John Clayton

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Mar 2, 2022

  Clayton: The big news from Seahawks, NFC West as combine begins

  Wednesday was a big news day for the Seahawks and the NFC West. John Clayton breaks down what's going on in Seattle's division.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 24, 2022

  Clayton: How RBs in NFL Draft should help Seahawks this offseason

  The Seahawks should be looking to bring Rashaad Penny back, but a loaded class of running backs is likely to help them in a few ways.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 23, 2022

  Clayton: Coaching changes will keep Seahawks from getting stale

  The Seahawks' changes on both offense and defense with their coaching staff are a signal of how the team will progress in 2022.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 17, 2022

  Clayton: Coaching moves more proof Seahawks want to win with Russell Wilson

  It's becoming more and more clear to John Clayton that the Seahawks aren't trading QB Russell Wilson and are building around him.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 14, 2022

  Clayton: Coaching maneuvers signal directions Seahawks are taking

  The 2022 Seahawks coaching staff is taking shape, and the moves send clear signs of direction on both offense and defense.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 10, 2022

  Clayton: How Seahawks are impacted by Ed Donatell heading to Vikings

  Instead of coming to the Seahawks as a defensive coach, Ed Donatell is reportedly going to be Minnesota's DC. John Clayton details what it means.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 7, 2022

  Clayton: Seahawks’ D is still Carroll’s, but they’re adding new eyes

  The Seahawks have their new defensive coordinator and one if not two new coaches joining the staff. John Clayton looks at what it means.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 3, 2022

  Clayton: Latest on Seahawks offseason, including D-coordinator opening

  If Gus Bradley is going to be the next defensive coordinator of the Seahawks, they need to act fast, John Clayton writes.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 31, 2022

  Clayton: Russell Wilson’s Pro Bowl invite reminder Seahawks are in good spot

  Russell Wilson is headed to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Tom Brady, which hammers home why the Seahawks should bounce back in the NFC next season.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 27, 2022

  Clayton: NFL coach moves further open Seahawks’ window of opportunity

  It looks as though the NFC is continuing to open up in a way that is advantageous for the Seahawks in 2022, writes John Clayton.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 24, 2022

  Clayton: Seahawks’ chances of bouncing back in 2022 just got better

  A lot of news coming out of the NFC over the divisional playoffs round weekend should have a positive impact for the Seahawks next season.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 20, 2022

  Clayton: A look at Seahawks’ list of defensive coordinator candidates

  Something had to change for the Seahawks, and they decided on defensive coordinator. So who are they looking at? John Clayton breaks it down.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 17, 2022

  Clayton: No news from Seahawks meeting with Jody Allen is good news

  Despite reports that changes could be coming with the Seahawks, there were none after last week's meeting with team chair Jody Allen. John Clayton it breaks down.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 13, 2022

  Clayton: What Rashaad Penny can get from Seahawks after big finish

  The Seahawks will likely look to retain RB Rashaad Penny, but John Clayton says it won't cost as much as some people seem to believe.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 10, 2022

  Clayton: Seahawks make important improvements going into offseason

  The Seahawks went into the offseason pointing in the right direction, as John Clayton breaks down as he looks at Seattle's season finale.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 7, 2022

  Clayton: Seahawks’ offense has chance to finish strong vs Cardinals

  The Seahawks wrap up a tough 2021 season against the Cardinals. John Clayton breaks down the matchup between Seattle and Arizona.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Jan 3, 2022

  Clayton: Seahawks stack up positive signs heading into final week

  The Seahawks improved to 6-10 with Sunday's win over Detroit and now will set their sights on an upset bid in their season finale against 11-5 Arizona.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 31, 2021

  Clayton: Wilson, Seahawks must avoid embarrassing loss to 2-win Lions

  The Seahawks have had a tough 2021 season, but a loss to the 2-win Detroit Lions would be quite the embarrassment, John Clayton writes.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 27, 2021

  Clayton: Seahawks season now really lost after late collapse vs Bears

  The Seahawks will finish with their worst record ever under Pete Carroll. John Clayton explains why the lost season became really lost Sunday.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 20, 2021

  Clayton: Where things stand for Seahawks’ Tuesday game vs Rams

  Everything will still be left to the last minute before the Tuesday night game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 13, 2021

  Clayton: Seahawks excel in every phase against Texans in blowout win

  Even though it took until the second half to take control, the Seahawks blew out the Houston Texans 33-13. John Clayton breaks down the win.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 10, 2021

  ‘Most ridiculous story I’ve ever covered’: Clayton on Seahawks-Wilson trade rumors

  John Clayton has covered the NFL for 50 years and can't recall a more "ridiculous" story than Seahawks QB Russell Wilson trade rumors.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 6, 2021

  Clayton: Russell Wilson looks like himself as Seahawks take step in right direction

  Everyone was asking was what it would take for the Seahawks to win again. The answer was simple. They needed Russell Wilson to play like himself.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Dec 3, 2021

  Clayton: Things don’t look so good for Seahawks against 49ers

  The Seahawks have done well against the 49ers in recent years, but John Clayton has a bad feeling about the upcoming matchup.

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  JOHN CLAYTON | Nov 30, 2021

  Clayton: Hard to believe, but struggling Seahawks only getting worse

  At 3-8, the Seahawks are only better than one other team in the NFC and are getting less out of their offense than any team in the league.