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Former Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney...
John Clayton

Clayton: Why Seahawks may be better off they didn’t make big offseason moves at pass rush

As the Seahawks head to Buffalo, their defensive numbers aren't as bad as you may think. John Clayton looks at how teams that made bigger additions to their pass rush than Seattle this offseason aren't necessarily seeing results.
4 years ago
Seahawks 49ers...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks have officially leapfrogged the battered 49ers

For the Seahawks to get to the Super Bowl, they had to leapfrog the 2019 NFC Champion 49ers. After Week 8, John Clayton says it's clear that has happened.
4 years ago
Seahawks RB Chris Carson...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks and 49ers will have to get creative due to injury pileup

The Seahawks and 49ers enter Week 8 very banged up. John Clayton looks at the injuries and what that means for Sunday's NFC West showdown in Seattle.
4 years ago
Seahawks defense...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks’ pass rush woes aren’t going away — in fact, it’s worse than 2019

The Seahawks' defensive struggles finally caught up to Seattle in its first loss of the season. John Clayton explains what the Hawks' biggest issues are.
4 years ago
Seahawks Cardinals...
John Clayton

Clayton: Upstart Cardinals present interesting challenge for 5-0 Seahawks

The Seahawks face the Cardinals, who present some major challenges on offense against Seattle's defense. John Clayton previews the game and some matchups.
4 years ago
Seahawks K.J. Wright...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks’ defense facing a new test over tough 5-game stretch

The first five games of the Seahawks' season tested the pass rush and the secondary. Their next five games, loaded with NFC West rivals, will require more out of the run defense.
4 years ago
Seahawks K.J. Wright...
John Clayton

Seahawks Observations: John Clayton on 5-0 Hawks going into bye week

What did the Vikings do on defense to slow down the Seahawks, and will other teams copy it? John Clayton on that and more as he looks at what stands out five games into Seattle's season.
4 years ago
Seahawks...
John Clayton

Clayton: How 2020 schedule has worked out favorably for the Seahawks

The Seahawks have been fortunate when it comes to their 2020 schedule, especially compared to their division rival, the 49ers. John Clayton breaks it down.
4 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
John Clayton

Clayton: How Russell Wilson showed Seahawks could ‘Let Russ Coach,’ too

It was up to Russell Wilson to call the plays for the Seahawks when his headset failed, and there's no arguing the results. John Clayton on that and more in his latest column.
4 years ago
Seahawks defense...
John Clayton

Clayton: Dolphins offer Seahawks’ defense a better matchup than first 3 weeks

The Seahawks have had a rough start to the 2020 season defensively, but John Clayton says a Week 4 matchup with the Dolphins could be what Seattle needs.
4 years ago
Seahawks pass rush...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks’ pass rush turns a corner and Russell Wilson wins the shooutout

Russell Wilson added to his MVP case and the Seahawks showed improvement at pass rush. John Clayton discusses that and more observations from Week 3.
4 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
John Clayton

Clayton: With Seahawks and Cowboys injured on defense, expect a shootout

The Seahawks and Cowboys have both been hit hard by injuries this season, and John Clayton is expecting a good old-fashioned shootout on Sunday.
4 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s start isn’t just historic, it’s needed

The Seahawks' Russell Wilson is off to an MVP-caliber start, but in the league's toughest division and with offense at an all-time high, Seattle can't afford him slowing down.
4 years ago
Seahawks Patriots...
John Clayton

Clayton’s Observations: Seahawks face interesting test against new-look Patriots

The Seahawks will be facing a very different looking Patriots team than we're accustomed to seeing. John Clayton shares his thoughts on Sunday's matchup.
4 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson Pete Carroll...
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Clayton’s Seahawks Observations: If Russell Wilson is going to be MVP, Week 1 was a great start

Pro Football Hall of Fame writer John Clayton checks in with his thoughts after the Seahawks' impressive Week 1 win, including why Russell Wilson may be on his way to an MVP season, Jamal Adams' debut and the state of the 49ers.
4 years ago
Seahawks pass rush...
John Clayton

Clayton: Why Atlanta is the perfect Week 1 opponent for the Seahawks

The Seahawks have a number of areas that they hope to improve on from 2019. Because of that, John Clayton says the Falcons are a perfect Week 1 opponent.
4 years ago
Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney...
John Clayton

Clayton: How Jadeveon Clowney landed with Titans, not Seahawks

After months of conversation, Jadeveon Clowney didn't return to the Seahawks. John Clayton breaks down the series of events.
4 years ago
Seahawks WR Paul RIchardson...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks’ reunion with Paul Richardson proves they played right cards at WR

The Seahawks brought back Paul Richardson over the weekend, and it appears patience paid off for GM John Schneider at the wide receiver position, writes longtime NFL insider John Clayton.
4 years ago
Seahawks Ravens Earl Thomas...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks have fixed their safety position — without Earl Thomas

A year after Earl Thomas walked in free agency, the Seahawks may again have the best safety duo in the NFL. John Clayton breaks down how it happened.
4 years ago
Seahawks DE Alton Robinson...
Brandon Gustafson

With defensive line banged up, how will Seahawks get pass rush going?

With the Seahawks' defensive line banged up heading into the season, how can the pass rush make an impact? Michael Bumpus shares his thoughts.
4 years ago
Seahawks OL Ethan Pocic...
Brandon Gustafson

Seahawks training camp: Heaps, Wyman and Clayton on Lewis and center competition

How do center and right guard look for the Seahawks? Jake Heaps, Dave Wyman and John Clayton share their thoughts, such as on Ethan Pocic being a starter.
4 years ago
Seahawks TE Greg Olsen...
Brandon Gustafson

Seahawks training camp: How Seattle’s 7 top free-agent signings look

How are the Seahawks' top free-agent additions looking and how will they fit in when the season starts? Jake Heaps shares his thoughts on seven new players.
4 years ago
Seahawks S Jamal Adams...
John Clayton

Clayton: Seahawks closing gap with 49ers with Adams, speed and health

The Seahawks have gotten a lot faster, especially on defense, which John Clayton writes is just one area Seattle has closed the talent gap with the defending NFC champion 49ers.
4 years ago
Seahawks Pete Carroll...
SeattleSports.com Staff

Seahawks training camp: Pete Carroll’s take on Seattle’s top rookies

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shared his thoughts and some updates on Seattle's rookie class during a Friday interview with John Clayton. We break down the big takeaways.
4 years ago

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