Coffee & Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Friday

Friday.

Seahawks 2013 projected 53-man roster | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
Good evening. Well, this exercise gets harder every season. But with the completion of the Seattle Seahawks exhibition season, here’s how I see the team’s roster shaking out once Saturday’s roster cuts are completed.

Steven Hauschka kicks Seahawks to 22-6 victory over Oakland Raiders
The Seahawks extended their franchise-record victory streak in the preseason to nine in a row on Thursday night, as Steven Hauschka kicked five field goals in a 22-6 win over the Oakland Raiders.

Giants lose Andre Brown to broken leg | ProFootballTalk
In the fourth game of the preseason, every team hopes most of all to avoid any significant injuries. The New York Giants were not that lucky. Giants running back Andre Brown suffered a broken leg in the second quarter of the Giants' preseason finale against the Patriots, the team has announced.

Robert Griffin III announces he’s been cleared to play | ProFootballTalk
It's official, straight from the source: Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared to play after spending the offseason rehabilitating a surgically repaired knee.

Cam Johnson Puts on Show
Parys Harlason’s departure seems less stressful after Thursday night’s preseason finale. That’s because second-year outside linebacker Cam Johnson stole the show. The former seventh-round draft pick made the most of his playing time now that Haralson, an eight-year veteran, was traded earlier in the week to the New Orleans Saints.

Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks - Recap - August 29, 2013 - ESPN
Tarvaris Jackson led Seattle on three first-half scoring drives, and Terrelle Pryor struggled through his worst performance of the preseason with a chance at earning Oakland's starting quarterback job in the Seahawks' 22-6 preseason victory.

Seahawks show depth | HeraldNet.com - Sports
SEATTLE -- Ah yes, preseason game No. 4, the most boring of the preseason games. It's a night for starters to make a brief cameo, for roster hopefuls ...

49ers vs. Chargers final score: Cam Johnson, Quinton Patton shine - Niners Nation
The 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 41-6. We break down the 49ers dominant win.

Instant Reaction: Rams 24, Ravens 21 - Turf Show Times
The Rams end the preseason on a positive note much like many of other NFL teams do, with back-ups vying for spots on the final 53 man roster.

Report: San Francisco 49ers plan to cut Seneca Wallace - NFL.com
The San Francisco 49ers decided that Colt McCoy will be their backup quarterback. That doesn't leave any room for Seneca Wallace, who reportedly is set to be released by the 49ers.

Tim Tebow not worried after uneven preseason finale - NFL.com
Tim Tebow threw two TD passes Thursday night, but he also had one interception and took four sacks. Will that uneven outing cause the New England Patriots to cut him? Tebow isn't worried.

19 takeaways from Preseason Week 4 - NFL.com
From Robert Griffin III to Geno Smith to Tim Tebow, a lot of big news was revealed on the final night of the preseason. Gregg Rosenthal takes a trip through the 16 games on the schedule.

Observation deck: Seahawks-Raiders - NFC West Blog - ESPN
For the second consecutive year, the Seattle Seahawks end the preseason undefeated.

Three things revisited: 49ers-Chargers - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Looking back on three things discussed here before the San Francisco 49ers closed their 2013 preseason schedule with a 41-6 road victory over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night:

Game in Review: Seahawks 22, Raiders 6 - 710sports.com
Quarterback Russell Wilson played only one possession in Thursday's preseason finale against Oakland.

8-Day NFL Warning: Just a Quick Reminder About Tavon Austin - 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

Silva's Post-Camp Top 150 - Goal Line Stand - Rotoworld.com
A few notes before we begin:

Your 2013 NFL Broadcast Guide | The MMQB with Peter King
Everything you need to know about where, when and how to get your football coverage on TV this season

Can Mike Wallace excel with poor play from his left tackle?
In March, Miami signed deep threat extraordinaire Mike Wallace from Pittsburgh. Also this offseason: general manager Jeff Ireland allowed left tackle Jake Long to leave and sign with the Rams, and the Dolphins have filled his position by moving right tackle Jonathan Martin to the blind side.

Ted Thompson: People concerned about our tackles should get on with their lives | ProFootballTalk
The Packers will start the regular season with a pair of largely untested offensive tackles, which has generated some concern about how well quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be protected this season. General Manager Ted Thompson is not among those concerned about how things are going to play out.

Power Rankings: Niners slide ahead of short-handed Broncos - CBSSports.com
The 49ers, with their dominant front seven, stand apart from the rest of the NFL, bookended by their counterparts on the other side of the Bay.

Here’s the recent history of the Madden Curse in one handy infographic - Yahoo! Sports
As we count down the hours until the NFL returns, here's a quick reminder of the curse of everyone's favorite football video game. As always, it's tough being Michael Vick. Good thing Barry Sanders, this year's cover model, is over and done with the NFL. (Click on the graphic for a clearer version.)

Nnamdi Asomugha will be San Francisco 49ers' No. 3 CB - NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wondered if Nnamdi Asomugha had any gas left in the tank. Ahead of the season opener, Asomugha has earned his keep.

ATL's Defensive Player of the Year predictions - NFL.com
ATL's five scribes make their Defensive Player of the Year predictions for this season. J.J. Watt is among some familiar names, but not everyone agrees the Houston Texans star is a lock.

Seahawks’ Mayowa, Williams on roster’s edge | Sportspress Northwest
Cutdown day follows Thursday’s Raiders-Seahawks game, a time Pete Carroll recalls painfully from the World Football League, where his pro career ended before it started.

Top running backs not named Adrian Peterson - NFL Videos
With top running back honors belonging to Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson, Terrell Davis lists his top six running backs right behind Peterson in this edition of "Terrell Davis' 6th Sense."