Coffee & Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Sunday

Happy Sunday everyone.

Carroll focused on fixing distracting penalties | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
Carroll was particularly optimistic about the possible return of Carpenter, who looked good working with the trainers before the game. “The guys were all fired up about him,” Carroll said. “He got out there, and he was just thrilled to be in the uniform for game day. So it was great to just get him that close, and hopefully next week we’ll get a shot at it.”

Packer's T.J. Lang: Run game 'took a step back' - NFL.com
Green Bay Packers rookie running back Eddie Lacy's showing against the Seahawks didn't live up to the dazzling performance he put on the week before against the Rams. We're not worried. He still looks like a keeper to us.

Panthers waive Bruce Campbell, 11 others | National Football Post
Panthers cut down roster

Michael Irvin says it’s stupid for Michael Vick not to slide | ProFootballTalk
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he's going to make the most of his running abilities without worrying about injuries, and no one is going to talk him out of playing the way he wants to play. But Michael Irvin would like to try.

Glenn Foster getting noticed in New Orleans | ProFootballTalk
As the Saints try to improve a defense that was historically bad in 2012 via a change from a 4-3 to a 3-4 front, they need guys who can make the alignment work. They've found one in an unlikely place.

First Down/Fourth Down: D.J. Hayden was Friday’s best story | Audibles - SI.com
It’s all well and good to say that preseason games don’t mean a lot, but don’t tell that to Oakland Raiders rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden. Less than a year after suffering a tear in his internal vena cava (the primary vein to his heart) in practice and nearly dying as a result, Hayden was on an NFL field for the first time. It was my belief that the Houston product was the best pure cover cornerback in this draft class, and when he ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at his pro day in March, the NFL was ready to believe again. The Raiders took him with the 12th overall pick in the 2013 draft, and waited while he underwent surgery in May to deal with scar tissue in his abdomen — this was related to the emergency heart surgery that had saved his life.

Anquan Boldin contributing to San Francisco 49ers on and off the field | The MMQB with Peter King
Reading the comments beneath a story is often a journey through Trollville, where faceless residents send rivers of shocking vitriol flowing through the streets. Still, there are occasions when the remarks are more insightful than infuriating.

Silva's Latest Top 150 - Goal Line Stand - Rotoworld.com
See where David Wilson lands as Evan Silva updates his Top 150 rankings before the third round of preseason games.

13-Day NFL Warning: Sooo ... Luke Kuechly Might Be Really Good - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
What's that? You were wondering exactly how many days until the start of the NFL season? Well, you're in luck! We here at the Triangle are set to spen

We have a quarterback controversy in Oakland - Silver And Black Pride
With a poor performance by Matt Flynn against the Bears and a breakout performance by Terrelle Pryor, the Raiders have a very real quarterback controversy brewing.

Say Cheese! Seahawks Smiling After Road Win in Green Bay | ThaSportsJunkies101
In a game that should answer whether Seattle can win tough games on the road in 2013, the Seahawks lost a little of their luster. “We played good and hard football,’’ said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. “And we did a lot of good things in the game, but the distractions of giving up (182) yards…

NFL Recap - Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers - Aug 23, 2013 - CBSSports.com Game Recap
"We really looked at it as an opportunity to take the challenge of getting on the road and getting a win," Carroll said. "But the distractions of giving up 180-something yards in penalties is ridiculous and hard to deal with and feel like you played well."

Seahawks overcome sloppy play to beat Packers, 17-10 | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
The Seahawks won at Green Bay, their eighth straight exhibition victory, despite committing 14 penalties for 182 yards.

Seahawks’ Russell Wilson disappointed in turnovers | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was intercepted twice, the first turnovers for the Seahawks during the exhibition season.

Pete Carroll Post Game Press Conference at Packers
Hear from head coach Pete Carroll following the Seahawks 17-10 preseason win on the road against the Green Bay Packers.

Wilson Post Game Press Conference at Packers
Hear from quarterback Russell Wilson following the Seahawks 17-10 preseason victory on the road against the Green Bay Packers.

Game in Review: Seahawks 17, Packers 10 - 710sports.com
No doubt about this fourth-quarter touchdown catch.

When opportunity knocked, Stephen Williams and Winston Guy answered
Stephen Williams made the touchdown catch that provided the winning score and Winston Guy had the big hit that prevented the Packers from possibly tying the game in the Seahawks’ 17-10 victory on Friday night.

Notebook: Running game stalls; linemen puzzled | Green Bay Press Gazette | greenbaypressgazette.com
Hidden beyond the excitement of Vince Young’s second-half scrambling was a Green Bay Packers running game that struggled to muster anything that resembled offense in Friday night’s 17-10 loss to Seattle.

Michael sparks Seahawks win over Packers | HeraldNet.com - Sports
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Seattle Seahawks' eight-game winning streak during preseason play remains intact.But the confidence of the starting...

5 Seahawks Non-Starters Who Stood Out In Green Bay - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Aug 23, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Benson Mayowa (95) during th