Monthly Archives: July 2011
Carroll: Jackson the starter
Tarvaris Jackson will be the Seahawks’ starting quarterback, coach Pete Carroll announced after this morning practice at the team’s training camp. Carroll normally stresses competition at every position, but he said the unique circumstances of this offseason and Jackson’s familiarity with the offense being installed by new coordinator Darrell Bevell make Jackson the obvious choice [...]
Saturday’s schedule
Here’s a look at the day ahead for the Seahawks, who will hit the field for their second official practice of Bing Training Camp: 9 a.m. • Practice 11:15 a.m. • Lunch 2:15 p.m. • Meetings 4 p.m. • Walk-thru 5:30 p.m. • Dinner 7:15 p.m. • Meetings 11 p.m. • Curfew
Meet the newest Seahawks
Tarvaris Jackson Position: Quarterback Former team: Minnesota Vikings Ht./wt.: 6-2, 225 Age: 28 College: Alabama State How entered league: Second-round draft choice, 2006 Where he fits: Will compete with Charlie Whitehurst for the starting job. By the numbers: Started 20 games in five seasons for the Vikings, including 12 in 2007 when he was 8-4. [...]
Cyber surfing: Saturday
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, July 30: Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times looks at the Seahawks’ latest, and biggest, free-agent catch: defensive tackle Brandon Mebane, who re-signed with the team on Friday. Said GM John Schneider: “Being able to re-sign one of your own guys who was a [...]
Give his regards to Hasselbeck
John Schneider just met with reporters to discuss the latest round of signings by the Seahawks. But the team’s general manager began the session by discussing the decision to part ways with Matt Hasselbeck, and also expressed his respect for the veteran quarterback who signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency. “The amount of [...]
Afternoon moves
Seahawks general manager John Schneider just announced another group of signings, including free-agent defensive tackle Brandon Mebane, third-round draft choice John Moffitt and free agent kicker Wes Byrum. Schneider also was able to confirm the additions of former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson, former Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, former Raiders guard Robert Gallery and former [...]
The day in pictures: Morning practice
Check out some images from this morning’s practice, brought to you by Seahawks.com photographer Rod Mar: Wideout Mike Williams stretches out for a catch. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com] Cornerback Marcus Trufant runs down the sideline after an interception. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com] Offensive line coach Tom Cable celebrates during 1-on-1 drills. [Photo by Rod Mar, [...]
Camp Carroll: Day 2
A recap of the only practice at Seahawks training camp on Friday: FOCUS ON James Carpenter. The team’s first-round draft choice signed his contract this morning in time to participate in the 100-minute practice. After loosening up and being stretched out, the offensive tackle from Alabama jogged over to join the other linemen in their [...]
Welcome to the show
First-round draft pick James Carpenter, in his first practice with the Seahawks, faces off against defensive end Red Bryant during this morning’s practice. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Morning moves
First-round draft pick James Carpenter signs his contract at VMAC this morning, and he’ll join the team at this morning’s practice. The only unsigned draft pick remaining is offensive lineman John Moffitt. The Seahawks have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice James Carpenter, an offensive tackle from Alabama who is expected to start [...]
