Century Links 7/28: OL Shakedown

Offensive line remains Seattle Seahawks' most scrutinized spot | The News Tribune
If the Seahawks want to have a better path toward getting back to the Super Bowl, they must get better play from their blockers for Russell Wilson and the running game. The team’s most criticized unit goes back under scrutiny starting Sunday.

Seahawks fans should worry about the latest CTE study
Seahawks fans should be very concerned about the recent CTE study on NFL players. An easy explanation of what all of this means follows.

Numbers explain why Eddie Lacy was the RB Seattle Seahawks targeted - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN
The Seahawks, who needed help in short-yardage situations, likely found the right fit in Eddie Lacy, who averaged 2.15 yards after contact in 2016.

The Road Back: An Inside Look At Two Seahawks’ Comebacks From Serious Injuries | Seattle Seahawks
Recounting the road back to health with Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett and cornerback DeShawn Shead, whose 2016 seasons were cut short due to serious injury.

10 Training Camp Essentials From The Seahawks Pro Shop | Seattle Seahawks
Coming to Seahawks training camp? Before you go, check out this list of 10 must-have items from the Seahawks Pro Shop.

Rob Gronkowski is back, and being Gronk on the field | ProFootballTalk
There are always players a little extra excited for the first day of training camp, usually rookies or guys on new teams. But in Patriots camp, it was tight end Rob Gronkowski bouncing around, spoking football and generally looking like a much younger Gronk.

Seahawks camp countdown: Will Seattle give extensions to Justin Britt, Jimmy Graham and Kam Chancellor? | The Seattle Times
What will the Seahawks do with Kam Chancellor, Justin Britt and Jimmy Graham? That's one of the key questions facing the team as training camp nears.

Most Interesting Seahawks Training Camp Storylines: No. 2, Who Carries The Load In A Competitive Backfield? | Seattle Seahawks
Counting down the 10 most interesting storylines heading into 2017 Seahawks training camp.

Gilmore on Bills fans' hate: 'Guess you hate winners' - NFL.com
Defensive back Stephon Gilmore joined the Patriots earlier this year after five seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Apparently, the former first-round pick has bad blood with his former squad.

Cam hopes to bounce back from 2016 nightmare - NFL.com
For Cam Newton, the nightmare remains a vivid one. Carolina's quarterback -- an MVP two seasons ago -- has yet to wipe the memory of last year's ultra-rocky campaign.

Shanahan responds to Ryan's slow play-calling critique - NFL.com
There are several parties to blame when dissecting Atlanta's collapse to the Pats. While Kyle Shanahan was mostly blamed for being too aggressive late in the game, Matt Ryan added another critique.

Jon Gruden on coaching return: 'I'm preparing' - NFL.com
Jon Gruden hasn't been a football head coach in nearly a decade. The latest edition of Grumors (sorry, couldn't help myself), however, comes straight from the horse's mouth.

Will Drew Brees set new QB market next offseason? - NFL.com
For all of the leverage Kirk Cousins has accrued via the franchise tag over the past two years, he might just take a backseat to Drew Brees in setting a new quarterback market next offseason.

Steelers DB: We can't put Patriots up on a pedestal - NFL.com
The Patriots are the cream of the AFC's crop. When asked how the Steelers will overthrow them, Pittsburgh DB Ross Cockrell said, "I think the best thing we can do is not put them on a pedestal."