Tim Ruskell

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A Perfect Storm Leads to Curry’s Absence

Given the circumstances, the best thing the Seattle Seahawks could’ve done on draft day was select Aaron Curry over Mark Sanchez, ignoring the hype surrounding the quarterback from Southern Cal. The…Read More

Rookie Contract Updates: Max Unger Signs

Yesterday, the Seattle Seahawks came to terms with second-round draft pick Max Unger, ensuring the rookie will report to camp on time. The four-year deal reportedly guarantees $1.95 million and guarantees…Read More

Rookie Projections: Deon Butler

It is quite obvious that the front office was interested in wide receiver Deon Butler. They were so intrigued by Butler that they felt it necessary to trade back into the third round to select him. Seattle…Read More

Rookie Projections: Max Unger

Tim Ruskell showed great proficiency in the second round of last April’s NFL Draft. The Seahawks sent their second-round pick (37th overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Denver’s natural 2010…Read More

Good Riddance, 2008

We’re officially closer to next year than we are last year. And while there is still plenty of 2009 to go, 2008 cannot become a distant past quick enough. 2008 was arguably one of the worst years for…Read More

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Thank You, Paul Allen

They say success starts at the top, and the Seahawks are fortunate to have one of the best and most dedicated…Read More

What Should Happen to Owen Schmitt?

As most of you are aware by now, Owen Schmitt was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the…Read More

Was Aaron Curry The Right Choice?

I recently found myself defending the selection of Aaron Curry in the NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.…Read More

Thank You, Michael Vick

Not for inhumane treatment of animals, or for abusing man’s best friend. Really, I’m not even sure…Read More

Mike Teel, Courtney Greene: A New Brunswick (Rutgers) Perspective

In the later rounds of last month’s draft, the Seahawks selected quarterback Mike Teel (sixth round)…Read More

Leroy Hill Contract Details

The details of Leroy Hill’s new contract have been released. Last week, the Seattle Seahawks reached…Read More

Deon Butler: Another Perspective

The more I read about Deon Butler, the more I find myself liking the guy. He appears to have the full…Read More

Draft Recap: Day Two Selections (1/2)

Deon Butler, Wide Receiver Penn State University Third round, 91st overall pick The second day of the…Read More

Seahawks Retain Leroy Hill

I hate to say “I told you so”, and, well … I won’t. Because although I was optimistic that Leroy…Read More

NFL Network: Curry All-Access

A video from NFL.com, providing an all-access peek at Seattle’s newest addition: Aaron Curry. Click…Read More

Leroy Hill: Deal With Seattle Imminent?

This morning on the Mitch in the Morning show on KJR (950 AM, Seattle), host Mitch Levy interviewed Seahawks…Read More

Lucas, Griffith Deals Announced

The Seahawks sure didn’t wait long to spend the money earned from rescinding Leroy Hill’s franchise…Read More

Draft Recap: Day One Selections

Aaron Curry, Linebacker Wake Forest University First round, 4th overall pick I couldn’t have scripted…Read More

2009 NFL Draft: Seahawks Are Winners?

In the days following the NFL Draft, the so-called “experts” begin to offer hindsight analysis…Read More

BREAKING: Ken Lucas To Sign

Ken Lucas is expected to sign with Seattle, which could be announced as early as later today. Specific…Read More