Coffee and Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Friday

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Blanket Coverage: Do Colts have any chance at stopping Tom Brady, Pats? | SI.com
The latest NFL news, scores, stats, fantasy analysis, and mock drafts as well as the best NFL writers and photos from SI.com

Early grades on NFL trades: Why did the Texans trade Ryan Fitzpatrick? - CBSSports.com
Nick Foles for Sam Bradford? Close to a wash through five weeks. Ditto for LeSean McCoy for Kiko Alonso. But the Jets sure made out by dealing for Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshall.

The magic of Wade Phillips continues with the Denver Broncos - NFL
The Denver Broncos have the best defense in the NFL, which is no surprise when you consider the guy in charge, 68-year-old Wade Phillips.

Traveling in a pack eases Cardinals’ minds of haunted Greenbrier
Staying in 'haunted' Greenbrier is giving Arizona Cardinals players a pack mentality.

Mort & Schefter: Juio Jones and Big Ben trying to play through pain - NFL
Julio Jones is playing in pain for a 5-0 team. Should he fight through it or play the long game? It's a constant NFL question. Plus, why a Sean Payton trade wouldn't be crazy at all.

Dez Bryant participating in on-field conditioning work - NFL.com
Dez Bryant took a step towards a return on Thursday. The Dallas Cowboys' receiver took part in on-field conditioning work with team trainers during the team's bye week practice.

Slowing down Panthers' Cam Newton, Greg Olsen should be top priority for Seahawks, says PantherInsider.com - Seattle - Scout
Previewing Sunday's matchup with the undefeated Carolina Panthers by posing five questions to PantherInsider.com's Brandon Croce.

Seahawks schedule now works in their favor - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
A 2-3 start to the season is never ideal, especially for a presumed Super Bowl contender, but the Seattle Seahawks may finally be getting a break with thei

Attorney: Concussion may have been why Seahawks' Derrick Coleman fled crash scene - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
The Seahawks have suspended fullback Derrick Coleman indefinitely pending further information about his arrest Wednesday night on an allegation of vehicular assault. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Danny O'Neil's Week-6 NFL Picks: Seahawks try again to defeat an unbeaten team - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Of the six unbeaten NFL teams, the Seahawks have already played two of them with a third -- the Carolina Panthers -- coming to town on Sunday. Can Seattle finally knock one of them off? - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Podcasts: Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse, Russell Okung on 'The Huddle' - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
'The Huddle' hosts Bob Stelton, Dave Grosby, Tom Wassell and Dave Wyman were joined by five guests this week during their broadcast, including wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and left tackle Russell Okung. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Video: Kris Richard on Seahawks' issues with finishing on defense - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard talked to the media Thursday about the defense's troubles with finishing games this season, including last Sunday vs. Cincinnati. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Michael Bennett: 'I don't think I was out of control' - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
Michael Bennett contends that he was not out of control when he hit Andy Dalton during an interception return.

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, Macklemore team up for commercial - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Seattle native Macklemore are teaming up for a new commercial.

Carroll hoping Seahawks can finish against Panthers - ESPN Video
Seattle has blown fourth-quarter leads in all three of their losses this season. Seahawks reporter Sheil Kapadia says Pete Carroll is pulling out all the stops to get the "finish" message across this week.

OC Darrell Bevell sees what you see: Russell Wilson affected by all the pressure he’s been getting | The News Tribune
He’s been pressured and sacked at rates higher than any other quarterback in the NFL. Yet Wilson is also off to the most accurate passing start to a season in his four-year career.

Pete Carroll holds team meeting to help get Seahawks on track - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
The Seahawks are looking for answers after blowing multiple fourth-quarter leads, and Carroll says it's on everyone to finish game better.