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NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Brett Bivens breaks down the week 1 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals in his Seahawks Monday morning quarterback. The Seahawks fell to the Cardinals 20-16. For the second straight regular season game, Brett is heartbroken by the hands of the Cardinals. Leon Washington had a big kick return, 83 yards, that led to the Seahawks only touchdown by Sidney Rice.
No Game Balls Today! Seven, count ‘em seven plays inside the red zone in the final minute for the Seahawks. That is what went wrong. Correction; that is what went wrong in a nutshell. My unfortunate job is to crack open that nutshell, and breakdown the hurt and disappointment inside. Why not get started! Offensive Woes [...]
NWSB Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Jordin Ereth brings us up to speed on the storylines he’s watching Sunday afternoon from University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale Arizona when the Seahawks visit the Cardinals. When you play the Cardinals, retaining Larry Fitzgerald is typically step-one in the game plan. Since Matt Hasselbeck, the Seahawks have not been comfortable behind center. Is Russell Wilson the next big deal?
NWSB Fantasy Football Insider and part time Seahawks blogger Dave B. is back and better than ever with his Week 1 NFL fantasy football forecast for the Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals matchup. Dave says start the Defense. They should have pretty good times against the Cardinals this week and are easily in the top 10 in most people’s rankings this week. Plus Marshawn Lynch is a safe bet as well and will see 25 touches at least.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies blogger KShell after each week of the regular season and possibly during a bowl game or BCS playoffs should the Dawgs be so lucky will stop by and bring you his UW game balls. Balls are awarded to the Huskies offensive MVP Kasen Williams, and on defense this week Travis Feeney. Justin Wilcox the defensive co-ordinator gets an honorary game ball as he was the game MVP this game.
NWSB Managing Editor Q tells us the players who did not survive the second waive of roster cuts today with the Seattle Seahawks. He lays out the Seahawks 53 man roster as it stands today. Check back tomorrow to see the OFFICIAL 53 man roster as of tomorrow Saturday September 1st 2012. (I expect it to change every day until they play the Cardinals). Russell Wilson is the starting QB and Matt Flynn is the backup. This much is certain.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Day 11 Today the A-man weighs in on the D. Brandon Browner didn’t practice either today, for an undisclosed reason. Phillip Adams, a three year veteran, took Browner’s spot in the starting lineup in drills across from Richard Sherman.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Day 7 Today the A-man weighs in on that QB competition again. He notes Russell Wilson and Matt Flynn are much better at throwing the ball in stride for the receiver, something Tarvaris Jackson struggles with. Injured Doug Baldwin was doing some light route running, but not sure if he did any team drills.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Day 6 Today the A-man weighs in on the QB competition again. Russell Wilson had the most snaps of all quarterbacks today, and was the best passer on the field for the second straight day. Matt Flynn did a very good job of moving the offense today as well.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Day 5. Today the A-man weighs in on Golden Tate’s change from last season to now. He lost a little weight this offseason, he’s a lot quicker. He always had the talent, but by him losing a few pounds he can get down the field faster. A lot quicker in and out of his breaks now as well.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Today the A-man weighs in on the Newest Seahawk Braylon Edwards. The reporters made it awkward immediately, asking Edwards about Brandon Browner and his’ relationship. Edwards is wearing Mike Williams’ old #17, and looked in shape and healthy today.
NWSB Rookie Insider and Seattle Seahawks blogger Alistair Corp brings us his 2012 Seahawks training camp notes from the Pre-season. Today the A-man weighs in on the QB competition again between Matt Flynn, Tarvaris Jackson and Russell Wilson. He also looks closely at the WR’s. Kris Durham continues to hurt his cause, as he had a few drops. Deon Butler was solid in drills, Ricardo Lockette has looked great.
