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Category: Seattle Seahawks
NFC West 2017 Free Agency Round Up
Here are some notes to get you caught up on what happened in day one of free agency around the NFC West. Free Agency 2017: Seahawks sign Luke Joeckel to 1-year deal – Field Gulls Just two minutes after the beginning of the new league year, it was announced via Twitter that the Seattle Seahawks have signed offensive tackle Luke Joeckel to a one-year deal in 2017.
Oakland’s Irvin aids Mack, shows value of free-agent bargain
Bruce Irvin’s first payday in free agency wasn’t anywhere near what Oakland will have to offer to keep pass-rushing teammate and two-time All-Pro Khalil Mack. The former first-round pick by Seattle qualifies as a high-value contributor just the same for a franchise that made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
2017 McFarlane Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team Figures
Again merging the collectible and virtual worlds, 2017 McFarlane Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team Figures combine the visual appeal of a detailed likeness with codes that can be used in the Madden NFL 18 game. Just like in 2016 , the line features a mix of seasoned stars and top young players.
Unheralded special teams guys often best free agent signings
Quarterbacks and skill position players get the most money. High-profile defensive guys get plenty of attention.
Seahawks add Tom Donatell to coaching staff, promote three
The team hired former UCLA graduate assistant Tom Donatell as a defensive quality control coach while promoting Heath Farwell to assistant special teams coach, John Glenn to assistant linebackers coach and Nick Sorensen to assistant defensive backs coach. While the top of Seattle’s coaching staff has remained intact, the Seahawks have made several changes among their assistant coaches this offseason.
Carroll: Rawls, Prosise will compete for Seahawks’ top RB spot
That mantra helped Russell Wilson emerge from the pack as a rookie quarterback and the team plans to employ the same approach in Seattle’s backfield. Carroll on Thursday confirmed that Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise will engage in an open battle for Seattle’s top backfield spot.
Pete Carroll: Earl Thomas “doing very well”
The Seahawks closed out the 2016 season without the services of safety Earl Thomas as a result of a broken leg he suffered in Week 13 and it briefly looked like they would be spending even more time without Thomas in their secondary. Thomas said he was thinking about retiring in the immediate aftermath of the injury before announcing his intention to return to the team next season.
Century Links 2/27: Preparing for Free Agency, and other Seahawks News
NESN.com Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has a game-worn Tom Brady jersey. And no, it’s not THAT jersey, so feel cross him off the list of suspects.
The Little Things: Week 1
Preseason is half a year away, but at least something is kicking off this morning: a new offseason column. Think of “Little Things” as a weekly methodical stroll through the weird, maddening, exhilarating, maddening again, and full-circle-back-to-weird-again season of your 2016 Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks: Re-thinking the plan at strong side linebacker
The Seattle Seahawks need to re-think their plan at strong side linebacker, and finally draft a versatile placement for Bruce Irvin. A year ago the Seattle Seahawks let Bruce Irvin leave for the Raiders and made no effort to replace him.
NFL compensates Seahawks with two extra third-round picks in 2017 draft
Last offseason, the Seattle Seahawks lost defensive starters Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane to former AFC West rivals Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in free agency, as well as starting left tackle Russell Okung to another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos , and right guard J.R. Sweezy to expansion rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Seahawks signed a few minor free agents themselves, but overall the contractual balance didn’t offset those moves and so now the NFL grants Seattle two relatively high compensatory draft picks in 2017.
Restricted free agents could interest Arizona Cardinals
There are restricted free agent cornerbacks who could be of help to the Arizona Cardinals If the front office can land them Another offseason is upon us, and once again the Arizona Cardinals need cornerback help. It has pretty much become an annual problem for the front office.
Michael Bennett boycotts trip, says he won’t be used by Israel
Michael Bennett, a Pro Bowl defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, is one of the NFL’s most outspoken players on social issues. And once again he is in the middle of a controversy after announcing he was withdrawing from a overseas trip hosted by the Israeli government.
Century Links 2/11: No-E on Off-Season Rehab, and other Seahawks News
Gee Scott: Catching up with Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett during his broken leg rehab Will Tyler Lockett be recovered from his broken leg to play in Week 1 for the Seahawks next season? “Oh yeah, for sure I will,” the wide receiver told 710 ESPN Seattle’s Gee Scott. Seattle Seahawks Despite doing so much in his career already, quarterback Russell Wilson should only get better over the next few seasons.
Fournette-Cook debate reminiscent of Lynch vs. A.P.
In an NFL draft that is loaded at the running back position, it’s no certainty that NFL clubs will all have the LSU and FSU running backs as the top two rushers available. But they’re unquestionably two of the very best, and you can bet that a debate on which of the two is the better prospect will be had in plenty of scout meetings.
Jets targeting ex-Seahawks coordinator Jeremy Bates to be QB coach, report says
It might soon be filled. They are targeting former Seahawks offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates for the job, according to The MMQB’s Albert Breer, who reported Bates “comes highly recommended” by former NFL head coaches Jon Gruden and Mike Shanahan.
