Century Links 6/1: How Good Can Seahawks Offensive Line Be in 2019?

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Duane Brown: Seahawks' O-line can be best in NFL - NFL.com
Seattle Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown sees the offensive line as one of the best units in the league. The Seahawks return four starters, including Brown, and added Mike Iupati in the offseason.

Podcast Player - sports.MyNorthwest.com - John Clayton
Seahawks' George Fant talks O-line coach Mike Solari, new guard Mike Iupati

Friday Round-Up: Tyler Lockett Ranks First In PFF’s Top Passer Rating When Targeted In 2018
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett takes the cake for having the highest passer rating when targeted in the 2018 season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Jets interview Seahawks exec Fitterer for GM job
The Jets have interviewed Seattle Seahawks executive Scott Fitterer for their general manager job.

Jake Heaps believes Seattle Seahawks should sign Gerald McCoy
The Seattle Seahawks have never publicly been in the Gerald McCoy sweepstakes but one of their former quarterbacks believes they need to get into the mix.

Russell Wilson named Seahawks all-time franchise quarterback
Russell Wilson was named the Seattle Seahawks all-time franchise quarterback, beating out Dave Krieg and Matt Hasselbeck for the honor.

Is Chris Carson the long-term answer for the Seahawks at running back?
The Seattle Seahawks are in a bit of a pickle. Albeit a good one. With Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny on board, the team must figure out their long-term plans.

Linebacker K.J. Wright enjoying Seahawks OTAs | Tacoma News Tribune
No veteran player is enjoying these Seahawks organized team activities more than K.J. Wright. After knee surgery and missing all but five games last regular season, Wright didn’t think he’d be here.

Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. impressed with rookie linebackers
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. likes what he sees so far from rookie linebackers Cody Barton and Ben Burr-Kirven.

Seahawks should have Tyler Lockett return kicks in 2019
With the retirement of Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett has become a lot more important for the Seahawks. Should he still returns kicks and punts going forward?

Beckham, Landry reunion 'could be pretty special' - NFL.com
Browns receivers coach Adam Henry coached the Odell Beckham-Jarvis Landry tandem at LSU and now he's reunited with the duo in Cleveland and thinks "it's a great thing."

Gerald McCoy using weekend to make decision on team - NFL.com
Free-agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will use the weekend to make a decision on his next landing spot. McCoy visited the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers.

Chad Kelly suspended two games for October incident - NFL.com
Colts QB Chad Kelly is suspended for the first two games of the 2019 regular season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Kelly signed with the Colts earlier this month.

Ndamukong Suh dismisses bad rep: 'I know who I am' - NFL.com
Ndamukong Suh knows he doesn't have the greatest reputation. At his introductory news conference with the Buccaneers, the veteran defensive tackle discussed changing perceptions people have of him.

Packers' Matt LaFleur tears Achilles playing basketball - NFL.com
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles' tendon while playing a game of Knockout on a Lambeau basketball court, NFL Network's Mike Silver reports.

Sam Darnold studying Peyton Manning, Jay Cutler film - NFL.com
In preparation for his first season in Adam Gase's offense, Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been studying tape of Peyton Manning and Jay Cutler.

49ers RB Coleman: Kyle Shanahan 'more creative' now - NFL.com
Tevin Coleman played for Kyle Shanahan the offensive coordinator while both were with the Falcons. Coleman said the 49ers head coach is using skill players differently than he did in Atlanta.

Competition Committee wants Hail Mary to be “survival of the fittest” – ProFootballTalk
As people in and around the NFL continue to debate how instant replay should be used on pass interference, Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay is making clear that the Hail Mary should not be an opportunity to draw ticky-tack flags.

Mitch Trubisky chugs beer, brings out offensive line for first pitch – ProFootballTalk
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky endeared himself to fans and teammates when he was asked to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Friday night. Trubisky brought his offensive line with him to the pitcher's mound before the game, having left tackle Charles Leno Jr.

Odell Beckham says he’ll be at mandatory minicamp – ProFootballTalk
New Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has stayed away from most of the voluntary portion of the team's offseason program. He'll be there for the mandatory minicamp that begins on Monday. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.

Jordan Thomas has the look of Texans’ starting TE – ProFootballTalk
The Texans cut veteran tight end Ryan Griffin, leaving Jordan Thomas, Jordan Akins, Kahale Warring and Darren Fells to compete for playing time at the position.

Could Josh Norman be a post-June 1 cap casualty? – ProFootballTalk
Prior to 2006, June 1 had significant meaning on the NFL calendar. Now, it's mostly an afterthought. This year, there's a real question as to whether June 1 could become a thing again. The folks at NBCSportsWashington.

Chiefs are challenging Patrick Mahomes to improve the details – ProFootballTalk
Is regression inevitable for Patrick Mahomes? That was a question asked on PFT earlier this week. Mahomes had an outlier season in only his second season -- his first as a full-time starter -- with 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, a 113.8 passer rating and an MVP award.

Nick Foles: My wife said the team needs me – ProFootballTalk
Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles and his wife, Tori, recently suffered through a miscarriage. Nick Foles returned to OTAs on Thursday. On Friday, he made it clear that he came back to work at the behest of his wife. "If my wife needed me at home right now, I'd be at home," Foles said, via ESPN.com.