Seahawks go heavy on defense in the third round

Seahawks go heavy on defense in the third round

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks beefed up their defense in the third round of the NFL draft Friday, adding two defensive backs, a defensive lineman and a wide receiver.With their first pick of the third round – No. 90 overall – the Seahawks took Central Florida cornerback Shaquill Griffin.Griffin is 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, and started his last two seasons for the Golden Knights.

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks beefed up their defense in the third round of the NFL draft Friday, adding two defensive backs, a defensive lineman and a wide receiver.With their first pick of the third round – No. 90 overall – the Seahawks took Central Florida cornerback Shaquill Griffin.Griffin is 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, and started his last two seasons for the Golden Knights.

Seahawks select LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic with their second pick of draft

Seahawks select LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic with their second pick of draft

RENTON, Wash. – After three trades and 57 picks in the NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks finally did something resembling what fans expected Friday night.

RENTON, Wash. – After three trades and 57 picks in the NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks finally did something resembling what fans expected Friday night.

Pete Carroll tweets out annual draft clues

Pete Carroll tweets out annual draft clues

RENTON, Wash. - There's probably nothing to be gleaned from them, but Pete Carroll tweeted out his annual draft clues on Thursday afternoon in the hours leading up to the NFL draft.All were song titles: "Love and happiness," "Up the mountain," "Always on my mind," "Love is like a heat wave," "White flag" and "Defying gravity."Carroll promised four Seahawks tickets to whoever guesses correctly.

RENTON, Wash. - There's probably nothing to be gleaned from them, but Pete Carroll tweeted out his annual draft clues on Thursday afternoon in the hours leading up to the NFL draft.All were song titles: "Love and happiness," "Up the mountain," "Always on my mind," "Love is like a heat wave," "White flag" and "Defying gravity."Carroll promised four Seahawks tickets to whoever guesses correctly.

Seahawks trade down in first round, getting 3rd, 7th in return

Seahawks trade down in first round, getting 3rd, 7th in return

SEATTLE – It might be the least surprising trade in Seattle Seahawks history.The Seahawks traded down in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, swapping their No. 26 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons.Seattle dropped to No. 31 in the first round in return, getting a third-round pick and seventh-round pick in the bargain.

SEATTLE – It might be the least surprising trade in Seattle Seahawks history.The Seahawks traded down in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, swapping their No. 26 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons.Seattle dropped to No. 31 in the first round in return, getting a third-round pick and seventh-round pick in the bargain.

LIVE UPDATES: The Seahawks in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL draft

LIVE UPDATES: The Seahawks in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL draft

RENTON, Wash. - By the end of the night, the Seattle Seahawks could look dramatically different.By the end of the night, the Seattle Seahawks could also look exactly the same.Months of rumors and speculation will finally give way to action beginning Thursday at 5 p.m., when the NFL draft gets underway.Will John Schneider and Pete Carroll decide to trade Richard Sherman after all?

RENTON, Wash. - By the end of the night, the Seattle Seahawks could look dramatically different.By the end of the night, the Seattle Seahawks could also look exactly the same.Months of rumors and speculation will finally give way to action beginning Thursday at 5 p.m., when the NFL draft gets underway.Will John Schneider and Pete Carroll decide to trade Richard Sherman after all?

Seahawks trade out of first round, racking up three extra picks in the process

Seahawks trade out of first round, racking up three extra picks in the process

SEATTLE – And on the first day, the Seattle Seahawks rested.The Seahawks made two trades during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, trading down from No. 26 to No. 31 via the Falcons, then moving out of the first round altogether after swapping picks with the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks are now scheduled to have the second pick in the second round, No. 34 overall.In return, the Seahawks picked up third- and seventh-rounders from the Falcons, and the No. 34 overall pick as well as a fourth-rounder (No. 111 overall) from the 49ers.

SEATTLE – And on the first day, the Seattle Seahawks rested.The Seahawks made two trades during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, trading down from No. 26 to No. 31 via the Falcons, then moving out of the first round altogether after swapping picks with the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks are now scheduled to have the second pick in the second round, No. 34 overall.In return, the Seahawks picked up third- and seventh-rounders from the Falcons, and the No. 34 overall pick as well as a fourth-rounder (No. 111 overall) from the 49ers.

Seahawks take defensive lineman Malik McDowell with their first pick of the draft

Seahawks take defensive lineman Malik McDowell with their first pick of the draft

RENTON, Wash. – In the end, it was a defensive lineman.Bet you didn't see that coming.The Seattle Seahawks made their first pick of the NFL draft Friday night, selecting defensive lineman Malik McDowell out of Michigan State."I’m motivated," McDowell said. "Just ready to come down there, play for the 12th Man."With their second pick of the second round, the Seahawks selected LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic.McDowell is a speedy 6-foot-6, 295 pound defensive tackle.

