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Kristjan Sokoli's American Dream: From Albania to the NFL | Rolling Stone
The Seahawks' sixth-round pick traveled nearly 6,000 miles for a shot at the pros; now, all he's got to do is learn a new position
Quarterback Rushing Data Since 1950
The 2007 season was the ultimate fantasy of the immobile quarterback lover. No quarterback rushed for 400 yards, after at least one quarterback did so in each of the ten prior seasons. Just as importantly, the top quarterbacks were all pocket passers: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Tony Romo (only 129 rushing yards that season), Brett Favre, Jon Kitna, Peyton Manning, Matt Hasselbeck, Derek Anderson, Jay Cutler, Kurt Warner, and Eli Manning were the top 12 leaders in passing yards. As a group, those dozen quarterbacks rushed for just 67 yards, led by Cutler’s staggering 205 rushing yards.
NFL Transactions Tracker - Offseason Low Down - Rotoworld.com
Nick Mensio keeps track of every offseason transaction for all 32 teams.
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Best Cornerback Stats 2014
For this year's edition of the cornerback charting stats, we are conducting the festivities Academy Awards-style. We will be handing out Best Cornerback awards both in a leading role (No. 1 corner) and a supporting role (everyone else). As with the Oscars, these distinctions are imperfect. The leading corner is not clearly defined on every team. But with all the work we do to adjust for the quality of opposing receivers, it ends up making more sense to try to separate the Darrelle Revises and Richard Shermans of the NFL from the Orlando Scandricks and Corey Grahams (much more on him to come).
John McGrath: When it comes to NFL, no news is bad news | John McGrath | The News Tribune
The league’s unofficial but very obvious mission statement reads: “Our ambition is to dominate the sports news cycle 52 weeks a year.”
Chip Kelly: New PAT rules don’t really change anything | ProFootballTalk
We've heard a variety of opinions about the NFL's decision to change the rules for extra points since the announcement that kicks will now be snapped from the 15-yard line instead of the 2-yard line.
'Entourage' creator rips Eli Manning for spurning cameo - CBSSports.com
Eli Manning skipped out on a potential 'Entourage' cameo and the creator, a huge Giants fan, was not happy about it.
Chip Kelly: I respect LeSean McCoy, but he's wrong - NFL.com
Chip Kelly addressed an accusation levied by LeSean McCoy that an element of racism plays a part in the Philadelphia Eagles' personnel decisions.
Darrius Caldwell intends to apply for 2015 supplemental draft - NFL.com
West Georgia defensive end Darrius Caldwell intends to apply for entry into the 2015 NFL supplement draft.
Rex Ryan using lessons learned with Jets to shape Bills tenure - NFL.com
Rex Ryan tells Albert Breer that the turbulent end to his time with the New York Jets taught him a lot -- and explains how he's using his past to ensure a much brighter future with the Buffalo Bills.
Seahawks notebook: Mutant ninja linebacker? Bobby Wagner wants part in ‘TMNT’ sequel - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is a huge fan of the cartoon series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” going so far in the past as to publicly carry around a green shell backpack. In fact, he’s such a big fan of the fictional reptiles named after four Renaissance artists, Wagner wants to play a part in the next “TMNT” movie.
Transcript of the entire 26 minutes Russell Wilson’s agent Mark Rodgers spoke today on Seattle’s 710 ESPN radio | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
Only because I care (and had two hours to burn transcribing, I guess). The comments in bold are what I see as highlights:
Russell Wilson’s agent says in 710 ESPN Seattle interview that contract talks are ‘encouraging’ | The Seattle Times
The agent for Russell Wilson, Mark Rodgers, talked at length about negotiations with the Seahawks.
Agent: No imminent deadlines in Russell Wilson's contract negotiation - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Mark Rodgers, the agent who represents Russell Wilson joined 710 ESPN Seattle's 'Brock and Salk' on Thursday and made the first public comments about the quarterback's contract negotiations with the Seahawks. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle
CB Cary Williams Acclimates To Seahawks Secondary: "It’s A Great Environment" | Seattle Seahawks
Seattle signed Cary Williams as a free-agent from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.
Is Russell Wilson really that important to the Seahawks? - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
As football pundits around the nation continue to discuss Russell Wilson’s contract negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks, all kinds of opinions are materializing.
Seahawks "More Focused, More Driven" Following Super Bowl Loss | Seattle Seahawks
Kam Chancellor & Pete Carroll think the Seahawks have worked harder than ever this offseason.
Russell Wilson’s agent says he’s content playing out current deal | ProFootballTalk
There may be people in a hurry for Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to get his contract finished. According to his agent, none of those people are Russell Wilson.
Russell Wilson's agent says contract talks with Seahawks are 'encouraging' - CBSSports.com
Russell Wilson's agent appeared on Seattle radio and said talks between the quarterback and the Seahawks are "encouraging."
Ravens waived-injured cornerback Julian Wilson - Baltimore Sun
The Ravens have waived-injured cornerback Julian Wilson.
Brandon Boykin, Casey Hayward lead top slot cornerbacks - NFL - SI.com
Slot corners not only need to deal with running backs and tight ends from his base position; they also must cover the NFL's best receivers.
Jaguars hire former Jets G.M. John Idzik to full-time position | ProFootballTalk
Maybe now all the people who went to the Tim Tebow rally in Jacksonville can divert their attention to buying airplane banners. Because the Jaguars have hired a man who created far more of a grassroots effort among his former fanbase.