The Real Rob Report: Offseason Workouts
“The best way to kick off my appearance for the season is without a shirt on. I’m in a little bit better shape, right?”
If you’re a fan of Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson’s “The Real Rob Report” then it should be a pretty easy guess as to who’s behind that lighthearted quote that helps kick off his newest episode.
If you’re not yet a fan of the show, it’s about time you get in on all of the behind-the-scenes Seahawks goodness.
Robinson’s latest chapter features a look in at Phase 2 of the Seahawks’ offseason program at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The familiar faces of Russell Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner, Winston Guy, John Moffitt, Max Unger, Josh Portis, Jermaine Kearse, and Phil Bates are all included, as well as the first “Real Rob Report” introductions with newcomers Percy Harvin, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett.
Remember, you can stay up to date on everything from the Real Mike Rob by following his show on Twitter and subscribing to his channel on YouTube. And be sure to check out Moffitt’s venture into the apparel business at moffittmerch.com, where like he said in the video above – he’s not “lining his pockets” with the proceeds – they help feed the homeless at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.
Thanks again for all the orders and support of the #seattle homeless! Be watching your mailboxes this week! #MoffittMerch is coming!—
Moffitt Merch (@MoffittMerch) May 08, 2013
Marcus Trufant visiting Jaguars today
Marcus Trufant played the past four seasons under Gus Bradley when Bradley was the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator. Today, Trufant, an unrestricted free agent, is visiting Bradley in his new role and location – head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Trufant’s visit was reported by the Jaguars’ website.
The Jaguars rebuilt their secondary during the NFL Draft by selecting strong safety Jonathan Cyprien with the first pick in the second round and then adding cornerbacks Dwayne Gratz (third round) and Demetrius McCray (seventh) and safety Josh Evans (sixth). But Trufant, the Seahawks’ first-round draft choice in 2003, could mentor the young secondary – just as he did for the Seahawks the past few seasons with the All-Pro tandem of free safety Earl Thomas and cornerback Richard Sherman as well as Pro Bowl-caliber strong safety Kam Chancellor and cornerback Brandon Browner.
The Seahawks released Trufant last offseason, only to re-sign him for a 10th season. But this year, a similar move is unlikely because the team signed nickel back Antoine Winfield in free agency, drafted cornerback Tharold Simon and also has incumbent backups Walter Thurmond, Jeremy Lane and Byron Maxwell.
UPDATE – At 11:54 a.m. the Jaguars officially announced they had signed Trufant:
#Jaguars officially sign veteran cornerback Marcus Trufant and waive Antwaun Molden. #StandUnited—
Jacksonville Jaguars (@jaguars) May 07, 2013
Saturday cyber surfing: 2013 NFL Draft 2nd & 3rd round roundup
Good morning, Seahawks fans, and welcome to day three of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Yesterday, the Seahawks took Texas A&M running back Christine Michael with the 62nd overall pick in round two and added Penn State defensive lineman Jordan Hill with the 87th overall pick in round three.
Heading into today, the Seahawks hold 10 draft picks – No. 123 (4th round), No. 138 (5th round), No. 158 (5th round), No. 165 (5th round), No. 194 (6th round), No. 199 (6th round), No. 220 (7th round), No. 231 (7th round), No. 241 (7th round) and No. 242 (7th round).
We’ll get started with all of that beginning at 9 a.m. PT, but in the meantime here’s a look at what’s “out there” about the Seahawks after day one and two of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times has a look at the Seahawks’ unconventional approach to draft day.
Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune details the Seahawks’ selection of Michael in round two.
John Boyle of the Everett Herald recaps day two of the Seahawks’ draft.
Danny O’Neil of 710Sports.com rehashes the Seahawks’ selections of Michael and Hill in the draft’s second and third rounds.
ESPN.com NFC West blogger Mike Sando has his story on the Seahawks’ moves from day two of the draft at Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com has his list of the 10 best remaining players in the 2013 draft.
Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com’s Around the League has his take on winners and losers from day two of the draft.
NFL.com has an updated look at every pick made so far in the 2013 draft.
