http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3686 Recent articles about Marcus Trufant en-us More photos » by LM Otero - AP Jim Mora cut his teeth coaching Seattle's secondary. Since his arrival, Seattle's secondary has been an awful mess. 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-s... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:56:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_is_Wrong_with_Seattles_Secondary/1499539 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_is_Wrong_with_Seattles_Secondary/1499539 Sorry I’ve been away, folks. Life has been hectic, and blogging about the Seattle Seahawks as a hobby requires more motivation and time than I was expecting. I don’t like to post stories without a clear,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Please_Stop_Saying_the_Seahawks_Suck/1487760 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Please_Stop_Saying_the_Seahawks_Suck/1487760 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Please_Stop_Saying_the_Seahawks_Suck/1487760 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/6/6680b5d64e0e642bfb0fee0b99f7682d2aae53ef/small/Seattle_Seahawks_coach_Jim_Mora__reacts_to_a_conversation_with_Referee_Jerome_Boger.jpg The Seahawks allowed 24 consecutive points to the Cowboys en route to a 38-17 road loss.Seahawks CB Marcus Trufant's return to the lineup was a bust as he was targeted often and committed three penalties that helped set up Cowboys... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:58:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Seahawks_Cowboys_one_liners/1485422 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Seahawks_Cowboys_one_liners/1485422 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Seahawks_Cowboys_one_liners/1485422 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/9/a93fa78d4e4dce8cfb2ccdf899dee6d84592dec4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769903.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A14F342340327BD8880DB4DD3A7FF68DF52F0D3731987026.jpg All Pro cornerback Marcus Trufant was a welcomed addition to Seattle's defense. As it turned out, he was welcomed even more by the Cowboys. He got flagged for three key interference penalties. He also surrendered a touchdown reception. The Seahawks had hoped the veteran's comeback from lower back problems would help contain Cowboys receiver Miles Austin. He spent most of his time in the nickel defense on the left side. Josh Wilson and Ken Lucas were the other corners. But Trufant&#... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:05:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Marcus_Trufont_returns_from_injury_gets_burned/1481045 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Marcus_Trufont_returns_from_injury_gets_burned/1481045 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Marcus_Trufont_returns_from_injury_gets_burned/1481045 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3febee2b32738ad05dc29a8ab1fbecfcf9b9f61d/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2008_be5f.jpg Seattle (2-5) was coming off its bye and had cornerback Marcus Trufant for the first time all year. The Seattle Seahawks led 3-0 and were within 14-10 late in the second quarter, but did little right... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:50:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Consistent_Cowboys_cruise_past_Seattle_Seahawks_38_17/1480387 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Consistent_Cowboys_cruise_past_Seattle_Seahawks_38_17/1480387 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Consistent_Cowboys_cruise_past_Seattle_Seahawks_38_17/1480387 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/f/bfb2c5a57d063001ad220237d30639762890ccfb/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2009_effc.jpg He had to sit out the team’s first seven games of the season due to injury and when he was finally able to take the field Week Eight in Dallas, Marcus Trufant couldn’t have imagined how badly his day would be. Forty-eight passing yards given up. Being beaten for a three-yard touchdown by Miles Austin. Thirty-eight yards given [...] Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:19:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Just_Like_Last_Thanksgiving_Seattle_Heads_to_Dallas_and_Leaves_with_Big_Loss/1480077 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Just_Like_Last_Thanksgiving_Seattle_Heads_to_Dallas_and_Leaves_with_Big_Loss/1480077 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Just_Like_Last_Thanksgiving_Seattle_Heads_to_Dallas_and_Leaves_with_Big_Loss/1480077 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/f/bfb2c5a57d063001ad220237d30639762890ccfb/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2009_effc.jpg Cornerback Marcus Trufant returned to the Seattle secondary today after missing the first six games because of a back injury. The Cowboys have had success going after Trufant. Through three quarters, he had three interference penalties, and the Cowboys scored a touchdown on each possession. Miles Austin drew the first two penalties, and Roy Williams forced Trufant into his third major foul. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:15:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Dallas_Cowboys_exploit_Trufant/1479315 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Dallas_Cowboys_exploit_Trufant/1479315 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Dallas_Cowboys_exploit_Trufant/1479315 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3febee2b32738ad05dc29a8ab1fbecfcf9b9f61d/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2008_be5f.jpg Linebacker Lofa Tatupu was placed on injured reserve Friday, a move that was expected as soon as it was announced he underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle Thursday. Cornerback Marcus Trufant was activated from the physically unable to perform list, filling Tatupu's spot on the roster.Coach Jim Mora asked if the plan remains for Trufant to be involved in just nickel coverage packages."Well, we're still evaluating it," Mora said. "We're going to just see ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lofa_Tatupu_placed_on_injured_reserve_Marcus_Trufant_activated/1466385 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lofa_Tatupu_placed_on_injured_reserve_Marcus_Trufant_activated/1466385 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lofa_Tatupu_placed_on_injured_reserve_Marcus_Trufant_activated/1466385 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/482363cb8cc827df6c8a6cef8d5c9935c1693e99/small/St_Louis_Rams_b8ef.jpg Marcus Trufant has practiced two days in a row with no apparent ill effects. That is very good news. There is no doubt that having Trufant on the field will improve this defense, but the ripple effect his presence adds could be somewhat dramatic. First and foremost, he is the most talented member of our secondary by a long stretch. So, y'know, that's really good. Secondly though, with Trufant taking his spot back, there is more competition out there (and less Kelly Jennings). It rem... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:36:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_Does_a_Healthy_Trufant_Mean/1412645 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_Does_a_Healthy_Trufant_Mean/1412645 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_Does_a_Healthy_Trufant_Mean/1412645 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3febee2b32738ad05dc29a8ab1fbecfcf9b9f61d/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2008_be5f.jpg Marcus Trufant squinted into the autumn fog drifting off the Seahawks’ practice field. He flashed a sheepish grin. It was if he was a shy outcast, not a Seattle mainstay since his hometown team... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:12:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_amp_Leroy_Hill_Back_At_Seahawks_Practice/1406155 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_amp_Leroy_Hill_Back_At_Seahawks_Practice/1406155 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_amp_Leroy_Hill_Back_At_Seahawks_Practice/1406155 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f0ff1e41fa7d8a1a905981a25751bc857b9c7c9/small/Marcus_Trufant_Back_At_Practice.jpg A day after Jim Mora learned he may not be without linebacker Lofa Tatupu for the year, the Seahawks coached received more good news about his defense.Cornerback Marcus Trufant and linebacker LeRoy Hill returned to practice Tuesday. Trufant, Seattle's... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:02:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Trufant_Hill_return_to_Seahawks_practice/1404342 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Trufant_Hill_return_to_Seahawks_practice/1404342 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Trufant_Hill_return_to_Seahawks_practice/1404342 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3febee2b32738ad05dc29a8ab1fbecfcf9b9f61d/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2008_be5f.jpg More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Chin up men, the Seattle Seahawks have traded for Marcus Trufant and given surprisingly little to get him. Browse more photos » Want a big deadline deal that rights Seattle and pushes them towards an exciting if maybe ultimately futile end to their season? Want that player without giving up a thing? How about a player that plays at one of the most valuable and rare posit... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:58:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Seattle_Seahawks_Trade_Nothing_for_Pro_Bowl_Corner_Marcus_Trufant/1404194 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Seattle_Seahawks_Trade_Nothing_for_Pro_Bowl_Corner_Marcus_Trufant/1404194 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Seattle_Seahawks_Trade_Nothing_for_Pro_Bowl_Corner_Marcus_Trufant/1404194 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/9/a93fa78d4e4dce8cfb2ccdf899dee6d84592dec4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769903.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A14F342340327BD8880DB4DD3A7FF68DF52F0D3731987026.jpg More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP The Truth returns. Browse more photos » Seattle's secondary approaches whole again.Jim Mora announced that Seattle will activate Marcus Trufant from the physically unable to return list. It's been almost two years since Seahawks fans could appreciate Trufant. After a breakout 2007 season, a mix of perceived weakness at stopping the run and a very real weakness in... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:11:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_to_be_Activated_from_PUP_list/1403770 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_to_be_Activated_from_PUP_list/1403770 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Marcus_Trufant_to_be_Activated_from_PUP_list/1403770 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3febee2b32738ad05dc29a8ab1fbecfcf9b9f61d/small/Seattle_Seahawks_2008_be5f.jpg The question is legitimate, because not only was Marcus Trufant’s injury unexpected, but not much has been released and fans are assuming the worst. Trufant reportedly suffered a back injury at some point in the offseason, and was unable to practice when he reported to training camp. He has been on the physically unable to perform [...] Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:40:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_About_Marcus_Trufant/1027392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_About_Marcus_Trufant/1027392 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_About_Marcus_Trufant/1027392 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/9/a93fa78d4e4dce8cfb2ccdf899dee6d84592dec4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769903.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A14F342340327BD8880DB4DD3A7FF68DF52F0D3731987026.jpg