Seattle-PI

Mare gives Hawks a leg up
With one of the NFL’s strongest legs, Olindo Mare has earned the job as the Seahawks placekicker heading into Sunday’s regular-season opener at Buffalo.

The News Tribune

Starter already? Hawks feel rookie Carlson ready
For Seattle Seahawks rookie John Carlson, there will be no gradual transition into life as an NFL tight end.

The Seattle Times

Seahawks’ rookie tight end put to the test early
Seattle Seahawks football coach Mike Holmgren is counting on his rookie tight end, John Carlson, to be a quick study. The Notre Dame product will start Sunday at the Buffalo Bills.

Seahawks Notebook | Buffalo safety now has chance to back playoff boast

Heraldnet

Realistic Super Bowl dreams
Perhaps you still remember her, this woman with whom you spent so many August days in an unabashed state of flirtation. She was so good to you then, as she has been to so many others.

Run D concerns Seahawks
The forgettable performance, some might say, is best left forgotten.

The Olympian

Marshall’s defense shares his energy
Finding Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator John Marshall among the coaches at the team’s Renton practice facility isn’t difficult. He’s the one with his hat turned backward, barking instructions and moving around with an energy and vigor that belies his age. Marshall is 62 years old and on the cusp of another birthday in October.

ESPN

Seahawks face mental hurdle early
“Expert” picks
Clayton’s First and Ten

CNN/SI

Peter King’s Picks
Dr. Z’s forecast

KJR Audio

Seahawks Round Table
Bryce Fisher
Lee Sterling

Seattle-PI

Seahawks Preview: Holmgren’s decade of excellence
A lot has happened to Mike Holmgren since he arrived in Seattle in 1999 to coach the Seahawks, on and off the field. The game — and life — have humbled and honored him as he prepares for his 10th, and final, season.

Seahawks Preview: For Holmgren, life is a home game
Few people know Mike Holmgren as well as his daughters — all four of them. Jim Moore talks with Jenny, Gretchen, Emily and Calla for a unique perspective on the Seahawks coach.

Seahawks Preview: In Hasselbeck they trust
After surviving some severe growing pains, Matt Hasselbeck has matured into a Pro Bowl quarterback and the unquestioned leader of a Seahawks team that is seeking to capture a fifth consecutive NFC West title.

Seahawks Preview: Hawks seek some traction on the road
As improved as the Seahawks defense was last season, its needs to be even better this season — especially on the road, where they face a 2008 schedule that includes four trips to the Eastern time zone.

Seahawks a hard sell in fantasy football world
Mastering the basics
TO ratio is the telling stat
Super X factor is hard to control
Home-field advantage fuels the fire
Pressure paves the way
Mike Holmgren’s career through the years
Holmgren was a passing fancy back in the day
Rookies Jackson, Carlson will be in Seahawks lineup Sunday

The News Tribune

Hawks still rule roost in West
They aren’t just making this up; NFL coaches really do operate with a week-to-week mind-set.

Locklear probably won’t play vs. Bills
Seattle Seahawks starting offensive tackle Sean Locklear likely will not play in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, still not recovered from a left knee strain suffered three weeks ago.

Branch’s status still ‘up in the air’
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch met with the media for the first time since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament in January – and the interview left perhaps more questions than there were before about his status.

The Seattle Times

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren does it his way
Mike Holmgren changed the Seahawks. But he changed, too. And now, he stands at the precipice of one final season in Seattle. One final opportunity to win that Super Bowl he was brought here for.

Mike Holmgren taught Seahawks how to win
Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Holmgren: Like a father and son
NFL’s 20 greatest coaches
NFL Quarterback-coach Combo | Staying together

Heraldnet

Branch has extra motivation
Deion Branch has spent most of NFL career holding out hope. So much of his time has been about clinging to slivers that may well snap.

Rookies Jackson, Carlson to start opener
When the Seattle Seahawks unveil their 2008 team this Sunday in Buffalo, the new-look lineup could include eight new starters. The most notable two are rookies.

Seahawks’ new look
A look at Seattle’s probable starters for Sunday’s game against Buffalo

CNN/SI

Branch hoping to play in opener

Seattle-PI

Hawks’ backup ‘backer gets in middle of things
With Pro Bowl middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu nursing a bruised knee, the Seahawks have turned to D.D. Lewis — just as they did in past seasons when other starting linebackers have been sidelined with injuries.

Hawthorne goes undrafted, makes Seahawks roster
Seahawks rookie linebacker David Hawthorne overcame long odds to land a spot on the final roster as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Christian.

The News Tribune

It was broke, so Seahawks fixed it – well, some of it
Eight months ago, as Green Bay’s Lambeau Field turned into a well-shaken snowglobe, the Seattle Seahawks suffered from exposure. It was not entirely because of the hypothermic conditions, either.