Once again, we’ll be streaming live coverage of rounds 4-7 with Seahawks Insider Tony Ventrella here at Seahawks.com, which is where you can also find Clare Farnsworth’s recap of what transpired on day two of the draft for Seattle.
You can stay connected and up to date with all of the Seahawks’ draft picks by tuning in to our Draft Central page.
And like yesterday’s cyber surfing post, we leave you with several reactions from Seahawks players and coaches as they watched the day’s picks pour in.
Awesome work today by John Schneider & his guys! Pumped for tomorrow! #GoHawks [@rodmarphoto] http://t.co/Ia6mMHciWW—
Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) April 27, 2013
@Cmike33 congrats bro! Glad to have u join the family! #GoHawks—
Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 27, 2013
Great pick!!!! Another guy from the golden triangle…. #seahawks !!—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 27, 2013
Who would've thought.. lolRT @Cmike33: Me and Earl Thomas 409 bmt golden triangle … http://t.co/jGIQbEgPqE—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 27, 2013
@Cmike33 welcome to the fam young buck. Get ya mind right!—
Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 27, 2013
Congrats to the young fellow, let's go to work.—
Kameron (@Kam_Chancellor) April 27, 2013
That's a nice smart pick. I'm sure he was the best available player in the 2nd round.—
Winston Guy Jr. (@WinstonGuyJr27) April 27, 2013
@Cmike33 calm down young buck! You'll get your opportunity! Welcome to the squad.—
Christopher Clemons (@chrisclemons91) April 27, 2013
Met and spoke to Christine Michael when he came for a visit. GREAT DUDE! #12thman #seahawks—
William (@willblackmon) April 27, 2013
SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!—
Christine Michael (@Cmike33) April 15, 2013
Huge congrats to fellow @PSU alum @J_Hill_47 on becoming a new @Seahawks #WeAre…PennState—
Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) April 27, 2013
Friday cyber surfing: 2013 NFL Draft first-round roundup
Good morning, Seahawks fans, and welcome to day two of the 2013 NFL Draft. After not selecting in yesterday’s first round, the Seahawks hold two picks today (Round 2, No. 56 overall and Round 3, No. 87 overall). The action revs back up at 3:30 p.m. PT.
In the meantime, here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks and around the League for Friday, April 26.
Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times says the Seahawks trading their first-round draft pick to acquire wide receiver Percy Harvin was the right move.
Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune recaps the Seahawks’ quiet first day and offers up some second-round targets for Seattle.
John Boyle of the Everett Herald details the moves made around the active NFC West on the draft’s first day.
ESPN.com NFC West blogger Mike Sando was hard at work while the rest of us in the Seahawks media room were spectating yesterday’s first round (kidding, kind of), and he shares his thoughts on the Rams, 49ers, and Cardinals first-round selections.
Grantland.com’s Bill Barnwell tries to make sense of the draft’s first day, noting surprises, trade winners and losers, and what to watch for on day two.
Former University of Washington Husky standout cornerback Desmond Trufant – the younger brother of longtime Seahawk Marcus Trufant – went to the Atlanta Falcons, who traded up with the Rams to grab him at No. 22.
A 49-year-old NFL Draft streak was snapped yesterday when a running back was not taken in the first round for the first time since 1963.
NFL.com has a round-by-round look at the 2013 NFL Draft order after last night’s picks and draft-day trades.
NFL.com Around the League editor Gregg Rosenthal breaks down what he believes to be the draft’s top 20 remaining players.
Seahawks.com’s live coverage of the draft will continue later this afternoon, but you can read Clare Farnsworth’s recap of day one here.
Stay plugged in to our draft central for all the latest news surrounding your Seahawks and the rest of today’s draft.
