Coffee and Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Thursday

Seahawks Wide Receiver Doug Baldwin Unveiled at No. 72 on NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2016 | Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin makes his first appearance on NFL Network's list of the Top 100 Players of 2016 as voted on by the players.

Seahawks’ Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett explain why Pete Carroll is a great coach for black players
Seahawks defensive linemen Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril agree that their head coach, Pete Carroll, understands the black athlete better than other coaches in the NFL.

Michael Bennett of Seattle Seahawks unhappy with contract, won't hold out
Despite being unhappy with his current deal, Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said he has no plans to hold out when training camp begins.

Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll: “If We’re Not Having Fun, I’m Screwing It Up” | Seattle Seahawks
Highlights from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's recent appearance on Dr. Michael Gervais' "Finding Mastery" podcast.

Harvard psychiatry instructor schools Seahawks rookies - ESPN Video
Seahawks rookies spent an hour Wednesday listening to a presentation from Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Tim Benson on how to survive success.

The Space Between – Hawk Blogger

QB questions loom large in NFL West
In no other division is the focus as bright on the QB's as the NFC West. We take a look at the biggest QB questions facing each team.

Brandon Boykin to visit Falcons on Monday | ProFootballTalk
Well-traveled cornerback Brandon Boykin will be traveling to a new NFL city. D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Boykin will visit the Falcon on Monday. A fourth-round draft pick of the Eagles in 2012, Philly traded him last year to the Steelers.

Release of season win total wagers offers look at how teams are perceived | ProFootballTalk
Online sportsbook Bovada.lv released its initial 2016 season win totals Wednesday, something that at very least gets people talking. If it gets people wagering -- legally, of course -- that's just bonus.

Blaine Gabbert eager to compete for starting gig - NFL.com
Blaine Gabbert isn't shying away from competition for the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback job. Of course, that's easy to say when your competition is still rehabbing.

Here are the reported changes to instant replay NFL owners will consider - CBSSports.com
Competition committee targets increased communication between the league and officials

Report: NFL believes Ravens intentionally violated practice rules - CBSSports.com
The NFL could factor in this new information when disciplining the Ravens

Carson Palmer 'addicted' to reaching Super Bowl - NFL.com
Carson Palmer came within a game of the Super Bowl last season. This year, nothing less will do, with the Cardinals quarterback saying Tuesday: "That's why I'm still playing."

Michael Bennett: Contempt for quarterbacks | Cover32
Yesterday Michael Bennett became the top story in the NFL when he blasted Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford.

Podcast Player - 5-18 Morning Blitz
Bob, Groz and Tom respond to Brandon Mebane's comments about the San Diego defense being more talented than Seattle's. Michael Bennett joins Brock and Salk. Will he be at training camp?

Podcast Player - Rapid fire Blue 42 with Seahawks DE Cliff Avril