12th Man Rising » 2009 » August

Jackie Battle, Meet Aaron Curry

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:40:08 +0000

Here is an exciting clip of what we should see a lot of during the regular season. A quick preview of what can happen when Aaron Curry starts reacting to what is happening on the field (as opposed to thinking).

visit site to read more]

Seahawks Trim Roster

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:12:28 +0000

By Tuesday, teams around the league must cut their roster down to 75 players. The Seahawks started early, cutting four players from the roster on Sunday.

These cuts are only the first round; by September 5, the roster must be trimmed even further … [visit site to read more]

Edgerrin James: Successful in Seattle?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:46:28 +0000

What should we expect from Edgerrin James in Seattle? If history is any indicator, we shouldn’t expect much. James is 31 years old and entering his eleventh season in the National Football League.

The Seattle Seahawks brought in James to revive … [visit site to read more]

T.J. Duckett Out, Edgerrin James In

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:37:33 +0000

So the Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran running back Edgerrin James.

This is a move that was somewhat unexpected, but wasn’t a complete surprise after watching the running backs struggle early.

James, 31 years old, was released by the … [visit site to read more]

Grey Ruegamer Waived

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:14:07 +0000

The Seahawks waived guard Grey Ruegamer today, replacing him by claiming Brian De La Puente, a versatile offensive lineman from Kansas City. It is likely that Ruegamer, who had just recovered from an elbow injury, was replaced because of his … [visit site to read more]

Broncos vs Seahawks: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:49:22 +0000

In their second exhibition game of the season, the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos at Qwest Field 27-13. Even during the preseason where records are somewhat meaningless, wins are always a plus.

A lot of Seattle’s players performed well, … [visit site to read more]

BREAKING: Edgerrin James To Seattle

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:29:33 +0000

According to a report at ProFootballTalk.com, Edgerrin James has agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

James enters a … [visit site to read more]

Preseason: Broncos vs Seahawks

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:04:26 +0000

In a couple of hours, the Seattle Seahawks will square off against the Denver Broncos at Qwest Field. Although it is the second exhibition game for Seattle, it will be the home opener for 2009 preseason.

The Seahawks host the Denver Broncos, an … [visit site to read more]

What About Marcus Trufant?

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:40:12 +0000

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 … [visit site to read more]

Walter Jones: Surgery Was Successful

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:21:30 +0000

Walter Jones, as reported, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery yesterday morning, and the operation was successful.

As evident through MRI results, loose bodies and scar tissue were present and removed during the surgery. The general recovery … [visit site to read more]

Walter Jones Scheduled For Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:53:16 +0000

Walter Jones will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this morning, his second surgery on the same knee in eight months. The surgery will be performed in Seattle by Dr. Ed Khalfayan, and more details will become available after the procedure is … [visit site to read more]

Madden 10: EA Shows Mebane Some Respect

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:33:05 +0000

And no, I’m not being sarcastic.

Brandon Mebane was originally rated as low as a 71 on Madden 10, and was the third-best defensive tackle on Seattle’s depth chart.

Fortunately for Mebane and Seattle fans who plan on playing with the … [visit site to read more]

Ridiculous Rumors Continue … Crabtree to Seattle?

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:56:42 +0000

Just when I thought ridiculous rumors involving Seattle would stop once Michael Vick signed with Philadelphia, I came across an article that claims visit site to read more]

Report: Walter Jones Leaves Early

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:35:24 +0000

Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times is reporting that Walter Jones left practice early today on his Seahawks blog. Jones left the field with trainers after an 11-on-11 session, but … [visit site to read more]

Seahawks vs Chargers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:31:04 +0000

Seattle opened the 2009 Preseason on Saturday night with a 20-14 win down in San Diego. Though the first units weren’t spectacular, we all need to remember that the Chargers are a very competitive squad, and it was only an exhibition game – the … [visit site to read more]