Kicker Tyler Jones was released, the team announced this afternoon.

He didn't have a prayer.

Third-round pick Brandon Mebane has reached an agreement wtih the Seahawks, leaving just secon-round Josh Wilson and fourth-rounder Baraka Atkins left to sign before rookies and quarterbacks report to camp Thursday.

We've talked about Mebane here in the past, and I'd say he was very impressive during the early minicamp drills with no pads. He's got a good body type, with a low center of gravity providing nice leverage. Obviously, stopping the rush is an area that needs buttressing on the Seahawk defense. What scouts liked about him was his ability to be strong in the hole and deliver a pop on the back once he shed his blocker.

You guys have been asking me for opinions and “inside” information. I’m hoping you can help me with some opinions and “outside” information today.

I cover every game from the press box. Some are better than others for seeing the action (Fed Ex Field’s is wrapped all the way around in the end zone), but at the very least, they’re dry (except for when the roof caves in during a storm at Arrowhead), and generally comfortable (San Francisco and Oakland notwithstanding). Qwest is one of the very best for so many reasons.

I’m interested in hearing your take on watching games in the stands at Qwest … things you like or don’t like. Anything on your mind. Quality of seats, concessions, parking, security, prices. How does it compare to the experience at other parks you might have been to?

The other part of this that rouses my curiosity is your take on fan interaction. As the crowd noise and fan activity has risen to make the 12th Man phenomenon a factor in games, I suspect it has changed the experience for some of the fans. I’ve gotten emails from some fans who proudly tell of standing and screaming the entire three hours, and from some others who say that sometimes their section gets so rude and profane that it’s not a good place to take their kids or actually see the game.

I don’t really know what it’s like out there, but I’m sure you can provide some interesting perspectives. I thought you could give me some of your thoughts on the Qwest experience and take this topic as a springboard for an enlightening discussion. Thanks.