On this date: Hasselbeck, Alexander secured
A look at the memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Feb. 22: 1989: Tom Flores is named president and general manager to replace Mike McCormack. Flores became head coach in 1992, replacing Chuck Knox. 2002: Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Sinclair is released. Sinclair leaves after producing 73½ sacks, including a league-leading [...]
Wednesday cyber surfing: On Lynch, and the Combine
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Feb. 22: Mike Sando at ESPN.com weighs in on Marshawn Lynch’s contract situation in his “Leading Questions” in the NFC West: “Yes, the Seahawks want to bring back Lynch. His physical running style gives them an edge Seattle cannot realistically get from another back [...]
On this date: Trufant ‘tagged’
A look at a memorable moment in Seahawks history that occurred on Feb. 21: 2008: The club uses its franchise tag on Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant, who then signs a six-year contract in March.
Tuesday cyber surfing: Heading to the Combine
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Feb. 21, and was over the long weekend: With the Seahawks scouts and coaches heading to Indianapolis this week for the Scouting Combine to examine draft-eligible players, Pat Kirwan at CBSSports.com has a mock draft that includes this pick for the Seahawks: “Nick Perry, [...]
On this date: Mirer traded
A look at a memorable moment in Seahawks history that occurred on Feb. 18: 1997: Rick Mirer, the second pick overall in the 1993 NFL Draft, is traded to the Bears for a first-round draft choice that the club uses to trade up to the third spot in the ’97 draft to select Shawn Springs.
Obama as draft choice?
Barack Obama got the Seahawks-top-draft-choice treatment today when his helicopter touched down on the team’s old practice field in Kirkland so the President could be driven to his appearance at the Boeing plant in Everett. The Seahawks used to chopper in their first-round draft choices when headquartered at their original facility on the shores of [...]
Friday cyber surfing: Sky’s the limit for Robinson
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Feb. 17: So, how did you celebrate your birthday? Michael Robinson went sky diving. You can check out the Seahawks’ Pro Bowl fullback, who turned 29 on Feb. 6, in this video from his website – RealRobReport.com. A lot is being written and said [...]
On this date: Williams follows Brown to Seattle
A look at the memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Feb. 16: 1997: After getting a come-check-this-out phone call from just-signed free agent and former Steelers teammate Chad Brown, Willie Williams also signs with the Seahawks and starts 75 games at cornerback over the next seven seasons. 2005: After being named the franchise [...]
Thursday cyber surfing: The draft, and QBs
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Feb. 16: NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock addressed this year’s draft class in a lengthy conference call on Wednesday and here at Seahawks.com we focus on the passers that quarterback-needy teams will be focusing on at the NFL Scouting Combine next week: Mayock on [...]
Wednesday cyber surfing: Staff additions
Good morning. Here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, Feb. 15: Remember Marquand Manuel? One of the unexpected stars of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run in 2005 is back as the new assistant special teams coach on Pete Carroll’s staff and we’ve got the story at Seahawks.com: “In 2005, Marquand Manuel stepped in [...]
