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John Schneider says still no decision on fifth-year option for Bruce Irvin | ProFootballTalk
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Tuesday that the team has still not decided whether to pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Bruce Irvin.

Adrian Peterson and Philip Rivers could move in two blockbuster trades | The MMQB with Peter King
With the draft fast approaching and the focus soon turning to prospects who will be future impact players—or so teams hope—it’s worth taking a moment to examine what’s going on with a couple of franchise stars whose status remains uncertain in Minnesota and San Diego.

Cards GM: If Hannibal Lecter ran a 4.3, we'd say he had eating disorder - CBSSports.com
Credit to Cardinals general manager Steve Keim for his brutal honesty, which is hard to come by this time of year, when obfuscation reigns in the days leading up to the NFL Draft.

Agent's Take: The hidden economics in the 1st round of the NFL Draft - CBSSports.com
We see what you were doing there, Minnesota Vikings.

Russell Wilson: Interest in baseball is not a 'ploy' - NFL.com
"I'll tell you this, it would be very hard, it would be very hard," Wilson said when asked if he could play both sports. "But I believe if anybody could do it, I could do it. I played two sports my whole life. I think it's funny when people think that the whole baseball thing is kind of a ploy or whatever.

Fitzgerald: A.P. would give Cardinals 'huge playmaker' - NFL.com
If the Cardinals can pry Adrian Peterson away from the Vikings, All-Pro wideout Larry Fitzgerald would love to see it happen, saying "he would be a huge, huge playmaker for whatever team he went to."

The untouchables: Five head coaches with longevity - NFL.com
Marvin Lewis received an extension. Jeff Fisher's team showed promise in 2014. Conor Orr takes a look at five coaches who have found a way to stick around, often to the chagrin of their fanbases.

Report: Seahawks’ Russell Wilson taking Ciara as date to White House Correspondents Dinner - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
It turns out the rumors may be true: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson may indeed be dating singer Ciara.

5 years of John Schneider’s Seahawks drafts: The good, the bad and the pending - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
Since coming to Seattle after the 2009 season, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has put together one of the NFL’s deepest rosters, with transcendent stars and quality depth on both sides of the ball.

Seahawks GM on Wilson: “We all love Russell and want him to be our QB for a long time” | Seattle Seahawks | The News Tribune
Last week’s curious comments surrounding the franchise quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension? Muted. And as outdated as Wilson’s rookie contract as a third-round pick from 2012.

Video: Will Seahawks trade into Round 1 | The Seattle Times
Bob Condotta chats with CineSport’s Noah Coslov about the Seahawks’ plans for the NFL Draft by discussing the names to watch with the 63rd pick and the likelihood of a trade.

How Hawks react to Super Bowl loss is NFL’s No. 1 story line | The Seattle Times
Seattle will provide stirring theater again this season, playing the league’s fourth-toughest schedule.

More Seahawks personnel notes from Schneider's press conference - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
John Schneider discussed Michael Bennett's absence, Russell Wilson's contract (briefly), Tarvaris Jackson's status and Ahtyba Rubin's role when he met with the media Wednesday. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Tight end | The Seattle Times
We’ll continue our Seahawks pre-draft position reviews with a look at tight end.

Depth Perception: Predicting Seahawks' 11 picks in NFL draft - CBSSports.com
Seattle already spent its first-round pick in 2015 -- part of the package shipped to New Orleans in exchange for tight end Jimmy Graham -- but Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll have done just fine in the middle rounds. With 11 picks to play with, don't rule out another impact player or three in 2015.

Five things we learned from Seahawks GM John Schneider's pre-draft press conference | Seattle Seahawks
Key takeaways from Seahawks GM John Schneider ahead of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Game-by-game capsules for Seahawks' 2015 schedule - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Danny O'Neil takes a look at the biggest storyline for all 16 games of the Seahawks' 2015 regular-season schedule. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Seahawks get full month at home in 2015
The Seahawks will also play in primetime this season against the Packers, 49ers, Cardinals, Lions and Ravens.

First round mock draft with trades: 22nd April | Seahawks Draft Blog
I’ll add a second round projection tomorrow and we’ll do one more seven-round mock before the draft. This time next week I’ll post a final mock draft to be sent to the Huddle Report for scoring.

'Behind the Scenes:' final week of draft prep
With less than a week remaining before the 2015 NFL Draft, Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage gives an inside look at the behind-the-scenes preparations that take place ahead of the “Annual Selection Meeting”.

Jon Gruden lists reasons for Seattle Seahawks' draft success - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll are entering their sixth NFL draft together.