Archive for February, 2010

27 Feb

Offseason Wish List: Defensive End

Around this time last year, I compiled a free agent wish list that featured the most prominent players available who would look especially good in a Seahawks uniform. The list, exaggerated and optimistic, featured players like Julius Peppers, Albert Haynesworth, Nnamdi Asomugha, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and Jordan Gross.
To my surprise, the Seahawks actually landed T.J. Houshmandzadeh. [...]

24 Feb

Breaking: Seahawks Tag Mare

The Seahawks have announced they’ve placed the franchise tag designation on kicker Olindo Mare, the second time in recent memory the tag has been used to retain a kicker. The move [almost] guarantees that Mare will be back next season as the team’s kicker.
Last season, Mare finished 24/26 on field goals and has been one [...]

23 Feb

2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.1: Top 15

Pick
Team
Player Selected
Player’s Position
Player’s School
Analysis

1.

Ndamukong Suh
Defensive Tackle
Nebraska
Rumors are flying that the Rams could trade this pick, but the player who is drafted here won’t change. Ndamukong Suh is the best player available in this year’s draft, and game-changing defensive tackles aren’t easy to find.

2.

Gerald McCoy
Defensive Tackle
Oklahoma
To protect their $80 million investment (Matthew Stafford), the Lions would [...]

22 Feb

A Madden Mullet

Who will be the next “victim” to be featured on the cover of this year’s Madden football game? Doritos and EA Sports have partnered to let the fans decide between Jared Allen, Reggie Wayne, and Drew Brees.
Last season, the cover featured two athletes for the first time ever; Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu shared the [...]

20 Feb

Qwest Field, Loudest in the NFL

Popular Mechanics is an American magazine devoted to science and technology. It’s also the latest source to recognize Qwest Field as the loudest in the National Football League. This type of recognition is nothing new for the home of the Hawks; it is consistently considered one of the toughest places to play for visiting opponents.
The [...]

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