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BREAKING: Mike Wahle Released

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:33:53 +0000

Mike Wahle was released by the Seattle Seahawks after failing a physical. If I had to guess, I would say that Wahle’s career in the National Football League is done.

Wahle has been struggling with a shoulder injury, and was recovering from … [visit site to read more]

Rookie Contract Updates: Max Unger Signs

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:16:07 +0000

Yesterday, the Seattle Seahawks came to terms with second-round draft pick Max Unger, ensuring the rookie will report to camp on time. The four-year deal reportedly guarantees $1.95 million and guarantees well over $3 million.

This leaves Aaron … [visit site to read more]

Rookie Projections: Deon Butler

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:44:54 +0000

It is quite obvious that the front office was interested in wide receiver Deon Butler. They were so intrigued by Butler that they felt it necessary to trade back into the third round to select him. Seattle paid a high price to obtain Butler; … [visit site to read more]

Rookie Projections: Max Unger

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:09:24 +0000

Tim Ruskell showed great proficiency in the second round of last April’s NFL Draft. The Seahawks sent their second-round pick (37th overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Denver’s natural 2010 first-round selection. Staying active late … [visit site to read more]

Rookie Projections: Aaron Curry

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:07:58 +0000

It isn’t often that a linebacker is selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In fact, it hasn’t happened since 1988, when the Atlanta Falcons made Aundray Bruce the first overall pick.

Since then, there have been a handful of linebackers … [visit site to read more]

Personnel Changes

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:22:45 +0000

Alright, so my assumption was wrong. Long snapper Kevin Houser was not added to entice competition during training camp. Apparently, Seattle signed Houser with the intention of giving him possession of the job, should he perform as expected.

The … [visit site to read more]

12th Man Rising Weekend Links

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:51:02 +0000

Jeffri Chadiha of ESPN.com put together a list of NFL stars who need to rebound from harsh 2008 seasons. Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck makes the … [visit site to read more]

Seattle Signs Deon Butler

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:44:24 +0000

Deon Butler, the receiver drafted by Seattle in the third round of last April’s draft, has agreed to a four-year contract with the team.

According to a report from visit site to read more]

Seahawks Sign Long-Snapper Kevin Houser

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:01:01 +0000

The Seahawks have signed veteran long-snapper Kevin Houser, most likely to provide competition at the position during training camp. Houser will compete with Bryan Pittman, who was also signed this off-season, for the … [visit site to read more]

Fans Protest Super Bowl XL

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:34:17 +0000

Some Seattle fans just aren’t ready to let Super Bowl XL go, even over three years later. In fact, a lot of them aren’t – hell, I haven’t even gotten over it myself.

Over forty-four thousand … [visit site to read more]

Terrell Owens Has A Reality Television Show?

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:58:20 +0000

I recall attending a Seahawks game at Qwest Field on a Monday night in 2002. It was the middle of October, and Monday Night Football had come to Seattle for the first time in nearly a decade. The Seahawks were hosting the San … [visit site to read more]

Good Riddance, 2008

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:12:11 +0000

We’re officially closer to next year than we are last year. And while there is still plenty of 2009 to go, 2008 cannot become a distant past quick enough. 2008 was arguably one of the worst years for sports in Seattle history; any team associated … [visit site to read more]

McNair’s Death Shouldn’t Affect His Legacy

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:20:47 +0000

It has almost been one week since Steve McNair was tragically shot and killed by his 20-year old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi. Investigators have since determined that Kazemi, after shooting McNair four times, turned the gun on … [visit site to read more]

Observing the 12th Man: Reactions to Steve McNair

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:03:25 +0000

Chris Sullivan of Seahawks Addicts pays a quick tribute to Steve McNair, who was found dead last Saturday afternoon. Sullivan included a nice video … [visit site to read more]

Thank You, Paul Allen

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:51:19 +0000

They say success starts at the top, and the Seahawks are fortunate to have one of the best and most dedicated owners in the National Football League.

Although Paul Allen’s dedication hasn’t … [visit site to read more]