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NWSB Insider and Washington State Cougars’ blogger Jordin Ereth talks about Marquess Wilson being selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2013 NFL Draft. Everyone with a pulse is aware of Wilson’s disastrous departure from Washington State last fall, and because of that his stock was guaranteed to slip. But 236th? That’s no slip, that is a plummet. There were 26 receivers taken before Wilson, so apparently NFL owners believe that Wilson’s incredible upside wasn’t worth the risk…
Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell weighs in with another instalment of the Seahawks Week That Was. Intended to be a fun column, with lots of laughs and other good stuff. Normally it will be a top 10 list, a la David Letterman style. This time it was the Seahawks doing the foiling of plans late in the game. That’s right, a rare road win for the Hawks in Chi-Town, as the team moves back into the Wild Card picture.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell after each week of the regular season and possibly during an NFL playoff game or the Super Bowl will bring you his Seahawks game balls. Balls are awarded to the Hawks offensive MVP. This week’s Offensive Game Ball goes to a guy led this team on two drives of over 80 yards late in the game to win one on the road for the Seahawks. Russell Wilson, this teams MVP.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about the twelfth game of the season for the Seahawks, a Sunday morning matchup with the Chicago Bears. This is going to be a tough one for Seattle, and if Clinton is right, don’t put your money on the Seahawks. The Bears are going to be looking to avenge the blowout loss to the Seahawks last year, and the way this team plays on the road, it may not be that hard of a challenge.
NWSB Fantasy Football Insider and part time Seahawks blogger Dave B. delivers to us his Week 13 NFL fantasy football forecast for the Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears. Dave says to as always to roll with Marshawn Lynch. Teams that rely on the run have done surprisingly well against Chicago as of late – Minnesota, Houston, Tennessee and San Francisco have all found a little success he says. Start the Seahawks defense as well.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us why he thinks the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of making a push for the playoffs. First off, the offense is finally where Pete Carroll wants it to be, the Seahawks can win games on O, instead of the D holding teams to less than 14 points.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching Saturday at Invesco Field when the Seahawks visit the Broncos in NFL preseason action. Bruce Irvin needs to show some pass rush in this game, especially after Denver takes out it’s first unit. Brett also needs to see Winston Guy giving more effort. Terrell Owens will be available to play on Saturday.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his analysis of the Seattle Seahawks RT position going into the 2012 season. With James Carpenter, the Seahawks first round pick in 2011, still not ready to go 100%, the Hawks will have to rely on surprise tackle Breno Giacomini. Giocomini has himself a brand new two year contract, and is ready to be the RT of the future for the Seahawks. Frank Omiyale is ready to go too.
NWSB Insider Brandon Choate brings us big news out of the University of Washington. Washington just announced it’s 2012 Hall of Fame class and it included two Husky football legends in Lawyer Milloy and Dave Hoffmann. Both Milloy and Hoffmann had stellar careers at Washington, setting records and helping the team to roll to national titles and Rose Bowls.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks writer and season ticket holder Brett Bivens weighs in with his thoughts today Love em & Hate em style on the 2012 Seahawks schedule. It was released today by the NFL. He loves prime time games as a fan. As a season ticket holder of the Seahawks and a share holder of the Packers he is very excited for the September 24th Monday Night Football game at Century Link Field.
Seahawks insider Brett Bivens brings us news of a Seattle Seahawks signing this off season. Offensive lineman Frank Omiyale, most recently with the Chicago Bears, has agreed to a one year deal with the Seahawks. After earning the nickname Gate 68, he is ready to come to Seattle and prove he can get the job done.
