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Seahawks need to find fun again | Jerry Brewer | The Seattle Times
For all the sophisticated analysis about the Seahawks’ struggles, a portion of their problems is rather simple. They haven’t been loose. The Percy Harvin debacle weighed heavily on them. The scrutiny has bothered them. They weren’t used to the limelight being so harsh.

Raiders vs. Seahawks preview - NFC West Blog - ESPN
The Seattle Seahawks return home this Sunday to CenturyLink Field to face a winless team in a game that should be an easy victory for the Seahawks.

Seahawks fill out practice squad with WR Matthews, TE Brackett | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
In case you missed the news via Twitter earlier, the Seahawks today got their practice squad back up to the maximum 10 players by signing receiver Chris Matthews and tight end Brett Brackett.

Richard Sherman says ball hasn't bounced Seahawks' way - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Cornerback Richard Sherman pointed to one reason why the Seahawks' takeaway numbers are down this season when he joined 'The Huddle' on Thursday. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Raiders should be the next step in the Seahawks' return to form - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Seattle doesn't need to beat Oakland on Sunday to make the playoffs, but this is exactly the kind of game the Seahawks should dominate if they're going to make it back to the postseason. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Thursday in Hawkville: Brock Coyle back in the middle of everything for Seahawks defense
Middle linebacker Bobby Wagner remains sidelined. Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith was injured in last week’s game. What are the Seahawks going to do? Call on rookie Brock Coyle, again.

A way too early thought on what the top-25 could look like | Seahawks Draft Blog
I’m not labeling this a mock draft, even if it looks like one. I haven’t gone deep into positional need. It’s more an exercise in offering a take on the players I think have impressed this year, for those who give a crap.

Seahawks rookie linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis makes a quick impression | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Seahawks rookie linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis played 33 percent of Seattle’s defensive plays against the Panthers, and showed the speed that had coaches and scouts raving about him during the combine and draft.

Raiders vs. Seahawks preview - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
The Seattle Seahawks return home this Sunday to CenturyLink Field to face a winless team in a game that should be an easy victory for the Seahawks.

12 FOR 12S RADIO EP #55 W/HOST PAUL BEYER & GUEST Levi DaMien from SB Nation's "Silver & Black Pride" (INterview ONly) - 12 for 12s
He was joined by guest, Levi Damien of SB Nation's 'Silver &  Black Pride'. Together, they looked ahead to the Week-9 matchup between the old AFC West rivals. As always, 'Quick Takes',  'Hawks12', & Show 'Commentary' provide the latest. The Seahawks now approach the mid-point of the 2014 NFL Season, it's go time!

Seahawks Have Time to Recover Despite Fretful First Half | XN Sports
The Seattle Seahawks are not finished. They are not a one-and-done champion. They have not been the happiest crew throughout the first half of the season, and they may not embrace each other much through the second half, but this team is not finished, not just yet.

Raiders: Breaking down the Seattle Seahawks - San Jose Mercury News
The Seahawks have been rather ordinary since they opened the season with a thrashing of the Green Bay Packers and looked every bit as dominant as they were in crushing the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl last February. Numerous recent stories paint the Seahawks as a team in disarray. Perhaps in an effort to get their house in order, the Seahawks traded mercurial wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Jets. Through it all, the Seahawks remain one of the most-talented teams, offensively and defensively. Quarterback Russell Wilson seemingly wills his team to victory when games are close at the end, just as he did in an overtime victory over the Broncos earlier this season.

Week 9 viewer's guide - NFL.com
Week 9 is already upon us, with Sunday's NFC clash between the Cardinals and Cowboys looming large. Kevin Patra gives you the skinny on what to look out for in this week's viewer's guide.

Midseason report: Bold second-half predictions - NFL.com
The midseason report concludes with the Around The NFL team's bold predictions for the second half of the season. One such prediction involves Johnny Manziel, who hasn't been a factor yet this year.

Stevie Johnson not frustrated by lack of playing time - NFL.com
Stevie Johnson has been productive for the San Francisco 49ers this season, but remains buried at No. 4 on the depth chart. The wideout said he's not frustrated because the players in front of him aren't weak.

Tony Romo questionable for Dallas Cowboys game - NFL.com
The Dallas Cowboys don't know if they'll have Tony Romo on the field against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said the QB needs to show he can move in practice.

Percy Harvin utilized often in N.Y. Jets debut - NFL.com
Newly acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin made his presence felt almost immediately in his first game with the N.Y. Jets. Find out who else has seen an uptick in playing time in our midseason snap report.

Stick a fork in them: 10 teams that are done in 2014 - NFL.com
Many teams still have a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the first day of February. This is an Around The NFL post about the squads that have only a pipe dream of doing so.