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NWSB Writer Brett Bivens talks about five standout players from the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Carolina Panthers. Bobby Wagner, Bruce Irvin, Golden Tate, Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner all made the list. When Walter Thurmond III comes back in a couple weeks, Brett expects him to replace Marcus Trufant, making the formidable Seahawks secondary even better. A scary thought.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about the fifth game of the season for the Seahawks, a Sunday morning matchup with the Carolina Panthers. 10:00 start times have not been too favorable for the Seahawks, but this game could be a good time to break that mold. Cam Newton has been awful this year, already throwing 8 picks, a good QB to go against to get our secondary kick started.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens will weigh in each week with that state of the Seahawks with regards to the NFL injury report. He’ll watch for player news, read the updated practice reports, and will always do his best to provide clear an accurate NFL injuries updates, and player injury news. Week 5 features the Seahawks vs. Panthers. John Moffitt, Marcus Trufant, Jaye Howard, and Brandon Mebane are names to watch this week.
NWSB insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Clinton Bell gives us his top 5 player for the Huskies in 2012. The list is led by none other than Keith Price. What’s not to like about this guy. A player who can go toe to toe against RGIII in a bowl game and almost win it? Also Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Desmond Trufant, Kasen Williams, and Josh Shirley round out the list. Another Bowl season for the Dawgs perhaps?
NWSB Insider Reggie Gill brings us his last installment of his 2012 KNOW YOUR ENEMY pre-season posts. This time he focuses on 2012 NFC West foe St Louis Rams. Reggie’s five Rams weapons are Steven Jackson, Sam Bradford, Danny Amendola, Lance Kendricks, and Brian Quick. DB’s Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman will be called upon a ton in 2012.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Matt Church weighs in with a Seahawks post about his question marks for the 2012 Training camp, and points out some things to watch for. The health of #1 WR Sidney Rice makes the list, as does the 2012 QB competition between Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Flynn, and Russell Wilson. Pretty special to see the DB’s too. Earl Thomas, Brandon Browner, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman are talented.
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 Inside and Seattle Seahawks blogger Matt Church weighs in with a Seahawks post about the five players he thinks will not be here come week one of the regular season. Most of these players are no brainers in Matt’s eyes, except maybe Josh Portis. But with the additions of Russell Wilson and Matt Flynn, there may be no room for Portis at the end of the day.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens tells us today the Seahawks have filled another need with the draft of Florida defensive lineman Jaye Howard. With the 114th overall selection. Per ESPN, Howard’s a disruptive one-gap defender who doesn’t anchor very well, but excels at making plays in the backfield. Pete Carroll puts a premium on press-rush pressure without a lot of blitzes, he’ll fit in fine.
NWSB insider Brandon Choate updates us today on the Seattle Seahawks free agency frenzy. After losing several players to free agency, the Seahawks have lured several of those players back including Leroy Hill, Marcus Trufant, Roy Lewis, Matt McCoy, and Walter Thurmond. Have they created a good situation in the secondary or are they setting themselves up for future problems?
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens tells us on Monday the Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with free agent cornerback and former draft pick of the Seahawks Marcus Trufant on a 1 year contract. John Schneider today on KJR Radio with Dave Softy Mahler said he hopes Trufant will come in and compete at the Nickel spot.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Insider Steve weighs in on the signing of Matt Flynn. Which he says gives the Seahawks flexibility in spades. Not only do they have their QB of the future, but now there is no need to waste valuable 2012 NFL Draft picks. Use the draft to fill in the holes that remain at left guard, defensive end, and linebacker. If Visanthe Shiancoe decides to sign elsewhere maybe tight end.
