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The Seattle Seahawks have one major question mark on offense entering this season. That question mark revolves around the team's starting quarterback situation as nobody knows yet who will be the starter. What the Seahawks do know however, is that they ...  

May 11, 2012: Bruce Irvin (51), the Seattle Seahawks' top NFL draft pick, tangles with Seahawks tackle Alex Barron, front right, during an NFL football rookie minicamp in Renton, Wash. (AP/Ted S. Warren) RENTON, Wash. – Brian Banks will get ...  

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent defensive lineman Jason Jones to a one-year, $4.5 million contract March 21 to improve their interior pass rush (the deal also had an additional $500,000 available in incentives). Jones hopes to parlay this ...  

The former prep star from Long Beach, who was recently exonerated in a 2002 rape case, will try out for the Seattle Seahawks on June 7, the team confirmed to The Associated Press. “THIS is what I’ve been waiting for!” he tweeted Wednesday night.  

Tate was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second-round of the 2010 NFL Draft and has progressed each season for the Seahawks. The team is expecting Tate to make that big leap in his third season, but it's going to have to wait until his ...  

To improve their interior pass rush, the Seattle Seahawks signed free agent defensive lineman Jason Jones to a one-year, $4.5 million contract on March 21 (the deal also had an additional $500,000 available in incentives). Jones hopes to parlay ...  

To improve their interior pass rush, the Seattle Seahawks signed free agent defensive lineman Jason ... was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the 6-foot-5, 276-pound Jones had 12.5 sacks and six forced fumbles ...  

Before coaching at Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll served as coach at the USC during the period 2001-2009 and was the one to recruit the Long Beach Polytechnic High School star to USC. The charges against Brian Banks were bought on by Wanetta Gibson ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed they will hold a tryout for Brian Banks, the former Long Beach Poly football star who was freed after serving five years in prison for a rape case in which he was falsely accused. Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll ...  

It's a way to keep the defense honest, especially when Seattle is having success with the run. It's why Tarvaris Jackson, with his strong arm, was a fit for the Hawks last year and likely a big reason he was brought in. We've heard it said a ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed they will hold a tryout for former ... Seahawks coach Pete Carroll did not speak following the Seahawks’ offseason workout on Wednesday, but the team confirmed that Banks will work out for the team on June 7.  

The Seahawks went out and paid top-shelf contracts for ... all Leroy Hill's productivity last year -- he's back on a one-year deal with Seattle in 2012. Look for promising draft picks who never truly blossomed with their first team This rule doesn't ...  

The Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks all have reached out to Brian Banks, ESPN's Rick Reilly ... and accepted a scholarship by then-USC coach Pete Carroll. (Ohio State and Michigan also were interested ...  

This is the case with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as former Rutgers head coach and first year coach Greg Schiano made a statement by trading veteran Kellen Winslow Jr. to the Seattle Seahawks for just a 7th round draft pick in 2013. Obviously Seattle gets ...  

The Seattle Seahawks are presenting the “2nd Annual James Bond—A Cure is Coming Fundraiser” Saturday night at The Makers Space in Belltown. The event is a James Bond themed event — in other words, there’s going to be a lot of tuxedos.  

From Matt Hasselbeck, JP Losman and Charlie Whitehurst in 2010, to Tarvaris Jackson, Josh Portis and Whitehurst in 2011, to Jackson, Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson this year. Carroll appears to be shooting as many fish as possible in a broad barrel opposed ...  

Brian Banks spent five years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. Now, after being exonerated of his rape charge, the former top prep prospect is trying out for the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN. Updated 2:42 p.m.: The Seahawks have confirmed that Banks will try out with the Seahawks on June 7. Banks’ conviction was overturned last week after the alleged victim, a high-school acquaintance, admitted that the decade-old sexual encounter...  

... to address through this year's draft, will undoubtedly be tested against the Patriots and Lions. - Seattle's bye week falls in Week 11, the latest of any team in the league, and once the Seahawks finally get the chance to catch their ...  

Brian Banks, center, reacts with his mother, Leomia Myers and father, Jonathan Banks, outside court after his rape conviction was dismissed Thursday May 24, 2012 in Long Beach, Calif. ( AP Photo/Nick Ut) RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks ...  

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed they will hold a tryout for former high school football star Brian Banks, who was exonerated in a California rape case in which he was falsely accused. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll did not ...  

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed they will hold a tryout for former high school football star Brian Banks, who was exonerated in a California rape case in which he was falsely accused.  

Once a highly touted, 6-4, 225-pound prep linebacking prospect from California who was headed to USC, Banks will try out for the Seattle Seahawks on June 7 ... I feel confident that any team that gave me an opportunity would see I can play football.  

You may or may not have heard of Brian Banks, a top linebacker prospect out of Long Beach Polytechnic High School back in 2002, but you will now as Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly showing some interest in him depsite the ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have a long-standing tradition of recognizing the role the 12th Man plays with the team. One item that has accompanied the history since Pete Carroll took over football operations is a more diverse form of communication with the fan ...  

Banks, 26, told ESPN columnist Rick Reilly he is scheduled to work out for the Seattle Seahawks June 7, and has received similar interest from the Redskins, Chiefs and Dolphins. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, who was at USC from 2001-09, recruited Banks out ...  

RENTON — Jason Jones primarily played basketball in high school, and as a power forward he understands the importance of rebounding. That's good because the defensive lineman signed a one-year contract with Seattle hoping for a bounce-back year.  

The Seahawks' OTA was open to the media Wednesday, but head coach Pete Carroll was not made available to comment on the specifics of the practice. Defensive lineman Jason Jones spoke to the media for the first time at the VMAC since signing with the team ...  

