Silent nights.....Sorry

I wanted to say a big SORRY to all my loyal readers. My family has been dealing with a crisis. My house caught on fire at about noon on Wednesday. My wife and child were up north at my mother in law's house doing work and that's when we received the call that our house was on fire. My two dogs LULU and GRACIE were inside the house. I would like to take this opportunity to let all of you know that everyone is going to be just fine. Gracie was found inside of the house unconscious and had to be revived at the scene. I would like to thank the brave individuals at the LYNNWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT for saving my girls. I would also like to thank the AMERICAN RED CROSS for all of their help and support.

Dealing with a crisis of this nature really makes me feel blessed that nobody was hurt. My wife and I will have to replace almost everything we own. That is nothing compared to having to deal with the loss of a family member. Please feel free to send me supporting e-mails. Kind words can help a lot. I will try to post later on in the week after we kill Josh Brown and the Lambs. Until then take care. END....

The puppet master does it again.

Well I have been right on a couple of predictions I have had over the past month or so. I knew the hawks would keep Forsett through the final cut, I was correct in thinking the decision to have Burleson pull double duty in the Bills game could cause injury and finally, I was right about them moving Bumpus up to the 53 man roster. Danny O'Neil reported earlier; the Hawks released Sammie Parker and activated Michael Bumpus to the active 53 man roster. This is good news. I think with McMullins' WCO experience coupled with the direct knowledge of Seattle's offense and the new addition of hungry Michael Bumpus. Good Luck my friend, I will be rooting for you. End...

To Bumpus...Or not to Bumpus?

Michael Bumpus has an excellent chance of starting in Sunday's game against the 49ers. Wether it will be at wide receiver or returning punts, remains to be seen. Mike Holmgren has been thinking about it and when asked he made it clear they are thinking seriously about his role in this next game. I know Bumpus has returned punts since his pop warner days but this isn't college and it's a long time removed from the pee wee leagues. I have been a fan of Bumpus since his performances in preseason. He is fast, agile, with good hands; why not start him. What does Holmgren have to lose. Bumpus knows the play book better than McMullin and Parker, having spent time with the team. Besides that McMullin did not play football last year. Practice is different than Playing...

Let's hope the Hawks have the skill set to overcome this much adversity and win at home on Sunday. I for one will be watching the game with freinds and family enjoying the beautiful day that is forecast. Tell me what you all have planned. Wether it be a tailgate and a ticket or a BBQ and you. It's all gravy when the HAWKS play....END (sort of)

I am trying to get multiple conversations about the games and during the games, but I need more contributers. So, If you want to join the ranks of the seahawks blogger than e-mail me a short essay on sunday's game.

This just in...

Mike Sando is reporting that with the heartbreaking loss of Rob Sims the Hawks have utilized that roster spot to sign Sammy Parker to the WR corp. Lets see what comes out of this. Definitely some new faces to remember. Lets hope this was a good move for the Hawks. Lord knows we need receivers. This might actually be a blessing in disguise. Sims wasn't that great to begin with, so know what. I say play Vallos at center and move Spencer over. I think Vallos can handle the pressure. We all saw him do an excellent job in preseason. We will see if Holmgrens eye for talent is as keen as mine... END...

Our favorite sportscaster.....Big FAT Tony....

I know every Seahawks fan hate Tony Saragusa but someone still seems to think this guy has a future in sports casting. Mike Sando over at ESPN is keeping everyone up to date on who is covering the teams in the NFC WEST in order to keep everyone abreast of what kind of bias broadcasting we will see. END....

Another Hawk flies away....

Punter and resident fat man Ryan "Fudge" Plackemier was released by the HAWKS yesterday. Yes the Hawks immediately signed another punter Jon Ryan, formerly of the Green Bay Packers. This release is welcomed in my eyes. After seeing how inconsistent Plackemier was at Buffalo I really could care less about this move. Plackemier was a fat slow piece of crap that didn't even try to stop the return by Roscoe Parrish last Sunday. I feel a little better about the Punt Return because Roscoe Parrish has a better punt return average than Devon Hester. Lets just hope we end up making it to the final game (SUPERBOWL) against the Bills so we can have some shot at redemption.

The Seahawks have got a lot to work on. Especially now with Rob Sims being out for the year with surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Can anyone say Steve Vallos? I think this kid has what it takes to play this position. He showed that in preseason. END....

Lots to discuss....

I know there have been many speculations and thoughts as to what the Seahawks are going to do now. This scenario the team is face with right now is a very touchy one. If the hawks make one more bad move with regards to the Offense we will not be getting anywhere close to the superbowl. Let me backpeddle for a second... Looking back on the draft; was it smart of Ruskell to waste a pick on a kicker? Is TR kicking himself for spending a draft pick on a long snapper? I would say definitely yes! We as fans think because TR drafted Hill and Tatupu and they contributed to our superbowl appearance, he can do no wrong in the draft. Well my friends I can tell you that most of us are thinking differently now. Why does TR seem to draft late round losers too? I mean go out and get a 2nd round WR. Ruskell is definitely a douche-bag in my eyes.

