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Free safety Earl Thomas drops by the set of “NFL Total Access” to talk about NFC West rivalries and which club has the best secondary in the League Good morning, and here’s what’s “out there” for today...
Free safety Earl Thomas drops by the set of “NFL Total Access” to talk about NFC West rivalries and which club has the best secondary in the League Good morning, and here’s what’s “out there” for today, Wednesday, June 19, about your Seattle Seahawks: Free safety Earl Thomas joined NFL.com’s Dave Dameshek Football Program. Dameshek’s […]
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I've never been a profesional athlete so I don't know what their locker rooms are like. I did see Any Given Sunday but that doesn't really qualify me to talk about lockers rooms and I definitely can't assess their health with any authori...
I've never been a profesional athlete so I don't know what their locker rooms are like. I did see Any Given Sunday but that doesn't really qualify me to talk about lockers rooms and I definitely can't assess their health with any authority. Still, I doubt there is such a thing as locker room cancer. They're rooms. What would it even look like? A growth on a wall? That's probably just water damage. Honestly, I don't think Albert Haynesworth was slinking around his teams' facilities like Cat Woman tearing up roofing tiles. Would have been good footwork and stability training though. Coworkers can be dicks, sure. They can be awful to work with, or great, or just someone you'd rather not introduce your girlfriend to. And the NFL is a business, even for the rostered players. Their teammates are their coworkers and maybe if you can't stand that Terrell guy up on the third floor your productivity will suffer when you're asked to work with him. That's fine. The England national football team lost a good player because another, better, player had slept with the poor guy's fiancee or girlfriend or something. It makes sense that even after years of selecting for athletes who can work well with others, and even after considering that all of these guys are going to have basically the same interests, that some are going to find ways not to get along. I'm not sure it makes sense that Doug Baldwin would suddenly catch less balls if Golden Tate skipped his birthday BBQ, but I guess it would make the film study slumber parties at Russell's super awk awk. But, whatever, sure. It's plausible. Plausible enough that player personality is probably something good coaches and GMs think about! The GMs of some teams I follow probably think about personality too much. The fans of every team I follow definitely think about it too much. I'm not worried that the Seahawks front office cares too much about personality. They sign guys with character issues, they cut glue guys, and Jon Ryan's actually Canadian. In fact I'm absolutely convinced that this front office does not suffer from the most persistent decision making blind spot in sports: The veteran presence. The idea of intrinsic veteran value is convenient to fans. Players get worse with age. Don't believe me? Look at this probability density contour map of RB yards per season versus age: And it's actually even worse than that. What you see above is rife with survivor bias because after their age 29 season running backs get cut faster than someone fronting on 50 Cent. Which is to say, they are actually cut. Can sports blogs get in rap feuds? I really hope so. At any rate that decline is how Donovan McNabb went from exciting QB to unnerving grumpy old man, albeit with a great smile. But the players we like, when they age they get some veteran presence skill. And, you know what? The team should totally keep them around for their deep well of knowledge and positive influence in the locker room. Guys. Sit down for a second. That's why you hire a coach. Okay, maybe it's weird when a coach wanders around the locker room naked as adam slapping players with a towel. That's something veterans bring to the table that coaches can't. I guess it really could be one of those things that has tradeoffs. I mean, the coach could get fat and he wouldn't know where the commissary is on his first day. And the player would be super swarthy and he would sure as all-get-out know the important team handshakes. I gotta say though, I think that the cap and roster space considerations may be an incy-wincy bit more important. I choose to believe that part of Pete Carroll's never-ending competition is recognizing that football rosters can't be backwards looking. At this point I should do a comprehensive takedown of veteran presence as a football skill. The thing is, you can't. I can't measure veteran presence. I considered using Google to see hits for "Player Name" + "Veteran Presence" to detect whether a guy 'h
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Seahawks. 2013 Post-Draft Review 05/10 by FantasyGuru | Blog Talk RadioHansen reviews the 2013 draft and fantasy implications with Adam Caplan (@CaplanNFL) and Greg Cosell (@GregCosell). NFL - Russell Wilson faces new pressure - ESPNS...
