After Byron Murphy II became the first Seahawk selected in the Mike Macdonald era, general manager John Schneider declared that “we had him graded as the best defensive player in the draft.”Exactly eight months later, Murphy – a 6-foot, 306-pound defensive tackle – has made a statistically modest impact in Seattle. The DeSoto, Texas, native missed three games (all losses) … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why grading Byron Murphy’s rookie season with Seahawks isn’t easy
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald steadfast in belief in Geno Smith, which could have broad implications
Geno Smith has made a habit of shouldering the blame when the Seattle Seahawks come up short, as was the case during his postgame news conference following their 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has regularly championed his quarterback after losses, and that was again the case Monday afternoon following a film review of Smith’s … [Read more...] about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald steadfast in belief in Geno Smith, which could have broad implications
Here is Seahawks’ path to playoffs, according to NFL
SEATTLE – The final game of Week 16 on Monday night solidified all the NFL playoff scenarios.Tuesday, they were clarified by the official source – the NFL.According to the league, there are three scenarios this week in which the Los Angeles Rams can clinch the NFC West and eliminate the Seahawks, who via ESPN analytics and others, have no path to a wild-card spot.The Rams are … [Read more...] about Here is Seahawks’ path to playoffs, according to NFL
Mariners analysis: What options are left at first base?
It’s almost too easy. The cliches around the holiday season are aplenty to describe the Seattle Mariners offseason moves or lack thereof.Take your pick:Mariners getting nothin’ for ChristmasSanta forgot about SeattleNo presents for Jerry Dipoto and Justin HollanderThe Grinch who stole all the first basemanBut the organization’s continued refusal to invest in player payroll and … [Read more...] about Mariners analysis: What options are left at first base?
Commentary: Here’s one big reason for Seahawks’ precarious playoff positioning
SEATTLE – After Seahawks players and fans filtered out of Lumen Field, Camryn Bynum turned to the cluster of purple ponchos manning the west bleachers. Minutes earlier, quarterback Sam Darnold took two knees to cement Minnesota’s 27-24 win, the streaking 13-2 Vikings’ eighth consecutive victory.The 26-year-old Bynum – Minnesota’s standout safety – stood at midfield, a silent … [Read more...] about Commentary: Here’s one big reason for Seahawks’ precarious playoff positioning