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Seahawks News

Who will start for the Seahawks at cornerback opposite D.J. Reed?
The Seahawks appear to have one CB spot filled by D.J. Reed, but who gets the other starting nod? Brock Huard makes his pick.

Jamal Adams is About to Teach the Seahawks a Brutally Expensive Lesson on the True Meaning of Leverage
Did the Seahawks make a mistake by waiting to deal with Jamal Adams’ contract? The star safety looks ready to teach his team a costly lesson.

Seahawks to welcome full-capacity crowds at Lumen Field
The Seattle Seahawks will play their 2021 home games in a stadium full of 12s.

Younger Seahawks players benefited from extra offseason attention
With most veterans opting out of the voluntary OTAs, the Seattle Seahawks’ young players benefited greatly from extra offseason attention.

NFC West News

Rams’ Matthew Stafford taking it slow, but making progress with new team – Los Angeles Rams- ESPN
Matthew Stafford took snap after snap, dropping back each time to scan the field.

How has Rams QB Matthew Stafford established timing, rapport with top WRs in Sean McVay’s offense? – The Athletic
Details that need to be accounted for within a single passing play — between the QB and WR — can feel endless, but must become automatic.

Rams schedule: What are the 3 must-win games of 2021? – Turf Show Times
Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan are friends.

James Conner: Cardinals RB tandem ‘can be one of the best in the league’
Running back James Conner spent the past three seasons as the Steelers’ workhorse when healthy. Now the 26-year-old joins a Cardinals club where he’ll share a backfield with Chase Edmonds.

Arizona Cardinals have been bitten by the injury bug almost more than any team – Revenge of the Birds
We know the story of the Arizona Cardinals under Bruce Arians.

49ers 90-in-90: Encore, Jason Verrett – Niners Nation
Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is cornerback Jason Verrett.

Around The NFL

Wade Davis: Courage by Michael Sam, others paved way for Carl Nassib – Sports Illustrated
ICYMI: Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay on Monday. Former NFL player Wade Davis says Nassib’s announcement is a pivot toward acceptance.

Anti-Dynasty Rankings 1-10: Cleveland Browns Don’t Rock | Football Outsiders
Our Anti-Dynasty rankings conclude with arson, paper bags, high schoolers in disguise, and the worst football teams of all time.

Saquon Barkley cuts, plants, sprints on injured knee in workout video
The last time we saw Saquon Barkley on a football field, he was being helped to the locker room after shredding his right knee.

‘The sky is the limit’ for Justin Herbert in Year 2 says Chris Simms
Justin Herbert has proven he’s got what it takes to take over games.

Golden Tate not ready to retire, lists possible landing spots – National Football Post
The NFL hasn’t heard much from Golden Tate following the New York Giants’ release of the veteran wide receiver earlier this year.

Report: Bucs sign first-round draft pick Joe Tryon – National Football Post
Linebacker Joe Tryon signed his rookie contract with the Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Times reported Tuesday.

Sophomore snub: J.K. Dobbins driven to show he belongs among best – Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN
Dobbins had a strong finish to his rookie season, but the Ravens’ running back is aiming to take things to another level in 2021.

Predicting MVPs for all 32 NFL teams: From Patrick Mahomes and Bradley Chubb to Jimmy Garoppolo and Aaron Rodgers – The Athletic
Which players will make the biggest impact on this season? The Athletic’s writers make their predictions, including a few surprises.

Five Dallas Cowboys players who are lost in the weeds – Blogging The Boys
These Cowboys are somewhere between overlooked and under-the-radar, with a little premature dismissal thrown in.

Hall of Fame WR Isaac Bruce sees greatness in Eagles’ DeVonta Smith – Philadelphia Eagles- ESPN
When DeVonta Smith transitioned from Heisman Trophy winning receiver to 2021 NFL draft prospect, his size became the focus.