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A look ahead
Thursday’s a momentous day for the Seahawks.
Players will break training camp on Thursday after practice, meaning they can move home after nearly three weeks in a local hotel. The day will also consist of the normal meetings, walk-thru and practice in preparation for Saturday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Take a look at Thursday’s agenda:
6:30-8:30 a.m. • Breakfast
8 a.m. • Special teams meeting
8:45 a.m. • Team meeting
9:15 a.m. • Offense/defense meetings
11:15 a.m. • Walk-thru
12 p.m. • Lunch
1:30 p.m. • Practice #20
3:30 p.m. • Team BBQ
Wednesday in Hawkville
A recap of the Seahawks’ practice at Bing Training Camp:
FOCUS ON
Aaron Curry. Last year’s first-round draft choice had perhaps his most active practice of camp, and afterward credited some advice he got from linebackers coach Ken Norton, Jr. and defensive assistant Mike Phair.
“They both kind of told me the same thing as far as how I’m going to play – just go out there and be fast and be physical, and cancel all the thinking and just do what comes natural,” said Curry, the team’s starting strong-side ’backer who also will be used as a rush-end in the nickel.
“When they both told me that, it kind of reinsured the fact that they’re starting to gain confidence in me as a player. It’s not really letting me freelance, but it’s allowing me to just be myself.”
Curry took those words to heart, and then took it to the offense.
The day in pictures
Check out some photos from Wednesday’s practice, brought to you by Seahawks.com photographer Rod Mar:
Tailback Louis Rankin rumbles through the pile. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Cornerback Marcus Trufant snags an interception just before it hits the ground. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Charlie Whitehurst winds up to throw. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Tailback Justin Forsett flies upfield. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
J.P. Losman throws to the right. [Photo by Rod Mar, Seahawks.com]
Plays of the day
Here are the highlights from Wednesday’s practice on Day 19 of Bing Training Camp:
- Receiver Deon Butler made a great adjustment on an underthrown deep pass to record a catch on what appeared to be a sure interception.
- Tailback Julius Jones ran a nice route to get open for a catch downfield.
- During team period, Matt Hasselbeck hit Deon Butler on a deep pass along the right sideline, with the receiver making a well-played move to remain open.
- In team drills, the offensive line created a massive hole for tailback Justin Forsett, who shot through the line for a huge gain, going untouched until he was wrapped up 15 yards downfield.
- On a pass play, linebacker Dexter Davis got in Charlie Whitehurst’s face, jumped up and batted down a pass, almost intercepting it in the process.
- Matt Hasselbeck connected with wideout Mike Williams on a softly floated deep ball down the left sideline.
From the sidelines
Re-live Saturday’s 20-18 win through this inside report from the field and locker room.
Jackson traded to Lions
The Seahawks traded defensive end Lawrence Jackson to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick, the team announced today.
Mind games
Another one-a-day, another walk-thru in the indoor practice facility as the Seahawks review plays that will be called during this afternoon’s full-pads practice, which is set to begin at 1:30 p.m.
On the agenda
The next month is packed with key dates as the regular season rapidly approaches. Take a look at the important dates that are on the horizon for the Seahawks:
Thursday • Seahawks break camp
Saturday • Seahawks vs. Packers (Qwest Field, 7 p.m., King 5)
Aug. 28 • Seahawks at Vikings (5 p.m., King 5)
Aug. 31 • Roster cut down from 80 to 75 players
Sept. 2 • Seahawks at Raiders (7 p.m., King 5)
Sept. 4 • Roster cut down from 75 to 53 players
Sept. 5 • Clubs may establish a practice squad of eight players
Sept. 12 • Kickoff Weekend: Seahawks vs. 49ers (Qwest Field, 1:15 p.m.)
TV coverage
Whether you live near or far, you’ll be able to watch Saturday’s game against Green Bay.
The Seahawks’ second preseason game, set to kick off at 7 p.m., will be broadcast on King 5 in Seattle, nationally on NFL Network and on 12 other stations across five states in the Pacific Northwest. Below is a list of the affiliates in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Oregon carrying this weekend’s game:
Washington
Seattle • KING – 5 • NBC
Spokane • KAYU – 28 • FOX
Tri-Cities • KFFX – 11 • FOX
Yakima • KCYU – 41 • FOX
Alaska
Anchorage • KIMO – 13 • ABC
Fairbanks • KATN – 2 • ABC
Juneau • KJUD – 8 • ABC
Idaho
Boise • KNIN – 9 • CW
Montana
Missoula • KECI – 13 • NBC
Kalispell • KCFW – 9 • NBC
Bozeman/Butte • KTVM – 6 • NBC
Oregon
Bend • KFXO – 39 • FOX
Portland • KPTV – 12 • FOX
