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Clayton: Seahawks rival Rams playing a dangerous game with their trades

The Rams are trying to make it back to the Super Bowl with their big trade for Matthew Stafford, but the Seahawks rivals may be setting themselves up to get burned.
3 years ago
Seahawks Shane Waldron...
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Clayton: With Waldron, Seahawks join trend with impressive track record

NFL teams have been hiring a lot of coaches lately that come from a select few coaching trees. John Clayton breaks down why Shane Waldron as Seahawks OC makes sense.
3 years ago
Seahawks HC Pete Carroll...
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Clayton: Critics of Pete Carroll’s desire for Seahawks to run miss the point

John Clayton breaks down why Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's "winning formula" that includes a lot of running the ball is still the way for Seattle to go.
3 years ago
Ted Thompson...
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Clayton: Remembering the late Ted Thompson and his draft choice of Aaron Rodgers as Packers GM

After news of the death of former Packers GM and Seahawks executive Ted Thompson, John Clayton remembers his time getting to know him.
3 years ago
Seahawks Doug Pederson...
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Clayton: Seahawks catching breaks in the division and in OC search

The Seahawks haven't made any moves, but losses in the NFC West and in the NFL have John Clayton thinking Seattle has caught a few breaks.
3 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: How a big week reshapes future of Seahawks and NFC West

A lot happened in the NFC West this week. John Clayton recaps what occurred with the Seahawks and other teams and explains what it means.
3 years ago
Seahawks Chris Carson...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ switch to ‘cooking’ let NFL pass them by in run game

The Seahawks gave the "Let Russ Cook" philosophy a try in 2020, but a look at the teams still in the playoffs helps show the error in that decision.
3 years ago
Seahawks Rams...
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Clayton: Seahawks-Rams matchup highlights special time for NFC West

The Seahawks and Rams facing off in the playoffs highlights what a special time it is in the NFC West. John Clayton explains why that is.
3 years ago
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Clayton: Why an odd but great Seahawks season added up to playoffs

The Seahawks begin another playoff run Saturday against the Rams. What made their 12-win season so strange? John Clayton explains.
3 years ago
Seahawks DK Metcalf...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ division title about all that is sure as the NFC West is set for a strange finish

The Seahawks go into Week 17 with much less pressure on them than a year ago, but the same can't be said for their NFC West rivals.
3 years ago
Seahawks Quandre Diggs Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: The Seahawks’ defense is loaded, and now it’s playing like it

The Seahawks' defense looked good coming into the season, but Seattle's first 10 games were rough. John Clayton breaks down what changed down the stretch for the NFC West champs.
3 years ago
Seahawks D.J. Reed Quandre Diggs...
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Clayton: How Seahawks’ surging defense can get the better of Rams’ struggling offense

The Seahawks' defense was in a much different position when Seattle lost to the Rams in November. John Clayton breaks down how it can turn the tables Sunday.
3 years ago
Seahawks Chris Carson...
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Clayton: Don’t expect Seahawks’ offense to use same strategy vs Rams that beat Washington

The Seahawks found a way to beat Washington's tough D-line on Sunday, but they'll need to change it up for their all-important upcoming game against the Rams, writes John Clayton.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
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Clayton: Seahawks can’t afford to ‘Let Russ Cook’ against Washington

The Seahawks had a balanced offense last week and John Clayton says that again needs to be the case versus a tough Washington defense.
3 years ago
Seahawks WR David Moore...
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Clayton: After most complete win, Seahawks are righting earlier wrongs

The Seahawks had great performances on both sides of the ball against the Jets that John Clayton says showed old issues are now fixed.
3 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, RB Chris Carson...
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Clayton: Expect more rushing from Seahawks’ offense against Jets

The Jets provide the Seahawks with a chance to feature the run game, John Clayton says, and for Russell Wilson to produce less turnovers.
3 years ago
Seahawks DK Metcalf...
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Clayton: Why Seahawks’ loss to Giants could end up being so costly

The Seahawks seem to be in disarray after a stunning 17-12 loss to the Giants. John Clayton breaks down what went wrong and the tough situation it leaves Seattle in.
3 years ago
Seahawks WR Josh Gordon...
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Clayton: The rich get richer as Seahawks get WR Josh Gordon back

The Seahawks already had a talented roster, but now they get WR Josh Gordon back. John Clayton looks at Seattle's roster, the Giants, and the poor NFC East.
3 years ago
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ trades over last 2 years paying off in big ways

Seahawks GM John Schneider has made deals to add DK Metcalf, Jamal Adams and Carlos Dunlap. John Clayton explains how those deals are paying dividends.
3 years ago
Seahawks Jarran Reed...
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Clayton: Seahawks’ improving defense could have huge game vs the Eagles’ struggling offense

The Seahawks have been making strides on defense going into Monday night vs. Philadelphia, while the 3-6-1 Eagles' offense has been a mess that in fact seems to only be getting worse.
3 years ago
Seahawks Tyler Lockett...
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Clayton: It’s advantage Seahawks in NFC West as they enter the stretch run

The Seahawks and Rams are battling it out for supremacy in the division. John Clayton explains the reasons why Seattle has the upper hand with six games to go.
3 years ago
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John Clayton on why Seahawks’ Russell Wilson still has a shot to beat Patrick Mahomes for MVP

Patrick Mahomes seems like the favorite for the NFL's MVP award, but John Clayton explains why you can't write off Seahawks QB Russell Wilson just yet.
3 years ago
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John Clayton continues on 710 ESPN Seattle and 710Sports.com

Pro Football Hall of Fame writer and longtime NFL analyst and radio host John Clayton will continue to have a presence on 710 ESPN Seattle and 710Sports.com.
3 years ago
Seahawks Quinton Dunbar...
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Clayton: Seahawks revive pass rush but secondary is now the problem

The Seahawks finally got some pressure on the QB in Buffalo, but the problems stopping the pass persisted. John Clayton breaks down Seattle's struggles.
4 years ago

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