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Today is Walter Jones Day

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:36:36 +0000

In the State of Washington, April 30, 2010 is Walter Jones Day.

Made official by a proclamation signed by Governor Christine Gregoire, Walter Jones Day is an opportunity for fans everywhere to appreciate one the of the greatest players … [visit site to read more]

Walter Jones Announces Retirement

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:40:16 +0000

For an offensive lineman, a good game is where you’re not noticed by the casual fan. Fans are quick to notice penalties, missed assignments, and surrendered sacks.

Their glory is stolen by other players; quarterbacks, running backs, and wide … [visit site to read more]

In 2011, the Seattle Seahawks Select …

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:04:46 +0000

It is never too early to start talking about next year’s draft. The NFL draft is by far the most popular offseason activity, with stakeholder groups watching from around the country. The 2010 television audience was up visit site to read more]

Seattle Receives High Praise For Draft

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:30:50 +0000

Analysts everywhere are praising the Seattle Seahawks for what turned out to be an excellent 2010 draft class. Most articles you’ll read will clearly label Seattle as a winner on draft day, and several more commend Pete Carroll and John Schneider … [visit site to read more]

Taylor Mays Blames Pete Carroll

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:40:15 +0000

Apparently, Taylor Mays should have been drafted on the first day and didn’t deserve to fall into the second round. And it is Pete Carroll’s fault.

According to an article on … [visit site to read more]

Seahawks Draft Walter Thurmond

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:16:26 +0000

It always hurts to see the Seahawks draft players from Oregon.

But if you can’t beat them, join them.

After watching Walter Thurmond play very well at the University of Oregon for four seasons, it will be a relief to finally have him on our … [visit site to read more]

Seahawks Acquire LenDale White

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:00:46 +0000

Pete Carroll finally got someone he is familiar with from Southern California.

It isn’t Taylor Mays. Not Everson Griffen or Charles Brown.

At the top of the fourth round, the Seahawks traded for running back LenDale White, who played at … [visit site to read more]

NFL Draft: So Far, So Good in Seattle

Shaun Dolence — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:24:18 +0000

I was extremely nervous prior to the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. With a new regime in town, I don’t think anyone knew what direction the Seahawks would go.

Would Pete Carroll overvalue players he was familiar with? Should we have been … [visit site to read more]

2010 NFL Draft, First Round: Quick Thoughts

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:24:27 +0000

Steals
Russell Okung, 6: Alright, maybe this is only homer optimism. But Okung could’ve gone as high as second overall and was almost guaranteed to be a top-five pick for most of the offseason. Thanks to Trent Williams’ impressive … [visit site to read more]

Expect Seahawks to “Jump Around”

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:27:40 +0000

Yesterday, Pete Carroll tweeted:

next song for #seahawksdraftclues: jump around by house of … [visit site to read more]

Mike Holmgren Makes Final Push For Sam Bradford

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:14:56 +0000

Mike Holmgren really likes Sam Bradford.

Either that, or Mike Holmgren really needs a quarterback and only likes Sam Bradford.

Whatever it is, Holmgren appears ready to make one final push to obtain the signal caller from Oklahoma. Pending a … [visit site to read more]

Washington Redskins Want Eric Berry?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:53:59 +0000

According to reports, several teams expect the Washington Redskins to seriously consider safety Eric Berry at fourth … [visit site to read more]

Final 2010 NFL Mock Draft

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:44:54 +0000

12th Man … [visit site to read more]

Who Will The Seahawks Draft?

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:51:40 +0000

Pete Carroll knows. And according to a few tweets, he is leaving clues as to who the Seahawks will select when the draft starts tomorrow evening.

From Pete Carroll’s Twitter account:

we’re … [visit site to read more]

Seahawks’ Lime-Green Alternates Outdone

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:00:51 +0000

Remember those lime-green alternates the Seahawks wore last season when they played the Chicago Bears at Qwest Field? Like them or not, the national audience thought they were horrendous.

After a few weeks, the Seahawks announced they would not … [visit site to read more]