Now that I have ranted a little. I would like to point out a little write up that Frank Hughes did today about Forsett fumbling the punts causing Burleson to tweak his knee. I was just talking about this to a freind of mine via e-mail and then this article gets published. I was saying that if Forsett was actually returning the punts in the loss to Buffalo that Burleson would not have had to do extra work. That first punt where Nate hurdled up and over a would be tackler and then got piled on top of by several other seems to be the play that Frank Hughes has norrowed the injury down to. I am right in line with your thinking Frank. Now that Forsett has been released, who is going to return punts? Josh Wilson, oh great now we have a guy that's been released by the Hawks now twice I think. I would have to look that one up but I am pretty sure it is twice, and we wasted a 2nd round pick on this guy. (another Ruskell fuckup) I for one am starting to think the Seahawks have begun to dig a hole they might not be able to get out of in time to make it to the superbowl. We will see, but as a true fan I have faith that this team will pull through.

Little side note: Seahawks signed Redskins throw away receiver named Billy mcMullin. Who the fuck is that. I am not excited at all. Jordan Kent excited me more than this loser but I have yet to see him play. If he doesn't come in here and kick ass in the WCO then I can say for sure that Ruskell is a Douche-bag.....END...

The swammy says.....Seattle vs. Indy in the big show

Chris Berman, the one and only, has picked the Seattle Seahawks to play the Indianapolis colts in the Superbowl this year. I love the fact that Chris Berman loves the Seahawks. I know he loves Hasselbeck and Holmgren. I don't think Peyton Manning will make it all the way. I think it will be Seattle VS New England. This year the Pats lose 4 but go all the way. As for the Hawks, I will call it now. I see them pulling off a 12-4 season just like the Pats, but Seattle is younger and will out last their opponent. End...

Week 1 match up, in a warm Buffalo?

An associate of mine from Buffalo keeps telling me how nice it is there this time of year. He also said "the Seahawks are going to lose for sure; Buffalo on opening day is a hard place to play", and "the fans there are crazy; that's all those people have". I thought Buffalo had a hockey team? I thought the NHL was a goner? Never mind all that. I want to talk about what is really going to transpire. Below you will find my edition of the season opener preview for the Hawks; with a little bit of the NFC west to accompany.

First off, we head to Buffalo with a young bevy of receivers to help Hasselbeck march his team to a almost definite 3-0 start. Using their fast yet stout defense, Seattle will create turnovers against a weak passing game of the Bills. With 11 starter returning to the field on defense, the Seahawks can make things happen. The depth at DL is deeper than it has been since 05. Seattle's offense has been a question mark on the minds of many since the beginning of the first mini-camps. From questions about the health of Dion Branch and now the injury to Bobby Engram, to the debate about the young WR corp, there has been a ton of scrutiny about the Hawks' offense.
Buffalo has a strong running game with Marshwn Lynch, but their passing game is inconsistant. I don't see their defense being able to kill the passing attack as much as people are predicting, but I do think it will be a good game. The Bills are decent against the run. Look for a lot of screen plays from Seattle in an attempt to spread the Bills' defense. Should be a close game but I predict a 27-14 win from Seattle on the road...

Rams @ Eagles
The Rams face the Eagles at home in Philly. Philadelphia has some commanding fans. McNabb and company play well in front of their fans, except against the Hawks on Monday night!! Look for the Rams to use Steven Jackson a lot in order to keep the Eagles' pass rush at bay. The Rams are the 3rd oldest team in the NFL so I don't think they will be able to last the whole season, let alone protect Bulger for that long. Look for the Rams to have a tough one in Philly. I predict a 27-24 win by the Eagles at home.

Cardinals @ 49ers
The Cards fly west to SanFran to face Mike Martz's new team. Frank Gore should be able to run the ball well against a more pass rush focused defense in the Cards. Kurt Warner is still able to burn you deep and Boldin and Fitzgerald will be the main targets. The 49ers will probably end up losing. I expect J.T. O'Sullivan's inexperience to hinder the 49ers hopes for a good start. Cards will take this with a 34-27 aerial assault by Warner.

Huskies for a minute.

Well, what can I say about what transpired last night in Oregon? I can say pretty much one positive thing about that game. Jake Locker sure can run! Yep, that's it. He threw like Rick Meyer and Ran like Vince Young. What is this kid's IQ. Did he score a 7 on the wonderlic test too? The Huskies need some serious help. I couldn't even watch! I focused all my time on the BBQ and the Carne Asada... Oregonians are going to be gloating about this and the Sonics for the next thirty years...Damn! END...

Roster Set....For now.

