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Pro Bowl #AloHawks atwitter: Day 4

Tony Drovetto — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:49:45 +0000

Twitter chatter from Seahawks Pro Bowl Blue Friday in Honolulu, Hawaii:

Beach time for @SeaGalHeidi and the other Pro Bowl Cheerleaders. Not a bad way to end the day in Hawaii! #AloHawks http://t.co/T8R6o7qO—
The Sea Gals (@TheSeaGals) January 26, 2013

There are 12s everywhere. @SeaGalHeidi found some on the beach in Hawaii! #AloHawks http://t.co/lXGxqgLI—
The Sea Gals (@TheSeaGals) January 26, 2013

On the waterfront @LarryFitzgerald house with friends & family.. He has a nice Luau going on—
Leon Washington (@Leon_Washington) January 26, 2013

Leon Washington’s wife, Charity, posted to Instagram this photo of their time at Larry Fitzgerald’s Luau:

Paddle boarding w/ @SeaGalLindsay ✅ – I love #ProBowl2013 week in Waikiki! #AloHawks http://t.co/jUQir0Ac—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 26, 2013

My kids & 2 of the best @Earl_Thomas & @LarryFitzgerald lockerz.com/s/279374179—
Leon Washington (@Leon_Washington) January 26, 2013

My wife & I at the #2Chainz concert. This girl is so beautiful! Baddest thing walking @CharityLuvs lockerz.com/s/279374456—
Leon Washington (@Leon_Washington) January 26, 2013

Headed to Chiligans Island. instagr.am/p/U7kST6PsqL/—
Russell Okung (@BDR76) January 26, 2013

Enjoying time on the beach with Sea Gal Lindsay! #AloHawks #beachbabes #galsforlife http://t.co/ujOpABT7—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 25, 2013

Me and the Fam… http://t.co/nVNaR36l—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) January 25, 2013

On the set of Hawaii 5O with Redskins, Arizona and Vikings! #AloHawks #ProBowl2013 http://t.co/5ZOvvPuu—
Sea Gal Heidi (@SeaGalHeidi) January 25, 2013

Last night @2chainz concert. 2 Chains killed it. instagr.am/p/U69kg8PsoK/—
Russell Okung (@BDR76) January 25, 2013

Big Daddy Russ with 2 Chainz at a Pro Bowl concert last night:

#ProBowl Practice w/ my love @1ashtonwilson …got to love Hawaii! instagr.am/p/U612-gs7J3/—
Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 25, 2013

Perks of living in Hawaii @Seahawks #AloHawks #ProBowl2013 http://t.co/XlAjRzDm—
John Mai (@jMai_says) January 25, 2013

Headed to film Hawaii 5O with 3 girls from my NFC line! Should be an exciting experience #ProBowl2013 #AloHawks—
Sea Gal Heidi (@SeaGalHeidi) January 25, 2013

Just finished my run along the beach and repped in my #12s jersey the whole time! #GoHawks—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 25, 2013

Really wishing I was in Hawaii right now to watch @SeaGalHeidi at #ProBowl2013!!! 🌺🏈💙—
Sea Gal Krystal (@SeaGalKrystal) January 25, 2013

Aloha #bluefriday @Seahawks fans. I'm up early & can't wait for a day on the beach w/Lindsay & @SeaGalHeidi #AloHawks http://t.co/1yJXfF5U—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 25, 2013

@SeaGalBrandy @seagalheidi Looking beautiful! #AloHawks—
Sea Gal Krystal (@SeaGalKrystal) January 25, 2013

Soooo… my first night (EVER) in Hawaii was a success. I had so much fun with these girls & many more. @SeaGalHeidi http://t.co/47OaMYne—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 25, 2013

Had an awesome time with Lindsay seeing @SeaGalHeidi and the rest of the #ProBowl2013 cheerleaders! #hawaii #alohawks http://t.co/Mmk6JpNl—
Sea Gal Brandy (@SeaGalBrandy) January 25, 2013

Wednesday cyber surfing: Offseason activities

Tony Drovetto — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:46:59 +0000

Good morning, here’s what’s “out there” about the Seahawks for today, July 11.

Danny O’Neil at the Seattle Times follows up his Seahawks wide receivers breakdown from yesterday with a closer look at one wide receiver in particular – Mike Williams. The former first round draft pick and USC alum enjoyed a breakout season with the Seahawks in 2010, leading the team in receiving with 65 catches for 751 yards after being out of the NFL completely for two years. Last year, for whatever reason – injuries, a new offense, or a new quarterback – Williams’ production fell off. O’Neil wonders how Williams will respond in 2012, “Well, that depends on Williams’ readiness both in terms of his recovery from injury and his mindset. Does he focus on the decline of his numbers last season as a sign the offense in general — and quarterback in particular — didn’t involve him to the same degree as 2010? Or does he see that as a speed bump that he can overcome? [Head Coach Pete] Carroll has always liked big, physical wide receivers, and there isn’t a bigger receiver on Seattle’s roster. Now, it’s up to Williams to show he can still be a sizeable factor in the offense.”

