Pre-Snap Reads 8/9: Observations from Seahawks’ mock game

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Big shout out to Tom Flores and the positive work he did with the Seahawks.

Seahawks News

6 Observations From Day 8 Of 2021 Seahawks Training Camp
Notes and observations from Saturday’s practice at the VMAC.

Seahawks training camp: Starting offense could’ve been better near end zone in the mock game – The Athletic
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Sunday’s practice? Seeing 15,758 fans scream for Russell Wilson moon balls and big hits by the defense.

Seahawks Injury Updates From Pete Carroll Following Sunday’s Mock Game
Injury updates from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll following Sunday’s mock game at Lumen Field.

Big Man Touchdown & Other Takeaways From The Seahawks’ Mock Game At Lumen Field
Notes and observations from the Seahawks’ mock game at Lumen Field.

Russell Wilson thinks the Seahawks’ offense can be the best in the league – ProFootballTalk
This time of year, every glass is half full and every team is undefeated.

NFC West News

Quick Hits: Red-White Practice – Revenge of the Birds
Cardinal defense dominates undermanned offense in team scrimmage.

The Good and Not So Good from Day 10 of 49ers Training Camp 2021 – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Analyzing the best and worst performances from Day 10 of San Francisco 49ers training camp.

49ers training camp: Five players that stood out during Day 9 of practice – Niners Nation
Jordan Elliott highlights the best from Saturday’s practice.

NFL 100: At No. 40, Eric Dickerson was ‘the original freak’ running back with the Rams and Colts – The Athletic
Despite his contract squabbles drawing a lot of attention, Dickerson’s record-breaking performances left defenses in the dust.

Rams-Cowboys training camp fights: Recounting the brawls on Saturday – Turf Show Times
The LA Rams and Dallas Cowboys held a joint practice on Saturday — read the notes about what happened here — and one of the main intentions going in for both sides was to avoid fighting like they did when they last did this in 2015. No such luck.

Around The NFL

Miami Dolphins restructure CB Xavien Howard’s deal after trade demand
The Dolphins and cornerback Xavien Howard have agreed to a restructured contract after he had requested a trade at the start of training camp.

Report: Colts signing ILB Darius Leonard to $99.25M extension – National Football Post
The Indianapolis Colts signed All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard to a five-year extension worth $99.25 million, NFL Network reported on Sunday.

Aaron Rodgers hopes more athletes will help break the stigma around mental health – ProFootballTalk
The attitudes and opinions regarding mental-health issues are changing. Athletes and other high-profile persons can be at the forefront of that shift. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hopes that they will, if they choose to do so.

Calvin Johnson thanks Detroit Lions fans in Hall of Fame speech
Calvin Johnson used his induction speech for the Pro Football Hall of Fame to tout plant-based medicine and thanked Detroit Lions fans for support.

Mexican American trailblazer Tom Flores finally gets to the Hall of Fame
It required more than two silver trophies for Tom Flores to get a gold jacket.

Baker Mayfield doesn’t ‘give a damn’ about extension timeline with Browns
That Baker Mayfield could enter the upcoming campaign without a long-term deal, though he appears to be the answer to a long-doomed question at quarterback in Cleveland, doesn’t bother the signal-caller.

Urban Meyer says Jaguars will have a win-now mentality
Urban Meyer says the Jacksonville Jaguars will have a win-now mentality even with a rookie starting quarterback.