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NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens is back to weigh in with his thoughts on what he needs to see the first month of the 2012 season. If the Seahawks are going to be the team to beat in the NFC West this year, the first month will be critical with games agains Arizona, St. Louis, Dallas, and the Monday Night affair with Green Bay. What can Russell Wilson and Bruce Irvin do as rookies in the first quarter?
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about the fourth pre-season match-up of the 2012 NFL football season. This week the Raiders travel to Seattle to face off against old AFC West foes the Seahawks. The 4th game of the preseason is all about getting down to the final 53 men. Don’t expect too many starters to make it into the 2nd quarter of this one.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching Thursday night at Century Link Stadium in Seattle when the Raiders visit the Seahawks in NFL preseason action. Brett says he wants to see Charly Martin step on the field and ball out. He’d also like to see the Raiders Aaron Curry accidentally end up in position to make a tackle on Seahawks rookie RB Robert Turbin.
NWSB Insider & Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp is back to tell us the five Seahawks in his opinion that have to step up on Thursday night at Century Link Field vs. the Oakland Raiders. Matt Flynn, Korey Toomer, Kregg Lumpkin, Pierre Allen, and Jermaine Kearse are the five he’s pegged. It would help their roster chances if they beat up on the Silver and Black tomorrow night.
NWSB Managing editor and Seattle Seahawks writer “Q” tells us what its going to take from Russell Wilson and the new QB era in Seattle to change how he feels about the uniform #3 and its history with the organization. From Rick Mirer to Jeff George, to Josh Brown the number hasn’t been to well kept. Russell Wilson is here to change that. He will lead the Seahawks to greatness. Just wait and see says Q.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens is back to weigh in with his analysis of the Seahawks newest DAY 1 starting QB Russell Wilson. He loves him because he can’t help but be excited about Russell Wilson’s potential. He hates the decision because as well as Russell Wilson has played in preseason, there are many holes in his game. Brett says to his Fellow 12th men that the 2012 season is going to be one hell of a ride.
NWSB insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brandon Choate brings us his top reasons to love the breaking news of Russell Wilson being named the Seahawks starting QB in week 1 instead of Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson. His mobility has helped him extend plays and come through in a big way while his risk taking has been nothing but calculated brilliance. His big arm and worth ethic have driven him this far…
NWSB Managing editor and Seattle Seahawks blogger “Q” tells us about the news breaking tonight out of Seattle that Pete Carroll has picked rookie 3rd round pick out of Wisconsin Russell Wilson to be the Seahawks 2012 opening day starting quarterback. Matt Flynn missed most of last week’s practices with tendinitis in his elbow and did not play in the game against the Chiefs. That opened the door WIDE open for Wilson. Who slammed it shut.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens is back to weigh in with his thoughts on the NFLX Week 3 game between the Seahawks vs. K.C. Chiefs. Some Hawks that impressed. Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, Robert Turbin, Charly Martin and of course Russell Wilson. Hell of a game last night. The Seahawks did not punt until Russell Wilson was removed, and Tarvaris Jackson was put in the game.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City when the Seahawks visit the Chiefs in NFL preseason action. Brett says Charly Martin has been the best surprise and he thinks its time for Golden Tate and Ben Obomanu to make a statement. The other receiver who must show up is Terrell Owens.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Clinton Bell tells us about the third pre-season match-up of the 2012 NFL football season. This week the Seahawks travel to Kansas City to take on Romeo Crennel and his Chiefs. Robert Turbin will need to step up the ground game with Marshawn Lynch out. This will be the first time we get to see Russell Wilson with the first team unit.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his week 3 NFLX seahawks players who must step up their A-games vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night. Sidney Rice is playing his first NFL game since late November of 2011. Matt Flynn’s job isn’t on the line, and it’s not a do well or you’re gone situation for Russell Wilson. Terrell Owens’ job and his last chance in the NFL is almost gone.
