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NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens gives us his reasons for embracing the future Hall Of Famer Russell Okung. Replacing Walter Jones couldn’t have been an easy job for Okung, but now in his third year, Okung is going to the Pro Bowl as a starter for the NFC. Never forget the work of Jones, but it’s time to embrace the future in Okung Brett pleads.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens explains why he would not trade Marshawn Lynch for any running back in the league—even Adrian Peterson. The Seahawks are about to make a serious run over the next several years. Marshawn is going to be a big part of that. In Bivens’ opinion, Lynch is the best running best running back the team has ever had, though my favorite is still Chris Warren
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens breaks down the week 6 matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in his Seahawks Monday morning quarterback. The Seahawks defeated the Patriots 24-23. Brett points out Walter Jones raised the 12th man flag. Cortez Kennedy had his number retired, Russell Wilson out dueled Tom Brady. Pete Carroll beat his old franchise. SWEET.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp 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 Russell Wilson, and on defense this week Richard Sherman. For Special Teams Leon Washington made good use of his limited returns.
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 Reggie Gill tells us why he loves Big Cortez Kennedy. Who has been chosen to enter the NFL Hall of Fame this year, and there couldn’t be a more deserving player. “Tez” was a great player, and all Seahawk fans love him. A player is always more endearing to fans when he has spent his entire career with an organization. Steve Largent and Dave Wyman rave about Tez.
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens tells us today the Seahawks have filled another need with the draft of Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Russell Wilson. With the 75th overall selection. Instant reaction from Michael Lombardi from the NFL network was do the Seahawks have a place for him on the roster? With Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson I guess we’ll find out in training camp or a trade?
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens tells us today the Seahawks have filled another one of their biggest needs when they drafted Bobby Wagner a linebacker from Utah State. With the 47th overall selection. Instant reaction from Mike Mayock on the NFL Network says this guy is a special teams STUD and can play two linebacker positions. In Pete Carroll and John Schneider the 12th man trusts.
NWSB Seattle Seahawks insider C-Mac tells us about the five Seattle Seahawks veterans that deserve a spot in Canton Ohio in the Pro football hall of fame. Cortez Kennedy is going in, and besides him Walter Jones, Mike Holmgren, Steve Hutchinson, Kenny Easley and Shaun Alexander should also go in one day. Steve Largent is eagerly awaiting their arrival.
NWSB Senior Editor Q weighs in with his ALL TIME 10 favorite Seattle Seahawks. Mack Strong, Matt Hasselbeck, Walter Jones, Joe Nash, Rufus Porter, Steve Largent, Brian Blades, Kenny Easley, Mike Holmgren, Trent Dilfer all make the list.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, the final destination. The goal of every Pro Football Player. The Seahawks came into the NFL in 1976 and while they have 11 playoff appearances and won the NFC title in 2005 they really have only one player in the NFL Hall of Fame. Steve Largent.
Seahawks news for Monday and after the Week 3 NFL preseason loss to the Broncos its easy for Matt Larkin to point out there may be no bigger red flag than the team’s offensive line…
