Worried about the Seahawks chances this season? Here’s why you shouldn’t
SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up their first 0-4 exhibition season in franchise history.They also lost a host of fan favorites in the offseason.So it’s no surprise that most NFL analysts aren’t expecting much from the team.But there are reasons for optimism.Here’s five reasons Seattle might surprise people in 2018:Russell Wilson is still the quarterback.Entering his seventh season as the Seahawks’ signal caller, Wilson has won more games over the previous six years than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.Last year, he led the NFL in touchdown passes and the Seahawks in rushing yards.Coach Pete Carroll recently pointed to Wilson’s work in-between seasons as a key to his success.“He is really dedicated in the offseason to work throughout to make sure he’s in the best position physically,” Carroll said.For his part, Wilson has pointed to the change in leadership, with new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and line coach Mike Solari.“I definitely think we’re ready,” he said. “We’re prepared.
SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up their first 0-4 exhibition season in franchise history.They also lost a host of fan favorites in the offseason.So it’s no surprise that most NFL analysts aren’t expecting much from the team.But there are reasons for optimism.Here’s five reasons Seattle might surprise people in 2018:Russell Wilson is still the quarterback.Entering his seventh season as the Seahawks’ signal caller, Wilson has won more games over the previous six years than any quarterback not named Tom Brady.Last year, he led the NFL in touchdown passes and the Seahawks in rushing yards.Coach Pete Carroll recently pointed to Wilson’s work in-between seasons as a key to his success.“He is really dedicated in the offseason to work throughout to make sure he’s in the best position physically,” Carroll said.For his part, Wilson has pointed to the change in leadership, with new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and line coach Mike Solari.“I definitely think we’re ready,” he said. “We’re prepared.
National media not high on Seahawks, but they might be missing something
SEATTLE - Think the Seahawks will return to the playoffs this season?
SEATTLE - Think the Seahawks will return to the playoffs this season?
Broncos traditionally have Seahawks' number - except in the Big One, of course
SEATTLE - Most Seahawks fans are no fan of Broncos legend John Elway.After watching the Hall of Fame QB scramble and sling his team to victory over Seattle so many times, how could they be?
SEATTLE - Most Seahawks fans are no fan of Broncos legend John Elway.After watching the Hall of Fame QB scramble and sling his team to victory over Seattle so many times, how could they be?
How many wins for the Seahawks this season? Let’s break down the schedule
SEATTLE - It’s a game fans have played since schedules were released by teletype and on the radio.
SEATTLE - It’s a game fans have played since schedules were released by teletype and on the radio.
Alaska Airlines debuts Russell Wilson plane, offers early boarding to passengers wearing Wilson's jersey
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines is paying homage to its "Chief Football Officer" in a big way: The airline has unveiled a new Russell Wilson airplane just in time for football season.The plane, a Boeing 737-800, has Wilson painted on the side with a tagline that describes the Seahawks quarterback both on and off the field: "Dream Big.
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines is paying homage to its "Chief Football Officer" in a big way: The airline has unveiled a new Russell Wilson airplane just in time for football season.The plane, a Boeing 737-800, has Wilson painted on the side with a tagline that describes the Seahawks quarterback both on and off the field: "Dream Big.
'Our young guys need to step up to the next level': Wilson optimistic about Seahawks' season
Russell Wilson has some thoughts about the upcoming season, and none of them involves anything less than a long, successful run in the playoffs.
Russell Wilson has some thoughts about the upcoming season, and none of them involves anything less than a long, successful run in the playoffs.
Meet No. 51: Barkevious Mingo can play all over the field for Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. - Barkevious Mingo is listed as a linebacker, but he has also played defensive end.That could be one of the reasons the Seahawks wasted little time in free agency, making him their first pickup of the offseason.His versatility can likely be traced back to high school.
RENTON, Wash. - Barkevious Mingo is listed as a linebacker, but he has also played defensive end.That could be one of the reasons the Seahawks wasted little time in free agency, making him their first pickup of the offseason.His versatility can likely be traced back to high school.
Meet the offensive line coach: Mike Solari back for second tour with Seahawks
Mike Solari’s history as an offensive line coach began at the high school level, expanded to colleges and then the NFL, and even includes a stint 10 years ago with the Seattle Seahawks.
Mike Solari’s history as an offensive line coach began at the high school level, expanded to colleges and then the NFL, and even includes a stint 10 years ago with the Seattle Seahawks.