We leave you with the reactions from several Seahawks players via Twitter as they followed last night’s first round:
Congrats to @percy_harvin for being our first round pick…we do a great job of drafting every year…#seahawks—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 25, 2013
…. And with the Seahawks First pick in the NFL draft they select @Percy_Harvin
#GoHawks—
Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 25, 2013
I'm excited about all the new competition that's coming to the NFC WEST!!!—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 26, 2013
NFC West best division hands down. #NFLDraft—
Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 26, 2013
Congrats to @Ky1eLong and @Dionj96 for getting selected in the first round! #goducks—
Max Unger (@MaxUnger60) April 26, 2013
Congrats to Desmond Trufant, it runs in the family @ExperienceTru—
Kameron (@Kam_Chancellor) April 26, 2013
You got the whole state of WV behind you nobody else matters! #WVU #GenoSmith—
Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 26, 2013
Still say we had the best first round pick of the draft……—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 26, 2013
Don't worry draft-able dudes, I wasn't drafted and I'm sitting in a suite at the Mariners game with @JonRyan9 . Everything will be ok.—
Carson Wiggs (@Wiggy_Bank) April 26, 2013
NFL Network to begin unveiling Top 100 players for 2013
When we get to the end of the three-day NFL Draft on Saturday and you still haven’t had enough football, the NFL Network will be there.
The network will begin unveiling its Top 100 players of 2013, beginning Saturday at 5 p.m. PT with those ranked 91-100. At least one Seahawk will be included in the opening look at the Top 100, but the network isn’t saying who.
But the Seahawks have several players worthy of consideration at some point during the 11-week countdown: the All-Pro quartet of running back Marshawn Lynch, center Max Unger, cornerback Richard Sherman and free safety Earl Thomas; left guard Russell Okung and quarterback Russell Wilson, who joined Lynch, Unger and Thomas at the Pro Bowl; and perhaps even strong safety Kam Chancellor, nose tackle Brandon Mebane and recently acquired receiver/runner/returner Percy Harvin.
Additional information is available here.
The “spine of the Seahawks” built in three drafts under John Schneider & Pete Carroll
NFL.com Around the League editor Gregg Rosenthal recently ranked what he considers to be the five NFL teams that are the best when it comes to finding talent in the NFL Draft.
Rosenthal stresses that his list is in no particular order, but the Seahawks, under the direction of general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll, are conveniently Rosenthal’s first mention.
The defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, NFC West rival San Fracisco 49ers, New England Patriots, and New York Giants round out Rosenthal’s top five.
On the Seahawks, Rosenthal writes:
“GM John Schneider and Pete Carroll have only been together three years, but their track record is outstanding. They see players differently than other teams. Last year’s three-pack of Bruce Irvin,
Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson were all controversial picks that didn’t fit the traditional mold. They were all outstanding.
2011 was a shakier draft, but they found an All-Pro cornerback in Richard Sherman in the fifth round. That’s also the round they found Kam Chancellor in their first draft in 2010. That crop included Earl Thomas and Russell Okung. The spine of the Seahawks were built in three drafts.”
Twenty-two of Schneider and Carroll’s 28 total picks from the last three years remain on the Seahawks’ current roster. Four of their picks have been named to the Pro Bowl (Okung, Thomas, Chancellor, Wilson). Three have been named first-team All-Pro (Okung, Thomas, Sherman). And 10 of their 28 picks were listed as starters on the Seahawks’ depth chart heading into last year’s divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Below is a pick-by-pick rundown of the Seahawks’ drafts guided by Schneider and Carroll.
