Walter Jones

Walter Jones is the bureau chief for the Morris News Service and has been covering state politics since 1998. He can be reached at walter.jones@morris.com, 404-589-8424 or on Twitter @MorrisNews.  

There is an old saying in sports that you never want to be the guy who replaces the legend and that’s it better to replace the guy who did. For Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll that‘s exactly what he did. He did not have to be the guy to try ...  

Samuel Walter Jones, III, age 65, of Grayson, Georgia, passed away on February 3, 2012 after a gallant fight with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cathy Davis Jones; two sons, Samuel Walter Jones, IV (Deede) of Decatur ...  

Erickson also brings six members of the Hurricanes staff ... 2000: Steve Sidwell is named defensive coordinator on Mike Holmgren’s staff – replacing Jim Lind, who stepped in for the 1999 season after longtime Holmgren assistant Fritz Shurmur ...  

However, gigantic financial challenges overshadow the immediate-term recovery ... Walter Jones is the bureau chief for the Morris News Service and has been covering state politics since 1998. He can be reached at walter.jones@morris.com ...  

Eurosport.com AUSeahawks free safety Earl Thomas named to Pro BowlThe Seattle Times (blog)Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas was named to the Pro Bowl, one of three safeties named to the team. Thomas is the first Seattle Seahawk named to the Pro Bowl since 2008 when the linebacker Julian Peterson and offensive tackle Walter Jones were named ...Seahawks' Thomas named to Pro BowlKitsap SunEarl Thomas Makes Pro Bowl for Seattle Seahawks: A Fan's...  

Earl Thomas has become the first Seattle Seahawks player voted to the Pro Bowl since 2008, with five other Seahawks named as alternates for the all-star game played in Hawaii.  

When the Pro Bowl is played in Hawaii, there will be a Seattle Seahawks player as a starter for the first time since 2008. No, it's not Marshawn Lynch, but defensive standout Earl Thomas. He was named a starter at free safety in the Pro Bowl roster announcements made December...  

Three more Seattle Seahawks have been tabbed for the NFL's Pro Bowl on Jan. 29, and in an interesting coincidence, all three 'Hawks replace members of the division rival San Francisco 49ers. On Jan. 23, the Seahawks announced that defensive backs Brandon Browner and Kam...  

Due to a high numbers of players dropping out of the 2012 Pro Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks will now send five players to represent the NFC this weekend (Jan. 29). It's quite an accomplishment for the franchise, especially because it shows off two of the biggest strengths that the...  

I enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year, but as a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, I do get a bit jealous. After all, the Patriots have been there multiple times before, as have the Giants. Both teams obviously deserve to be in the big game, but that doesn't stop me from wishing...  

The Seattle Seahawks have added former NFL defensive back Marquand Manuel and Keith Carter to their coaching staff. Seattle announced the additions on Tuesday. Manuel, who played for the Seahawks during the 2004-05 seasons among six NFL stops, will join the Seahawks as their assistant special teams coach.  

Walter Jones is the Atlanta bureau chief for Morris News Service and has been covering state politics since 1998. He can be reached at walter.jones@morris.com, (404) 589-8424 or on Twitter @MorrisNews.  

The Seattle Seahawks would like to get in the mix for hosting a Super Bowl. The Seahawks have submitted initial...  

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu visited with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, according to...