The Seahawk roster is set. Who made the cut? Well just take a look at the evidence right here. I, for one, am surprised that Bumpus did not make the cut. I thought he had a great game last night and has shown that he can play at this level. Look for Cinci to sign him soon. If he doesn't go to Cinci, he will go somewhere else, and fast.

We all knew guys like Kirtman and Joe Newton and Trent Shelton would be cut, but I thought Reggie Hodges might have a chance to take over for Fudge Pack because Pack isn't that impressive. Obviously the coaches saw something most of us didn't.After last night I had a feeling the Hawks would place Obamonu on Injured Reserves so that no other teams could snatch him up. He is obviously going to be a late season acquisition at some point. I think the Hawks favored Obamanu over Courtney Taylor and the injury forced the hawks to go the IR route... Bold statement I know but Ben has more experience with this team and he is a little more physical than Taylor. Taylor has great ATC (after the catch) skills though so we will have to see what becomes of this. Well study film Old Ben and work hard Courtney because you may still end up having to fight for a roster spot.

I was excited to hear that both T.J. Duckett and Forsett made the team. I would much rather have both weapons available. Good luck on a great career to Justin, Jordan, Hawthorne, LoJack and many others... After all this excitement, I think the biggest surprise has to be: The decision to keep two Kickers. Never have I seen a Kicker tandem. Maybe they are not entertaining the idea of "KBC" (Kicker by committee), or maybe they are. We will just, have to wait and see. That's all folks; for now...END

game review coming soon.

I am having people over for the Huskies game and I am taking the responsibility of parenting over from my wife so she can relax....STAY TUNED!!!

Coutu, Mare, which one is in?

After watching a five field goal performance on Saturday. I would say Brandon Coutu is ready to kick field goals for this team. Olino Mare is a solid vet but what is he still doing here? We need the roster spots to fill some holes we still have on Offense and Special teams. Why not get rid of this aging kicker and make room for some team needs? I don't know what Holmgren is considering when it comes to this position battle. Maybe he thinks that Coutu might not be ready, or maybe he thinks Mare still has something left in the tank. Either way, I think a decision has to be made fast. Otherwise we are left with another roster spot that doesn't get filled in time to start the season. This is pressing as on now because Sean Locklear is now hurt. This offense will suffer terribly if we don't do something soon. I know Holmgren has faith in his coach's abilities to teach effectively but coaching alone won't send this team to the Superbowl....END.

Seahawks vs Bears recap....

Mike Holmgren is no longer worried about the return game because he has bigger fish to Frye. Seahawks played the Bears at Qwest Field on Saturday August 16th. Both teams had an overall dismal performance. This game was a defensive game for sure, well for the Hawks anyway. The Seattle defense looked great against the Bears. The front seven blitzed Grossman on almost every play. It was obvious the Seahawks had no respect for the offensive line of the Bears. Grossman was sacked once and even made an intentional grounding penalty rather than taking the sack. All in all he had a bad day; ending with a 9-15 with only 74 whopping yards.
Kyle Orton, didn't do too much better. Kyle did lead them into overtime whereas, Rex would have crumbled under the rolling pin that is the Seahawk's Defensive Front Seven.

The Seahawk's offense didn't really show a lot of promise behind the arm of Charlie Frye. Three interceptions and 209 yards; big stink fest by Frye. We had a couple close calls on some really big plays down field but the receivers (I. E. Kent, Taylor) couldn't hall them in. John Carlson made some rookie mistakes (false starts); Holmgren hates false starts enough that players remember the snap count just to avoid his rampage afterward. I guess Johnny didn't get that memo from the other players. Charlie Frye did hook up with Jordan Kent for a couple of catches totaling 50 yards with a long of 23.Logan Payne finally showed me something worth mentioning. Frye hit him four times for 38 yards with a long of 14. Neither receivers had a TD catch. Lastly, Brandon Coutu was the shining star in this OT win. Brandon Coutu hit 5 out of 5 with his longest of 48. Coutu counted for 17 points.

Honorable mentions: LeRoy Hill, who is consistently getting better, had a big night with a sack, a couple of hurries an interception. We need to sing him RIGHT NOW. Josh Wilson with a couple of great coverage plays. Trufant, for showing he is not afraid to take out a big TE. Duckett??? with a TD and 27 HARD yards. He had 12 carries and only 27 yrds people...Cut Him. Last but not least, My boy from Wa St. Michael Bumpus. The guy had two nice catches for 29 yards. Little side note. Forsett is one of this weak's rushing leaders. Look Out, this season should be exciting. End.

Forcast is: Forsett for 53!!!!!