RENTON, Wash. – In the end, it was a defensive lineman.Bet you didn't see that coming.The Seattle Seahawks made their first pick of the NFL draft Friday night, selecting defensive lineman Malik McDowell out of Michigan State."I’m motivated," McDowell said. "Just ready to come down there, play for the 12th Man."With their second pick of the second round, the Seahawks selected LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic.McDowell is a speedy 6-foot-6, 295 pound defensive tackle.

Seattle sports fans are finally on top of the world...now what?

Seattle sports fans are finally on top of the world...now what?

SEATTLE -- As Seattle basks in the afterglow of the Seahawks' first World Championship and victory parade, a lot of fans are wondering, "So...now what?" My wife has told me that she is concerned that I am going to slip into a funk after so much elation.

SEATTLE -- As Seattle basks in the afterglow of the Seahawks' first World Championship and victory parade, a lot of fans are wondering, "So...now what?" My wife has told me that she is concerned that I am going to slip into a funk after so much elation.

The Power of 12 couldn't be denied

The Power of 12 couldn't be denied

SEATTLE -- I started talking about how the number 12 was popping up all over the place in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

SEATTLE -- I started talking about how the number 12 was popping up all over the place in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

Seattle police plead for patience as parade winds down

Seattle police plead for patience as parade winds down

SEATTLE -- Police and emergency workers pleaded for patience and understanding as Seattle's championship parade slowly came to a close Wednesday, with more than 700,000 fans hitting the streets in an effort to return home."Seahawks fans have been their usual well-behaved, patient and loud selves, braving freezing temperatures and treating the team and each other with respect," Said Barb Graff, director of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management."Now, as folks are getting ready to leave for home, we are asking them to remember: it took or seven hours for everyone to get downtown for the parade; and it will likely take at least that long for transportation systems to return to normal."Seattle were asking everyone to stay off their phones and computers in an effort to help keep 911 lines open and from being jammed.Officials also encouraged:--Staying calm and patient--Limit use of mobile phones and web access so important 911 calls can get through--Consider staying downtown and going home later – lots of great restaurants nearby--Walk home or to nearby neighborhoods--Check on each otherUse the following links to plan your exit from downtown Seattle:• Seahawks live-stream: www.seahawks.com• City of Seattle’s Alerts Blog: alerts.seattle.gov• King County Metro Trip Planner: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ • Sound Transit Trip Planner: http://www.soundtransit.org/Trip-Planner• Community Transit: http://www.commtrans.org/tripplanner/• More parade questions and answers: http://alerts.seattle.gov/2014/02/04/prepping-for-the-parade/• Hashtag on social media: #Celebrate48

SEATTLE -- Police and emergency workers pleaded for patience and understanding as Seattle's championship parade slowly came to a close Wednesday, with more than 700,000 fans hitting the streets in an effort to return home."Seahawks fans have been their usual well-behaved, patient and loud selves, braving freezing temperatures and treating the team and each other with respect," Said Barb Graff, director of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management."Now, as folks are getting ready to leave for home, we are asking them to remember: it took or seven hours for everyone to get downtown for the parade; and it will likely take at least that long for transportation systems to return to normal."Seattle were asking everyone to stay off their phones and computers in an effort to help keep 911 lines open and from being jammed.Officials also encouraged:--Staying calm and patient--Limit use of mobile phones and web access so important 911 calls can get through--Consider staying downtown and going home later – lots of great restaurants nearby--Walk home or to nearby neighborhoods--Check on each otherUse the following links to plan your exit from downtown Seattle:• Seahawks live-stream: www.seahawks.com• City of Seattle’s Alerts Blog: alerts.seattle.gov• King County Metro Trip Planner: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ • Sound Transit Trip Planner: http://www.soundtransit.org/Trip-Planner• Community Transit: http://www.commtrans.org/tripplanner/• More parade questions and answers: http://alerts.seattle.gov/2014/02/04/prepping-for-the-parade/• Hashtag on social media: #Celebrate48

Seahawks fans trickling back into Seattle after weather snarls air travel

Seahawks fans trickling back into Seattle after weather snarls air travel

SEATTLE -- The countdown is on for Wednesday's huge Seahawks parade, but right now there are still a lot of fans trying to get back to Seattle from their Super Bowl weekend.

SEATTLE -- The countdown is on for Wednesday's huge Seahawks parade, but right now there are still a lot of fans trying to get back to Seattle from their Super Bowl weekend.