2010:
| Round | Pick No. | Name | Height | Weight | Position | College |
| 1 | 6 | Russell Okung | 6-5 | 310 | T | Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 14 | Earl Thomas | 5-10 | 202 | S | Texas |
| 2 | 60 | Golden Tate | 5-10 | 202 | WR | Notre Dame |
| 4 | 111 | Walter Thurmond | 5-11 | 190 | CB | Oregon |
| 4 | 127 | E.J. Wilson | 6-3 | 289 | DE | North Carolina |
| 5 | 133 | Kam Chancellor | 6-3 | 232 | S | Virginia Tech |
| 6 | 185 | Anthony McCoy | 6-5 | 259 | TE | USC |
| 7 | 236 | Dexter Davis | 6-1 | 244 | DE | Arizona St. |
| 7 | 245 | Jameson Konz | 6-3 | 234 | WR | Kent. St. |
2011:
| Round | Pick No. | Name | Height | Weight | Position | College |
| 1 | 25 | James Carpenter | 6-5 | 321 | T | Alabama |
| 3 | 75 | John Moffitt | 6-4 | 319 | G | Wisconsin |
| 4 | 99 | K.J. Wright | 6-4 | 246 | LB | Mississippi St. |
| 4 | 107 | Kris Durham | 6-6 | 216 | WR | Georgia |
| 5 | 154 | Richard Sherman | 6-3 | 195 | CB | Stanford |
| 5 | 156 | Mark LeGree | 6-0 | 211 | S | Appalachian St. |
| 6 | 173 | Byon Maxwell | 6-1 | 207 | CB | Clemson |
| 7 | 205 | Pep Levingston | 6-4 | 292 | DE | LSU |
| 7 | 242 | Malcolm Smith | 6-0 | 226 | LB | USC |
2012:
| Round | Pick No. | Name | Height | Weight | Position | College |
| 1 | 15 | Bruce Irvin | 6-3 | 248 | DE | West Virginia |
| 2 | 47 | Bobby Wagner | 6-0 | 241 | LB | Utah State |
| 3 | 75 | Russell Wilson | 5-11 | 206 | QB | Wisconsin |
| 4 | 106 | Robert Turbin | 5-10 | 222 | RB | Utah State |
| 4 | 114 | Jaye Howard | 6-3 | 301 | DE | Florida |
| 5 | 154 | Korey Toomer | 6-2 | 234 | LB | Idaho |
| 6 | 172 | Jeremy Lane | 6-0 | 190 | CB | NW Louisiana |
| 6 | 181 | Winston Guy | 6-1 | 218 | S | Kentucky |
| 7 | 225 | JR Sweezy | 6-5 | 298 | G | North Carolina St. |
| 7 | 232 | Greg Scruggs | 6-3 | 284 | DE | Louisville |
Secondary thoughts from Michael Bennett
In the interview for Tuesday’s story on defensive lineman Michael Bennett, the once-Seahawk and now once-again Seahawk offered another reason for wanting to re-sign with the team in free agency last month.
In a word, it’s the secondary. In 10 words or less, it’s Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Brandon Browner. Two were voted All-Pro last season – Thomas, the free safety; and Sherman, the left cornerback. Three have played in the Pro Bowl in at least one of the past two seasons – Thomas (twice); Chancellor, the strong safety; and Browner, the right cornerback.
“I’ve never played with a secondary with this caliber of talent,” Bennett said. “That’s one of the unique things about this defense and this team. I’ve played with some OK secondaries since I’ve been in the league, but this is my first time playing with a secondary like this.”
And make no mistake, the Seahawks were Bennett’s destination team even before he hit free agency last month.
“I turned down money to come here, and came here on just a one-year contract,” he said. “This is where I wanted to be. I love this place.”
The Fresh Files: Doug Baldwin’s Life Lessons
One day after Monday’s press conference announcing the four-year contract extension for strong safety Kam Chancellor, wide receiver Doug Baldwin caught up with the hard-hitting, fourth-year pro while he was sitting in his locker at Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
“To be in a different tax bracket, it feels great,” Chancellor joked to Baldwin on Baldwin’s latest episode of The Fresh Files. “Everybody else is going to be blessed one day. Everybody gets their turn – mine was yesterday. I want to thank the Seahawks organization, I want to thank the 12s, Paul Allen, everybody – my teammates and everybody supporting me. It feels good, man.”
That feeling was reciprocated by Chancellor’s teammates and throughout the organization yesterday, as they watched one of the team’s core players get rewarded for their tireless effort.
“Everybody was excited for the man,” Baldwin said of Chancellor’s extension. “The reason why is because he’s a good dude. You want to see good guys be rewarded for all their hard work.”
Seahawks react to Kam Chancellor’s contract extension
“Just signed my Extension. Thanks to the Whole Seahawks organization for making me an example of loyalty and commitment!!!” – Strong Safety Kam Chancellor, via Instagram
The deal has been in the works for awhile, but today it became official – strong safety Kam Chancellor has signed a four-year extension with the Seahawks.