Inside of Madam Jezebel's crystal ball shines the future of Justin Forsett and the Seattle Seahawks. I believe this kid has no shot of being cut from this roster. After what I saw in his second debut showing Holmgren can't let this guy slip to another team with needs in the return game or at running back. Forsett has vision, toughness, speed, acceleration, and hands. I have not seen a back on this team with so much talent since "Curt Warner, who led the AFC in rushing as a rookie in 1983 with 1,449 yards". Now, I am not saying Forsett is going to be setting records or anything in his rookie year, but I am saying this kid has that kind of talent. In Saturday's game he had 136 yards on 16 rushing attempts with one TD. He could be a backup RB or a returner at this point. If he applies his talents to the return game, he could be as good if not better than Devon Hester. At running back he is reminiscent of Maurice Jones Drew; only better. Forsett is strong too; he can bench something like 320+ pounds. For a guy that's 5'8" and 194 that is a lot of weight to be lifting. He has tremendous upper body strength to go along with his speed. I think some jersey's need to be made! I predict a sellout in the first day. I can't wait to see more of this kid. You know what? I just might get my wish. End...

Little Blurb about today...

I am not going to post much other than the following. Charlie Frye is going to be starting! I would look to see a whole bunch of Julius Jones and Justin Forsett. I think Forsett's performance in the last game and at the scrimmage and practices has impressed the coaches over the course of the preseason. In fact, I am going out on a limb here and saying that I think the Seahawks end up cutting T.J. Duckett in favor of Justin Forsett. At this point the hawks need someone fast, who can take a hit, return punts. Now that Burleson is the NO1 Receiver, someone has to take over the return job. The team just can't risk injury to their only starting returning WR. Frankly they would be foolish not to protect him. The main question here is, what ramifications in terms of salary cap will Duckett's release cause? According Clare Farnsworth on his blog. Duckett is set to make around $2 million this year, $2 million next year and $1 million the following year with about $1.4 million incentives. I do beleive he has a salary cap penalty for being cut from the roster that would affect the cap in 2008 as well. Only $3 million dollars, This wouldn't HURT as much as it would help the Seahawks. I am all for having some great short yardage backs but that is what Weaver and Shmitt are for. Lets free up some roster room to better this offense and special teams. Lord knows we need it. hell, Duckett's release may open up the opportunity for another free agent signing. You never know....

Obviously the Wide Receiver show is going to be fun to watch as well. There is a lot of competition out there. Here are a few of the front runners in my eyes as of now. Jordan Kent with his size, strength and route running ability, has a real shot at being a Seahawk. Michael Bumpus impressed last week but I think he will have to step up a little more in tonight's game to make a real impression on the coaches. If he can get 40-50 yards and a touchdown tonight and doesn't drop anything I think he has a chance. I have yet to see much from Courtney Taylor other than in practice and scrimmage so I am on the fence with this guy, even though he is all the hype with the fans. Joel Filani might end up on the practice squad because we are thin at WR; don't expect much else. Other than that I am going to be enjoying the game from the comfort of my seat screaming my head off. If you are going to the game have fun and pay attention because the excitement is just getting underway....END....

Chris Spencer will watch Vallos again....

The Back Injury can linger, as I have said before, and Chris Spencer's "back pain" is still affecting him. Danny O'Neil posted " He just can't do some stuff now", Holmgren said "The PAIN won't let him". That may sound like the hopes of our offense going down the tubes to some. I for one, am a little worried but I am starting to like Steve Vallos. This kid has numerous ACCOLADES on his resume and a ton of stats. Vallos, a home native of Broadman Ohio. Red shirted as a freshman in 2002 For Wake Forest after a stellar high school performance; awarded with all Ohio honors in multiple sports. His impressive showing in the 34-17 win over the vikings Shows this kid can play. You have to smart to be a center in the WCO "west coast offense" with all of the protection packages and blocking schemes. If the QB is the Captain; the Center is his First Mate. TR scouted him hard enough to DRAFT him in 07. We all know what kind of guys Tim Ruskell likes to draft. So, is there a chance they were planning for a "strong backup" at the center position? Is it possible that is something the Hawks saw in Steve Vallos? I for one am anxious to see if he can repeat his debut performance, at what seems to be his new position. End...


Hey TR let's Kick It....Feeley style....

This is just hot off the wire of sports talk radio KJR 950AM. Bill Parcells released veteren Kicker Jay Feeley. We here is Seattle know Jay pretty well. The three missed field goals in the 2005 Giants game at qwest field was probably the most memorable moment for us Seahawk fans. This release comes as a surprise because Feeley has been improving on his FG percentage over the last three years; not to mention that last year alone he went 21 for 23 over the course of the season setting a single season team record. I say lets pull the trigger on this guy. Release Mare and sign Feeley here. That way we have a steady foot to kickoff the season with a strong footed rookie to sail under his wing. Tell me what you guys think...END.

Tubbs Waived...Good by...

Mike Sando is reporting over at the NFCWEST blog on espn.com that the Seahawks just waived DT Marcus Tubbs. Tubbs was an injury thorn in the side of the Seahawks ever since drafting him back in 04. Holmgren probably thought we would have more luck going into the season with the guys we have healthy but with Red Bryant hurt too this may be an opportunity to pick up a Free Agent to fill that void. Only question is, who is available at this point? More to come later in the evening. END....