RENTON -- The Seahawks have shown a willingness to give players a second chance.For Brian Banks, though, it will be more like a first opportunity after he was exonerated last week on charges of kidnapping and rape.A decade ago, Banks was a high-profile football recruit at Long Beach Polytechnic in California, one of the nation's top prep football programs. He had been offered a scholarship to USC under coach Pete Carroll.In 2002, Banks was...  

RENTON -- Chris Clemons was not present at the team's offseason workout on Wednesday, which is not all that significant in and of itself.These workouts are voluntary, and Clemons was not present for the team's workout last Thursday, which was open to the media.What that has done is open an opportunity for rookie Bruce Irvin, the team's first-round pick, who looked very fast off the edge and during one pass rush, showed a great change of...  

Brian Banks might still just get his chance to play for Pete Carroll. According to an ESPN report, Banks was invited to work out for the Seahawks on June 7. Carroll recruited Banks, a highly ranked high school player in California who intended to play for ...  

Pete Carroll says the Seattle Seahawks know what it takes to manage Kellen Winslow Jr. and his knee issues. The Seahawks surprised some by trading for the veteran tight end and they’ll work him into the offense with Zach Miller, the tight end they added ...  

Green Bay invested heavily in the draft in building up this group of pass ... in the off-season and pre-season. The Packers and Seahawks receivers aren't physically similar but Seattle has built up quite a core of potential but nothing much ...  

Any which way you slice it, that's how it's going down. The NFC West has, for years, been dominated by one team for an elongated tenure. In the last 15 years, the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, and St. Louis Rams (who are geographically no ...  

Dave Boling of The News Tribune profiles Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill. The Clemson product turns 30 in September, and has battled through off-the-field issues and injuries to remain one of the cornerstone players for the Seahawks on ...  

In 2005, the Detroit Lions took Big Mike Williams out of USC with the No. 10-overall pick. It was the 71st WR they had taken in the first round in the last three years. While BMW was a monstrous beast in college, it didn’t translate to jack squat in ...  

Hard Knocks has been one of the best TV shows that covers the NFL, as they go indepth on a team in theFrom 2007 to 2010, Hard Knocks followed an NFL team during its training camp through the lead-up to the team's upcoming season. The Kansas City ...  

Kellen Winslow is ready to prove he still has something left for the Seattle Seahawks. Winslow was excited to join his new team and eager to make an impact. Seattle hopes Winslow can help boost the production from a position that was woefully uninspiring a season ago.  

Seahawks' Allen Barbre suspended 4 games NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Barbre is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. Barbre played for Green Bay from 2007-09, and appeared in three games for Seattle in 2010 and four last...  

When your a die hard fan of a team, you want every story from every angle ... this is an interesting website that covers the wide array of Seattle sports from our beloved Seahawks to the Seattle Sounders and local Olympic athletes. They give a personal ...  

... head coach Pete Carroll spoke with Bob and Groz of 710 ESPN in Seattle to discuss a few things surrounding the Seahawks including the addition of Kellen Winslow and the team's decision to turn down HBO's ‘Hard Knocks'. With the addition of Winslow.,  

It's time to let Tarvaris Jackson go. It's simply unfair to go through the charade of including him in a quarterback competition everyone knows he will not win. And it's just as unfair to make him battle a rookie for a backup spot, when it seems obvious Pete Carroll favors the rookie. Let Jackson go find another team where he might be able to be the backup quarterback. If Carroll does not let him go before training camp, Jackson will end up...  

One of the feel-good stories of the 2010 NFL season involved Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams ... his former college head coach Pete Carroll, made the Seahawks' 53-man roster and led the team with 65 receptions and 751 yards ...  

The Seattle Seahawks on Friday held their first day of this weekend’s minicamp with rookies, including draft picks Bruce Irvin, Bobby Wagner, Russell Wilson and Robert Turbin. Here are some photos from the day. Also, check out our other coverage: Seattle rookies Wilson, Irvin get 1st day of work First rookie workout: Thoughts from Bruce Irvin, Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll     Visit seattlepi.com for more Seattle news. Contact Nick Eaton at...  

Seattle PI’s Nick Eaton wrote of the news that: “I’m not surprised the Seahawks declined. Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll like to sometimes make a splash — think first-round draft choice Bruce Irvin — but they don’t ...  

As we prepare for the 2012 NFL Draft, which starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, let’s take a look at how the Seahawks have done in the first round throughout their 36-year history. Since their inaugural draft in 1976, the Seahawks have had some nice draft coups and huge draft busts. How will 2012 end up? Also, check out a gallery of Seattle’s potential draft picks for this week’s upcoming draft. Visit seattlepi.com for more Seattle news. Contact Nick...  

The New York Jets made a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to move up in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft.CBSSports.com reported the trade on Twitter: RT @EyeOnNFL: Seahawks have traded their pick (#43), the Jets are now on the clock...— CBSSports.com (@CBSSports) April 27, 2012 ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the terms of the trade: To go up four spots in second round, Jets gave up their second, fifth and seventh-round picks. Jets can...  

The Seattle Seahawks on Thursday selected outside linebacker/defensive end Bruce Irvin, a surprise pick nobody had on their radar for the first round of the NFL Draft. Nobody, it seems, but Seahawks GM John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll. And speaking with media Thursday after their 15th-overall pick, it was clear Schneider and Carroll were ecstatic. “We were extrememly excited. We didn’t want to get too cute with this. We obviously saw...  

The Seattle Seahawks haven't established the volume of marquis players the fans would like, but the franchise isn't completely bereft of stars. Steve Largent was the first "Seahawk" to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and Cortez Kennedy will follow him ...  