Up to 500,000 expected at Seahawks victory parade

Up to 500,000 expected at Seahawks victory parade

SEATTLE -- Police expect up to 500,000 people to turn out Wednesday in freezing temperatures to cheer the Super Bowl-winning Seahawks in a victory parade through downtown Seattle.

SEATTLE -- Police expect up to 500,000 people to turn out Wednesday in freezing temperatures to cheer the Super Bowl-winning Seahawks in a victory parade through downtown Seattle.

Russell Wilson on the Late Show with David Letterman

Russell Wilson on the Late Show with David Letterman

From Seahawks.com reporter Tony DrovettoNEW YORK (Seahawks.com) -- The day after Seahawks' Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos, Quarterback Russell WIlson sat down for a conversation on the Late Show with David Letterman.One day after the Seahawks' dominating 43-8 Super Bowl XLVIII victory over the Denver Broncos, second-year quarterback Russell Wilson sat down for a conversation on the Late Show with David Letterman.In these three videos, Wilson chats with Letterman about the team's mentality as they approached this past Sunday's big game, talks about what it was like going up against an NFL legend like Peyton Manning, recaps the club's postgame celebration at the team hotel in Jersey City, and calls out the tremendous support the team has received from the city of Seattle before tossing the football with the late-night host.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyD_Qg5JNo8&w=560&h=315]

From Seahawks.com reporter Tony DrovettoNEW YORK (Seahawks.com) -- The day after Seahawks' Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos, Quarterback Russell WIlson sat down for a conversation on the Late Show with David Letterman.One day after the Seahawks' dominating 43-8 Super Bowl XLVIII victory over the Denver Broncos, second-year quarterback Russell Wilson sat down for a conversation on the Late Show with David Letterman.In these three videos, Wilson chats with Letterman about the team's mentality as they approached this past Sunday's big game, talks about what it was like going up against an NFL legend like Peyton Manning, recaps the club's postgame celebration at the team hotel in Jersey City, and calls out the tremendous support the team has received from the city of Seattle before tossing the football with the late-night host.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyD_Qg5JNo8&w=560&h=315]

Seahawks parade to go down 4th Avenue to CenturyLink Field

Seahawks parade to go down 4th Avenue to CenturyLink Field

SEATTLE – The Seahawks are world champions and the 12th Man is just getting started with their celebrations.

SEATTLE – The Seahawks are world champions and the 12th Man is just getting started with their celebrations.

Sherman: The 49ers, not the Broncos, are 2nd-best team in NFL

Sherman: The 49ers, not the Broncos, are 2nd-best team in NFL

NEW YORK -- Richard Sherman said after the Super Bowl that the San Francisco 49ers -- not the Denver Broncos -- are the second-best team in the NFL, according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King on his MMQB blog.“The NFC Championship was the Super Bowl," Sherman said in an interview with King hours after the Seahawks crushed the Broncos 43-8. "The 49ers were the second-best team in the NFL.”To read the entire article, click here.

NEW YORK -- Richard Sherman said after the Super Bowl that the San Francisco 49ers -- not the Denver Broncos -- are the second-best team in the NFL, according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King on his MMQB blog.“The NFC Championship was the Super Bowl," Sherman said in an interview with King hours after the Seahawks crushed the Broncos 43-8. "The 49ers were the second-best team in the NFL.”To read the entire article, click here.

Seahawks crush Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII

Seahawks crush Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII

By Gary Klein, L.A. TimesSeattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll and his players spent two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl lauding the Denver Broncos, quarterback Peyton Manning and their seemingly unstoppable offense.However, privately Carroll and his players and staff believed a rout of the Broncos was possible.Actually, probable.On Sunday, in front of 85,529 at MetLife Stadium, the Seahawks made it happen, dominating Manning and the Broncos in every phase in a 43-8 victory."It happened exactly the way we pictured it," Carroll said.

By Gary Klein, L.A. TimesSeattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll and his players spent two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl lauding the Denver Broncos, quarterback Peyton Manning and their seemingly unstoppable offense.However, privately Carroll and his players and staff believed a rout of the Broncos was possible.Actually, probable.On Sunday, in front of 85,529 at MetLife Stadium, the Seahawks made it happen, dominating Manning and the Broncos in every phase in a 43-8 victory."It happened exactly the way we pictured it," Carroll said.

SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!

SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!

NEW JERSEY -- After decades of disappoint and "maybe next years," Seattle is home to the Lombardi Trophy.The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII to win the team's first championship.

NEW JERSEY -- After decades of disappoint and "maybe next years," Seattle is home to the Lombardi Trophy.The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII to win the team's first championship.