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Do You Want the Seahawks to Pursue Vincent Jackson?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:03:39 +0000

By now, everyone should know I’ve been a proponent of the Charlie Whitehurst acquisition. Maybe it is too optimistic, but until proven otherwise, I trust the new regime to correctly … [visit site to read more]

Golden Tate is Marketing Gold

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:46:42 +0000

Remember the scandal earlier this month involving Top Pot Doughnuts and Golden Tate?

If you recall, the “crime” didn’t quite seem real. There was even speculation the entire transgression was a hoax.

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How Good (or Bad) is Charlie Whitehurst?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:08:35 +0000

I’m not anything more than a fan of the Seattle Seahawks.

I don’t have professional coaching experience or access to heaps of reviewable film from games. I don’t attend Seahawks practices unless they’re open to the public; like any other fan, a … [visit site to read more]

LenDale White Continues To Talk About Pete Carroll

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:09:07 +0000

About a week ago, LenDale White had a few things to say about Pete Carroll in an interview with visit site to read more]

Lawrence Jackson Needs to Step Up

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:21:51 +0000

Lawrence Jackson is a physical specimen. At 6-foot-4, 271 pounds, he possesses characteristics that make general managers salivate.

To compliment his NFL-sized frame, Jackson shows good power and exceptional quickness for a man of his … [visit site to read more]

Qwest Field Gets a Makeover

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:55:55 +0000

Have you seen Qwest Field lately?

If you haven’t, the roof of the stadium has changed quite dramatically. Instead of a dirt-covered top … [visit site to read more]

Roger Craig: The 49ers Will Annihilate The NFC West

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:04:20 +0000

Former 49ers running back Roger Craig made some headlines over the weekend by predicting the San Francisco 49ers will win the NFC West in 2010.

“The 49ers will … [visit site to read more]

Albert Haynesworth to Seattle: A Different, Hesitant Perspective

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:21:49 +0000

Albert Haynesworth is a selfish player; he wants to make plays on the football field.

Haynesworth doesn’t want to take on opposing blockers so someone else can claim the glory; he … [visit site to read more]

LenDale White Said What?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:45:31 +0000

After opting to “get out while the house is burning,” Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll continues to irk former Southern … [visit site to read more]

Leon Washington is Working Hard Behind the Scenes

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:10:08 +0000

Clare Farnsworth of Seahawks.com posted a nice article yesterday about Seahawks running back Leon Washington.

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Logan Mankins: Steve Hutchinson’s Replacement

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:58:21 +0000

Fans of the Seattle Seahawks still cringe when Steve Hutchinson is mentioned in any casual conversation. Hutchinson, of course, is the one that got away. His departure is the defining moment of the Tim Ruskell era in Seattle.

Since Hutchinson … [visit site to read more]

USC Sanctions: Pete Carroll Should Not Be Blamed

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:56:40 +0000

Very rarely do I find myself in agreement with the opinion of Mike Florio. He typically presents unfair arguments against the Seahawks; unfortunately, the Seahawks haven’t been very good lately and his views have been quite accurate.

Florio … [visit site to read more]

NFL.com: Bates Could Help Resurrect Seattle’s Offense

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:55:39 +0000

A quick write-up on Jeremy Bates from Pat Kirwan, Senior Analyst at NFL.com:

Bates … [visit site to read more]

Wildcat in Seattle?

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:23:54 +0000

There was an interesting bit the other day on the rumor mill – courtesy of ESPN.com – about the Seattle Seahawks becoming the next team to employ the Wildcat formation on … [visit site to read more]

Golden Tate: Razed, Hazed, Glazed, or Amazed?

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:47:35 +0000

I couldn’t help but laugh today at the Seattle Times’ daily sports poll:

How should the Seahawks handle Golden Tate for his 3 a.m. maple-bar caper?
Raze him: $1,000 fine
Haze him: 8-hours work at Top Pot
Glaze him: Make him buy … [visit site to read more]