Paul Gallant

Seahawks’ biggest questions, Part 2: Are they forgetting something?

Paul Gallant concludes his look at the biggest questions facing the Seahawks, including if they're being too cavalier about their health and depth at running back.
4 years ago

Gallant: The big Seahawks questions yet to be answered after the draft

Have the Seahawks done enough to ensure their pass rush will be better next season? How does first-round pick Jordyn Brooks fit in at linebacker? Paul Gallant looks at those and more unanswered questions following the draft.
4 years ago

Gallant: There is math to back up why Hawks usually trade out of 1st round

The Seahawks are always expected to trade down from their first pick in the NFL Draft. Paul Gallant explains high expectations on first-round picks make it an easy call.
4 years ago

710 Classic Picks: Paul Gallant on why you must see Clowney’s HS highlights

Paul Gallant of 710 ESPN Seattle shares his recommendations to get your sports fix, including both versions of "Friday Night Lights" and a surprisingly hilarious highlight video of Jadeveon Clowney's high school football career.
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks ahead of the curve with way coaching is trending in NFL

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll may not have succeeded 20 years ago in New England, but his coaching style appears to outlasting those of coaches from the Bill Belichick tree.
4 years ago

Gallant’s Mariners spring training takeaways: Jarred Kelenic looks ready

After spending a week at Mariners spring training, Paul Gallant shares the five things that stood out the most to him in Arizona.
4 years ago

Gallant: Greg Olsen a strong addition with Seahawks in need of TE depth

Greg Olsen has made his decision to join the Seahawks, and it addresses a big need for Seattle that has actually gone under the radar this offseason.
4 years ago

Gallant: Why the Seahawks are the most desirable free agent destination

The Seahawks own the best free agent pitch in the entire NFL, Paul Gallant explains, due to their available cap space and other key factors.
4 years ago

Gallant: What about Kobe Bryant’s legacy makes his death hit so hard

When someone larger than life like Kobe Bryant dies, it hits home a little bit differently. Paul Gallant unpacks Bryant's legacy and the reason behind the global impact of his death.
4 years ago

Gallant: Is it time for Seahawks to shake up defensive coaching staff?

The Seahawks declined on defense in 2019, and while they could stand to add players, Paul Gallant wonders if adding to the coaching staff may also be necessary.
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks’ defense that never clicked ultimately doomed them

All season long, we saw signs that the Seahawks' defense would eventually do them in. That's what happened in Green Bay, and now uncertainty looms in the offseason.
4 years ago

Gallant: Russell Wilson doesn’t hold grudges, but he could have one with Packers DC Mike Pettine

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has been slighted several times in the past by Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. That could be bulletin board material for Seattle.
4 years ago

Gallant: Why did Metcalf fall to Hawks in the draft? Everybody was wrong

Seahawks rookie receiver DK Metcalf showed all of his doubters he was worth the first-round pick nobody took him with last April with his 160-yard playoff performance.
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks could follow the Super Bowl blueprint of the 2006 Colts

The Seahawks have the deck stacked against them when it comes to making the Super Bowl, but Bob Sanders and the 2006 Colts is a blueprint they could look to.
4 years ago

Hawksplaining: Seahawks’ mistakes of the past linger in Week 17 loss

With the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers, it was evident for Seattle that mistakes of the past have consequences, and they never really go away, writes Paul Gallant.
4 years ago

Gallant: After Seahawks’ loss to Cards, I’ve got a bad feeling about this

The Seahawks lost more than a game on Sunday, and Paul Gallant writes that Seattle's 11-4 squad now feels like it is on borrowed time.
4 years ago

Gallant: How are we supposed to feel about Seahawks WR Josh Gordon’s indefinite suspension?

Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely. How should we weigh his struggle with addiction and the amount of chances he's been given?
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks’ win over Panthers a throwback to first half of this season

The Seahawks are still looking for their first complete game of 2019, but they finished off a 7-1 road record by playing like they did earlier in the season.
4 years ago

Gallant: Are the Seahawks’ problems worse than their competition in NFC?

The Seahawks have two Achilles heels that were on display last Sunday, but are those problems worse than what the other NFC contenders are dealing with?
4 years ago

Hawksplaining: Did Seahawks play a dud or did Rams expose their issues?

There are two ways of looking at the Seahawks' 28-12 loss to the Rams. Paul Gallant explains the options and what he sees as the truth.
4 years ago

Apple Cup Decision Day: Will Paul Gallant choose to be a UW or WSU fan?

Apple Cup week is here, and after two months with 710 ESPN Seattle, Paul Gallant is ready to decide if he's a UW Huskies or WSU Cougars fan.
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks’ D shines again, but there are still unanswered questions

Is the Seahawks' success on defense over the last two weeks a product of their environment, or did they break two offenses over a pair of games?
4 years ago

Pay him: Why the Seahawks need to lock up Jadeveon Clowney past 2019

The Seahawks' best defensive player is Jadeveon Clowney, writes Paul Gallant, and there's more than a few reasons Seattle shouldn't let him get away.
4 years ago

Gallant: Seahawks-49ers rivalry of old won’t return, but Monday could be the start of a new chapter

The Seahawks-49ers game has the makings of their old bitter rivalry, but the principal characters have shied away from it going into the game.
5 years ago