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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Posted by Frank Hughes @ 07:51:23 pm
I forgot to mention this yesterday, and it doesn't really paint me in a good light, but it is a pretty humorous and telling exchange. During Holmgren's meeting with the media yesterday, I asked him what Chris Gray's position was. He said Gray would play backup center and backup guard. Now before I tell you my next question, I have to say that I was trying to find out Holmgren's plans for Ray Willis, and if they planned on using him at right guard once he gets healthy. But what I asked was, "So you are not going to groom any young guys at right guard?" He looked at me like my brain had froze and quipped, "Groom somebody? In my last year? I'm done grooming. Let somebody else groom." Touche.
Posted by Frank Hughes @ 02:57:18 pm
This was part of Mike Holmgren's session with the media on Tuesday. He was asked about the tight end position and the running backs: “I am not sure. I don’t think it has been long enough. I really have to see more it and certainly we have it see them in pads. We drafted John Carlson but Will Heller is having a heck of a camp. I like Putzier, I like what he is doing. He is playing nicked up a little bit. Alcorn is good. The tight end position, we have some choices there. It will be an interesting battle in training camp. The running back position, Julius and Mo (Morris) will both play. I have to kind of see how we are going to use Duckett. That is what I am looking at right now; Fullback, halfback. He has been a halfback but I would like him to move into fullback a little bit. Curran, I like Curran. He is kind of a bowling ball with legs. He is a tough guy, a smart guy. If he shows well on special teams, who knows? And then Leonard (Weaver), I expect to take the next step. He was pretty good for us down the stretch last year. I expect him to take the next step this year. (Owen Schmitt) is eager and he is smart and he is tenacious. In a brief period of time you saw what you saw on film. I suspect if you put the pads on, that will be a better situation for him than at mini camp in shorts. When you have players like that, the short thing is okay, but when you really get a chance to bang into people, you really show what you can do.”
Posted by Frank Hughes @ 01:30:57 pm
I don't know what is going on but it seems to be getting colder the further we get into May. Today's practice was unbelievably cold with a brisk wind whipping across both practice fields. I think everybody is probably a little sluggish at this point, both because the weather is so depressing and because fewer players are practicing everyday, which means more reps for the guys who are healthy. Today, Courtney Taylor was out with an injury, as was Deion Branch, Will Herring, Patrick Kerney, Rocky Bernard, Marcus Tubbs, Ray Willis, Chris Spencer, Walter Jones, Zac Alcorn, Mike Green and Rob Sims. Bobby Engram also was not here, as expected, continuing his statement about his contract displeasure.
Categories: Minicamps
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Seahawks Insider
Frank Hughes took over the Seahawks beat and Seahawks Insider blog in July. Hughes covered the Sonics for The News Tribune from 1997-2007. Frank also contributes to ESPN.com, KJR-AM radio and Pro Sports Exchange. In 2005, Frank co-authored "Slick Watts's Tales from the Seattle SuperSonics." Frank lives in Seattle with his wife, two sons and yellow lab. News Tribune columnist Dave Boling and sports reporters Ryan Divish and Darrin Beene also contribute to the Seahawks Insider blog. Category
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