In a press conference announcing the extension today, general manager John Schneider said it was the team’s “absolute number one priority” this offseason to lock up Chancellor for years to come. Remember, that’s an offseason that has included the signings of several high-profile players like wide receiver Percy Harvin, defensive ends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, as well as cornerback Antoine Winfield. Yet it’s Chancellor that headlines the offseason for Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll.
You can check out the full press conference with comments from Schneider, Carroll and Chancellor here, and we leave you with the reaction from several Seahawks players as they caught wind of their teammate’s big news.
@Seahawks S @Kam_Chancellor has just singed a 4 year extension…#GoHawks—
Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 22, 2013
Im so happy to be connected with the 12s for another 4 years… #12Man #Seahawks best fan base ever—
Kameron (@Kam_Chancellor) April 22, 2013
Congrats to my brother @Kam_Chancellor on the Big contract u deserve every Pennie… DB dinner in you!!lol—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 22, 2013
Big congrats 2 @Kam_Chancellor on new deal! Another VA boy getting paid! You deserve every penny. You can afford them fines now! #BamBam—
Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) April 22, 2013
Congrats to @Kam_Chancellor on the deal even tho I just talked to u lol—
Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 22, 2013
Congrats to my lil bro @Kam_Chancellor it shows you are appreciated. #paythaman!—
Christopher Clemons (@chrisclemons91) April 22, 2013
Congrats @Kam_Chancellor you deserve it homie you work your ass off! #startedfromthebottom—
Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 22, 2013
Congrats to my boy @Kam_Chancellor on the extension! Much deserved!!—
Jeron Johnson (@showoff_32) April 22, 2013
Congrats to the Homie @Kam_Chancellor for getting that check #Motivation—
Rishaw Johnson (@BigRee75) April 22, 2013
Congrats to my teammate @Kam_Chancellor for signing his 2nd contract it's a blessing, he well deserved it. He can take care of his family.—
Winston Guy Jr. (@WinstonGuyJr27) April 22, 2013
Congrats to @Kam_Chancellor :: he def deserve it! :: now take me out to eat lol hahaha—
Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) April 22, 2013
@Kam_Chancellor Congrats on the new deal.—
Russell Okung (@BDR76) April 22, 2013
Congrats 2 @Kam_Chancellor on his new deal, no one deserves it more.A true pro who comes every practice 2 work and game 2 play. #NeedaLoan—
Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) April 22, 2013
Can’t even begin to explain how happy I am for my boy @Kam_Chancellor—
Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 22, 2013
Schneider: "You're talking about one of the most intimidating players in the @NFL [re: @Kam_Chancellor]." shwks.com/live—
Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 22, 2013
Carroll: "@Kam_Chancellor's been nothing but a positive influence on this program. He stands for toughness." shwks.com/live—
Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 22, 2013
Chancellor: "It just feels good. The Seahawks organization has blessed me. I'm just a happy person right now." shwks.com/live—
Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 22, 2013
Congrats to braddah @Kam_Chancellor on the contract extension!—
Max Unger (@MaxUnger60) April 23, 2013
“@MaxUnger60: Congrats to braddah @Kam_Chancellor on the contract extension!”—samsies—
John Moffitt (@Moffitt74) April 23, 2013
Kam Chancellor signed to contract extension
With Kam Chancellor entering the final season of the four-year contract he received after being a fifth-round draft choice in 2010, the Seahawks today signed their Pro Bowl-caliber strong safety to a four-year extension.
The 6-foot-3, 232-pound Chancellor has been a starter the past two seasons and become a big part of – literally – what is arguably the NFL’s best secondary, one that also includes All-Pro free safety Earl Thomas, All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman and Pro Bowl-caliber corner Brandon Browner.
Chancellor, who just turned 25, had 91 tackles for the league’s No. 4-ranked defense to finish third on the team last season, when he was a second alternate to the Pro Bowl. Chancellor was second on the team in tackles (94) and also had career-highs in interceptions (four) and passes defensed (13) in 2011, when he played in the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement after being a first alternate in balloting for the NFL’s all-star game.
Earlier today, Chancellor tweeted a response to signing his extension: “It’s a Great Day today.”
