sessions, Jason Kyle , one of the new members of the Saints roster, made it a point to introduce himself to his teammates.
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