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Archive for June, 2008

OG Wrotto Still Drawing Praise from Coaches

From: Pro Football Weekly
Our Seahawks sources tell us the team couldn’t be happier these days with second-year OG Mansfield Wrotto, who was cited by coaches as the most improved player in the team’s offseason program. OTA observers said new O-line coach Mike Solari spent a lot of time working with Wrotto on his pulling technique [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

PFW: RG Sims Beefed Up This Past Offseason

From: Pro Football Weekly
Daily observers of the Seahawks couldn’t help but notice the increased size of Rob Sims’ biceps at the team’s recently concluded OTAs. The team’s projected starting right guard changed his diet and workout routine to add 10 pounds (up to 320) that he believes will make him stronger at the point of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 27 2008

Hawks Ink 7th Round Pick Kicker Brandon Coutu

Today the Seahawks signed kicker Brandon Coutu to a multi-year deal according to Seahawks Insider. Coutu was drafted with the second of two seventh round picks (235th overall) out of Georgia in this year’s NFL Draft. The Seahawks now have three of their seven draft picks under contract.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Report Says 7th Round RB Forsett Looks Like 9′ers RB Gore

From: Pro Football Weekly
We hear Seahawks seventh-round RB Justin Forsett, the first Seatttle rookie to sign on the dotted line, has reminded more than a few onlookers of similarly undersized Niners featured back Frank Gore with his impressive burst and quickness. We also hear first-year OG Pat Murray “can lift the gym” in the weight [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Site Has Hasselbeck as a Fantasy Bust in 08

Fantasy site KFFL.com has released their lists of “busts” in the fantasy world for 2008, and on the list is Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck. Here is their breakdown on the Hawks QB:
Hasselbeck’s favorite wide receiver, Bobby Engram, 35, is not happy with his contract and is holding out. Wideout Deion Branch (knee) is coming off [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 24 2008

Punter Plackemeier to Miss the Start of Camp with Pec Tear?

It appears that punter Ryan Plackemeier may miss the start of training camp after tearing his pec muscle lifting weights.  USA Today reports that some of the punters teammates are not all that thirlled with him lifting weights in the first place, and wondering why he would be trying to bulk up.  Right now the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 22 2008

Is WR Burleson Finally Ready to Make a Big Impact for Hawks?

From: Pro Football Weekly
Recognizing the increased dependence his team has on him with D.J. Hackett having split the scene for Carolina and Bobby Engram continuing to steer clear of Seahawks headquarters due to contract concerns, we hear the light really appears to have gone on in the case of sixth-year WR-RS Nate Burleson. From the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 21 2008

Hawks Announce the Release of Three Players

Today the Hawks announced the release of guard Dustin Dickinson, receiver Chas Gessner and center Nick Jones. All three were signed as free agents earlier this year.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Seahawks Gab Looking for Writers for the 08 Season!

The Hawks are looking to get back to the playoffs, and here at SeahawksGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Seahawks fans that want to be a part.  How much you [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 19 2008

Source: WR Taylor the Eventual Replacement for Engram?

From: Pro Football Weekly
Our Seahawks sources tell us young WRs Jordan Kent and Courtney Taylor are settling in at split end and flanker, respectively, rather than rotating to different WR roles. We’re told Taylor actually looks bigger without his uniform on and has coaches genuinely enthused about his potential as Bobby Engram’s heir apparent.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 18 2008