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CB Trufant Has Cracked Bone in Hand; Will Play with It

Injuries continue to be a big issue for the Hawks, and now one of their best defensive players has suffered a cracked bone in his left hand.  Pro Bowl CB Marcus Trufant will play despite the injury, but you have to be worried about the 49′ers going after him just to see if the injury [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 13 2008

Seahawks Host Division Rival San Fran Sunday

Two winless NFC West teams tangle Sunday at Qwest Field as the four-time defending division champion Seahawks host the 49ers in Seattle. San Francisco is coming off a 23-13 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals, while the Seahawks were battered at Buffalo 34-10. The 49ers were sloppy, fumbling the ball away four times [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 12 2008

Seahawks Make Some Roster Moves

Coach Mike Holmgren proved he wasn’t bluffing Monday when he said no one’s spot on the roster was guaranteed. The Seahawks made eight roster moves on Tuesday and one more is expected today. Rookie running back Justin Forsett and and second-year wide receiver Jordan Kent were released to make room for defensive tackle [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 10 2008

WR Burleson Out For the Year

ESPN reports head coach Mike Holmgren said WR Nate Burleson (knee) will be out for the year with torn ligaments in his left knee.

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 08 2008

Branch Out for Sunday’s Showdown in Buffalo

The Hawks will be missing one of their weapons at wide out tomorrow when they take on the Bills, as wide out Deion Branch is out for the matchup after having major reconstructive surgery on his left knee.  “Next week (he can try) a little bit more and maybe get him into some competitive things,” [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 06 2008

Seahawks Open Regular Season at Buffalo

The Seahawks open the regular season on the road for the eighth time since 1998 as they head east to Buffalo for their first of four east coast trips this season. Kickoff is slated for 10am (PT) and the game will be televised on FOX (channel 13 in Seattle).
It will be the 11th meeting between [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 05 2008

Morris Gets the Call to Start at RB Sunday vs Bills

In somewhat of a surprise decision, Hawks coach Mike Holmgren has decided to start Maurice Morris at running back Sunday vs the Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium over Julius Jones.  Holmgren said during his press briefing today that he is not sure what he’s going to do about going back and forth between Morris and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 03 2008

Mare Gets the Call as Kicker Opening Day for Hawks

The Hawks have settled on a kicker for week one in Buffalo, and the Seattle Times reports it is Olindo Mare.  The battle came down to Mare and Brandon Coutu during camp, and even though Coutu did not miss a field goal in the preseason, the team decided on the experience of Mare.  “I know [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 02 2008

Tatupu Will Be Okay for Season Opener vs Bills

The Hawks got some good news on the injury front today, as the team announced that linebacker Lofa Tatupu will be ready to go for the season opener despite a bone bruise in his right knee. Coach Mike Holmgren said today that Tatupu will be ready to go for the teams game at Buffalo. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008

Seahawks Gab Looking for Writers for the 08 Season!

The Hawks are looking for another division title in 2008, 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 Hawks fans that want to be a part. How [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008