All 11 starters for Seahawks defense stick together
Finding Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator John Marshall among the coaches at the team’s Renton practice facility isn’t difficult. He’s the one with his hat turned backward, barking instructions and moving around with an energy and vigor that belies his age. Marshall is 62 years old and on the cusp of another birthday in October.

Jones laying a little groundwork for Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones was standing in the hallway outside the training room at the team’s practice facility recently when lineman Mike Wahle sauntered by.

Five questions: Seahawks issues for 2008

How do you win a Seahawks kicking job? Kick it long
Seattle Seahawks kicker Olindo Mare has been around long enough to know what it takes to win a job in the NFL.

The Seattle Times

Seahawks trio of receivers truly a mystery
The Seattle Seahawks go into Sunday’s NFL opener against the Buffalo Bills with a trio of untested receivers. Courtney Taylor, Jordan Kent and Logan Payne are second-year players with only Taylor registering NFL statistics — five career catches and eight regular-season games played.

CNN/SI

Ailing Hasselbeck to start Week 1

KJR Audio

John Clayton

Mack Strong 1, 2, 3, 4

Seattle-PI

A pack of backs for Seahawks
For the first time since 2001, the Seahawks’ opening backfield will not consist of Shaun Alexander and Mack Strong. Instead, the club is going with a committee approach with co-starters at tailback.

Hasselbeck says he’s ready to play opener
A sore back sidelined Matt Hasselbeck for most of the preseason, but the Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback returned to practice Monday and pronounced himself ready to go in Sunday’s regular-season opener.

The News Tribune

Coming (back) to pass
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on Monday returned to practice for the first time in three weeks and promptly pronounced himself fit for the season opener against Buffalo on Sunday.

The Seattle Times

Matt Hasselbeck’s back gets back to work
Matt Hasselbeck was back at practice Monday. Wait. His back has been such a sore subject for the Seahawks that perhaps it’s best to use…

Heraldnet

Seahawks QB Hasselbeck ‘rusty’ but ready
It was supposed to be a relatively meaningless practice, if there is such a thing. But the Seattle Seahawks’ 50-minute workout on Monday afternoon included one participant that spoke volumes.

Seahawks’ Mare gets the nod — for now
Olindo Mare has been in this situation before, only last time he was the young rookie watching from the sideline

ESPN

Hasselbeck returns to practice in anticipation of opener

Seattle-PI

Suspensions to two defenders will test Hawks’ depth
Josh Wilson, Craig Terrill and Red Bryant are suddenly very much in the mix for the Seahawks’ season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday because of the suspensions of Rocky Bernard and Jordan Babineaux.

The not-so-final 53-man roster for Seahawks
Here’s a look at the Seahawks’ “for now” 53-man roster. Things will change after defensive tackle Rocky Bernard and nickel back Jordan Babineaux have served their one-game suspensions.

The News Tribune

Bumpus will stay for a while on Seahawks’ squad
The Seattle Seahawks on Sunday named eight players to their practice squad, leaving open a spot for one more player. The players who were released on Saturday but cleared waivers and were signed were safety Jamar Adams, defensive tackle Kevin Brown, wide receiver Michael Bumpus, cornerback Marquis Floyd, guard Pat Murray, tight end Joe Newton, tackle Kyle Williams and tackle Samuel Gutekunst.

The Seattle Times

Michael Bumpus makes practice squad
The Seahawks signed seven players Sunday that form their practice squad, including former WSU star Michael Bumpus, and have one more slot to fill on that unit.

Heraldnet

Seahawks’ wealth of possibilities
When the Seattle Seahawks were fine-tuning their 53-man roster over the weekend, and the conversation turned to the running back position, their final decision came down to a comparison of apples and orange Escalades.

ESPN

Mailbag: Seattle suspensions raise questions

Seattle-PI

Two suspended as Seahawks make final cuts
The Seahawks had to make only 20 roster moves to reach the 53-man limit because the NFL made the other two — suspending Rocky Bernard and Jordan Babineaux for one game for violating league policy.

The News Tribune

Two Hawks suspended for Bills game
On the day the Seattle Seahawks trimmed their roster from 75 to 53, they also learned that defensive tackle Rocky Bernard and safety Jordan Babineaux will miss the Sept. 7 season opener against Buffalo because of league-imposed suspensions.

The Seattle Times

NFL suspends Seahawks’ Jordan Babineaux, Rocky Bernard
The NFL suspended Seattle Seahawks Jordan Babineaux and Rocky Bernard on Saturday. The Seahawks also made decisions on 20 other players as they announced their 53-man active roster.