Seahawks. 2013 Post-Draft Review 05/10 by FantasyGuru | Blog Talk RadioHansen reviews the 2013 draft and fantasy implications with Adam Caplan (@CaplanNFL) and Greg Cosell (@GregCosell). NFL - Russell Wilson faces new pressure - ESPNSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spent last week's minicamp doing what he usually does -- saying all the right things. He talked about the need to grow and expand on what he did during his impressive rookie season. He raved about his team's talented roster, one that now includes explosive wide receiver Percy Harvin. What Wilson didn't have to say, however, is something that should be all too obvious to anybody watching the NFL this year. Of all the young star quarterbacks coming off breakout seasons, he still has more to prove than any of his peers. Russell Wilson and changing perceptions - NFC West Blog - ESPNRussell Wilson frequently faced questions about his relative lack of height last season. He changed the subject during a successful rookie season as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, posting an 11-5 record while matching Peyton Manning's rookie record for touchdown passes. Up next for Wilson: changing perceptions about his role within the offense. Patriots' Aaron Hernandez questioned by police in homicide probe - NFL - SI.com New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police investigating a possible homicide in this town 40 miles south of Boston. A source with knowledge of the investigation said Massachusetts State police spoke to Hernandez on Monday and were interested in possibly searching his home. Earl Thomas: Seahawks 'haven't forgotten' playoff loss - NFL.comSeattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas doesn't want to forget about his team's loss in the NFC playoffs last year. Will it motivate Thomas to take his game to the next level? Seahawks Seek 12 Fans for President’s Advisory CouncilTeam plans to elevate role of the 12th MAN® even more Fantasy Roundtable: WR debate - NFC West Blog - ESPNThe ESPN fantasy analysts put the Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas and the Seattle Seahawks' Percy Harvin under examination for those who might have a choice between the two wide receivers in an upcoming draft. Thomas talks on NFL AM | Seahawks Blog | Seattle TimesOn if he believes offenses are going to be as successful running the Pistol and read-option this upcoming season: “Our offense will be successful [laughing]. But like you said, defenses do catch up. During the offseason, we’ve been gameplanning, putting ourselves in different situations and you learn from those situations. Definitely when you’re talking about the Pistol, I think it’s just assignment football. When you know what you have and there are no grey areas in a defense, I think you’ll be fine.” Davis to Speak at NFL SymposiumVernon Davis has been mentoring his rookie teammates all offseason. Now, the San Francisco 49ers tight end will get to share wisdom with a larger group of rookies at the National Football League’s 16th Rookie Symposium. Russell Wilson: "I don't really like running" - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.Russell Wilson was a guest on ESPN’s Mike and Mike last week. Of course I missed it, since I don’t tend to listen to that East Coast hype nonsense, but luckily someone was nice enough to point me to a podcast of the interview. Korey Toomer making up for lost timeAfter spending his rookie season watching and waiting following shoulder surgery, linebacker Korey Toomer is back and ready to show the coaches he can contribute by using his speed and athleticism. The magic number is 50 | National Football PostAverage a combined total of 50 rushing attempts and completions per game and a winning season will likely follow. As franchise tag deadline nears, don't expect a lot of deals - CBSSports.comThe franchise tag deadline looms for players like Broncos LT Ryan Clad
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"Safeco" Joe Saunders will try to manufacture some of his home-field magic in his old ballpark on Wednesday night when the Mariners take on C.J. Wilson and the Angels at Angel Stadium.
"Safeco" Joe Saunders will try to manufacture some of his home-field magic in his old ballpark on Wednesday night when the Mariners take on C.J. Wilson and the Angels at Angel Stadium.
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Jeremy Bonderman turned in a gem only to see the bullpen blow another lead, but the Mariners recovered to claim a victory when Kendrys Morales drove in Kyle Seager with two outs in the 10th inning on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.
Jeremy Bonderman turned in a gem only to see the bullpen blow another lead, but the Mariners recovered to claim a victory when Kendrys Morales drove in Kyle Seager with two outs in the 10th inning on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.
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Lamar Neagle took part in the United Way's Celebrity Softball Classic over the weekend, raising over 1.2 million dollars to end child homelessness while playing softball with some of Seattle's best.
Lamar Neagle took part in the United Way's Celebrity Softball Classic over the weekend, raising over 1.2 million dollars to end child homelessness while playing softball with some of Seattle's best.