"Hard Knocks" is like an orphan knocking on the doors of NFL teams looking for a home. With a deadline set, they've had no luck finding shelter yet. The Seattle Seahawks were one of those teams that declined an offer. Head coach Pete Carroll ...  

Kellen Winslow is ready to prove he still has something left for the Seattle Seahawks. Winslow was excited to join his ... in a trade with Tampa Bay for a conditional pick in next year's draft on Monday. He was not in the Buccaneers' plans under new ...  

... team as their favorite. The Seattle Seahawks sit just in the bottom half of the league, in 18th place with 1.6% of those surveyed naming the team as their favorite. See where Seattle ranks against their NFC West rivals after the jump.  

NEW YORK — Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Barbre is eligible to participate in ...  

"We think it's just a fantastic addition because he can make things happen, he can make plays," coach Pete Carroll said. "Should be a big factor on third down, in the red zone and we'll see how we fit him in. "We're really fired up to have him in here."  

For the Seattle Seahawks, this past offseason has been quite an adventure. With head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider in charge, 'Hawks fans saw their team re-sign key players like Marshawn Lynch and Red Bryant, sign arguably the best free-agent option at quarterback not named Peyton Manning, take an "unconventional" approach to April's draft and adopt on a whole new look as well.Following two consecutive 7-9 finishes in...  

Yesterday we broke down how the Niners match up with the Green Bay Packers. Today, let’s check out how they match up with their main NFC West rivals – the Seattle Seahawks. 49ERS DEFENSE VS. SEAHAWKS OFFENSE: Seattle signed Aaron Rodgers ...  

Overall record (1 year): 6-10. 22. Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks We'll know more about Carroll's tenure when we know whether Matt Flynn can handle being a starting quarterback. Overall record (6 years): 47-49. Record with Seahawks: 14-18.  

People that like Ben Savage more than they like Fred Savage ... something about the day that the red lion will come out of the top of moon and devour his children like tiny ants. And my response to him was, "What does respect feel like?"  

The Seattle Seahawks do not know who their quarterback is heading into the 2012 NFL season, but they may have just added a pivotal piece to improve that undetermined gunslinger’s opportunity for success. According to the Everett Herald’s John Boyle ...  

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.  

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for ... but didn’t play. UNION FILES CAP SUIT The players’ union claimed that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least ...  

Barring something unforeseen, the Bears will head into training camp with Kellen Davis Jr., Matt Spaeth and rookie Evan Rodriguez at tight end. Hopes will be high for Rodriguez to emerge as a threat, though Davis figures to be the Week 1 starter ...  

Offensive tackle Allen Barbre of the Seattle Seahawks, a fourth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2007, has been suspended without pay for the team's first four games of the 2012 regular season for violating the National Football ...  

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks miss the playoffs again and finish with a losing record for the third consecutive year. Chances are you will hear this at the end of the 2012 NFL season and Carroll is going to be on an extremely hot seat...  

It's the time of the NFL offseason where we focus on contract negotiations. Up until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement that was initiated last season, this was the time of year that Bengals fans dreaded. More often than not, many talented Bengals draftees were at the mercy of strict negotiations by the Brown family. Luckily, with the new CBA, a rookie wage scale is in place, rendering rookie holdouts nearly non-existent. Per...  

In 12 games, including 10 starts, Williams caught just 18 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown before he suffered a broken ankle that landed him on injured reserve in December. According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, Williams' drop in ...  

I've already made some comments regarding the Seattle's draft. For the most part, I didn't think it was the greatest. Again, gut-instinct post-draft reviews are pretty much designed to make the writer of them look stoopid in a couple of years. If not one year later. So when the Seahawks' picks turn into powerhouse players, you can all look up my previous post and tease me. That said, I want to write this post, and the subsequent draft review...  

RENTON – A big reason why the Seattle Seahawks signed defensive end Red Bryant to five-year, $35 million deal that – making him the team’s highest paid player on defense – was his willingness to take on an even larger leadership role.  

May 23, 2012 - Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Allen Barbre was reportedly ... He was originally selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Green Bay, starting seven games.  

Congratulations to Greg Scruggs, who was selected in the 7th round of the NFL draft today by the Seattle Seahawks. The powers that be in Seattle have given early indication that they'll be looking for Scruggs to play the five-technique defensive tackle to begin with. Scruggs suffered through the worst of the worst during the first half of his Louisville career and then was one of the best ambassadors for the program during the first two years...  

Here's video of Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll flirting with previewing the 2012 NFL Draft with Seahawks owner Paul Allen, who also owns the Portland Trail Blazers. The pair talk about the excitement of Draft night and joke about Allen's affinity for selecting point guards. Hat tip: Barbara Titus -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter  

After trading down from the No. 12 overall pick down to No. 15, the Seattle Seahawks select West Virginia defensive end/outside linebacker Bruce Irvin.

Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2012/04/26/seattle-seahawks-select-deolb-bruce-irvin/  

NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks pick Utah State’s Bobby Wagner at No. 47 By Tony Jones The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 27, 2012 06:23PM MDT Bobby Wagner has met Pete Carroll once before, as a senior at Colony High School, when Carroll, then the head coach at USC, was recruiting Wagner’s teammate Omar Bolden. Wagner reminded Carroll of that meeting Friday night, minutes after the Seattle Seahawks drafted the Utah State linebacker in...  

and that players' attorneys signed a separate agreement agreeing to the terms. But NFLPA outside counsel Jeffrey Kessler said that agreement was rejected by the court. Seahawks' Barbre suspended 4 games NEW YORK — Seattle Seahawks offensive ...  