Heraldnet

Seahawk kickers Mare, Coutu survive cuts
Josh Brown was such a key component to the Seattle Seahawks that it took two kickers to replace him.

Seahawks’ Bernard, Babineaux suspended for one game
Having to travel across the country with a rusty quarterback and a hobbled receiving corps is difficult enough, and now the Seattle Seahawks will have to make the trip without two of their defensive veterans.

The Olympian

Veterans Gilmore, Tripplett Among Seahawks’ Cuts
Wide receiver Bryan Gilmore and defensive tackle Larry Tripplett were among the 18 players released by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, as the team reduced its roster to the 53-player maximum.

Placed on Injured Reserve
WR Ben Obomanu
DT Chris Cooper

Terminated Veteran Contacts:
WR Bryan Gilmore
DT Larry Tripplett

Waived:
DB Jamar Adams
QB Dalton Bell
DT Kevin Brown
WR Michael Bumpus
C Ben Claxton
DB Marquis Floyd
P Reggie Hodges
DB Kelin Johnson
C Nick Jones
FB David Kirtman
G Pat Murray
TE Joe Newton
LB Dallas Sartz
WR Trent Shelton
DE Nu’u Tafisi
T Kyle Williams

Two Seahawks have been suspended by the league for the team’s Sept. 7
season opener in Buffalo — starting defensive tackle Rocky Bernard
and nickel back Jordan Babineaux.

Bernard was suspended for violating the league’s personal conduct
policy and Babineaux for violating the substance abuse policy.

Seattle-PI

Seahawks backups dial up win
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren and Lane Kiffin, his counterpart for the Oakland Raiders, turned their preseason finale at Qwest Field into a Battle of the Backups.

Seahawks’ Duckett shows what he can do
T.J. Duckett nearly equaled his preseason rushing total for the first three games in an impressive performance against the Oakland Raiders in Seattle’s 23-16 victory at Qwest Field.

Seahawks Notebook: Tough trims await coaches
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren was hoping that Friday night’s preseason finale would help in sorting out a very competitive situation among the team’s wide receivers.

The News Tribune

Seahawks’ win meaningless? Time will tell
How’s this for an indication the Seattle Seahawks were playing a relatively meaningless preseason game on Friday night?

Who should stay and who should go? Read on …
OK, now that the jayvee game is finished – Seattle’s reserves beat Oakland’s reserves, 23-16 – we can get to the real issue: Who’s going to be on the Seahawks roster when they land in Buffalo for next week’s regular-season opener?

The Seattle Times

Seahawk roster hopefuls shine in 23-16 win over Raiders
On a night when NFL futures and dreams were at stake, some Seahawks were bound to shine in what was their last shot to make the final 53-man roster.

Notebook | Many roster spots “too close to call”

Heraldnet

Seahawks’ Obomanu suffers broken clavicle
It’s not the way they wanted it to go down, but the Seattle Seahawks’ roster decision at the wide receiver position got a little easier Friday night.

Seahawks wrap up preseason with a win
When the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff sits down today to figure out its final 53-man roster, Mike Holmgren and Co. certainly will look at the full body of work.

The Olympian

Seahawks lose Obomanu to injury
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ben Obomanu broke his collarbone in Friday’s 23-16 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders and is out indefinitely.

ESPN

Seahawks’ Obomanu breaks clavicle, damages team’s WR depth

Seattle-PI

Finals week for hopeful Hawks
Logan Payne stood in front of his locker, just as he had a year ago at this time, answering questions about what he needs to do in the Seahawks’ preseason finale to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.

ESPN’s Tirico says…
After seeing the Seahawks up close Monday night, ESPN’s Mike Tirico says he likes their chances in 2008.

The News Tribune

Final audition tonight for Seahawks
With staying healthy for the season opener the focus of the Seattle Seahawks’ fourth and final exhibition game tonight against the Oakland Raiders, it should afford plenty of opportunities for those players still fighting for roster spots to make lasting impressions on the coaching staff.

The Seattle Times

It’s the backups’ big dance
Seventy-five becomes 53 after tonight. Don’t think that won’t be on the minds of plenty of Seahawks as they prepare to take the field against…

Heraldnet

Game over for some Seahawks
Thirteen days ago, Justin Forsett put on one of the finest preseason shows ever turned in by a Seattle Seahawks player. Now he’s one subpar performance away from getting cut.

Seahawks on the bubble
A look at the Seattle Seahawks’ current roster, and what it might look like after this weekend’s final cuts: Quarterback Have: Four Will keep: Three Locks: Matt Hasselbeck, Seneca Wallace, Charlie Frye Bubble: None

KJR Audio

Deon Grant
Bills Preview w/Jeremy White
Ken Hamlin
Peter King