Monthly Archives: April 2010
Opportunities to improve
As is tradition for the opening meeting of a camp, Coach Pete Carroll laid out his philosophies and mottos to his team. And as is tradition, Carroll did it in uncontainable and enthusiastic fashion, filling the auditorium with a bubbly energy as the Seahawks got their first day of this weekend’s minicamp underway. “Take every [...]
Weathering the storm
All week, coaches have been keeping an eye on the weekend weather reports, because the conditions could affect whether the Seahawks practice outside or inside during the three-day minicamp that begins today. Assistant offensive line coach Art Valero has been tasked with the weatherman duties, and — believe it or not — his latest report [...]
Home of a legend
Walter Jones’ locker, decorated with four NFC West championship stickers and containing one of his Pro Bowl jerseys, remains full of all his gear at Virginia Mason Athletic Center today, even though the All-Pro offensive tackle announced his retirement this afternoon.
Kick start
Minicamp has officially gotten underway. After an afternoon of medical tests and equipment fittings, the rookies gathered for an introductory meeting with Coach Pete Carroll and his assistants tonight to kick off the weekend festivities. And they’ll be back to business first thing in the morning, with physicals beginning at 5:15 a.m. and the first [...]
Photo model
Defensive back Kennard Cox has his headshot taken by team photographer Corky Trewin as the initial activities of minicamp get started this afternoon. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Big Walt’s Laugh
An oldie but a goodie. The making of Jones Soda’s 2007 Seahawks collector’s pack, feature the tremendous laugh of Walter Jones
A beautiful day at VMAC
The pristine practice fields at Virginia Mason Athletic Center sit ready to go for this weekend’s three-day minicamp, which begins with a practice on Friday at 1:30 p.m. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Padded up
Tight end Anthony McCoy, selected in the sixth round of last week’s NFL Draft, gets his pads fitted by Marty Cothern, a Riddell representative on hand to help the rookies on their first day at the Seahawks facility. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Walter Jones retires
Nine-time Pro Bowler Walter Jones announced his retirement today, and the news is resonating throughout Seahawks headquarters and around the NFL. “He’s one of the greatest linemen who’s ever played the game,” Coach Pete Carroll said. “We’re going to miss him, but we thank him for his contributions to this organization. He’s left a mark [...]
Empty but ready
The Seahawks locker room is deserted now, but it’ll soon be filled with all the players on the roster for this weekend’s three-day minicamp. Players have begun arriving at Virginia Mason Athletic Center and will go through medical tests and equipment fitting into the evening.
