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John Clayton

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett...
John Clayton

Clayton: Smart contracts have set Seahawks up to keep doing business

The Seahawks have made a number of moves that John Clayton says have come in cheaper than expected, which helps Seattle going forward.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Seahawks figured out how to get better without breaking the bank

The way the Seahawks have spent on their offense should make Russell Wilson happy, and they haven't neglected the defense, either.
3 years ago
Seahawks DT Jarran Reed...
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Clayton: How Jarran Reed became a ‘personal financial casualty’ for the Seahawks

The Seahawks' release of Jarran Reed last week surprised many. John Clayton breaks down how it happened and why Reed and Seattle parted ways.
3 years ago
Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ deal with Tyler Lockett shows they’ve made a 3-year commitment to contend

Tyler Lockett's new deal does far more than just keep one of the Seahawks' best players in town for four more years, John Clayton says.
3 years ago
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap Jarran Reed...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ pass rush should be excellent despite losing Jarran Reed

The Seahawks decided to move on without Jarran Reed, who is off to Kansas City. The moves they made instead put the pass rush in a great position, though.
3 years ago
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap...
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Clayton: Seahawks couldn’t afford not to have their impressive last 2 weeks in free agency

Seahawks general manager John Schneider has taken care of business in free agency, but he needed to just to keep up with the NFC West.
3 years ago
Seahawks CB Richard Sherman...
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Clayton: A Seahawks reunion with Richard Sherman? A lot would need to be figured out first

Richard Sherman is reportedly open to returning to the Seahawks. John Clayton explains what would need to happen for a reunion to occur.
3 years ago
Seahawks DE Kerry Hyder...
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Clayton: Seahawks learn from Clowney experience, don’t wait to address DE

Last offseason, the Seahawks waited for DE Jadeveon Clowney and he didn't re-sign. They learned from that this offseason, John Clayton says.
3 years ago
Seahawks RB Chris Carson...
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Clayton: Seahawks showing why patience is key for winning teams in free agency

With winning teams, John Clayton says patience is key in free agency. He believes the Seahawks have shown why that's the case this offseason.
3 years ago
Seahawks DE Carlos Dunlap...
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Clayton: Why it’s ‘very favorable’ that Seahawks will re-sign Carlos Dunlap

After one week of free agency, John Clayton says things are looking good when it comes to the Seahawks re-signing DE Carlos Dunlap.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ offseason moves giving Russell Wilson what he wants

The Seahawks have added some key players so far this offseason, and John Clayton thinks Russell Wilson should be happy with the moves so far.
3 years ago
Seahawks Pete Carroll...
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Clayton on Seahawks free agency: What’s left for OL options, players who could re-sign

NFC West teams have made big O-line moves, but the Seahawks aren't one of them. John Clayton breaks down where things stand in free agency now for Seattle.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Russell Wilson drama should be over for Seahawks this offseason

Chicago signed a QB and Shaquill Griffin is leaving the Seahawks for the Jags. John Clayton explains why that spells the end for Russell Wilson trade rumors.
3 years ago
Seahawks Quinton Jefferson...
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Clayton: The Seahawks’ priorities and potential targets in free agency

With familiar names being cut and added to the list of options in free agency, John Clayton breaks down what the Seahawks may do next week.
3 years ago
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap...
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Clayton: How the Seahawks can get Carlos Dunlap back after his release

The Seahawks released Carlos Dunlap on Monday, but they very much want him back. John Clayton explains what Seattle should be looking to do to re-sign him.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Teams on Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s trade list don’t offer what he wants

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is tired of being hit so often, but John Clayton says the four teams on his list of potential trade destinations may be unable to protect him.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s schedule just became NFL’s toughest

Russell Wilson was already asking the Seahawks to protect him better before J.J. Watt became a division rival. John Clayton breaks down the impact of Watt signing with the Cardinals.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Why a Russell Wilson trade can’t be in the cards for Seahawks

With rumors flying that the Seahawks could trade Russell Wilson, John Clayton makes it very clear why a trade is nearly impossible now.
3 years ago
Seahawks offensive line...
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Clayton: First domino falls in Seahawks’ search for OL additions

With left guard Mike Iupati retiring, John Clayton looks at the state of the Seahawks' offensive line and their options in free agency.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson Matthew Stafford...
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Clayton: Despite Russell Wilson’s comments, Seahawks are rare NFC team set at QB

Russell Wilson may be saying more publicly than ever before, but a look around the changing landscape of the NFC shows how lucky the Seahawks are to have him.
3 years ago
Seahawks...
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Clayton: Seahawks won’t need to wait until free agency to build 2021 roster

Every team in the NFL is feeling the crunch from a smaller salary cap in 2021, and with veteran players getting cut more than ever, it presents the Seahawks with an opportunity.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Where Seahawks’ Russell Wilson is right, and where he is wrong

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's pointed comments have some merit, but they're also off base in ways. John Clayton breaks down the situation.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ challenges were on display in Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss

Issues that plagued the Seahawks in 2020 gave the Chiefs fits during the Super Bowl. John Clayton explains what Seattle must do going forward.
3 years ago
Seahawks Carlos Dunlap...
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Clayton: How could NFL’s salary cap impact Seahawks and their players?

The NFL's salary cap will shrink in 2021, but maybe not as much as expected. John Clayton looks at what it means for the Seahawks.
3 years ago

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The Professor's Notes

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