The road to the NFL draft didn't begin as expected for Colony High School graduate Bobby Wagner, who missed the NFL combine due to pneumonia, but it has been smooth sailing since for the Utah State linebacker drafted 47th overall on Friday by the Seattle Seahawks.  

After being shut out in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft on Thursday and Friday night, Florida finally got on the board Saturday. The Seattle Seahawks selected defensive tackle Jaye Howard in the fourth round with the 114th overall pick. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound Howard started 25 games in his career for the Gators, recording 11 sacks and 25.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.Last season, Howard was second on the team in sacks (5.5...  

Kellen Winslow went from being the only dependable tight end on a bad team to being one of many tight ends on a rising team. Now the former No. 6 overall pick will have to earn his roster spot the hard way with the Seattle Seahawks. After eight years in ...  

The Seattle Seahawks had a tumultuous 2011 season to say the least. Despite a losing record, many young stars emerged, such as Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin, and Seattle will build upon them to become a playoff contender in future years.Unfortunately, with all this wheat, there must be some chaff. Some players severely underperformed in 2011; in many cases, these players hurt the team with poor decisions. So, without further ado, let's...  

Malcolm Smith is signed for 4 years / $2.09 million with the Seattle Seahawks. He is making $465k in 2012. Smith attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California. As a senior he had 31 tackles, 10 sacks, and four fumble recoveries at ...  

Ever since the end of the NFL draft, Seahawk rookies Bruce Irvin and Russell Wilson have both received the lion's share of attention on both the local and national stage. Over the coming months I don't expect that to change much as both present juicy story ...  

The Seattle Seahawks continue to make waves with the evolving quarterback situation taking place at camp. Incumbent starter Tarvaris Jackson is back for another season, Matt Flynn got signed as a free agent from the Green Bay Packers and then the team selected Russell Wilson from Wisconsin in the 2012 NFL Draft.  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.  

Here are a few of the players that are poised to make a statement this year, but aren't getting talked about now: Russell Okung, OT This choice basically could've been any of last year's offensive linemen that ended up on the injury reserve. But Russell ...  

Apparently everyone has been more impressed with Wilson than anticipated. Star receiver Doug Baldwin is the latest player to weigh in on the quarterback situation, talking to Clare Farnsworth at Seahawks.com about the controversy. Baldwin stated ...  

Plus, all the latest dope. Rookie linebacker Bobby Wagner working with the starters for the Seattle Seahawks - Mocking The Draft it appears the Seahawks may have found their 2012 starter at middle linebacker. Wagner worked with the starters at ...  

NEW YORK (AP) Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.  

Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Seattle Seahawks Tarvaris Jackson already faced a tough enough challenge to retain the starting job in Seattle, after the Seahawks signed Matt Flynn in free agency. Now it seems Jackson can also expect to have to overcome third-round ...  

He's a solid starter who may never make a Pro Bowl, but should give the team no reason to need a replacement at the position for several years. A true long-term starter. The Seahawks 2011 draft actually reminds me a lot of the Seattle Mariners 2010 draft.  

There could be any number of reasons for Chris Clemons' absence from the Seahawks' voluntary practices. There's a decent chance it has at least something to with his contract. More specifically, the fact that Clemons -- one of the Seahawks' most productive ...  

When this man is not fired up, he's jacked up about QB competition. (Getty Images) PETE CARROLL: What an awesome day! The sun is shining! The birds are chirping! Let me give a shout out to all the folks at The Circle Perk coffee shop for working so hard to ...  

But when there are fisticuffs among multiple players, it's too tempting not to mention ... But here's a brilliant idea. The next time the Seahawks receivers tangle with Seattle's defensive backs, the loser of the brawl will be forced to clean the animal ...  

Any website can post "offseason grades" for NFL teams, mixing the draft and free agency into transaction soup, then straining it through the mind of some sportswriter who doesn't know who half the players are. Only the Shutdown Corner has the resources to get actual players, coaches, and executives from each team to evaluate their own offseasons! That's right: over the next few weeks, you will get transaction evaluations straight from the...  

What was the first thing Kevin Calabro and Jim Moore noticed while watching the Seahawks quarterbacks in action during the team's OTA on Thursday? Russell Wilson is short. And Matt Flynn isn't very big, either. Calabro and Moore share a few more ...  

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a deal with veteran offensive lineman Alex Barron after they were impressed enough by his tryout to offer him a shot with the team. He joined the Seahawks' offseason program May 15. Barron was drafted by the Saint Louis Rams ...  

Quarterback controversy has been the most talked about topic for the Seahawks recently, with Pete Carroll even declaring Russell Wilson as a viable option to take the starting role this year from the favorite, Matt Flynn. But this article is here to ...  

With the departure of linebacker David Hawthorne leaving a sizable hole in the middle of the Seattle Seahawks defense, the organization addressed the need by selecting Utah State's Bobby Wagner in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. However, the ...  

For the second consecutive year, the Seattle Seahawks whiffed in the 1st round and demonstrated a complete lack of understanding as to how to effectively use the draft to rebuild a franchise. While the Seahawks have some talent, they’re headed in the ...  

Barron was the 19th overall pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2005 and was a starter for St. Louis through the 2009 season. He spent 2010 with Dallas and was on injured reserve with New Orleans last season. To clear roster space, Seattle released cornerback ...  

RENTON – Looking for some instant offense in the passing ... The Seahawks also released offensive tackle Andrew Mitchell and replaced him on the roster with Central Washington University receiver Justin Helwege. An Eastlake High of Sammamish ...  

A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for Seattle in 2012: With the defense allowing ... refrain from gloating over the team's then-controversial decision to draft Bruce Irvin in the first round. Irvin's two-sack game at San Francisco ...  

