Just in time for the story I wrote today on Josh Wilson, the second-year player make the play of the day in Tuesday's wet afternoon practice. During 7-on-7 drills, Seneca Wallace takes a one-step drop looking to his right, fires back to his left to Bryan Gilmore. Wilson guessed perfectly on the play, broke on the ball, picked it off and returned it for a touchdown. He showed good anticipation, good closing speed and turned it on after making the pick, the reason Jim Mora said they want to use him more this year in the secondary if they get the chance.

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This morning's practice was held under cool, gray skies with occasional drizzle, but it didn't seem to have too much of an affect, though I wil say the offense was not very impressive, particularly in the latter stages. The practice ended with the offense -- both first and second teams -- making about seven consecutive bad plays, including Matt Hasselbeck eating one pass attempt and throwing to an empty spot on the field on another, and Seneca Wallace being tripped in the backfield by one of his linemen. It wasn't enough to make Mike Holmgren blow his stack, but it was pretty apparent that he was not pleased. It is certainly too early to draw any conclusions, and the defense is usually ahead of the offense at this point, but the receivers could be an issue, as everybody knows. One problem is that Courtney Taylor once again was not available for the end of practice, getting stretched out at one point because of a sore hamstring and then wearing an ice pack under his uniform for the duration of practice. Taylor has all the talent in the world but continues to get dinged up, the biggest concern about him.

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Some links to start your day.

Seattle Seahawks

Frank has an interesting story today on cornerback Josh Wilson and how his role for the Seahawks this season. Hughes also goes into detail on the hazing Wilson endured as a rookie, including carrying a briefcase around he called “the ugliest briefcase I’ve ever seen.”
The briefcase was upholstered with hotel carpet.

Dave provides a more detailed look at Logan Payne, one of more impressive performers in camp so far. The second-year player out of the University of Minnesota has made several spectacular catches over the last couple days.

Scott Johnson of the Everett Herald talks about the issues at center with Chris Spencer and Chris Gray both injured.

Another perspective story on running back Julius Jones, this one by USA Today’s Jeff Zillgitt.

And Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren talks about the disappointment of losing kicker Josh Brown to the Rams in this story by Associated Press reporter Gregg Bell.

San Francisco 49ers

Offensive coordinator Mike Martz said he will call plays from the box this season, according to this report.

Here’s an excerpt:

Offensive coordinator Mike Martz settled one question. He’ll call the plays from the press box. “It’s the most effective spot for me,” he said. “With Ted (Tollner) coaching the quarterbacks, we’ve got plenty of guys on the sideline.”

The San Francisco Chronicle’s Kevin Lynch also has an extended interview with Martz.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat says 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is soaking up information from Martz.

Arizona Cardinals

Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic discusses Cardinal running back Edgerrin James’ psyche as he nears his 30th birthday.

Mike Tulumello of the East Valley Tribune writes about young Cardinal defensive ends Kenny Iwebema and Calais Campbell, who are both vying for playing time this season.

St. Louis Rams

This article from the St. Louis Dispatch discusses what Rams running back holdout Steven Jackson is looking for in contract terms.

A roundup of camp notes from training camp for the rams can be found here.