Meet No. 20, Rashaad Penny: ‘I had a chip on my shoulder, and I still have a chip’
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks wanted to improve their running game, so they went out and drafted the guy who was statistically the best running back in college football last season.Rashaad Penny, whom the Seahawks drafted in the first round with the No. 27 overall pick, led the nation with 2,248 yards last season at San Diego State, and added 23 rushing touchdowns for good measure.“I trained so hard to get ready for the (NFL) Combine,” Penny said after the draft. “It was to prove to a lot of people that I’m better than a lot of people in the nation.
RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks wanted to improve their running game, so they went out and drafted the guy who was statistically the best running back in college football last season.Rashaad Penny, whom the Seahawks drafted in the first round with the No. 27 overall pick, led the nation with 2,248 yards last season at San Diego State, and added 23 rushing touchdowns for good measure.“I trained so hard to get ready for the (NFL) Combine,” Penny said after the draft. “It was to prove to a lot of people that I’m better than a lot of people in the nation.
Meet No. 11: Sebastian Janikowski brings big leg, years of experience to Seahawks
SEATTLE - Sebastian Janikowski has been around awhile.“Seems like he’s been kicking since 1912 or something like that,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider said recently of the prolific place kicker known for his big leg.While it hasn’t quite been that long, Janikowski is preparing for his 18th NFL season after missing all of 2017 with a back injury.The 40-year-old from Poland signed with the Seahawks in the offseason after spending his entire career with the Oakland Raiders.He holds the NFL record with 55 field goals of more than 50 yards and his career long of 63 yards is just one shy of the record.“He’s obviously a Hall of Famer,” Schneider said. “And we wanted to bring him in.”Janikowski moved to the U.S. when he was 16 and was a two-time All American at Florida State before being drafted 17th overall in 2000.
SEATTLE - Sebastian Janikowski has been around awhile.“Seems like he’s been kicking since 1912 or something like that,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider said recently of the prolific place kicker known for his big leg.While it hasn’t quite been that long, Janikowski is preparing for his 18th NFL season after missing all of 2017 with a back injury.The 40-year-old from Poland signed with the Seahawks in the offseason after spending his entire career with the Oakland Raiders.He holds the NFL record with 55 field goals of more than 50 yards and his career long of 63 yards is just one shy of the record.“He’s obviously a Hall of Famer,” Schneider said. “And we wanted to bring him in.”Janikowski moved to the U.S. when he was 16 and was a two-time All American at Florida State before being drafted 17th overall in 2000.
Seahawks' first-round pick Rashaad Penny reportedly having finger surgery
RENTON, Wash. - For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick is hurt before the season even begins.This time, it isn't nearly as serious.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Rashaad Penny, the running back out of San Diego State whom the Seahawks took with the 27th overall pick in April's draft, flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday night to have surgery on his finger Wednesday morning.Rapoport said the injury includes a break to the finger.
RENTON, Wash. - For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick is hurt before the season even begins.This time, it isn't nearly as serious.The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Rashaad Penny, the running back out of San Diego State whom the Seahawks took with the 27th overall pick in April's draft, flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday night to have surgery on his finger Wednesday morning.Rapoport said the injury includes a break to the finger.
Shaquill Griffin cried when his new roommate, twin brother Shaquem, was drafted: 'It was perfect'
Shaquill Griffin is that rare NFL player who will, in the course of one sentence, admit to sobbing on two separate occasions.
Shaquill Griffin is that rare NFL player who will, in the course of one sentence, admit to sobbing on two separate occasions.
Jaron Brown still adjusting to move from Cardinals to Seahawks: 'It's a little weird'
Jaron Brown, the 6-foot-3, 204-pound wide receiver who came to the Seahawks in the offseason after five seasons with the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, said it took some adjusting to get comfortable in his new home.
Jaron Brown, the 6-foot-3, 204-pound wide receiver who came to the Seahawks in the offseason after five seasons with the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, said it took some adjusting to get comfortable in his new home.
C.J. Prosise misses Seahawks' game with hip injury
RENTON, Wash. – C.J. Prosise is hurt.
RENTON, Wash. – C.J. Prosise is hurt.
Ed Dickson came to Seattle to win a Super Bowl: 'I chose to come here for a reason'
RENTON, Wash. – Ed Dickson went to the Super Bowl when he played for the Baltimore Ravens.He went again when he played for the Carolina Panthers.He came to the Seattle Seahawks because he thinks they give him the best shot at a hat trick – even if not many people on the outside would agree.“I had a choice in free agency to go to a lot of different teams – I’m not gonna name them – but I chose to come here for a reason,” Dickson said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “I knew that we would have a chance in this division to get to the playoffs, go deep into the playoffs, and play for another Super Bowl.”The 31-year-old tight end out of Oregon was a third-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2010.
