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When reflecting on his time coaching Efton Chism III before he made it to the New England Patriots, Eastern Washington head football coach Aaron Best took

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 24

Efton Chism III's Journey to Patriots, and Why No One is Surprised He Made It

When reflecting on his time coaching Efton Chism III before he made it to the New England Patriots, Eastern Washington head football coach Aaron Best took

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 8

Seahawks OL due for 'biggest jump' in upcoming season

The Seattle Seahawks are going to need some players already on the roster to take a leap in the 2025 season. While many players are capable of doing that, "Bump and Stacy" host Michael Bumpus believes that offensive lineman Christian Haynes will be one to watch for the Seahawks next season.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 2

Seahawks analyst explains trade option for future QB

If the Seattle Seahawks don't view Geno Smith as their long-term starting quarterback, there may be an alternative option on another NFL roster. With a

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / January 7

Bump: The NFL offense that Seahawks should take a page from

The Seattle Seahawks have an opportunity to go a different direction with their offense now that they’re looking for a new offensive coordinator. Michael Bumpus has an idea of where the Seahawks should look for that new direction.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / January 1

Bump: 3 O-linemen for Seahawks to target in free agency

With the Seattle Seahawks officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday night, the look toward the future has already begun. The 3 losses for

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / December 23

Bump dives into nuances of Seahawks’ play-calling debate

Two weeks ago, the Seattle Seahawks’ sputtering rushing attack exploded for its best performance of the year. It didn’t carry over. After rushing for a season-high 176 yards on 31 carries against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec.

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / December 17, 2024

What’s happened to the Seahawks’ home-field advantage?

The mystique surrounding Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, seems to be fading away. Breaking down Seahawks’ NFC West title and playoff odds After another loss on their home field against Green Bay, the Seahawks fell to 3-5 and clinched a losing record on their own turf this season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / December 12, 2024

Bump: A matchup Seahawks can exploit in huge game vs Packers

The NFL season is in it’s stretch run and the Seattle Seahawks are looking to remain hot with the inside track to the NFC West title in their hands. Huard:

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / November 19, 2024

Bump: The roster addition Seahawks should make now

There was a “sight for sore eyes” from the Seattle Seahawks’ win over the San Francisco 49ers, but one that underlined something the team is missing, according to Seattle Sports’ Michael Bumpus.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / MyNorthwest.com / September 16, 2024

Watch: WSU legend Michael Bumpus’ epic rant on Apple Cup win

WSU Cougars legend Michael Bumpus knows how to pick his spot. Two days after the Cougs took down the UW Huskies 24-19 at Seattle’s Lumen Field in the annual Apple Cup, the former standout Wazzu wide receiver let loose with an epic rant to open Monday’s edition of Bump and Stacy on Seattle Sports.

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NFL News / MyNorthwest.com / September 13, 2024

Bump responds to Brock: UW-WSU is still the Apple Cup

Last year’s Apple Cup had all the ingredients of a rivalry classic. Bizarro Apple Cup arrives as UW, WSU meet in rivalry showdown The scene was picture-perfect: A crisp, late-November afternoon at sold-out Husky Stadium.

NFL News / Seattle Sports / September 13, 2024

Bump responds to Brock: UW-WSU is still the Apple Cup

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / September 2, 2024

Who Bump thinks will be a Seahawks Pro Bowler in 2024

The Seattle Seahawks’ first season under new head coach Mike Macdonald is now just a week away, and one thing we’ll be keeping our eyes on is which players could see improved production in this new era for the Hawks.

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / August 26, 2024

Bump: 3 Seahawks dark horses to make the 53-man roster

All eyes in Seattle are on the Seahawks’ roster, as the Hawks need to cut it down to 53 players by 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon as the NFL readies for the regular season.

NFL News / MyNorthwest.com / August 26, 2024

Hawks Live at The Bellevue Collection

Hawks Live is back at the Bellevue Square Center Court from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on select Thursdays throughout the NFL season. Fans are encouraged to come and listen as Seahawks broadcasters and former players Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer dive into live in-person interviews with Seahawks players while previewing upcoming matchup.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / August 26, 2024

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Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / August 14, 2024

A lesser-known Seahawks WR has Michael Bumpus’ attention

Wide receiver is a position to watch for the Seattle Seahawks this preseason. Rost: What we learned in Seahawks’ preseason opener That’s usually the case

Seattle Seahawks News / 710 ESPN Seattle / July 20, 2024

Bump: Who needs to be Seahawks’ own comeback player of the year

The Seattle Seahawks brought in new head coach Mike Macdonald this offseason, which means he’s bringing the concepts he used as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator with him.

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / July 18, 2024

Michael Bumpus shares his WSU Cougars football Mount Rushmore

The WSU Cougars have had plenty of iconic players over the course of their football program’s 104-year history. How a CFB insider sees WSU Cougars football season playing out If there was a “Mount Rushmore” of WSU football stars, which four players would have their faces carved in stone on the Palouse?

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / April 9, 2024

Bumpus: To Seahawks, No. 16 pick is ‘really like a top-10 pick’

The Seattle Seahawks will have to wait a little bit before they get on the clock for the first time in the 2024 NFL Draft. Huard’s Seattle Seahawks Draft Profile: DT with pedigree Unlike the last two drafts when Seattle held top-10 picks courtesy of the Denver Broncos from the Russell Wilson trade, the Seahawks’ first pick is No.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / April 3, 2024

Bumpus thinks Seahawks’ Riq Woolen will bounce back in 2024

The NFL announced its performance-based pay distribution for the 2023 season, and a Seattle Seahawks defender was one of the top earners. Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / December 28, 2023

Bumpus: The situation that will decide if Seahawks beat Steelers

The Seattle Seahawks have won back-to-back games and are back over .500 and holding a playoff spot with just two games to go this season. Huard: Why Seattle Seahawks’ 3rd-down defense numbers ‘can’t happen’ The first of those two final games is this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.