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Seattle Seahawks’ Quarterback Russell Wilson Game Uniform in Pro Football Hall of Fame
February 27th, 2013 at 1:18 PM
When you visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio don’t forget to look for the uniform Russell Wilson was wearing against the Buffalo Bills on Week 15 in Toronto last season. All the rookie quarterback had to do was run for three touchdowns and throw a touchdown pass...

Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson Takes the Lead in Quarterback Competition
August 23rd, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Seattle’s three way quarterback competition has certainly been fun to watch this preseason. After two preseason games the most unlikely candidate in the competition sits atop the depth chart. Pete Carroll has announced that rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will start the Seahawks third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs....

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Training Camp Competition Preview
July 21st, 2012 at 8:36 AM
The Seattle Seahawks have one of the most intriguing quarterback competitions in the league. This summer, Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson will compete to be the starting quarterback of the Seahawks. What adds to the intrigue of this competition is the fact that Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll...

Seattle Seahawks Acquire QB Russell Wilson in 3rd Round of the NFL Draft
April 29th, 2012 at 12:09 PM
The Seattle Seahawks addressed pressing needs in the NFL draft this week by adding ten rookies to the roster before turning attention to talent in the undrafted free agency. One of the most appealing draft picks is QB Russell Wilson (Wisconsin) picked up with the Seahawks’ 12th pick in the...

Could Seattle Seahawks Pick Quarterback Russell Wilson in 2012 NFL Draft?
April 16th, 2012 at 5:27 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are making significant changes at quarterback this year, signing Matt Flynn and veteran Tarvaris Jackson while releasing Charlie Whitehurst in the free agency has left the team with the option of also adding a quarterback from the NFL Draft pool. With a 12th overall pick in the...

Seattle Seahawks Search for Quarterback Depth Ended in Arizona at the Pro Day for Brock Osweiler
April 5th, 2012 at 9:20 AM
The Seattle Seahawks have not been shy about traveling to pro days of certain quarterbacks across the country. Last Friday, Seahawks general manger John Schneider, head coach Pete Carroll, and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell were on-lookers at the pro day of Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler. The 6’7, 242 pound...

A Trio of Seattle Seahawks Personnel were Present During the Pro Day of Quarterback Ryan Tannehill
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 AM
The signing of free-agent quarterback Matt Flynn did not deter Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, head coach Pete Carroll, and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell to travel down south to Texas and attend the pro day of Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Many NFL scouts were present last Thursday in...

Will Matt Flynn Make Tarvaris Jackson a Better Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Through Open Competition?
March 30th, 2012 at 7:30 AM
As the old adage goes, 'competition breeds success' and that is what Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is hanging his teams future on when he stated recently that this season's starting quarterback job will be earned through an open competition between Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson. ***PHOTO1*** The relevant question to...

Order Released—Seattle Seahawks Hold 3 of Top 75 Picks in 2012 NFL Draft
March 29th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
***PHOTO1*** After what has already been an eventful off-season for Seattle, Seahawks fans have even more to get excited about following the release of the league’s official draft-order earlier this week. Seattle holds three picks in the top 75, including the 12th overall in 2012. They won't, though, have a fifth-round...

Seattle Seahawks 101 Inside Blitz: Staff Commentary
March 26th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
***PHOTO1*** What grade would you give the Seahawks so far in free agent signings? Sims: The Seahawks earn an A in my book; they made an attempt to get Peyton Manning even though it was a long shot and when he denied us they picked up the second hottest quarterback in free...

The Seattle Seahawks May Still Look at the Quarterback Position in the NFL Draft
March 24th, 2012 at 10:16 AM
With the recent signing of free agent quarterback Matt Flynn, many Seahawks fans are optimistic Flynn can lead Seattle deep into the playoffs in the immediate future. After general manager John Schneider spoke numerous times to Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy about Flynn’s quarterback abilities, Schneider decided to...

The Seattle Seahawks Signing of Matt Flynn Will Bring Competition at the Quarterback Position
March 20th, 2012 at 8:21 AM
The signing of quarterback Matt Flynn brings an excitement and anticipation to many Seahawks fans. However, does this signing also bring a quarterback controversy to Seattle? Head coach Pete Carroll has always been a proponent of competition within his own team, and the quarterback position will be no different going...

Seattle Seahawks and Matt Flynn Agree to Terms: 3 Years $26 Million
March 18th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
The Associated Press and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter report that the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent quarterback Matt Flynn worth $26 Million over three years and $10 Million guaranteed. ***PHOTO1*** The former Green Bay Packer backup quarterback met with Seahawks management and visited Virginia...

Seattle Seahawks Meet with Free Agent Quarterback Matt Flynn This Week
March 16th, 2012 at 9:26 AM
With the Seattle Seahawks likely out of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes, signs still point to Seattle adding a quarterback to at least back-up, or compete for the starting job with current quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. Yesterday, former Green Bay Packers back-up quarterback Matt Flynn arrived in Seattle for a meeting with...

A Seattle Seahawks Dynasty is Possible This Decade, Part 1
March 14th, 2012 at 7:01 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are in a position to build a consistently winning, playoff contending team. But, could the franchise really win two or more Super Bowls this decade and become an NFL dynasty? What will it take? Some say an elite quarterback, a balanced attack, or a rock-solid defense.  ***PHOTO1*** The Seahawks...

Seattle Seahawks 101 Inside Blitz: Staff Commentary
March 10th, 2012 at 7:00 PM
EDITORS NOTE: Seahawks101.com would like to welcome its newest writer and longtime Seahawks fan Shannon Sims to the team during this edition of Seahawks 101 Inside Blitz. Scott Heyamoto: If Peyton Manning does become a Seahawk, how comfortable are you giving him total control of the offense? Mike Callaham: Absolutely. Manning's not...

The Seattle Seahawks are in the Running for Free Agent Quarterback Peyton Manning
March 8th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced yesterday that the team will release perhaps the most coveted free agent in NFL history, quarterback Peyton Manning. Although this news does not come as a complete surprise, it was still a surreal moment for Manning and Irsay. “This is difficult because of the...

Would a Peyton Manning-Reggie Wayne Combination Be a Fit for the Seattle Seahawks?
March 4th, 2012 at 12:02 PM
The contract bonus deadline this Thursday cannot come soon enough for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The Colts have until then to decide whether or not to pay Manning a $28 million bonus, or to essentially cut him and make him a free agent. If Manning does become a free...

Seattle Seahawks’ General Manager John Schneider Will Be Taking a Close Look at Potential Quarterbacks at the 2012 NFL Combine
February 25th, 2012 at 1:05 PM
It’s looking more and more likely the Seattle Seahawks  will not use its first round pick on a quarterback, or be willing to trade up to pick one of the top quarterbacks in April’s draft. General manager John Schneider has reiterated over and over that the Seahawks will be patient...

Seattle Seahawks Roster Decision About Marshawn Lynch Chrystal Clear from GM John Schneider
February 24th, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider fielded questions from the media yesterday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis reporting that discussions with running back Marshawn Lynch’s agent since mid-December continue to be positive and with no animosity. The GM told reporters that if a contract is not reached the Seahawks...