Earl Thomas "tilts the field." On any given Sunday, there are 1,696 NFL players on active rosters. If Thomas is in the top 100, that puts him in the top 5% of every player in the NFL. If he's in the top 50 (I'd say that he is) then it puts him ...  

It all started in high school, when Irvin had issues keeping himself in school and on the field. He played only three high school games as a sophomore at wide receiver in total, but he was stil determined to play. He would eventually transfer ...  

According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, there's "a decent chance" that Seattle Seahawks right tackle James Carpenter will not play in 2012 due to the knee injury he sustained last November. The Seahawks' first-round pick in 2011, Carpenter ...  

Russell Wilson's strong performance over the weekend at Seahawks' rookie camp - he took close to 500 ... Additionally, though I advocated for Wilson up to the draft - my first choice third rounder heading into day two - I never posted anything ...  

Russell Wilson took to the position naturally and even amazed Seattle Seahawks’ quarterbacks Chris Hart and Josh McGregor. Although, Russell Wilson could not maintain the same standard and accuracy on the longer throws, yet the coach was satisfied with ...  

It's safe to say that the Seattle Seahawks have addressed their quarterback situation tenfold. Already having Tarvaris Jackson on their roster as a proven quarterback, the middle-of-the-road Seahawks dove head first into the free agency pool and signed ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have signed four players and released four players. Let's take a look at the guys they hung onto. "I just wanted to get somewhere. I'm pretty confident in my play. I've made some mistakes in the past, also. But I've gotten ...  

Bleacher Report columnist Chris Trapasso came up with the anatomy of a perfect Hard Knocks team ... The Seattle Seahawks might not be the kind of team the HBO staff wants: they won't draw their own audience. They don't have any star power, they don ...  

Russell Wilson took to the position naturally and even amazed Seattle Seahawks’ quarterbacks Chris Hart and Josh McGregor. Although, Russell Wilson could not maintain the same standard and accuracy on the longer throws, yet the coach was satisfied with ...  

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll made some waves this weekend when he declared that the Seahawks third-round pick in last month's draft, former Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson, would be in the mix for the starting quarterback job in 2012 with ...  

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (15 ... to the QB mix by drafting Russell Wilson out of Wisconsin in the third round of the NFL draft. Wilson was impressive during the Seahawks rookie minicamp last weekend to the point that Carroll ...  

RENTON, Wash. -- They were two of the brightest spots for the Seattle Seahawks last year, and two of the biggest reasons more is expected from Seattle in 2012. On a team chock full of youth, receiver Doug Baldwin and free safety Earl Thomas made ...  

DURHAM, N.C. - Former Duke tight end Cooper Helfet has signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Helfet participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp this past weekend at the organization's practice facility in Renton ...  

The truth is, is that it’s difficult not to place a high enough emphasis on the preseason, if only for the fact that hundreds of players are fighting for a ... I have the opportunity to pore over every Seahawks spread, discounting Week 17, which, for ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have expressed nothing but satisfaction with the way things are turning out at the rookie mini-camp being held over the weekend of May 11-13. The first day saw the focus on the newest quarterback to join the Seahawks, former Wisconsin Badger Russell Wilson.  

Both Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III immediately received the starting nod. Too soon? Albert Breer investigates. More ... "He showed us enough," Carroll said, via the Seahawks official website. "He's in the competition. That is going to tax us, as we know.  

The first day saw the focus on the newest quarterback to join the Seahawks, former Wisconsin Badger Russell Wilson. "We wore him out," head coach Pete Carroll said. "He went all day long, and he probably had like 70-something plays today, and he threw the ...  

Seahawks OT Allen Barbre has been suspended four games for a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. He will have to serve that suspension during the first four weeks of the 2012 regular season. Howard Balzer of The Sports Xchange first reported that Barbre had been suspended.Barbre, set to enter his sixth season in the NFL, has played in 32 career games, with seven starts. He...  

A bombshell of sorts has hit the Emerald City, as rumors have circulated that billionaire Paul Allen, who has owned the Seattle Seahawks since 1997 and helped keep the team in the Pacific Northwest, may be interested in selling the club. Dwight Jaynes of ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have continually churned their roster along the offensive line, finding starter Breno Giacomini and other contributors that way. Alex Barron becomes the latest addition after the Seahawks announced agreeing to terms with the ...  

The Seattle Seahawks are working toward their 2012 season opener, and hopefully an NFC West title with a strong playoff run to follow. The Seahawks could give your mother an appearance by the team in the Super Bowl, but you can't. Here's a look at five ...  

The Seattle Seahawks are working toward their 2012 season opener, and hopefully an NFC West title with a strong playoff run to follow. The Seahawks could give your mother an appearance by the team in the Super Bowl, but you can't. Here's a look at five great gift suggestions for your mom that you can get for her. Remember, Mother's Day 2012 is Sunday, May 13.  

No matter which one it is, though, regardless of whether he works out or not, Seattle management will need to focus a bit of additional attention on putting Matt Flynn in position to succeed. The Seahawks’ wide receiving group is iffy, at best ...  

There's "a decent chance" that Seattle Seahawks right tackle James Carpenter will not play in 2012 because of the knee injury he sustained last November, according to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post. The Seahawks' first-round draft pick ...  

Matt Flynn may have been the most intriguing free agent quarterback not named Peyton Manning on the market this offseason. The Seattle Seahawks reeled him in with a three-year, $26 million deal, though they didn't promise Flynn the job Tarvaris Jackson ...  

DURHAM, N.C. - Former Duke tight end Cooper Helfet has signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Helfet participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp this past weekend at the organization's practice facility in Renton, Wash. A native of ...  

