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Rookie Alex Collins' game based on extremely quick feet
Seattle's Seahawks rookie Alex Collins has some incredibly quick feet, and it is that trait that'll give him a chance to be a good NFL running back

Seahawks rookie minicamp notebook: TE Vannett embracing role as blocker
Seahawks rookie tight end Nick Vannett embraced playing the role of a blocking tight end after being a pass catcher earlier in his career.

First-Round Pick Germain Ifedi Happy to Play “Wherever They Put Me” | Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks first-round pick Germain Ifedi opened his first rookie minicamp playing right guard, and is more than happy to wherever coaches ask him to line up.

Vegas prefers Seattle Seahawks over Arizona Cardinals in NFC West race - NFC West- ESPN
The Seahawks have 5-7 odds to win the NFC West, per one Las Vegas sports book, with the Cardinals at 7-5. Seattle is 8-1 to win the Super Bowl.

Seahawks Rookie Minicamp Features Quarterbacks "Similar" To Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks
Trevone Boykin, Vernon Adams, and Jake Heaps are the three quarterbacks competing at Seahawks rookie minicamp this weekend, and ultimately, for a potential backup job behind starter Russell Wilson.

Seahawks: Offensive line depth chart | Cover32
The Seattle Seahawks offensive line got an infusion of talent from the 2016 NFL Draft. Here is an early look at the depth chart.

Five Takeaways From Day 1 of Seahawks Rookie Minicamp | Seattle Seahawks
A look at who and what stood out from Day 1 of Seahawks rookie minicamp.

Here’s why it’s so much easier for NFL teams to sign their rookies - SBNation.com
Getting rookies signed to contracts is much, much easier now than it used to be.

NFL 2016 quarterback battles, Jared Goff of Los Angeles Rams, Carson Wentz of Philadelphia Eagles behind veterans
Rookies Carson Wentz and Jared Goff might not be Week 1 starters, but waiting could be good for them, John Clayton writes. The six QB battles to watch offer plenty of intrigue.

The Buccaneers didn't draft a kicker, they drafted a 'weapon' - SBNation.com
So, that's why they traded up in the second round to get FSU's Robert Aguayo.

Broncos seem pretty confident Paxton Lynch can start as a rookie | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Not long after the Denver Broncos drafted Paxton Lynch came the inevitable follow-up question: When does he start?

NFL Roster Reconstruction Awards for 2016 - NFL.com
With the 2016 NFL Draft behind us, it's time to examine which teams were the big winners in the roster reconstruction phase of the season. Chris Wesseling unveils his award winners.