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Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll says Bobby Wagner underwent lower body procedure

Bobby Wagner recently became the NFL’s highest-paid inside linebacker. The Seattle Seahawks defensive leader underwent a lower body procedure according to Pete Carroll. Nearly a week ago, Wagner was able to represent himself and land a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Seahawks. It’s always impressive to see players negotiate deals as their own […]

Seattle SeahawksPete Carroll compares Chris Carson's pass-catching ability to Seahawks' top WRs

The Seattle Seahawks have some voids to fill in their passing game heading into the 2019 NFL season. It appears head coach Pete Carroll could be relying heavily on running back Chris Carson to help pick up the slack. Carroll has been optimistic about the state of Seattle’s passing attack. According to Andy Patton of […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll says Ziggy Ansah expected to be ready for Week 1

The Seattle Seahawks signed defensive end Ziggy Ansah knowing that he likely wouldn’t be around for the team’s training camp. With Ansah currently nursing a shoulder injury, however, the team is now optimistic that the talented defensive player will be available for the Seahawks opening game of the season. Making an appearance on KJR radio […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll explains why music during practice is important

Some coaches like to blare music in the background of training camp; others don’t. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Caroll is on-board of the pro-music bandwagon, as he said to the media after Thursday’s practice session, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. I’ve always thought that it’s really important. It’s really a valuable aspect […]

Seattle SeahawksRavens safety Earl Thomas has no regrets over middle finger to Pete Carroll

For the first time in his NFL career, Earl Thomas will be going into a season as a member of a team other than the Seattle Seahawks, as he signed a lucrative multi-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason. But Thomas still has a bad taste in his mouth from his final days […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll thinks Shaquill Griffin is ready to take the next step

Seattle Seahawks fans are most excited about the prospect of Shaquem Griffin, last year’s third-round pick who was born without his left hand, breaking into their team’s defensive rotation this season. As someone who knows best tells it, though, the development of Griffin’s twin brother, Shaquill, could prove as instrumental to Seattle’s chances of competing […]

Seattle Seahawks3 players with the most to gain in training camp for the Seahawks

Just a couple of seasons ago, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks were still running the NFC West in 2016. Then, a man by the name of Sean McVay planted his flag with the Los Angeles Rams and the last two seasons, the Rams have owned the division. Now, Carroll and company are trying to […]

Seattle SeahawksPete Carroll pleased to see Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise healthy this offseason

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly excited about the improvement that C.J. Prosise is making this offseason. The Seahawks have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons, and a consistent running attack will certainly play a key role in having a chance at another postseason appearance. And Carroll thinks Prosise […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks won't apologize for playing old school football

The Seattle Seahawks returned to their roots of running the football at a high clip in 2018. Under Brian Schottenheimer, the Seahawks had one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL last season. In an article by Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports, Schwab previews the 2019 season for the Seahawks. Despite the NFL turning […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says pass rusher Rasheem Green 'needs to be a bigger factor'

Seattle Seahawks Pete Carroll is expecting big things from Rasheem Green this year. The Seahawks had a lot of turnover on defense this year, including the trade of Frank Clark. They got rid of a huge portion of their pass-rush when they traded away Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs, and other guys will need […]

NFLSeahawks' Pete Carroll thinks Jarran Reed has 'big upside'

A player touted for his run-stopping abilities coming out of Alabama, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was one of the best pass-rushing interior linemen in the league last season, posting career-highs in tackles (50), pressures (31), sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (12). It was a boon for the young lineman’s career but also […]

NFLPete Carroll says 'it's obvious' Seahawks WR David Moore made a jump

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore was able to perform well last year. It seems he was able to impress head coach Pete Carroll going into the 2019 NFL season. The retirement of wide receiver Doug Baldwin has left a notable void in the Seahawks’ receiver corps. According to tom Michael-Shawn Duger of The Athletic, […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll calls DK Metcalf a 'very natural player'

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is receiving some high praise from coaching staff and players, including head coach Pete Carroll. “Very natural player,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “He hasn’t had any trouble doing anything we’re doing. He looks like he’s done it before. He’s got to get more […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says competition for backup QB is 'wide open'