RENTON – The Seattle Seahawks took a flyer on veteran offensive tackle Alex Barron after he played well over the weekend at the team’s rookie minicamp. The former first-round draft pick was one of four players the Seahawks said they agreed ...  

Bruce Irvin (51) battles veteran tackle Alex Barron during the Seahawks' recent minicamp. (Getty) RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks raised eyebrows with two of their draft picks in 2012, but it appears that both players -- first-round defensive end ...  

And they both were exponentially cheaper, in terms of money or draft stock. The Seahawks took two low-risk, high-reward shots rather than a higher-risk, high-reward shot. Not a bad idea. That means that Seattle won't be taking the Patriots or ...  

Some other nuggets from Wilson: --He wanted to be Joe Montana - why he wore 16 in college - and also liked Steve young Growing up as a 49ers fan, during the end of the Bill Walsh era and beyond. --He admires Drew Brees' consistency in leading ...  

RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks took a flyer veteran offensive tackle Alex Barron after he played well over the weekend at the team's rookie minicamp. The former first round draft pick was one of four players the Seahawks announced they have ...  

Receiver Doug Baldwin and free safety Earl Thomas were made available to reporters after the Seattle Seahawks conditioning workout this morning. The Seahawks went through drills for about 45 minutes outside at the VMAC. Seattle’s first OTAs ...  

Kellen Winslow is used to be treated like a star. In Seattle, he better get used to competing for snaps right away. Based on what the Seahawks gave up for him, we'd say he's competing just to make the team. ESPN.com reported that the Seahawks gave up a ...  

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks raised eyebrows with two of their draft picks in 2012, but it appears that both players -- first-round defensive end Bruce Irvin of West Virginia and third-round quarterback Russell Wilson of Wisconsin -- could … Continue reading →  

(Corky Trewin/Seattle Seahawks) The Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp over the weekend offered a rare opportunity for local prospects to show what they can do for the team they grew up rooting for as kids. In my story today, tight end Kavario ...  

"There are a lot of factors at work, the primary one being the CBA," said John Idzik, Seahawks' vice president of football ... It must be a relief to Pete Carroll and company to be looking ahead to a summer's long preparation schedule instead of trying ...  

SEATTLE — The Seahawks have signed first-round pick Bruce Irvin, a defensive end taken 15th overall in last month’s draft to help fill Seattle’s need to add a speed pass rusher coming off the edge. The terms of the multi-year deal were not released ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft pick Jaye Howard, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The terms of the deal were not immediately released. Howard played on the defensive line at Florida.  

Durham, N.C. — Former Duke tight end Cooper Helfet has signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Helfet participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp this past weekend at the organization's practice facility in Renton, Wash.  

Seattle Seahawks coach Tom Cable at a football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Dave Boling of The News Tribune spent some time talking to Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable over the ...  

Seattle Seahawks rookies begin work next weekend, so veterans got attention at voluntary workings that concluded May 4. No position on the team will be under closer scrutiny this summer than quarterback. And no players are being watched more ...  

The 2012 schedule of the Seattle Seahawks offers some very compelling games. During the regular season it's important to get wins, but it's also important to notch the big wins. Making the playoffs is the primary goal, with a secondary impetus on beating quality opponents. With that in mind, here's a look at what I consider to be the top five games in the regular season for the Seahawks.  

The 2012 schedule of the Seattle Seahawks offers some very compelling games. During the regular season it's important to get wins, but it's also important to notch the big wins. Making the playoffs is the primary goal, with a secondary impetus on beating ...  

The Seattle Seahawks invested their first round draft choice on Bruce Irvin, a defensive end from West Virginia. Many in the national media saw this pick as a major reach, largely because Irvin is seen as a specialist and not as an every down player.  

Seattle Seahwawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson says he has fully recovered from a pectoral injury that limited him throughout last season, according to CBS Sports. Jackson missed a game and a half before starting the final nine games, dealing with the ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft pick DT Jaye Howard according to a report from ProFootballTalk.com. Howard was one of just two Seattle draft picks that had yet to agree to deals. Seattle's other fourth-round pick ...  

The Seattle Seahawks and first-round draft choice Bruce Irvin agreed to terms on a four-year deal, the team confirmed Monday. The Seattle Seahawks and first-round draft choice Bruce Irvin agreed to terms on a four-year deal, the team confirmed Monday.  

SB NationSeahawks Offseason Report: Can Seattle's Offense Do Its Part In 2012?SB NationBy Ryan Van Bibber The Seattle Seahawks' defense was among last season's biggest surprises of 2011, but offensive troubles limited the team's overall success. Will Seattle's offseason moves prove to be enough to contend in the NFC West?Seattle Seahawks Come to Terms with 8 of 10 Draft Picks: Fan TakeYahoo! SportsSeattle Seahawks sign first-round pick DE...  

Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin said he would like to show the team that he is a complete wide receiver and not just a slot receiver. Baldwin said the team has not talked to him about working as an outside receiver.  

According to the odds-makers, the Seattle Seahawks are not going to have a particularly good season in 2012. Based on recently released point spreads for the 2012 season, the Seahawks are projected to go 5-10 through Week 16, with the final week to be determined. Will Seattle prove Las Vegas wrong? Or will the people doing the projections show yet again why they make a lot of money?  

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks handed out a roster featuring 48 rookies and first-year players attending a three-day camp beginning Friday, some as signed players and others on a tryout basis. There were also a few veterans on the list ...  

They've been tabbed by Pete Carroll as players that could put the Seattle Seahawks over the top as a consistent contender in the NFC West. The Seahawks' coach will get his firstup-close look at first-round draft pick Bruce Irvin, second-round ...  

