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Seahawks Pete Carroll...
John Clayton

Clayton: Where the Seahawks stand after blowing lead to fall to 1-1

The Seahawks blew a two-score lead in their overtime loss to the Titans on Sunday. What jumps out as they sit at 1-1? John Clayton breaks it down.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Seahawks are catching the Tennessee Titans at the right time

The Seahawks caught the Colts at the right time. Now, John Clayton says there's two reasons they're catching the Titans at a good time, too.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson Chris Carson...
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Clayton: Seahawks look like Super Bowl contenders after Week 1

Fresh off the Seahawks' 28-16 win over the Colts in Week 1, John Clayton breaks down his observations from a very impressive season opener.
3 years ago
Seahawks Quandre Diggs...
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Clayton: Seahawks in great shape after resolving Brown, Diggs contracts

The Seahawks may not have extended Duane Brown and Quandre Diggs, but by restructured their deals they maintain flexibility while making both players happy.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Where Seahawks stand after busy start to Week 1 of 2021 season

The Seahawks have been busy early this week. Could more news be coming? John Clayton on what he expects is next and the latest Hawks moves.
3 years ago
Seahawks linebackers...
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Clayton: Where Seahawks stand at LB and CB ahead of Week 1 opener

With just over a week remaining before Week 1, John Clayton takes a closer look at the Seahawks' situations at linebacker and cornerback.
3 years ago
Seahawks RB Alex Collins, WR Aaron Fuller...
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Clayton: The biggest surprises from the Seahawks’ roster cutdown

The Seahawks' roster cutdown to 53 players had a few surprises. "The Professor" John Clayton breaks down what stood out most to him.
3 years ago
Seahawks FS Quandre Diggs...
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Clayton: Tough decisions the Seahawks must make in the next week

John Clayton expects things to get very interesting for the Seahawks over the next week with their final preseason game and roster cutdowns.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Where Seahawks sit after injuries, cuts and latest preseason loss

"The Professor" John Clayton catches you up on everything going on with the Seahawks, including potential additions following injuries in Saturday night's preseason game.
3 years ago
Seahawks LT Duane Brown...
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Clayton: What’s next for the Seahawks after paying Jamal Adams

The Seahawks extended Jamal Adams, which worked out well for both sides. With that done, John Clayton looks ahead to Seattle's next moves.
3 years ago
Seahawks DeeJay Dallas...
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Clayton: Breaking down the Seahawks after their preseason opener

John Clayton goes through the Seahawks' 20-7 preseason loss to the Raiders on Saturday, sorting through what was positive and what the problems are.
3 years ago
Seahawks Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: Where Seahawks sit with Jamal Adams, after release of Smith

John Clayton shares his view on what's been reported about the Seahawks' negotiations with Jamal Adams and the impact of Aldon Smith's release.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Who and what stood out in Seahawks’ scrimmage at Lumen Field

John Clayton breaks down his observations from the Seahawks' scrimmage Sunday at Lumen Field, including lots of positive notes on the offense.
3 years ago
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap...
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Clayton: Numbers show Seahawks’ pass rush should be in for a big year

The Seahawks' lackluster pass rush in 2019 and the first half of 2020 is still fresh in a lot of minds, but this year should be very different, writes John Clayton.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Seahawks’ slate of AFC South games gets even friendlier with Colts QB Carson Wentz’s injury

The Seahawks won't see QB Carson Wentz when they open the season in Indianapolis. John Clayton on what Seattle's four games against the AFC South look like now.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Seahawks training camp observations — Russell Wilson looks comfortable in new offense

So far so good for the Seahawks at training camp. John Clayton shares his early observations, including some thoughts on Seattle's offense.
3 years ago
Seahawks Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: What to know going into Seahawks training camp — Jamal Adams, Aldon Smith and more

John Clayton breaks down news and notes Seahawks fans should take into account as training camp starts, including an update on Jamal Adams' contract negotiations.
3 years ago
Seahawks SS Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: Recent 49ers extension may impact Seahawks and Jamal Adams

The 49ers' extension of LB Fred Warner could be a framework of sorts for the Seahawks and Jamal Adams if Adams seeks more than $16 million.
3 years ago
Seahawks Lumen Field...
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Clayton: How lack of attendance in 2020 impacted Seahawks, NFL

What did the 2020 season played during the pandemic do to NFL teams' finances? John Clayton breaks it down with an emphasis on the Seahawks.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson Pete Carroll...
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Clayton: Latest Russell Wilson quotes put issues with Seahawks to bed

Russell Wilson said on the Dan Patrick Show that his relationship with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is better than ever. Will people accept that?
3 years ago
Seahawks Aldon Smith...
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Clayton: Seahawks should get answers on Aldon Smith, Josh Gordon soon

John Clayton details what's next for Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith and free agent wide receiver Josh Gordon, who last played for Seattle.
3 years ago
Seahawks S Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: Why Seahawks, Jamal Adams are in for an interesting next week

The Seahawks and Jamal Adams aren't close on a contract extension, but next week will be a big one in determining what ends up happening.
3 years ago
Seahawks Josh Gordon...
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Clayton: Not much to lose if Seahawks give Josh Gordon another chance

Josh Gordon, who has spent time with the Seahawks each of the last two years, is trying to get reinstated. John Clayton sees no issues if Seattle brings him back.
3 years ago
Seahawks WR Tamorrion Terry...
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Clayton: Seahawks waste no time parting with UDFA Tamorrion Terry

During a the part of the offseason, the Seahawks had to make a move by waiving UDFA WR Tamorrion Terry. John Clayton explains what happened.
3 years ago

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