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NWSB Insider Dave B brings us another Northwest Athlete Profile today. Dave highlights Ryan Longwell, the top scorer in Green Bay Packers history. Longwell was born in Seattle and grew up in Oregon before ending up in Berkley, California to play for the Golden Bears. He was kicker, punter, and backup QB until he got his calling to the NFL via the 49ers.
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.
NWSB insider Brandon Choate brings us a Northwest Coaching Profile on ex-Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren. Mike Holmgren was a QB genius, playing the position himself until an injury derailed his playing career. He quickly took that experience into coaching, taking in QBs like Steve young, Joe Montana, Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck. He set multiple records while coaching in the NFL, especially while with the Seahawks.
Seahawks insider Brandon Choate is on the Matt Flynn rollercoaster today. He brings us his top 5 reasons why the Seattle Seahawks should NOT sign Flynn, citing his lack of NFL experience and how the Packers system set him up for instant success. He also gushes about his obvious choice in the situation, Robert Griffin III. Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst are not the answer.
Seahawks insider Brandon Choate is on the Matt Flynn rollercoaster today. He brings us his top 5 reasons why the Seattle Seahawks should sign Flynn, citing his NFL experience and low cost with not having to give up draft picks to get him. Get it done Pete Carroll and John Schneider, and do it now. Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst are not the answers in Seatown!
It’s Seahawks vs. Cleveland Browns week. Whether the GM or just the Head Coach, you know Mike Holmgren had a say in just about everything in his time with the Seattle Seahawks. A lot of deals involving great players. Matt Hasselbeck, Steve Hutchinson, Joey Galloway, Rocky Bernard, Lofa Tatupu, Shaun Alexander, and more…
Insider Brandon Choate takes us back to the 1999 season where Seattle Seahawks head coach was returning to Lambeau Field for the first time since leaving Green Bay. The Seattle Seahawks helped Holmgren thoroughly enjoy his homecoming with a 27-7 drubbing including Shawn Springs FG block returned for a TD for the Seahawks