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove will miss, barring a successful appeal, the first eight games of the 2012 NFL season as a result of his role in the bounty program while with the New Orleans Saints in 2009. As a lifelong Seattle Seahawks fan, I'm breathing a sigh of relief.  

Now that the 2012 NFL Draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and take a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our first entry: West Virginia OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 15th overall pick. Overview: So ... if Irvin was the...  

RENTON – The much-anticipated debut of rookie quarterback Russell Wilson in Seattle Seahawks gear took place on the team’s practice field Friday afternoon. Wilson passed with flying colors. The former University of Wisconsin player appeared ...  

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a deal with veteran offensive lineman Alex Barron after they were impressed enough by his tryout to offer him a shot with the team. He joined the Seahawks' offseason program May 15.  

It is 8-5 heading to the eighth. 7:25 p.m. Seahawks 8, Patriots 4 through six innings. Matt Campbell belted a two-run home run and Corey Dick a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth. UNCW has hit four home runs, one short of the season high five drilled at ...  

Russell Wilson flings it during the first day of Seahawks rookie minicamp. (Getty)RENTON, Wash. -- At 5-foot-10 5/8, former Wisconsin and current Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has one obvious "handicap" in the way of his eventual NFL success ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have hammered out a deal with defensive end Bruce Irvin, a league source confirmed. The team later announed the deal. The former West Virginia star is the first first-round draft pick to agree to terms. The athletic 6-foot-3, 245 ...  

RENTON, Wash. — Russell Wilson stepped in behind center for the first minicamp of his professional career on Friday and never took a break. The Seattle Seahawks are making sure they get a long look at Wilson this weekend while the Seahawks’ veteran ...  

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Russell Wilson stepped in behind center for the first minicamp of his professional career on Friday and never took a break. The Seattle Seahawks are making sure they get a long look at Wilson this weekend while the Seahawks ...  

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove will miss, barring a successful appeal, the first eight games of the 2012 NFL season as a result of his role in the bounty program while with the New Orleans Saints in 2009. As a lifelong Seattle ...  

The Seattle Seahawks confirmed on Monday that they have agreed to terms with Bruce Irvin, their first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The news was reported on Twitter by John Boyle of the Everett Herald (@johnpboyle). Irvin, 22, made 40 tackles ...  

First reported by ProFootballTalk.com, the Seattle Seahawks reportedly agreed to terms with the team’s fourth round pick, defensive tackle Jaye Howard on a four-year deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Seahawks have not confirmed this report.  

GM John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks have taken a lot of ... No matter which way you slice, the Seahawks did not get good quarterback play in 2011. Tarvaris Jackson threw for over 3,000 yards and had more touchdowns (14) than interceptions (13 ...  

SB NationNFL Draft Grades: How Did The Seattle Seahawks Do? What Are Experts Saying?SB NationBut it's never too early for experts to start grading the 2012 NFL Draft. So let's see what they're saying about the Seattle Seahawks. They went for defensive head-scratchers when more reliable prospects were on the board. Their entire draft was one ...NFL draft: Three of four state athletes picked are Utah State playersSalt Lake Tribune2012 NFL Draft...  

The Seattle Seahawks will have all their minicamp and OTAs taking ... The rookie minicamp takes place on May 11th, 12th and 13th, while the minicamp for all players on the roster on June 12th, 13th and 14th. Talk more about Seahawks minicamp ...  

ESPNSeattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Draft ReviewFox NewsIrvin is undersized and carries character red flags, Wagner is more potential than production, Wilson may not be big enough to succeed at the NFL level and Turbin is a medical risk. Summary: Head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's ...NFL draft: Three of four state athletes picked are Utah State playersSalt Lake TribuneSeattle Seahawks use 8 of 10 picks in 2012 NFL draft on...  

The second round of the NFL draft got off to a good start Thursday when the Seattle Seahawks picked Bruce Irvin with the 15th pick overall. It continued a trend of the Seahawks skipping over the first round to begin in the second. Semi-joking aside, the ...  

They don't yet quite know what they'd get out of their big free agent signing of Matt Flynn, and Tarvaris Jackson is hot and cold at the position. Pete Carroll took a Frankenstein approach to find a signal caller, sewing together a collection of ...  

I'd be lying if I said I knew all about all of these guys, but a few names do jump out at me. Kearse was a pretty good receiver for the Huskies, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors as a senior and second team All-Pac-12 accolades as a sophomore and ...  

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to contract terms with eight members of their 2012 NFL Draft class, including defensive end Bruce Irvin, the first-round pick (15th overall) out of the University of West Virginia. The Seahawks did not announce ...  

The Seattle Seahawks made the reach of the draft by selecting Bruce Irvin in the 1st round, but that wasn’t the last of their poor decisions. And for the second straight year, Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider demonstrated a complete lack of ...  

With the 15th pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...Bruce Irvin?! When the Seahawks made their pick on Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, virtually the whole country responded with, "Who the (heck) is that?" Irvin, a ...  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks pulled a stunner in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, addressing their need for a pass rusher by selecting West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin with the 15th overall pick. The Seahawks’ selection was made ...  

Pete Carroll is far from your traditional coach, so it really shouldn't come as a huge surprise that he and the Seattle Seahawks made the most surprising pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. However, we could hardly blame you for wondering who ...  

Only certain individuals are built to play quarterback in the NFL. That's why so few are successful in the league. Seattle knows that quarterbacks don't come often, so they went out and signed Green Bay quarterback Matt Flynn via free agency. While his ...  

Seattle signed Kregg Lumpkin, but Turbin would seem to have the best shot at backing up Lynch. Lynch became the focal point of the Seahawks' offense last season, carrying 285 times -- fourth most in the NFL -- on his way to a career-high 1,204 ...  

