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Seahawks News

Shane Waldron Talks Seattle Seahawks Offense After Rough Day of Practice – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Shane Waldron hasn’t officially spoken to the media since his introductory press conference in early February. Since then, several Seahawks players and coaches have offered their interpretation of the coordinator’s new offense. But on Wednesday, he finally got to offer his own thoughts.

Bumpus: The surprising Seahawks defensive player who is standing out
Even though the big training camp storylines in the Seahawks’ secondary are elsewhere, cornerback/safety Damarious Randall is making noise.

Heaps: Why Seahawks are fired up about Darrell Taylor in training camp
Darrell Taylor received high praise from perennial Seahawks All-Pro Bobby Wagner, a great sign as he prepares for his first NFL action.

Podcast Player – sports.MyNorthwest.com – Brock and Salk Podcast
Seahawks legend Cliff Avril provides a unique insight into Jamal Adams’ contract situation, including how he would’ve fit into the Legion of Boom in 2013. How is Richard Sherman rebounding from the incident in July? Avril shares his perspective after multiple conversations with Sherman. And could the Hawks truly have built enough on defense to push them over the top in 2021?

Wednesday Round-Up: Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf Join NFL Network At Seahawks Training Camp
The Seahawks’ star quarterback and receiver took some time to chat with NFL Network at the VMAC during training camp Tuesday.

Pete Carroll: Everything has been going great for Darrell Taylor
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor did not play a single snap during his rookie season in the NFL last year.

A look at the Seahawks injury updates following Wednesday’s practice
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll provided a number of injury updates following Wednesday’s training camp practice.

NFC West News

Cards Camp Notebook: Receiver Depth Being Tested Early – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
With a handful of receivers out, head coach Kliff Kingsbury believes it’s an opportunity for young guys to step up.

Red Rain Podcast: Mitchell/Comeau 53 Man Roster Favorites – Revenge of the Birds
Welcome Back, Cardinals Fans. Today we are joined by Joseph Comeau, host of “The Cardinal Rule” on YouTube.

Steve Young lands on The Athletic’s list of the greatest players ever – Niners Nation
The Hall of Famer gets a fitting spot on the list.

49ers OC Mike McDaniel offers insight into Trey Lance’s development
The physical traits with Trey Lance were never in doubt.

The 49ers’ Biggest Non-Trey-Lance Storyline: The Return of Dee Ford – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Dee Ford looks shockingly good at San Francisco 49ers training camp.

Rams to Host Celebrity Flag Football Game on Friday – Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
The Rams are joining forces with some of Los Angeles’ most prominent celebrities for an event on Friday.

Lions writer: ‘Vast difference’ between Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford – Turf Show Times
There has already been talk this week that new Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn’t exactly “throwing deep” in training camp so far.

Around The NFL

Ranking every NFL defense from 1 to 32 going into the 2021 season – The Athletic
The Broncos and Bucs figure to thrive again this season, but a talent influx could mean good things for Cleveland, Carolina and others.

NFLPA to recommend vaccinated players, staff be tested every day they enter team facility, per memo
Due to the proliferation of the COVID-19 delta variant and the rise of “breakthrough” positive cases among vaccinated individuals, the NFLPA will recommend to the league that vaccinated players and staff be tested every day they enter a club facility.

Report: Giants newly signed C Joe Looney retiring – National Football Post
Veteran offensive lineman Joe Looney, signed over the weekend by the New York Giants, is retiring, ESPN reported Wednesday.

A week into training camp, are the Bears off to a good start? – Chicago Sun-Times
Justin Fields and Andy Dalton look good. The offensive line’s trouble is highly concerning. A look at those issues and others after the first week of camp.

Cleveland Browns’ Greedy Williams ‘good to go’ in contact drills
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams is permitted to test the shoulder that sidelined him for the entire 2020 season, Kevin Stefanski said.

Aaron Rodgers apparently won’t be the next Jeopardy! host – ProFootballTalk
Packers fans have plenty to worry about when it comes to the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It looks like they now have one less thing to worry about.

NFC East Over/Unders: Will a Little Fitzmagic Spark Joy in Washington? | Football Outsiders
Bryan and Andrew are back for a sixth year of Scramble, looking at the over/under lines in the NFC East. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick give Washington sturdy quarterback play? Will Dak Prescott give the Cowboys a sturdy quarterback ankle? And can anyone, anyone at all, get above .500 this year, please?

SITE NEWS: FO Seeks College Football Writer | Football Outsiders
We’re looking for a new staff writer to write the weekly Seventh Day Adventure column previewing the weekend in college football, as well as supplying college football content to Football Outsiders Almanac.

Training Camp Buzz: Colts giving second-year QB Jacob Eason a closer look after Wentz injury
The Colts are giving second-year quarterback Jacob Eason a close look before making any big moves in reaction to Carson Wentz’s foot injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.