Russell Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback for the long haul. That much we know for sure. But what about the Seahawks’ backup quarterback? It looks like it could come down to two veterans in Geno Smith and Paxton Lynch, both of whom have some experience starting NFL games before. So, it’s not like […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll remains quiet on Bobby Wagner contract discussions

It’s no secret that Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is entering the final year of his deal, but there hasn’t seemed to be much movement on that front thus far. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was asked about negotiations with Wagner on Tuesday, and he chose to remain mum on the situation: “We’ve agreed to […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says Shaquem Griffin is 'more comfortable' now

Shaquem Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age four, instantly became one of the NFL’s most heartwarming stories when he was selected in the fifth round of last year’s NFL Draft. Even so, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker wasn’t satisfied after a rookie season in which he barely played on defense, seeing most of […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll expects Mychal Kendricks to play in 2019

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expects that Mychal Kendricks will be able to play this year even though he has a prison sentence hanging over his head. Kendricks pleaded guilty to insider trading last September and could be facing 30 to 37 months in prison, although it’s unclear if that’s how long he will actually […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says Tyler Lockett growing into No. 1 WR role

The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2019 campaign with a very thin receiving corps. Other than Tyler Lockett, there is not much to talk about when it comes to the Seahawks’ wide receivers. Gone is long-time veteran Doug Baldwin, who has dealt with a myriad of injuries and was cut by Seattle earlier this offseason. […]

Seattle SeahawksPete Carroll thinks Tyler Lockett is growing into top receiver role with Seahawks

This is a big season for Tyler Lockett. The young Seattle Seahawks receiver had a very good 2018 campaign, and now has the chance to build on it this year. Doug Baldwin retired this offseason due to injuries, meaning Lockett will have a golden opportunity to become the top dog in Seattle’s receiving corp. The […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll says Ziggy Ansah 'a huge get' for Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks aren’t sure when they will get Ziggy Ansah on the field but when they do Pete Carroll knows that is a huge get for the team. The Seahawks signed Ansah to a one year deal just over a week ago, after the signing wouldn’t count towards the compensatory draft pick formula. The […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll wants to get rid of instant replay

Some people want more instant replay. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wants it abolished completely, or at least minimized. “Get rid of — or at least decrease the use of — instant replay,” Carroll said, according to Peter King of NBC Sports. “I get all the reasons why we have instant replay, and technology […]

OtherSeahawks coach Pete Carroll believes D.K. Metcalf may be 'even more unique than we thought'

The Seattle Seahawks notably selected former Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver D.K. Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft despite many originally believing that the up-and-coming pass catcher is a first round talent. With Metcalf now officially on board in Seattle, it appears as though Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is just […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks brass Pete Carroll, John Schneider loved the "small-town chip on his shoulder" of first-round pick

The Seattle Seahawks made defensive end L.J. Collier their first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears his humble upbringing helped him catch the attention of head coach Pete Carroll and John Schneider. Collier comes from a town that has a population of no more than 1,300 people. According to Stephen Cohen of The […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks' Pete Carroll took shirt off in combine meeting with D.K. Metcalf

D.K. Metcalf hasn’t ever been afraid to take his shirt off and evidently, his confidence also made Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll follow suit. Before Metcalf was drafted by the Seahawks there were interviews with the Ole Miss wide receiver, and he took a different turn when he met with the team. Before heading into […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll sees future opportunities for defensive coaches in pass-happy NFL

In a league where offense reigns king, it is obviously going to be difficult for defensive-minded guys to land head-coaching jobs in the NFL. Just take a look at some of the most recent head-coaching hires. Whether it’s Adam Gase or Zac Taylor or Matt LaFleur, teams are trying to emulate what the Los Angeles […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll supports Bill Belichick's push for more offseason time with players

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll agrees with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick when it comes to the NFL allowing more time with players during the offseason. Both coaches haven’t been shy about voicing their opinion on the matter, and Belichick recently brought it up in discussions at the NFL owners meetings. That led Carroll […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll 'looking forward' to dynamic linebacker trio in Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” days may be behind them, but they have a unit that is giving head coach Pete Carroll plenty of reasons to be excited. The Seattle linebacker trio of Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright, and Mychal Kendricks is an excellent group and could potentially be one of the best units in […]

Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks talking to linebacker Bobby Wagner about new deal

The expectation is that the Seattle Seahawks will still get a deal done with linebacker Bobby Wagner, even though his asking price probably went up after some of the contracts handed out this offseason. Wagner is entering the last season of a 4-year deal that has paid him $43 million. Asked at the owners meeting […]

Seattle SeahawksPete Carroll confirms Seahawks want to sign Frank Clark to long-term deal

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that a goal of the team this offseason is to sign defensive end Frank Clark to a long-term deal, according to Liz Matthews of Seahawks Wire: “It is ultimately, yeah,” Carroll said at the NFL Scouting Combine, when asked if a long-term deal was the team’s goal. “Frankie […]

Seattle SeahawksPete Carroll says Frank Clark will be with Seattle Seahawks in 2019

It looks like one of the biggest offseason free agents—Frank Clark—could be off the market before any teams even get a chance. Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll kept it short and simple when asked about Clark. “He will be with us,” was how Carroll put it. Seahawks fans can breathe a sigh of relief […]

NFLSeahawks HC Pete Carroll says criticism of Brian Schottenheimer is 'garbage'

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks lost in a close one to the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 24-22 in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. This was a very disappointing loss for the Seahawks, as they rallied late in the season to keep their position in the playoffs. After the game, there […]

NFLSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says Russell Wilson is part of the team's long-term plans

The Seattle Seahawks have made a lot of changes in recent years and have seen numerous players come and go, but one player that is staying put is quarterback Russell Wilson. Carroll said he talked to Russell Wilson yesterday and that securing his longterm future "is very much in our plans.'' Wilson is now entering […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks HC Pete Carroll says he doesn't expect any 'major changes'

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a tough loss this past Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, but head coach Pete Carroll isn’t hitting the panic button in regards to the team’s future. Pete Carroll: "We don't anticipate major changes" to #Seahawks' coaching staff, one year after he overturned it @thenewstribune — Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll calls Cowboys Stadium 'an unusual place'

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is preparing his team for their Wild Card Round matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night, and part of that preparation may consist of getting ready to deal with Cowboys Stadium. Carroll thinks the stadium is a strange venue and that it is kind of hard to get […]

Seattle SeahawksJason Whitlock says Seahawks' Pete Carroll is second-best head coach in the NFL

The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the surprises around the league this season having pushed their way to secure one of the wildcard playoff positions. This has been a resurgent campaign by the Seahawks under head coach Pete Carroll that has earned him a contract extension that runs through the 2021 campaign. With that in mind, Jason […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks QB Russell Wilson reacts to Pete Carroll's contract extension

On Monday morning, the Seattle Seahawks announced they are signing head coach Pete Carroll to a multi-year extension. From Seahawks.com’s John Boyle: “I am excited to announce that we have extended Head Coach Pete Carroll through the 2021 season,” said Jody Allen, Seahawks Chair and Trustee of the Paul G. Allen Trust. “This will continue the […]

Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks sign Pete Carroll to multi-year extension

Few of the so-called “experts” picked Pete Carroll’s Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs in 2018, and after an 0-2 start, it appeared they may be right. After five straight postseason trips from 2012 to 2016, the Seahawks fell just short of a Wild Card berth last year. With a lot of roster turnover and […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says there 'weren’t very many people that thought we could do this'

After a brief one-year hiatus from the postseason, the Seattle Seahawks are going back to the playoffs this year, as they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night to put a bow on a Wild Card spot in the NFC. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was very emotional about the accomplishment, as he doesn’t […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll has no intentions of resting players

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll doesn’t have any intentions of resting his regular starters heading into the Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks suffered a disappointing overtime loss to the struggling San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, but the good news is that Carroll’s team still remains as the No. […]

Seattle SeahawksSeahawks coach Pete Carroll says Bobby Wagner has a Hall of Fame resume

Seattle Seahawks is one of the best linebackers in football and Peter Carroll thinks that once his playing career is over, he should have a bust in Canton, Ohio. Since Wagner’s career has started he has had five pro bowl selections and also has been an All-Pro three times. Wagner is also only 28 years old […]

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