Bob Heist of the Pensacola News Journal catches up with wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who is working out in his hometown at his old Gulf Breeze High campus with Seahawks quarterback Matt Flynn in preparation for the start of training camp at the end of this month. Heist tells us, “The workout lasted more than an hour as Baldwin and Flynn ran through different routes, exchanging ideas on timing, field positioning and general likes and dislikes specific to executing certain patterns. ‘The neat thing about all this, Doug appreciates every second he has in the NFL,’ said Gulf Breeze coach Chris Nemith. ‘It’s an inspiration for anybody that says this is what you want to do and has the courage and resolve to stick with it. And those two guys out there today, this shows they care about the Seahawks and what they’re doing individually. You can see the self-respect they have in themselves and the mutual respect for each other. This really was outstanding to see.’

Sticking with the wide receiver theme, here at Seahawks.com Clare Farnsworth continues with his positional breakdown, as he takes a look at Seattle’s wide receiver position heading into 2012. Farnsworth notes that the unit should improve significantly as a whole if they can get, and stay, healthy, “With the return of [Sidney] Rice and the addition of [Kellen] Winslow, the passing game should be in good hands. But their practice reps will need to be monitored to make sure they’re ready when needed most – on game days. Their presence also should make it possible for [Doug] Baldwin to be even more productive from the slot. But the offense also needs [Golden] Tate and [Kris] Durham to play to their potential, more consistency from [Ricardo] Lockette and a return to form by [Zach] Miller – who caught 66 and 60 passes for the Raiders in 2009 and 2010.”

Tom Pelissero of ESPN 1500 Twin Cities chats with Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who is in Minnesota at Larry Fitzgerald’s annual offseason workouts. Pelissero asked Jackson about the competition at the team’s quarterback position, to which Jackson responded, “You only know what coaches tell you. Coaches have been pretty straightforward about the competition. It’s all you can ask. Just let me know where I stand. That’s all you can really ask for — know the truth and let the best man win.” Pelissero also noted that Seattle running back Leon Washington and wide receivers Ricardo Lockette and Golden Tate joined Jackson at the Fitzgerald workouts.

Over at SI.com, Chris Burke breaks down the Seahawks offseason. Burke points to the competition at quarterback, the health of the offensive line and the development of first round draft pick DE Bruce Irvin as three things to watch going forward, as he offers up a season outlook, “Because the Seahawks were more or less out of the playoff picture by the 2011 season’s midpoint, they kind of flew under the radar late. Which means that a lot of people now fail to grasp how close this team was to contending. Assuming one of the QBs steps up, the offensive line stays upright and someone — anyone — breaks through at wide receiver (don’t count Seattle out as a player for WR Josh Gordon in the supplemental draft), the offense could be pretty solid. The defense has question marks at linebacker with [Barrett] Ruud, K.J. Wright and Leroy Hill expected to start, but the front four and secondary are stout. Carroll may need one more year to fully implement his plan, but Seattle is on the upswing.”

Photoblog: Overtime and Out.

Rod Mar — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:11 +0000

The Seahawks traveled to the Valley of the Sun for the season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. Both teams sought a victory to finish the season with an 8-8 record, but the Cardinals prevailed in overtime, 23-20.

The roster says he's a rookie but receiver Ricardo Lockette looked All-Pro in a three-piece suit as he boarded the team charter.

Upon arrival in Phoenix, Tarvaris Jackson walks from the plane to the buses in the warm sunshine.

On game day, injured left tackle Russell Okung talks with general manager John Schneider during the early warmup period.

Rookie receiver Doug Baldwin listens to music as they players make final preparations to take the field.

Players including Chris Maragos gather for their traditional team prayer shortly before leaving the locker room prior to kickoff.

Chris Clemons takes a moment to himself on the sidelines as the Seahawks wait for the Cardinals to be introduced.

Leon Washington is brought down after a gain in the first quarter.

Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson stiff-arms Arizona's Daryl Washington in the backfield.

Arizona's dangerous receiver Larry Fitzgerald is brought down by Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne, who led Seattle's defense with nine tackles.

Seahawks defensive tackle Alan Branch breaks through to sack Arizona quarterback John Skelton.

Running back Leon Washington dives for the corner of the end zone to score Seattle's first touchdown on a 48-yard run in the third quarter.

Cornerback Brandon Browner (39) and safety Earl Thomas (29) both leap high to prevent a completion to Arizona's intended receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

David Hawthorne's hard hit on Arizona's Andre Roberts sent the Cardinal receiver's helmet flying.

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman races down the left sideline after intercepting a pass that set up a Seattle field goal.

Atari Bigby put a big hit on Arizona's kickoff returner A.J. Jefferson with the help of Earl Thomas.

Seattle's biggest offensive highlight came when rookie receiver Ricardo Lockette made a juggling one-handed catch for a 61-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was pumped after Lockette's touchdown tied the game at 20-20 in the fourth quarter.

Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald showed why he's one of the best in the game, hauling in three catches on the final drive of overtime.

Seattle's Red Bryant had blocked three field goals already this season, but couldn't get his big hands on the final kick in overtime.

In the quiet locker room after the game, players brought their hands together for the final time of the 2011 season.

Head coach Pete Carroll spoke on the phone as the team boarded the charter bound for Seattle after the game.

Each member of the team's traveling party has a name plate above their seat, and the Seahawks Director of Video Thom Fermstad's was waiting for him on his final road trip. Fermstad is retiring after the season and has been with the club since Day One of its existence.