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Projecting Russell Wilson's Sophomore Season Part I: The History Of Rookie Winners

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:14:00 PDT

Russell Wilson was a revelation as a rookie. He led the Seahawks to a playoff victory, and very nearly the NFC Championship game. Everyone wants to see what he does in his second season. Some talk of...

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Latest Thinking On Linebacker Situation

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:58:09 PDT

In what is becoming the worst-kept secret in Renton, Bruce Irvin is moving to SAM (strongside linebacker). I hinted at this last week, but focused more on K.J. Wright moving to WILL (weakside...

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Rapid Reactions: Seahawks 2013 Draft

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:42:37 PDT

Three days and 254 picks later, the 2013 NFL Draft is behind us. There will be plenty of analysis in the days and weeks to come, but here are some immediate reactions to what the Seahawks did: -...

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NFL Draft: Thoughts Through Three Rounds

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:21:00 PDT

For a moment, I thought Pete Carroll and John Schneider had pulled the ultimate shocker by drafting the first woman in the NFL draft. Then I saw this: And I saw this: That is either...

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Expectations For Seahawks 2013 Draft

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:23:43 PDT

You mean there is more? After gorging themselves on NFL free agency, and stocking up on elite talent the past three drafts, the Seahawks front office bellies up to the table once again and asks for...

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Permalink: Seahawks 5-Year Roster Outlook

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:20:59 PDT

I got tired of looking up contracts in Google everyday, and decided to capture the state of the most crucial players on the Seahawks in the new 5-Year Roster Outlook housed in the top-right tab...

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PODCAST: Talking Kam Chancellor, Possible Surprise Cuts, and Seahawks Draft with Softy

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:47:02 PDT

I joined Dave Softy Mahler today to talk about the recent signing of Kam Chancellor, what it means for players like Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, and what to look for in the upcoming draft....

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Kam Chancellor Stands Tall Among Great Strong Safeties

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:48:07 PDT

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson has put together a sterling career. He has made five Pro Bowls, was a First-Team All-Pro once and a Second-Team All-Pro twice. He is one of only five...

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TUNE IN: Hawk Blogger Joins Softy On KJR Tomorrow @ 4PM

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:49:22 PDT

I will be reprising my role as Softy's better half tomorrow afternoon at 4PM PST. I hope you all can tune in and give us a call if you want to talk Seahawks.

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PODCAST: Davis Hsu And Brian Talk Salary Cap And Draft

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:48:02 PDT

Kam Chancellor signs an extension. People want to know what that means for re-signing Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas. It is time to invite Davis Hsu back to get into the nitty gritty of...

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Starting Matters On The Road

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:15:00 PDT

Pete Carroll loves to emphasize finishing. He was giddy when reinforcing the message after falling behind early in Washington during the playoffs, only to come roaring back. He even scoffed at a...

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Cause and Effect: Seahawks Off-Season Thus Far

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:48:24 PDT

Scarcity is a hidden hero of NFL football. The salary cap, the roster limit, the off-season calendar all conspire to create urgency and boundaries that force hard decisions. A general manager can...

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Thanks A Million!

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:48:57 PDT

From free agent Julius Jones to free agent Antoine Winfield, from starting cornerback Kelly Jennings to starting cornerback Richard Sherman, from drafting Aaron Curry to drafting Russell Wilson, it...

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Birds Of A Different Feather: The 2011 Eagles and 2013 Seahawks

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:41:26 PDT

It is entirely possible that the Seahawks front office has signed another marquee free agent in the time it took me to write this sentence. They are setting the NFL ablaze by adding big name after...

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The Unauthorized Story Of Matt Flynn In Seattle

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:44:52 PDT

History is written by the victors. Matt Flynn will exit the Seahawks roster hoping for an opportunity to finally grab the quill. The accepted narrative of his time in Seattle will be that he was the...

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Seacocks Gone Wrong

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:21 PDT

This blog has always been intentionally apolitical. Sports is one of my escapes from the endless partisanship of today's American political landscape. I know many of you feel the same way. Today,...

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BALTY T-Shirts Now Available

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:11:25 PDT

Branton Sherman has designed a t-shirt to have a little fun with his brother, Richard's appearance on ESPN First Take when he famously told Skip Bayless that he was "better at life than you." Harsh?...

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Reader Challenge: Seacocks Strike Back

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:46:37 PDT

Seahawks fans have endured some of the most idiotic mastic insults opposing fans could conjure up. Seachickens? Oh no! That one really hurts! Toward the end of last year, someone came up with a...

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Seahawks Make Statement In Season Opening Win In San Francisco

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:15:46 PDT

That one has to sting, San Francisco. Leading 20-17 with just over two minutes to go, the 49ers saw their season and home opener yanked from their grasp by the growing legend that is Russell Wilson....

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The Understated Value Of Michael Bennett

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:44:14 PDT

Pete Carroll lost a key aspect of his defensive game plan just weeks into his tenure with the Seahawks back in 2010. Jimmy Wilkerson suffered a career-ending injury during the pre-season, leading to...

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The Contract Headaches Facing The 49ers

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:24:23 PDT

Seahawks fans have become very familiar with the year 2015. They Mayans may have predicted the world would end in 2012, but the idea of losing Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson, Russell...

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The Ben Obomanu Appreciation Post

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:02:35 PDT

There was some buzz around this new Auburn wide receiver drafted late in the Mike Holmgren era. He had a flare for the dramatic, and the strength to go over the middle. He earned a chance to start by...

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Reactions To Day Two Of Free Agency

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:02:14 PDT

John Schneider, I don't know how you do that voodoo that you do. Take a bow, sir. There has been plenty of talk about managing cap spend in anticipation of players like Earl Thomas and...

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The Morning After: Percy Harvin Is A Seahawk

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:39:14 PDT

Move over Russell Wilson. There are going to be two NFL MVP candidates on the Seahawks offense after the team agreed to terms on a deal for Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. Harvin is a player with...

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PODCAST: 2013 Seahawks Free Agency Primer

hawkblogger@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:00:13 PDT

Folks, this one is worth listening to. That's not to say every Hawk Blogger podcast isn't great, but Davis Hsu and Jacson Bevens helped me cover all the based heading into free agency in less than 48...

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