Yardbarker: Nate Burleson

Nate Burleson Thinks He Is Joe Namath

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:17:00 -0500

...or Herm Edwards actually since he's paraphrasing him at one point during his misguided guarantee of a win on Sunday vs the Cardinals in the video below. You'd think he would've learned from history that this sort of thing generally doesn't end well. That most teams that win games let their play do the talking, rather than their mouths a week before. That usually you do not want to piss off your opponent a full week ahead of when you are going to play them. Ye Gods!He actual...

Drive-By-Drive Breakdown of Seahawks' 32-20 Win Over Lions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:03:35 -0500

More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP about 16 hours ago: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Lawrence Jackson celebrates behind in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Browse more photos » Here...

NFL Week 9: You Crap The Bed Celebrates World Toilet Day

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0500

This week on a very special episode of You Crap, we're giving back to the community by celebrating World Toilet Day. This honest to goodness real holiday happens in just ten days, and helps to put focus on the global sanitation crisis. Through several different agencies, you too can give a latrine to someone who desperately needs it, and fight illnesses that are particularly devastating to the world's children. So give a crap!You all know how to play the game. Each week, we give you t...

Seahawks 22, Lions 17: Pass interference call a killer

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:21:57 -0500

A costly -- and questionabale -- pass interference penalty on the Lions' Will James kept alive the Seahawks' go-ahead drive late in the third quarter. James was flagged for bumping Seattle's Nate Burleson on third-and-3 from the Detroit 48. Three plays later, Hasselback hit Houshmandzadeh just

Final Notes for the Third and Fourth Quarter

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:10:59 -0500

by LM Otero - AP I would be surprised if Matt Hasselbeck makes it through this season without missing further time. View full size photo » Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-styl...

Hawks to Dump Branch After This Season

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:36:44 -0500

Fox Sports reports that the Hawks will be dumping WR Deion Branch after this season: Look for the Seahawks to cut the cord with WR Deion Branch and his $5 million salary next year because they really have to pay Nate Burleson, their best deep threat. Branch has battled injuries during his tenure in Seattle and [...]

WEEK 9 FANTASY SLEEPER

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:03:00 -0500

WEEK 9 FANTASY SLEEPER-By William Queen for Football Reporters Online A diamond in the rough; Seattle Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson serves as this week’s fantasy sleeper. Nate Burleson is an experienced 7-year receiver out of Nevada-Reno College that is often overlooked when teams study the Seahawks. He never makes the headlines and he never makes the highlight film, but he always makes sure-handed plays. Burleson has put up above average numbers, racking up 38 receptions for 487 yards and ...

Top 10 sleepers for Week 9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:24 -0500

The Lions have allowed the most TD passes, making Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson one of Roger Rotter's top sleepers for Week 9.

The Veteran Jog that Sealed Seattle's Fate

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:38 -0500

More photos » by LM Otero - AP Seattle helped Dallas into the end zone with its sloppy, arrogant play. Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-no...

Slow start to second half

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:58:31 -0500

The Cowboys defense started a little soft until Mike Jenkins broke up a go route to Nate Burleson and Orlando Scandrick came up with a breakup of a third-down pass to Burleson. The Cowboys offense had its first three-and-out of the day. The crowd isn't really into it either. Everybody seems a little bored with a 21-10 lead. Seattle can make it interesting right here on this drive.

Seahawks fend off Ware, score again

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:28:21 -0500

To this point, Seattle has done what it needs to do to negate the influence of DeMarcus Ware on the game. On an 80-yard TD run, tackle Damion McIntosh managed to battle Ware to a draw when he tried to rush. On the 24-yard-touchdown pass to Nate Burleson, McIntosh bought Matt Hasslebeck enough time to throw a strong lead to Burleson. Ware has just one tackle in the game.

Nate Burleson Breaks Tackle, Breaks into End Zone: Seahawks Blowing Out Jaguars 20 - 0

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:36:52 -0500

Nate Burleson spins out of a tackle and then is unstoppable in the open field. This looks like a dominant Seahawks team. Stay healthy Matt, you stay healthy Matt Hasselbeck.

Nate Burleson's Personal Three and Out

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:24:10 -0500

More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP Nate Burleson is the talent skills forgot. Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-par...

Nate Burleson Barely Avoids an Interception

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:05:52 -0500

More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Burly, you're awesome. Now finish your routes. Browse more photos » Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-...

Note to Knapp: Play to the Seahawks' Strengths

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:14:44 -0500

During Mike Holmgren’s tenure as Seahawks Head Coach, the Hawks were well known for their West-Coast style passing attack. With the exception of Shaun Alexander’s 27 TD MVP season in 2005, Seattle has been a pass-first team.

Newly hired Offensive Coordinator and play-caller Gregg Knapp, however, holds a different offensive philosophy.
While Knapp was the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons from 2004-2006, the Falcons led the league in rushing three straight years. During Knapp’s 8 seasons as the coordinator of the 49ers, Falcons and Raiders, his teams have placed in the top 10 of rushing attempts seven times and the top six six times.

It’s safe to say that Knapp likes running the ball.
But this Seahawks team is different from Knapp’s previous run-oriented teams. This is no 49er team with Kevan Barlow and Garrison Hearst, no Falcons team with Michael Vick and Warrick Dunn, nor even a Raiders team with Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden. This is only a Seattle team with only Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett, neither of whose ability justifies a run-first offense.
Instead, this team has the players to be a pass-first contender. With a healthy Pro-Bowl quarterback in Matt Hasselbeck, the Hawks can return to the playoffs by maintaining Holmgren’s West Coast offense. Hasselbeck now has several top targets to throw to in wide receivers Deion Branch, Nate Burleson, and newly added T.J. Houshmandzadeh. If the Seahawks can avoid another wide-receiver epidemic like the one that struck last year, they should be able to win games with a high-powered passing attack similar to the Super Bowl loser Arizona Cardinals’.
All the pieces are in place. What remains is for Knapp to recognize the Hawks’ strengths and play to them. Hopefully the high-paid coordinator can see what even the common fan can, and pass first.

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