Archive for the 'Rumors' Category
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PFW: Burleson Learning from New WR Coach Gilbertson
From: Pro Football Weekly
Seahawks WR Nate Burleson, an increasingly key cog in the team’s receiving corps with Deion Branch (injury) and Bobby Engram (contract issues) out of the mix so far this offseason, says he is definitely benefiting from what new receivers coach Keith Gilbertson brings to the table. “I’m learning a lot more from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
PFW: Bernard Fully Recovered from Toe Injury
From: Pro Football Weekly
Based on the burst he was showing in the Seahawks’ final OTA sessions, team insiders tell us it appears DT Rocky Bernard is fully recovered from the toe injury that required offseason surgery and bothered him all of last season.