RENTON, Wash. – Ed Dickson went to the Super Bowl when he played for the Baltimore Ravens.He went again when he played for the Carolina Panthers.He came to the Seattle Seahawks because he thinks they give him the best shot at a hat trick – even if not many people on the outside would agree.“I had a choice in free agency to go to a lot of different teams – I’m not gonna name them – but I chose to come here for a reason,” Dickson said during an exclusive interview with the official home of the Seahawks, Q13 FOX. “I knew that we would have a chance in this division to get to the playoffs, go deep into the playoffs, and play for another Super Bowl.”The 31-year-old tight end out of Oregon was a third-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2010.
Local kids with amputations get surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin
Watch story here: Video of local kids with amputations getting surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem GriffinRENTON-- A group of local kids with amputations got the surprise of a lifetime at Seahawks training camp.
Watch story here: Video of local kids with amputations getting surprise meeting with Seahawks' Shaquem GriffinRENTON-- A group of local kids with amputations got the surprise of a lifetime at Seahawks training camp.
Meet No. 78: D.J. Fluker brings depth, toughness to Seahawks offensive line
The Seahawks are counting on D.J. Fluker to help stabilize the team’s much-maligned offensive line.
The Seahawks are counting on D.J. Fluker to help stabilize the team’s much-maligned offensive line.
Ifedi must cut down on mistakes to stay in Seahawks lineup
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Germain Ifedi was back with the first unit in training camp Monday, two days after Seattle coach Pete Carroll yanked the starting right tackle from the lineup during the Seahawks' scrimmage.The embattled offensive lineman is hoping to keep his starting spot, but didn't help his cause in Saturday's scrimmage when he was flagged for a false start and a holding penalty.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Germain Ifedi was back with the first unit in training camp Monday, two days after Seattle coach Pete Carroll yanked the starting right tackle from the lineup during the Seahawks' scrimmage.The embattled offensive lineman is hoping to keep his starting spot, but didn't help his cause in Saturday's scrimmage when he was flagged for a false start and a holding penalty.
'He's not too happy': Shaquem Griffin moved in with his brother, then bought a puppy named Tank
RENTON, Wash. – It turns out that Shaquill Griffin’s fears were well founded.During a recent interview with Q13, Griffin said he was ecstatic his twin brother Shaquem had been drafted to join him on the Seattle Seahawks – but a little concerned about Shaquem’s executive decision that the two would be roommates.Sure enough, Shaquem’s taking over the place.“I’m extremely blessed, and I’ve just got to get a better reaction from my brother because he’s not too happy I moved in with him,” Shaquem laughed after practice at the VMAC on Friday.“It’s going well.
RENTON, Wash. – It turns out that Shaquill Griffin’s fears were well founded.During a recent interview with Q13, Griffin said he was ecstatic his twin brother Shaquem had been drafted to join him on the Seattle Seahawks – but a little concerned about Shaquem’s executive decision that the two would be roommates.Sure enough, Shaquem’s taking over the place.“I’m extremely blessed, and I’ve just got to get a better reaction from my brother because he’s not too happy I moved in with him,” Shaquem laughed after practice at the VMAC on Friday.“It’s going well.
'I almost had tears in my eyes': Brandon Marshall grateful for shot with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. – Brandon Marshall is a blunt man.The 34-year-old wide receiver talked at length after the Seattle Seahawks practiced Thursday at the VMAC about the struggles he’s gone through in recent seasons, capped by the ankle injury that ended his season with the New York Giants in Week 5 last year.Marshall said he was grateful to be back on the field with the Seahawks after a long, difficult road back to full health.“Just being able to get out there and feel the grass the way I felt it before, my feet under me, was special,” Marshall said. “Then catching the ball, that’s special.
RENTON, Wash. – Brandon Marshall is a blunt man.The 34-year-old wide receiver talked at length after the Seattle Seahawks practiced Thursday at the VMAC about the struggles he’s gone through in recent seasons, capped by the ankle injury that ended his season with the New York Giants in Week 5 last year.Marshall said he was grateful to be back on the field with the Seahawks after a long, difficult road back to full health.“Just being able to get out there and feel the grass the way I felt it before, my feet under me, was special,” Marshall said. “Then catching the ball, that’s special.