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Leaving Vienna Tuesday morning, the Huskies crossed into Slovenia and arrived in Maribor after about a four hour bus ride. Kylin Muñoz recaps the first part of the journey and UW gets a win in its first match vs. Croatia.
Leaving Vienna Tuesday morning, the Huskies crossed into Slovenia and arrived in Maribor after about a four hour bus ride. Kylin Muñoz recaps the first part of the journey and UW gets a win in its first match vs. Croatia.
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The road hasn't been kind to Mariners pitcher Joe Saunders this season, but the 32-year-old lefty figures he's put all that behind him after knocking out his first victory away from Safeco Field on Friday.
The road hasn't been kind to Mariners pitcher Joe Saunders this season, but the 32-year-old lefty figures he's put all that behind him after knocking out his first victory away from Safeco Field on Friday.
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The Mariners' outfield continued to be shorthanded with both Jason Bay and Michael Morse sidelined Tuesday as Seattle faced the Angels in the second game of a four-game series.
The Mariners' outfield continued to be shorthanded with both Jason Bay and Michael Morse sidelined Tuesday as Seattle faced the Angels in the second game of a four-game series.
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In addition to appearing in-studio on NFL Network’s NFL AM this morning, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas also appeared in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access for multiple segments. Here are video links and transcripts of Thomas’ s...
In addition to appearing in-studio on NFL Network’s NFL AM this morning, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas also appeared in-studio tonight on NFL Total Access for multiple segments. Here are video links and transcripts of Thomas’ segments tonight, which include some pretty frank comments about Jim Harbaugh, the improvement in the Seattle defense, and more: Here is the video of that appearance. And below are some transcribed quotes: On if he buys the perception that the Seahawks have put more into saying ‘We are all in for the Super Bowl’ than any other team this offseason: “I don’t buy it at all. I just know our basic emphasis is just getting better every day. Every time I step on the practice field, it’s a game rep. It’s a great opportunity for me to get better as an individual and as a communicator back there being a safety of this defense.” On how much the Seahawks have improved with the additions they have made: “We got a lot better. When you add Percy [Harvin] – explosion; you can put him in the slot, receiver, also in the Pistol back there with Marshawn [Lynch] and Russell [Wilson]. When you talk about [Antoine] Winfield, a great tackler in the nickel situations. It’s a big upgrade from last year, no disrespect to [Marcus] Trufant, but it’s a big difference.” On much Percy Harvin will be used in the Pistol or wildcat formation: “I know coach [Pete] Carroll is going to do a great job of just trying to get him the ball. He’s explosive; anytime you can throw him a bubble [screen] or anything like that, he can take it to the house. Definitely the main emphasis is just getting him the ball.” On if he is as angry as Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner is regarding the comments made by 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh: “I’m not as angry. I don’t really care about what a coach says. I think he’s a little salty from that beatdown when they came to Seattle. Browner and [Richard Sherman], they have their own way of doing things. I have my own way of doing things.” On what his way of doing things is: “I put it in my back pocket and use it as motivation. It doesn’t really take that much. We’ll see when we get out there on Sundays.” On 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh’s comments regarding the Seahawks’ PED issues: “It’s the offseason. He’s probably bored. I don’t know. I don’t what’s going on through his mind or whatever. Obviously it’s a rivalry between us and you’re going to take a shot.” On if Jim Harbaugh’s comments make the rivalry between the Seahawks and 49ers better: “Football is football at the end of the day. I don’t know. It’s just media…It gives you something to talk about and I guess he enjoys being in the spotlight or seeing his name on TV, or something like that.” On how the Seahawks team meeting where they addressed the PED issues went: “It went well and I think the point got across. The vets took leadership and guys spoke. It’s just mistakes and you learn from it, just like football situations and real life. You learn from your mistakes.” On Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson: “He’s been the same since day one. The big thing you can say about him is he’s always prepared. When you prepare, you set yourself up to play well and he does a great job with that. He’s a leader, he leads by example; he’s not really a rowdy guy, but when you see what he does out there he’s exciting to watch. Since he’s been our quarterback, he’s been producing for us and our team has been going up with him.” On if there was one game that he saw Russell Wilson play where he knew he was the starting quarterback for the Seahawks: “Preseason game we played the Chiefs. That’s what really set him over the top to be our starti
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