As I sat excitedly in front of my computer screen on April 26, watching the 2012 NFL Draft unfold over Twitter, I couldn't wait to see who the Seattle Seahawks were going to select at No. 15. South Carolina DE Melvin Ingram was still there, and I was certain that he was going to be the next member of my favorite team.  

As I sat excitedly in front of my computer screen on April 26, watching the 2012 NFL Draft unfold over Twitter, I couldnt wait to see who the Seattle Seahawks were going to select at No. 15. South Carolina DE Melvin Ingram was still there, and I was certain that he was going to be the next member of my favorite team.  

The Seahawks have had one of the strangest drafts so far, without a doubt. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. It started with the first real surprise of the draft, when they got a talented player with a troubled past in Bruce Irvin. They followed that ...  

A 2012 Seattle Seahawks mock draft got carried out by Todd McShay at ESPN, netting the team some surprising players in the first few rounds. Recently, North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples had been linked to the team in most mock drafts, but now ...  

Seattle also agreed to terms with 10 undrafted free agents, including Washington wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and Oregon receiver Lavasier Tuinei. The other eight agreements are: Phil Bates, WR, Ohio; London Durham, CB, McNeese State; Rishaw Johnson ...  

Day three wasn't as surprising as days one and two ... Lane will have to prove better than one of those players to earn a spot on the roster. Jeremy Lane will look to be the next Pro Bowl corner in Seattle. Round 6: Winston Guy, S, Kentucky He brings ...  

I'm still a bit dazed over the Seattle Seahawks' selection of West Virginia DL/LB Bruce Irvin in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. I did not see that one coming. Nevertheless, it addressed one of the team's draft needs, leaving them with offensive line and linebacker as what I deem to be their next most pressing spots to fill with draft picks.  

Glenn (6-foot-5, 348 pounds) may also be gone by No. 11 ... Nebraska OLB Lavonte David, North Carolina OLB Zach Brown, and Oklahoma OLB Ronnell Lewis are also very good, but the Seahawks' need at linebacker is more at inside linebacker rather than at ...  

Athletic freak Stephen Hill, likely the biggest upside wide receiver in this ... and outside linebacker tweener early in the second round. The selection of punter Bryan Anger in the third round needs no explanation. Field position is a valuable commodity ...  

Danny Kelly of Field Gulls explains the Seahawks' selection of West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin, a pick that really surprised me, in part because if you want Irvin that badly, you can still probably just wait until the second round to get him.  

Bruce Irvin?While I have to say I was hardly surprised the Seattle Seahawks managed to trade down in Round 1, the pick itself was a bit baffling. Similar to last year's draft, we are left to wonder whether 'Hawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll know something the rest of us don't.  Much like the selection of offensive lineman James Carpenter, outside linebacker Bruce Irvin of West Virginia seemed like a bit of a...  

Once again, Pete Carroll went unconventional. The surprise wasn't that Irvin was drafted. At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds with explosive speed off the edge, Irvin was considered a likely second-day pick, especially with more known names like Quinton Coples ...  

Five years ago, Bruce Irvin was arrested for breaking into a drug dealer's house and spent two weeks in prison. Last month, he was accused of knocking over a magnetic sign that was sitting atop a Pita Pit delivery car and was arrested again. On Thursday night, he became a first-round pick in the NFL draft. The Seattle Seahawks sprung the first major surprise of 2012 when they selected the West Virginia linebacker with the No. 15 pick. No...  

Former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner was pretty sure that he was going to get drafted into the NFL on Friday night, but was still caught off guard when the phone rang midway through the second round. "I was on the way to the bathroom when I ...  

NEW YORK -- It's not a surprise the Seahawks added another quarterback to the mix. Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson fits right in with the team's strategy at the position: Throw it against the wall and see what sticks. It is a surprise that ...  

Bleacher ReportSeattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Draft Preview, Mock Draft and Options by RoundBleacher Report156: Quality Depth (Janzen Jackson, S, McNeese State) With the trade in Round 1, the Seahawks are able to get back into the fifth round of the draft. Seattle will be looking for value and quality depth at this point in the draft. Janzen Jackson would ...and more »  

I yelled at my computer screen. "Take him NOW!!" But they didn't. They took Irvin, instead. They took a guy that they probably could have gotten in the second round with the No. 15 overall pick. A guy that Yahoo! Sports ... but I live in central Indiana ...  

On the other side of the ball, many pundits had them choosing the likes of David DeCastro, an offensive guard from Stanford (the pick I would have been happiest with). WalterFootball.com had them choosing Michael Floyd, a wide receiver from Notre Dame.  

Seattle went into day two of the draft picking at 43 and 75, ultimately taking linebacker Bobby Wagner at 48 and quarterback Russell Wilson at 75. My impression of Wagner from a previous post: "Wagner was not at the combine due to pneumonia, but ...  

Seahawks at BrownsSeattle Post IntelligencerCleveland Browns' Montario Hardesty runs the ball for 6 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Cleveland. Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) and linebacker David Hawthorne ...and more »  

While he was projected as a second-round choice on most boards, Irvin does have the characteristics to fit Pete Carroll's scheme ... despite being taken with seventh overall pick and recorded 14 sacks. Irvin can have an impact on an underrated Seattle ...  

The Seahawks lost their leading tackler the previous three seasons when they let David Hawthorne walk as a free agent ... South Carolina’s Melvin Ingram has the kind of versatility that coach Pete Carroll loves in a defensive lineman, and the fact ...  

Jerry from Benicia, Calif., thought the Seattle Seahawks might have drafted Bruce Irvin a little earlier than anticipated in part because they feared division-rival San Francisco might take him later in the round. "People say, 'Well, Irvin will ...