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NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp after each week of the regular season and possibly during the NFL playoffs should the Hawks be so lucky will stop by and bring you his Seahawks game balls. Balls are awarded to the Hawks offensive MVP Robert Turbin, and on defense this week Jeron Johnson. Kicker Steven Hauschka gets the special teams winner this week.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Reggie Gill tells us why he loves the news this week of the Hawks re-signing DE Chris Clemons. Its a 3-year deal. The 2012 contract has been ripped up. He’ll average $7m a year and run thru 2014. The Seahawks now have a mentor for rookie Bruce Irvin locked up. The timing of this deal also suggests that Seattle may have gotten Clemons on more of their terms.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his second 2012 KNOW YOUR ENEMY pre-season post. This time he focuses on the 2012 NFC West second place finisher Arizona Cardinals. Reggie’s five Cardinals weapons are Larry Fitzgerald, Beanie Wells, Todd Heap, Michael Floyd, and Ryan Williams. The Cardinals know how hard Kam Chancellor hits and should be wary of the team of him and Earl Thomas.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his first 2012 KNOW YOUR ENEMY pre-season post. This first topic focuses on the 2012 NFC West division champs the San Francisco 49ers. Reggie’s five 49ers weapons are Randy Moss, Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, and Alex Smith. He then goes on to say the Seahawks can stop them with Red Bryant, Bruce Irvin, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman and K.J. Wright.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his top five encouraging signs for the Seattle Seahawks in the upcoming 2012 football season. With brand new changes to noise violation rules, the Seahawks 12th man will now be able to be riled up more. This spells doom for teams. Matt Flynn is on the roster, and he impressed in his two starts with the Packers. Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, and Brandon Browner are ready to go.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his analysis of the Seattle Seahawks hardest hitting players. He points out the NFL has been cracking down on helmet-to-helmet hits, and trying to reduce concussions, and he’s totally on board with that, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. He states Red Bryant, Marshawn Lynch, K.J. Wright, Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor will bring the heat in 2012.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Matt Church asks us the serious question of whether or not the Seahawks will have a top defense again in 2012? With the departure of David Hawthorne there is an empty space. Let’s hope that is filled by the rookie Bobby Wagner. Coupled with Brandon Mebane, Red Bryant, LeRoy Hill, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor and K.J. Wright the makings is there for an amazing defense.
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his 5 most valuable Seattle Seahawks players currently on the team. Some of these guys might not make the Pro Bowl, or have gaudy stats, but with Big Red Bryant, Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas representing the defense, you can’t go without mentioning Marshawn Lynch and Doug Baldwin.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about his fearless predictions of who will be the top 10 defensive weapons for the Seahawks. Led by the three headed beast that is the Seahawks secondary, expect Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner, and Earl Thomas to have even better numbers than last year. And look out for the two rookies Bruce Irvin, and Bobby Wagner, they should both excel.
NWSB Insider Brandon Choate brings us slightly troubling news today from the Seattle Seahawks camp. While OTA’s are voluntary for some, many people still make the effort to show up for a free team workout. One big name that has yet to show his face is DE Chris Clemons, who is entering his contract year with the Seahawks. He was supposed to be mentoring young Bruce Irvin.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Matt Church tells us why Marshawn Lynch is the teams most irreplaceable player. Aka “BeastMode” scored in ten straight games in the 2012 season, Running for 1,204 yards and 12 TD’s last year. He always pushes to gain the extra yards and get the offense the first down. So much to love. Looking for Marshawn Lynch Seahawks YouTube videos? We’ve got your back.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about his fearless predictions for the Seattle Seahawks pro bowlers for the 2012 season. Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner, and Earl Thomas should have the same impact on the league as least year. Marshawn Lynch will take his Beast Mode all the way to a starting spot on this years pro bowl squad. Rookie Bobby Wagner looks to be in league leaders in tackles.
