Seahawks Training Camp Notes for July 30th

Off the cuff Malik McDowell & C.J. Prosise conspicuous in their absence   Oy. This is the type of drama nobody wants to start camp. Two of the most promising young players on the roster were both missing when the team took the field for the first time this preseason....
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Big Decisions Loom: a 2017 Seahawks Cap Overview

Football is back. After an offseason full of peculiar and surprising moves, the Russell Wilson led Seattle Seahawks are looking to make yet another run at the big one. As we inch closer to the start of the 2017 season, Seattle has carefully positioned themselves to offer extensions to...
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Seahawks Super Sleepers

We are days away from the start of the Seahawks 2017 training camp. It is a time when dreams come true for some, and come to an end for others. This is one my favorite times of the year. Someone always surprises. It could be a young veteran who finally...
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Seahawks Identity Crisis Part III: Explosive Plays

There is evidence that the Seahawks have lost touch with the philosophy that helped them rise to the top. How they confront this identity crisis will have a far greater impact on their football fortunes than any soap opera brewing behind the scenes. In this series, we will explore...
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Real Hawk Talk Interview with Seth Wickersham of ESPN the Magazine

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Jeff Simmons scores and exclusive interview with Seth Wickersham of ESPN the Magazine. They discuss Wickersham’s explosive article about the reverberations of the Seahawks crushing Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. Hear the story from the man who researched it and...
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Seahawks Identity Crisis Part V: Prognosis & Tactics

Something did not feel quite right about the Seahawks last season. It was more than their inept line play, or the injuries to Russell Wilson and Earl Thomas. The team felt different. I could not quite put my finger on it, but this series has helped me recognize that...
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Real Hawk Talk with Jeff and Brian (Episode 1)

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This is a new show for our HawkBlogger podcast featuring Jeff Simmons and myself as co-hosts. We plan to bring this weekly and open it up to live audiences for questions. This was our first go-around. Enjoy!   Jeff and Brian...
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Welcome Jeff Simmons and C.J. Tumbarello

It is my pleasure to announce two new contributors to Hawkblogger.com. Jeff Simmons will be helping run a new weekly podcast series we will start this season. Stay tuned for more details on that, including a cool new live and interactive video streaming format. C.J. Tumbarello approached me many...
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Seahawks Identity Crisis Part IV: Special Teams

There is evidence that the Seahawks have lost touch with the philosophy that helped them rise to the top. How they confront this identity crisis will have a far greater impact on their football fortunes than any soap opera brewing behind the scenes. In this series, we will explore...
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Seahawks Identity Crisis Part II: Creating Turnovers

Much has been written about the Seahawks that has nothing to do with the play on the field. Whatever the reality is in that locker room, there are more pressing football questions facing the Seahawks that must be addressed if this team is to lift another Lombardi Trophy. Pete Carroll...
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