Line up Defense...

Scooping up offensive players like a hoover vacuum on Friday night were the backup defensive ends for the Seattle defense. Lawrence Jackson had a total of 3 tackles; all solo, one of them being a sack forcing John David Booty to fumble the ball allowing Jason Babin to recover. Jason Babin, recording 5 solo tackles including a sack was just as dominant against Minnesota's front line. This gives the Seattle Seahawks some vicious depth at the Defensive End position. Kerney and Tapp holding the starting positions (for now) and LoJack and Babin as backups...Can anyone say brick wall? This defensive line has potential to be named among the leagues elite. With Howard Greens performance, I think the interior line has potential to be the best period. If Tubbs stays healthy and we continue to get good play from Rockie Bernard there is no telling what this D-Line is capable of. Add some pro bowl linebackers and some talented guys in the secondary and you've got a super bowl caliber Defense. Now, the defense did look a little weak against the pass, allowing only 52 rushing yards and a wopping 246 passing yards. but I think that has a lot to do with the defense running it's game plan and not adjusting to the pass quick enough. I don't think Mora expected Tavaris Jackson to come out firing. Even with some miss communication and some over commitment to the run, the defense held it's own against a budding young offense in the Vikings. Seattle recovered four fumble; causing five, and Howard green's interception make five total take aways... Not bad at all. Even with that performance I would look for some major improvements from the defense when the Bears come to town. So, gear up and get ready for a good ole fashion slug fest next Saturday. The Bears are a strong run-stopping defense with pro bowl players; as are we. Should be exciting....END....

Needs and Wants.

Well, one thing is for sure; Mike holmgren wants more from these guys. I was watching the replay of the game. (DVR is great). I was looking at Mike on the sidelines right after that delay of game penalty on 4th and 6, that forced us back 5 yards and we had to settle for a kickoff. Mike was specifically trying to force a first down in a 4Th and short situation. Miss-cues and mishaps in the huddle and translation of play specifics hurt the team more than people realize. The sure fact that Holmgrens face was more red than Rudolf's seemed to be a pretty good indication of his feelings about that penalty. I was particularly moved because in an early comment I made on SA. I think it went a little along the lines of "Lame duck season my ass, I would look for Holmgren to be a little more unpredictable. A couple of go for it on 4th and 1's and maybe a fake field goal". Mike showing such emotion really helped me affirm my previous thought on his game plan. In the past Holmgren would have been like "well we got the FG" but he would have had a quiet talk with the player who spoiled the attempt. I am excited about what is going to come out of this season's play book.

Just an FYI: No. I think I am not trying to be an asshole anymore. I really want to be recognized as a writer and a seahawk fan. Most of all a decent Father....Love you Audrey.

Sad Day in the Comedy world.....

Off the subject of football for just a moment to celebrate the life of Actor/ Comedian Bernie Mac; who died this morning due to complication from pneumonia. Bernie Mac was 50 years old. You will be missed.....END....

Good showing...Of Course...

My affirmations were confirmed last night when the Seahawks had a good showing in the pre-season opener. The Nay-Sayers in the press continually regurgitating the same old song and dance over and over again. 2008 is going to be a lame duck season because Mike Holmgren is on his way out and Mora is taking over head coaching duties. In addition, the "east coast bias" media seems to think we have a wide receiver problem. After reviewing last night's win, I think they will be saying we have too much talent. I know, I know, most of you still think this team is going to take a big shit in the middle of the season and won't make the playoffs. I think that is a premature assessment of a team, while under Holmgrens tutelage, has won five strait NFC WEST titles and of course a Superbowl appearance in 2005. Don't fret my friends because we Seattle-Ites are going to have our cake and eat it too. Just wait and see...

There was great play from some of the players last night: I definitely think the young receivers came out to make this team. Kent was strong and impressive in his routes. Trent Shelton surprised me with a touchdown pass rifled in by Seneca Wallace. Mo Morris is showing us his performance last year was not a fluke and he intends on improving on that. Julius Jones did not impress me as much as I would have liked, but then again he didn't see that many touches. I know he has the ability; I just want to see it. Seneca Wallace looked more patient than in recent years. I believe he has settled into the fact that he is a backup QB and he is now showing that he can be a starter if the unthinkable happens. For me this last one made a real impression on me. David Hawthorne was a true standout player. I counted at least four solo tackles and he forced two fumbles with crushing hits. this guy is definitely going to make the team if he continues to have intense play and great run pursuit. I have to say I was impressed with Lo Jack as well. I had not seen him play that much at USC and I must say that guy has got a motor. He ran down John David Booty like he was going to take a bite of his booty. Overall, the defense could have done a little better against the pass but I think the defense was more focused on their game plan and didn't expect Tavaris Jackson to show out so well. I was surprised to see Trufant blow a couple of plays. right after I buy your jersey too, thanks. I know he will be better and is better than that. After all, it's only pre-season. Right?

After seeing the youg players in action, I am looking forward to this season and I strongly believe we have a real shot at the Superbowl again. I will part for now with some honorable mentions....Michael Bumpus from WAZZU, Jeb Putzier (good speed for a tight end), Will Heller, Kevin Hobbs, Justin Forsett, Joel Filani (touchdown), Lance Laury (intensity), Matt Hass (high standard), and last but not least; Brandon Coutu for showing that Josh Brown is not the only kicker in the league who can tackle. Stay in St. Louis you cry baby highest paid kicker. I am upset that I share the same initials as you. Oh well were good at the Kicker position.

Ok so I am done for now. I will post again a little late after I am nice and drunk. LOL. hey for now why don't you guys comment some. Tell me where your seats are going to be for the Bears game and tell us all a little bit about what your plans are before the game. Oh and any chance you get... plug us on other teams blogs so we can get some shit-talking going on for the season opener. I love it...END...

OOOOOOHHHHHHH

That was an awesome drive! Matt looked poised. Kent went up strong, held his ground and the BALL. All around they looked great. More after the game... Enjoy...Go Hawks.

Ladies and Gentlmen start you season...kind of...

Well get your favorite beer, chips, steak, and if your like me, you will have your notebook handy. This is a matter of who gets exposure and most of all; touches in a game. So sit back and watch what could be one of the most exciting match ups for us in the pre-season. Look for some new formations from the Vikings. I think they will be running a lot more from an I formation in order to give Peterson some much needed blocking, all the while trying several other combinations surrounding that formation. The defense will adapt. KICKOFF........

Hey! Green Bay... do the Jets a Favre...

Oh how the might hath fallen... I say this because something in Brett Favre's mind allowed him to try to come back to Green Bay after deciding to retire only months after losing in the NFC Championship to the Giants. Sobbing like a Baby he told everyone he didn't have any more to give to the game of football... I am paraphrasing of course, but how does someone make such a hasty decision so early in the off-season when emotions linger about like a taco fart. Such emotions are common for a high caliber player who feels like he just lost a life and death situation and that can follow a player all the way to training camp. Favre broke the rule for aging veteran's in the off-season; he retired before the first mini-camp. He should have waited to see if he truly had nothing left before breaking the hearts of his fans and then toying with them by coming back, but wanting to play for another team. Favre, my disenfranchised old nemesis of sorts, you are about to begin the end of your career...In New York...Good luck country boy.

My did you ever kick yourself in the nuts on this one Green Bay! Not just the front office of the Packers organization, but the city of Green Bay and majority owners of the Packers as well. I think that something could have been done. Now I bet there will be a clause in trades involving legends in Green Bay, that is if the ever produce another one. What is to become of Aaron Rodgers and the chemistry, or lack there of, between him and his receivers? Maybe he will find a way to demand the attention and respect of his team mates in the huddle, or maybe he will stink to high heaven and get his position taken away by a rookie QB...or even worse....Chad Pennington. Good luck Packers because when you meet the 12th man on the 12th of October you will surely need it. END....

Special Teams Report

What is so special about special teams this year? Well the Hawks have some options as far as the return game is concerned. If Justin Forsett makes the final cuts I would look for him to return some punts while Burleson fills up the much needed 2nd or 3rd receiver spot. I would like to see some guys back there with some speed as well. Will the real Josh Wilson please stand up. That is if you can muster up the athletic ability to make this team this year. With Hobbs and Babs in the mix for the backup corner spots or the Nickel back spot, that leaves little room for a guy who has great speed to make the defensive squad. Where would he fit in the roster. Well, we all have seen what Josh can do in the return game, so why not make him a special teams guy? That is where his talent lies anyway. Save Burleson some decision making at that position and let Wilson return kicks and punts. That way Nate can focus on the task at hand: running great routes and catching balls from Matt. I tend to think a little more on the conscientious side and play it safe when it comes to this type of subject but I don't make decisions on the team. I would however, like to see the common sense that we all know Holmgren possesses to take a back seat to some spontaneity in certain situations. I.E. 4th and 1, short yardage red zone situations or maybe even a fake filed goal or two. Whether that will happen or not still remains to be seen. For now you can ponder this question. What is it that the Seahawks possess that is of great value to the fans of Seattle?...END.

Back In The Saddle Again...

Hello, to my loyal readers. Pssshhhh; right, like I have any. Well this is a Welcome Back Cotter message to those of you who might just check to see if I ever post anything on here. I have been to involved in my life lately to focus on the blog. I had a baby! Well, not me of course; my fiance did though. She, yes it was a girl if you couldn't tell, is beautiful. She already has two Seahawk's Jerseys. I will do a little more writing now that the season is upon us. I am a full believer in true writing and that is what I promise. Hopefully I can temp some of the fans of our beloved Seahawks rival teams to join us for some healthy, heated conversation regarding the potential greatness of our respected hometown hero's. Thus making this site a fun-filled joy ride of bad language and obscene anecdotes coupled with a little bit of strait seahawk news. Until the daybreak...

Skin Color....does it make a difference?

In the recent news about Don Imus making a racially charged suggestion that Adam Jones' past rouble with the Law is because of skin color. I understand that people don't want to be racist and say that black men in america are more proned to being in trouble than that of white men. Is that what is really going on here? Is everyone thinking that Jones is an average black man in america? Well I am here to tell you that he isn't. Jones' skin color does not make him a criminal by any means. What makes him a criminal is the criminal element he associates himself with. This kid was and still is a thug. The fact that he has money only compounds his ability to get into trouble.

Skin color obviously does not play a part in his debauchery but look at most of the players in the NFL, NHL, NBA, etc.... that get into trouble. What do most of them have in common? They have black skin. What does this mean? Well not much really other than there might be some evidence that Don Imus' remarks might hold some statistical water. Now, whether it be a result of environment or association with the wrong crowd does not matter. What does matter is why. What is going through someone like Adam Jones' mind when he is constantly in some sort of trouble with the law?

This touchy subject of race comes into play with several other players that have been in the news recently for law troubles. Michael Vick, Cedric Benson, and of course Jeramy Stevens all are black males and have been in trouble more than once. So I ask you, Is color a factor? Just look at the statistics and just maybe you might find something surprising. Or will you? END.

Wide out....With out.

I know all of this business with Lofa has been getting a lot of press around the northwest but I still think we have a more serious situation with the WR corp.

Yes Bobby Engram is holding out on voluntary mini-camps but will he hold out when it comes time to show the young guys what this game is all about in training camp. Sure, voluntary mini-camps can be missed without peril or much consequences. What about training camp? Sure guys hold out on training camp an awful lot in the NFL for many reasons but Money is usually the segway for these holdouts. Unless you are Walter Jones and have an amazing work out regimen and can come in and contribute without participating in training camp than you should be participating along with everyone else on the team. Afterall, there is no I in team right.

With a situation like Engram's you have to look at it from a fan's point of view first because hell the fans want to see everyone play and start off the year with the porper preperations. Secondly, I think you have to look at it from the players point of view. Put yourself in Engram's shoes, would you like it if a mediocre wideout like Burleson and a WR who can't really seem to get going at an elite level "Branch" got paid more than you, Especially when those players haven't been with the team as long as you? Lastly, I think you owe it to yourself to look at it from the view of the Front Office. What is going to happen if the Hawks give Bobby more money? Will he play up to the standards that a pay increase demands? How will this translate to touchdowns and catches for Bobby? These, among others, are the questions the front office will be asking themselves.

So what next? Do the hawks give in to the requests of Engram or do they simply say your not worth it and risk losing a solid WR who has been very productive for them? This is a hard one to swallow all at once. "that's what she said" END...

Bobby, bobby, bobby, Digi, Digi, Digi.....

I think it is high time I weighed in on the Bobby Engram situation. Most of you are tired of hearing the same old song and dance from WR's in this league. Well this situation is unlike most of the other situations you have seen in the past. This is not a matter of whether or not Engram is good enough to deserve a raise in pay. Bobby is good enough to merit a pay increase. The thing that separates Engram's situation from the rest is that Engram is not a cocky flash receiver who is whining because he doesn't get the ball enough. He is not crying about the team losing. He also is not on bad terms with the coaching staff. These are all common factors of the situations around the league in which most of you are comparing Engrams current situation with. I want all of you to answer one question. Who has been the most solid player in the last six years (excluding the thyroid condition). If you don't answer Bobby Engram then you are watching a different team. Now I said the most solid player period but obviously we are not comparing Engram to Hasselbeck. Engram is a first down machine. He is the most consistent receiver in the whole NFC west if you ask me and I would have to make an argument that he could be one of the all time greats. He has proven his worth and I think Ruskell should look at the scenario as if Bobby was going to lead this team to a Superbowl, because he is the only veteran WR on this team who has the most to offer to the younger guys in terms of knowledge. This guy could even go on to be a WR coach in this league after his playing career is over. Cut the guy some slack and try to remember what he has done for this team. Keeping the lead vet receiver happy is now a priority, or at least it should be. End...

Movement like this is normal....

I know you all have been reading about the Hawks releasing Brown and signing Filani and the other movements the Hawks have made in the last couple of days. This I will tell you know is normal. Especially when you have a lot of WR's to look at. With Payne, Obamanu, Kent and now Brown and Filani all trying to win a spot on this team you are going to have massive competition. With veteran mini camps being held now there is a rational to why the Hawks release Brown. He is a rookie so they released him to allow for a veteran WR to come in and tryout. This is going to happen a couple more times at least with a couple of players I bet. This is what gives the coaches the ability to focus more time on the individual positions and the guys trying out for that position. This definitely makes for some great conversation though, doesn't it? End.

Alexander: Options?

Shaun Alexander may actually have some gentlemen callers, or suitors, if you will. It is a rare thing when you see Adam Schefter talking about anything Seahawks related. Oh wait, I just realized that Alexander is no longer affiliated with the hawks so he is now considered news worthy. Well either way here is the DANCE that is Alexanders so called coming out party. 2 years too late to me! End.

New site new people......

I want to hold open tryouts if you will for this blog. Simply put, I work 50hr weeks and am starting a family in less than 2months. I need contributors to the site. I want new blood and some old blood too. I want to extend this invitation to you all. I want all of your sample posts anything football related. Just send them to jeremyshawnbrown@yahoo.com. Nothing fancy just a two paragraph sample of your writings. This can make this site jump off if we collect about 10 to 15 new contributors. So if you want a free voice and to have it heard send me some stuff. I will be waiting for your e-mails. Thanks all. End.

Windy City Woes...

Cedric Benson was ARRESTED on two misdemeanor charges. First off why the hell would you agree to a sobriety test on a boat. Refuse the test and go to court. Besides that you went ahead and defied the police. You know the police don't like it when you tell them "I aint going to jail dog". On top of all that you got pepper sprayed. That is the funniest part. Hey maybe your lawyer can sue the police for damaging your non existent field vision. Great job Cedric. Obviously losing your job to Matt Forte is a possibility. What a Douche Bag....End.

New Faces....

I saw an interesting article over at the the News Tribune I thought I would share. I am a little concerned about how new the team is. Not just the players but the coaches too. I wonder, with all the changes, are the Hawks going to be in sync before the season starts? I like to think we have a lot of smart players and coaches who are very capable of learning this system. I do have to point out, the massive amount of changes made does not put the odds in great favor for us. Myself, being an optimist, I think we will adjust fine. We have a lot of talented veterans to help the new blood get comfortable with the tempo the Hawks like to generate. Only time will tell for sure. END.

New Life at Full Back Speed...

Full speed ahead; destination, fan favorite. Owen Schmitt; the new Full Back from West Virginia, acquired in the fifth round of the draft is on a fast track to stardom in Seattle. I love the fact this kid has broken or bent 11 face masks in his college career. I love that he was only held to negative yardage 4 times in his collegiate effort. I also love what is being said about him in the news in regards to his work ethic. usually you don't see a newly drafted rookie impress this much; especially this early. Owen has been called a "Runaway Beer Truck" and already has a moniker. The tag line being used for him is "Schmitt Happens". I love that shit. I use to use that line in high school when I drank to many Schmidts and puked my ass off. This guy is great. There is a great article by SCOTTJOHNSON over at heraldnet that really shines a light on Owen Schmitt. I think this kid will be the true replacement for Mack Strong. END.

Who shows out of the Pros...

With the rookies portion of the mini camps over it is time to focus on the veterans. At this point even a second year man is considered a vet simply because, they are no longer rookies. This of course is more of a second year player's point of view so that doesn't say much.

The question now is; who is going to show out in mini camps? We have a bevy of young receivers vying for a position on this field....i.e. Payne, Obamanu, Taylor and Kent. A couple of defensive players to battle out the rookies for a starting position...i.e. Mebane and Tapp. Lastly, I think one of the biggest changes in offense in Seattle since Holmgren singed here in 1999 has to be the running back round a bout and the hiring of Mike Solari. So...who is going to show out the best will it be a RB, DT, DE, WR, O-lineman?

There is loads of talk in the sports media(when they actually talk about Seattle) about the running backs shining this year for the Hawks. This I believe, but I would say the newly found virility of the offensive line coach and his staff will have a lot to do with it. Look for Mo Morris and Julius Jones to have a pretty hefty battle for the starting role. Two similar styles fighting for yards may prove for an exciting training camp and maybe even an exciting pre-season.
While veteran offensive linemen work their tale off to protect the runners; the will have to perform double duty to protect the face of the franchise...Matt Hasselbeck.

Formerly: CLUCKSFORHAWKS

That's right, I have changed the name from ClucksforHawks to the 12th hawk because I wanted this to be a fan generated discussion. Also, I wanted a change for the better since that was my first attempt at a blog period. I write free lance; that is to say that it is merely a hobby. None the less, I still have a passion for it. I will continue to try to bring to you the latest in Seahawk related news and discussion.

I will let this out now; if you want to contribute on a regular basis please e-mail me some sample posts. Thank you to all who commented on the previous site; unfortunately, I had to steer away from that first attempt at a legitimate blog. Well more work to be done and soon will be posting away some news for you to rap your eyes around. Enjoy the new site. END.

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