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Sean Morey Announces Retirement

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:48:06 +0000

Finally, football is back.

Maybe I’m too excited for a team that has won only nine games in two years, but there is nothing better than starting a fresh season in the National Football League.

Renton was busy today; two separate practices in … [visit site to read more]

Ceiling Set For Russell Okung

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:52:05 +0000

Eric Berry, selected fifth overall last April and one spot ahead of Russell Okung, has signed a five-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The first-round picks are quickly … [visit site to read more]

Expect Earl Thomas and Russell Okung to Sign Soon

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:41:28 +0000

Expect Seattle to sign their first-round picks by the end of today. Russell Okung and Earl Thomas should both be ready to go when training camp opens tomorrow.

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Seahawks Sign Guard Chester Pitts

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:36:41 +0000

There is more breaking news today, courtesy of Twitter.

According to Adam Schefter, the Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with guard Chester Pitts.

More coming … [visit site to read more]

Golden Tate Signs Contract

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:19:44 +0000

Praise God!!! Terms and conditions have been reached for the seattle seahawks! Let’s play ball!

Thanks to Golden Tate via Twitter, we have learned the rookie … [visit site to read more]

Dez Bryant: Just Carry the Pads

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:03:34 +0000

Just about a year ago, I remember watching the conclusion of a practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. It was Jim Mora’s first training camp, and Aaron Curry’s first practice.

Curry, who had been drafted fourth overall only months … [visit site to read more]

San Diego Chargers Willing to Trade Vincent Jackson

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:12:42 +0000

It could be time to start thinking about Vincent Jackson again.

While I don’t think it will – or should – happen, the Seahawks have shown interest in acquiring Jackson this offseason. And the Chargers, who were originally opposed to dealing … [visit site to read more]

Tod Leiweke Headed to Tampa Bay

Shaun Dolence — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:58:24 +0000

According to several reports, Tod Leiweke will be leaving the Seattle Seahawks to become the new Chief … [visit site to read more]

Interested in Joining 12th Man Rising?

Shaun Dolence — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:19:42 +0000

Are you a Seahawks fan searching for a way to express your opinions and thoughts?

12th Man Rising is looking for one or two additional contributors as the new season quickly approaches.

As a non-paid gig, contributors won’t be required to post … [visit site to read more]

Fox Sports: Seahawks Deserve a Super Bowl

Shaun Dolence — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:08:07 +0000

Mentioning Seattle’s desperation for a Lombardi trophy is still painful to some fans. The sting of defeat from Super Bowl XL still lingers, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a Seahawks fan who is no longer disgruntled.

Especially since Seattle’s … [visit site to read more]

Jake Locker is Fast

Shaun Dolence — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:32:10 +0000

Last March, I posted a quick piece following Taylor Mays’ unofficial 4.24 40-yard dash.

The Seattle Seahawks didn’t end up drafting him last April – the San Francisco … [visit site to read more]

Justin Forsett is a Top-10 Prospect in the NFL

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:36:37 +0000

Okay, so I’m sure the Seahawks have more promising prospects than only Justin Forsett. But considering the criteria used to rank the top prospects, he is the only talented player who is also eligible.

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Did the Arizona Cardinals Try to Acquire Matt Hasselbeck?

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:30:53 +0000

Earlier this week, Steve Kelley from the Seattle Times mentioned an interesting hypothetical during an interview on a Seattle radio … [visit site to read more]

NFL Divisional Smackdown

Shaun Dolence — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:27:08 +0000

FanSided.com is bringing you an NFL version of Smackdown, pitting divisional all-star teams against each other. The NFC … [visit site to read more]

The Seahawks Won’t Sign Terrell Owens

Shaun Dolence — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:44:41 +0000

It seemed like the T.O.-to-Seattle rumors would never die. Not until he signed with another team, at least.

Last month, general manager John Schneider said visit site to read more]