Watch Rob Gronkowski, Other Super Bowl Players Read Mean…
Jimmy Kimmel geared up for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI by inviting NFL players Rob Gronkowski, J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson to read mean tweets about themselves. It marked the second NFL edition of “Mean Tweets” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Odell Beckham Jr transitioned from an exciting new rookie to an extremely lame looking dhead in an alarmingly short amount of time,” read the New York Giants wide receiver.
Five Super Bowl Prop Bets That Could Make You Money
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Wilson: Ryan should win MVP
… Jones . It was that three-score performance in front of the 12th Man that earned Ryan the undivided attention of the sports media from there on out. Not to be out-won, Ryan threw another three touchdowns past Wilson’s Seahawks in their divisional …
AFC holds on to defeat NFC 20-13 in Pro Bowl
NFC quarterback Dak Prescott , of the Dallas Cowboys, looks to pass, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Orlando, Fla.
Dan Quinn’s Super Bowl task: matching up with Belichick
In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stands by head coach Bill Belichick during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Foxborough, Mass. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is also seen in the middle.
Rest over as Patriots begin Super Bowl prep for Falcons
After taking a day to review and recharge following his team’s AFC championship game win over Pittsburgh, the New England coach said Tuesday that the coaching staff’s preparations are fully underway for the Super Bowl. The Patriots are preparing to make their seventh Super Bowl berth during the Belichick era, making them veterans at this point in handling the various logistics involved with the big game.
Report: Future and Ciara Settle Custody Case
Twelve days after Ciara dropped her $15 million defamation lawsuit against Future, TMZ reports the former couple have settled their custody battle over 2-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn. The two have reportedly agreed to joint custody, though Future Jr. will spend the majority of his time with Ciara.
Bill Belichick once banned Tom Brady from throwing to Deion Branch in practice for 2 days
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t pull punches when it comes to criticizing players. This is the same guy that let Tom Brady know that ” I could go get the quarterback at Foxborough High to do it better than that” after the four-time Super Bowl MVP after screwed up in practice.
Don’t expect big spending by Seahawks on offensive line
Seattle Seahawks’ Justin Britt, left, and Garry Gilliam talk as players clean out their lockers at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash., Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. The team played their final game of the season Saturday.
NFL reportedly investigating Seahawks over Richard Shermana s previously undisclosed knee injury
The Seahawks should be hearing from the NFL anytime now on how the league is penalizing the team for not disclosing Richard Sherman’s knee injury until after the season. The @NFL is now looking into the #Seahawks situation on Richard Sherman’s MCL, and Pete Carroll noting that he wasn’t on the Injury Report.
Ap Fact Check: Palin not blaming attack on ‘Mexican Muslims’
In a Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 file photo, Sarah Palin, political commentator and former governor of Alaska, walks on the sideline before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams, in Seattle. A story posted by Newslo on Jan. 6, 2017, claiming Palin blamed recent fatal shooting at a Florida airport on “Mexican Muslims” is false.
Falcons: Julio Jones will be ready to go in NFC championship
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during the second half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Pete Carroll on Seahawks’ belief entering offseason
So what should we expect from today’s playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons? News Tribune reporters Gregg Bell and Dave Boling give us the rundown. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll discusses Thursday the availability of running back C.J. Prosise for Saturday’s playoff game in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Reports: Josh McDaniels will stay with New England Patriots, not go to 49ers
Despite their worst season in franchise history culminating in an embarrassing state-of-the-organization news conference held by Jed York, the Niners waited out the rush of five other clubs filling their head-coaching vacancies, seemingly leaving them their choice between three intriguing candidates: Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt … (more)
Seattle’s Bennett berates reporter after playoff loss to Falcons…
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Falcons hope for 1 more game at Georgia Dome _ for NFC title
The Falcons advanced to the NFC championship game for only the fourth time in their 51-year history, cruising past the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 in a divisional game Saturday. Matt Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, looking every bit like one of the favorites for the MVP award .
The Latest: Lewis leads Pats over Texans 34-16 in playoffs
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14,… . Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
DeShawn Shead Injury: Updates on Seahawks CB’s Knee and Recovery
Shead was injured during the third quarter of Saturday’s postseason game. He went down with a non-contact injury when Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel made a cut while trying to catch a pass from Matt Ryan .
Atlanta Falcons soar into NFC title game with 36-20 victory over Seattle
Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round Saturday. Atlanta will face either the Dallas Cowboys or the Green Bay Packers, who meet Sunday in the NFC’s other divisional game.
Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20
Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Ryan leads Falcons to NFC title game, beating Seattle 36-20 Matt Ryan looks very much like an MVP, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC championship game with a 36-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixNsAg Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts to play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons’ offense too much for Seattle Seahawks Atlanta earns spot in NFC Championship game. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixOUmA ATLANTA – The defense that has bailed out the Seattle Seahawks so many times over the past five years couldn’t save them here Saturday.
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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner talks to reporters, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks will play the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football NFC playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: AFC and NFC Divisional-Round Matchup Analysis
For example, when the Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in Week 5, the young Panthers secondary had no one who could slow down Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones . Coleman, and their offense moved the ball up and down the field all game, but they had no answer for Jones, who caught 12 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown.