Dulac's Picks: Week 1 (Today) Sep 4, 2008
Seattle Seahawks (10-6) at Buffalo Bills (7-9), 1 p.m., Sunday. THE SKINNY: This is supposed to be the final season for Seahawks Coach Mike Holmgren, who has won four division titles in a row. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dublins Walden Picked Up By Chiefs Sep 3, 2008
Holmes is also keeping an eye on former Dublin player Ben Claxton, who was cut by the Seattle Seahawks. Holmes, who did not coach Claxton, said he saw Claxton play for the Seahawks on Monday Night Football a week ago. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Fans' guide '08 Sep 2, 2008
By Sean Leahy, USA TODAY Eyes across the NFL are set on Tampa, where Super Bowl XLIII will be played Feb. 1. Before then, there are records to break, milestones to mark and games to be won. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFC West: For the birds Sep 1, 2008
There's a reason the Seattle Seahawks won this division the past four years. They're better than everyone else. (CBS News)
Panthers' Hackett ready Sep 1, 2008
Hackett, who spent an injury-plagued four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, has been sidelined since early August with a toe injury and didn't play in any of the Panthers' four exhibitions. His return hardly could be more timely. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Redskins’ Jansen gets a demotion Sep 1, 2008
Zorn called the decision very tough and recalled how he felt when he got a pride-swallowing demotion in 1983 after 7 1/2 seasons as the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback. It s harder because you have to come in and face your teammates, Zorn said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Former Pioneer Corto makes Bills 53-man Roster Sep 1, 2008
Corto, who spent last season on the Bill's practice squad, will don his #47 jersey next Sunday as Buffalo plays host to the Seattle Seahawks in their season opener. Corto, an Orchard Park, NY native, signed with the Bill's as an undrafted free agent last June after attending the team's rookie minicamp after the draft. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
It's Super Bowl or bust Aug 31, 2008
Aside from his dalliances with starlets, Romo is remembered by many as the guy who fumbled the snap on a field-goal attempt that could have won the game for the Cowboys in the 2006 playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks. And the guy who threw a fourth-down interception against the Giants with less than a minute remaining in the playoffs last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SMQB: Seahawks 23, Raiders 16 Aug 31, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... Seattle Seahawks 23, 16 Friday, August 29, 2008 Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington Play Of The Day: With 11 minutes remaining in the 1st quarter, Seahawks running back took a draw play, got some good downfield blocks from and , and ran 24-yards for a touchdown to give the Seahawks a 7-0 lead. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Projecting the Seahawks 53-man roster Aug 31, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... Net projects how the Seattle Seahawks' 53-man roster might look as it heads into the 2008 regular season. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Crown this AFC team a Super Bowl champ Aug 31, 2008
In the NFC, the only postseason certainties appear to be the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks, followed by the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints. There are simply too many quarterback question marks everywhere else to lock anybody into the playoff mix. (Florida Times-Union)
VEGAS WATCH: Breaking down team totals for the NFC Aug 30, 2008
Vegas Watch: NFC Team Totals - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Posted: Friday August 29, 2008 1:52PM; Updated: Friday August 29, 2008 1:52PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chargers cautious going into final exhibition game Aug 29, 2008
Turner extended his starters on Monday night, when the first unit played into the third quarter of a 18-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks. But the goal on Friday is to get the starters in and out without sustaining an injury, then take a long look at the bubble players before this weekend's final cut to 53 players. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Preseason on the bench: Not a problem for NFL's elite QBs Aug 29, 2008
of the Seattle Seahawks played just the first quarter of the opening game after injuring his back. Yet their coaches say a lack of preseason action will not stop them from counting on the veteran quarterbacks to be ready in Week 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jets' reserves top Eagles' in final preseason tuneup Aug 29, 2008
Detroit will head to Atlanta to face the Falcons in their season opener while Buffalo plays the Seattle Seahawks at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Both games are on September 7. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Former WWU star linebacker signed as free agent by Oakland Aug 29, 2008
Simmons to play against Seattle Seahawks on Friday ... - Former Western Washington University standout linebacker was signed as a free agent by Oakland of the National Football League on Wednesday and will suit up Friday (7 p.m.) when the Raiders play the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. (Wwuvikings.com)
49ers rookie receiver Morgan has fan in Rice Aug 29, 2008
Holmgren's backup Seattle Seahawks host Kiffin's reserve Oakland Raiders tonight in the preseason finale. That's the official description. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Transactions Aug 28, 2008
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Released WR Joel Filani and CB Omare Lowe. Placed LB Will Herring on the physically-unable-to-perform list. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A look back at high school -- from the NFL Aug 28, 2008
UPDATED: :26 a.m. PDT, August 28, 2008. by 08/27/2008 11:18 p.m. PT. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Seattle Seahawks Select Trumba to Connect Fans to Schedule Aug 28, 2008
SEATTLE, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Trumba Corporation, a developer of innovative event marketing technology, announced today that the Seattle Seahawks have selected Trumba Connect to power a downloadable version of the team's 2008-2009 season game schedule ... "Trumba Connect provides the 12th MAN with a detailed schedule of all Seahawks events," said Bill Chapin, Director of Marketing for the Seattle Seahawks ... Seattle Seahawks Tickets are already available at TicketsNow. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chicago Fire names new prez Aug 27, 2008
Dave Greeley has two decades of sports experience and has worked for several professional sports teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Pistons and six seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was recently , a Northbrook-based sports marketing firm. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Insiders Take: Bolts vs. Hawks Aug 27, 2008
comDate: Aug 27, 2008 Digging deep in crunch time, the Chargers marked an 18-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. While the Bolts displayed a steady offensive line, a weak defense against the run was exposed and left to be questioned. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Chargers vs. Seahawks: 10 Things We Learned Aug 27, 2008
comDate: Aug 26, 2008 The Chargers went into Monday nights game with the Seattle Seahawks with a long list of objectives, including opening up the vertical passing game and stiffening up against the run. SDBoltReport. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Chargers-Seahawks Game-Day Primer Aug 26, 2008
comDate: Aug 24, 2008 The Chargers will meet up with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday for their third preseason contest. This will be the ninth preseason meeting between the two teams, with the Seahawks leading the series, 5-3. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Chargers Rally to Knock Off Seahawks, 18-17 Aug 26, 2008
Jacob Hester broke out of a goal-line slump to score a 1-yard touchdown and Malcom Floyd skied for the go-ahead two-point conversion as the Chargers topped the Seattle Seahawks, 18-17, on Monday Night Football. The defense, which struggled early, came through late by forcing turnovers on two of Seattles final three drives. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Five to Watch: Seahawks vs. Bolts Aug 26, 2008
Samantha Fillerup profiles five players to watch in the primetime Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. 1. (ChargersUpdate.com)
All's fairly well that ends well Aug 26, 2008
His team came back to beat the Seattle Seahawks 18-17 last night on the strength of a resolute defense late and a 71-yard touchdown drive aided by a 51-yard pass-interference penalty and punctuated by Jacob Hester's 1-yard dive and the Volek-to-Floyd two-point conversion. It was some early struggles on defense that had Turner a little irritable. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Cougars Set to Open Season Saturday Against Oklahoma State Aug 26, 2008
WSU will be making its seventh appearance at the home field of the Seattle Seahawks, a series that started in 2002 with WSU hosting Nevada in the first football game played in the new stadium. WSU beat the Wolfpack and have also defeated Idaho (2003), Grambling (2005), Baylor (2006) and San Diego State (2007) in Seattle, with its only setback a loss to Colorado in 2004. (Pac-10.org)
JGR picks teenager for Cup ride Aug 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO - Backup quarterback Billy Volek threw a 2-point conversion pass to Malcom Floyd in the fourth quarter, giving the San Diego Chargers an 18-17 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Volek's lob to Floyd followed a 1-yard touchdown run by rookie Jacob Hester. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Osgood job is to leave Bolts well positioned Aug 25, 2008
As the Chargers play the Seattle Seahawks tonight in their third exhibition game, the focus will be on the starters on offense and defense. But as the days before Saturday's final cut to 53 tick off, special teams is where the difference often is made in making a roster as talent-laden as the Chargers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Falcons sign TE Pollard, release Cooper Aug 25, 2008
He spent last season with the Seattle Seahawks and caught 28 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games. Pollard played 10 of his 13 NFL seasons in Indianapolis and is firmly cemented in the Colts' record books. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Seahawks Kent impresses, but is it enough? Aug 25, 2008
-- Former Oregon wide receiver Jordan Kent has made a strong case to stick on the Seattle Seahawks' 53-man roster with his play in the team's two exhibition games. He scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass against Minnesota in the first game, then last week caught four passes for 50 yards against Chicago. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Fatal flaws: Even the best teams have holes Aug 25, 2008
" We're giving you that fatal flaw today, so you can start working on your excuses now. Enjoy the season - but remember our warning! 1. : Wide receivers The Trojans' go-to receiver last season ended up being tight end Fred Davis, who's now in the NFL. USC's go-to guy a tight end? That can't happen again. The Trojans have a group of quarterbacks who can wing the ball, and USC also has a ton of talent on the outside. But one or two of those guys - , , , transfer - has to step up and live up to the... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hasselbeck To Miss San Diego Game Aug 25, 2008
The Seattle Seahawks face the Chargers Monday night in a pre-season game in San Diego but quarterback Matt Hasselbeck likely will miss that contest. Coach Mike Holmgren says third-stringer Charlie Frye will start against the Chargers and play most if not the entire game for the second consecutive week. (Q13.com, WA)
Curran: Holmgren, Dungy leave door open for return Aug 23, 2008
When this season ends, Mike Holmgrens doing his dismount from the Seattle Seahawks sideline and moving on. Succession plan's already in place Jim Mora Jr. is taking over no looking back. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Seahawks' Hasselbeck to miss second straight preseason game Aug 23, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. (AP) is expected to miss his second consecutive preseason game Monday when his Seahawks play at San Diego because of ongoing back stiffness. (USA Today -- Sports)
Eagles open new season with new coach Aug 23, 2008
Morris, whose brother Maurice plays for the Seattle Seahawks, rushed for 930 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior in 2007. The Eagles open the season with games at Texas Tech (Aug. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Brewmaster: Changes brewing in IR sports department Aug 22, 2008
The team is, of course, owned by billionaire Paul Allen, who also owns the Seattle Seahawks. That s weird, too. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Seahawks Seattle's new digs are 'awesome'; play is sloppy Aug 22, 2008
-- Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones arrived at the team's facility in Kirkland, Wash. on Monday morning about 20 minutes early and smiled when he discovered an empty parking lot, which he thought meant he was the first to arrive for practice. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Aug 21, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :33 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2008. Thursday, August 21, 2008. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jackson ending holdout Aug 21, 2008
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck did not practice again because of a stiff back, and he may miss his second consecutive preseason game, against San Diego. Coach Mike Holmgren is trying to ensure that Hasselbeck is ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Forsett: Hard to Stop, Harder to Cut Aug 20, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... The Seattle Seahawks are going to have a very difficult decision to make regarding rookie running back Justin Forsett, a seventh-round choice from California. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Patriots release veteran tight end Pollard Aug 20, 2008
Pollard, a veteran of 13 NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts (1995-2004), Detroit Lions (2005-06), and Seattle Seahawks (2007), was signed as a free agent April 23. He was veteran insurance behind Benjamin Watson and David Thomas, who is coming off a season in which he was limited to two games by a broken foot. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
RazorGator.com Half-Price Summer Seller Sale Has Been Extended, Slashing Fees for Selling Tickets Aug 20, 2008
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James Busch Orthwein, at 84; onetime owner of Patriots who set stage for team resurgence Aug 19, 2008
In September 1992, a few months after he took over, the team resorted to offering discount packages of tickets for $10 apiece - fans had to buy at least four - to boost advance sales for the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. A retired advertising executive, Mr. Orthwein was more businessman than fan when he ran the Patriots organization. (Boston Globe)
With injuries aplenty, who will catch Hasselbeck's passes? Aug 18, 2008
With injuries aplenty, who will catch Hasselbeck's passes. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
D and Special Teams Not Enough for Bears Aug 18, 2008
Grossman started and completed 9 of 15 passes with one interception in a harried, sputtering quarter and a half before led Chicago to a field goal during a crisp two-minute drill in the Bears 29-26 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. Bears coaches had hinted this preseason test could go a long way in deciding who starts the opener Sept. 7 at Indianapolis. (BearReport.com)
Orton outplays Grossman, Bears lose to Hawks Aug 17, 2008
Ted S. Warren / APChicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman looks out from under Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill after Grossman went down after throwing an incomplete pass in the first quarter Saturday ... Grossman started and completed 9 of 15 passes with one interception in a harried, sputtering quarter and a half before Kyle Orton led Chicago to a field goal during a crisp two-minute drill in the Bears 29-26 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prep for your fantasy draft Aug 17, 2008
Gregg Rosenthal says the only good fantasy element to the Seattle Seahawks might be their defense. AP. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hometown bird's nest ready to swell with pride Aug 17, 2008
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says he doesn't know much about fantasy football leagues, now a national obsession and booming industry. However, Calla, one of his four daughters, does. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Raiders cut Hartwell, sign punter Aug 17, 2008
Pakulak has been trying to get a job in the NFL since 2003 when he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. He was cut by the Hawks and has since joined five other teams, including a brief stint with the Raiders in 2006 -- he never played but was allocated by Oakland to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. (SilverandBlack.com)
The Seahawks Seattle a bit banged up for exhibition against Bears Aug 16, 2008
The Seattle Seahawks enter their second exhibition game tonight against the Chicago Bears at Qwest Field with injury and roster questions yet to be answered. Official injury lists are not available for exhibition games, but Seattle has been hit with a rash of injuries, causing more than a dozen players to miss practice time. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
NFL on FOX19 Aug 16, 2008
1:00PM Seattle Seahawks @ Buffalo Bills ... 1:00PM Seattle Seahawks @ New York Giants ... 4:00PM Washington Redskins @ Seattle Seahawks. (FOX19.com, OH)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Aug 16, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Seattle Seahawks Roster Analysis - Part II Aug 16, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... Net takes a position-by-position look at the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare for their second game of the 2008 preseason. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Fletcher happy for shot in the limelight Aug 15, 2008
Mark McGwire was a massive star in Major League Baseball and his brother Dan McGwire a star quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Actress Jessica Alba is from Pomona as well as Kobe Bryants wife Vanessa. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former NFL players trying on coaching hats -- New Cub coaches learning ropes in first weeks at BHS Aug 14, 2008
Andrew Shanle, a cornerback/safety with the Super Bowl champion New York Giants last season, and Boone Stutz, a former Texas At end and deep snapper who played with the Seattle Seahawks last season, have been added to the Cubs coaching roster, while Matt Ratliff joins the team as a volunteer assistant. The trio replace Steve Puckett and Bob Purl. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Redskins reactivate defensive end James Aug 12, 2008
SEAHAWKS' ENGRAM OUT: Seattle Seahawks leading receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked shoulder. Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck also missed practice for the second consecutive day Monday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Seahawks lose wideout Engram for two months Aug 12, 2008
(AP) -- Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his right shoulder sustained on the first play of Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, adding to the injuries on offense for the defending four-time NFC West champions. "It was a freak deal," coach Mike Holmgren said Monday, adding Engram remained in the game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Falcons rookies impress coaches Aug 12, 2008
" Seahawks receiver out for two months KIRKLAND, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his right shoulder sustained on the first play of Friday's preseason game against Minnesota. "It was a freak deal," coach Mike Holmgren said, adding Engram remained in the game. Holmgren said the worst case for Engram would be missing three regular-season games and returning to face the New York Giants on Oct. 5. Engram, 35, set a team record last... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Personnel File: Seahawks vs. Vikings Aug 12, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... When I fired up the DVR to watch the Seattle Seahawks-Minnesota Vikings game this weekend (I need stronger bunny ears to get KOMO from 3,000 miles away), the part of the game I was most curious about was how the Seahawks were using the young wide receivers theyre going to be relying upon this season. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Bobby Engram to Miss 6-8 Weeks Aug 12, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram will miss the start of the 2008 season with a cracked shoulder bone. (SeahawksInsider.com)
SDSU facing special challenges Aug 11, 2008
A player widely considered among the best at his position in college football, Schmitt was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the NFL draft. All three, gone. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Seahawks-Vikings Preseason Primer Aug 11, 2008
Seattle Seahawks NFL Football ... NET is the top site covering the NFL Seattle Seahawks ... The Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings will meet in the preseason for the 12th time. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Barry's NFL punt Aug 10, 2008
" A representative from the Seattle Seahawks, Kevin Griffin, was at Brookvale Oval on Friday night, raving about the skills of Folau as a potential linebacker. "We need to expand the NFL beyond our borders," he said. "[Folau] has got some fantastic legs for a linebacker. These guys in the NRL, they're big, they're strong, they're fast and they look like they're passionate athletes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
