Coffee & Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Monday

Brand new week. The Seahawks play a game this week.

Early Doucet looking for fresh start with Seahawks | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Doucet was released by the Arizona Cardinals after catching just 28 passes last season, but hopes to revive his career as a versatile option for the Seahawks.

RENTON: Ex-college RB Bradford making big hit at LB for Seahawks | Seattle Seahawks | The News Tribune
Allen Bradford embodies the type of characteristics Pete Carroll looks for in players – work hard, battle through adversity, don’t complain and you will be rewarded.

Seahawks defense and offense have their moments in mock game
Russell Wilson and the other QBs were battling the weather, attrition and a stingy defense during the Seahawks’ mock game that was featured in their eighth training camp practice on Friday.

Jim Harbaugh: 49ers are 'assessing' Eric Wright - NFL.com
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday that the team is currently "assessing" Eric Wright. A failed physical kept the cornerback from being traded to the Niners last month.

Former USC tailback Allen Bradford playing linebacker for Seahawks - latimes.com
When he arrived at USC from Colton High in 2006, Allen Bradford was regarded as a two-way standout who could help the Trojans at either running back, safety or linebacker.

Sunday in Hawkville: It was a Beast-ly productive day at Seahawks training camp
A recap of the activities at Virginia Mason Athletic Center for Aug. 4, when the Seahawks held the ninth practice in their Training Camp presented by Bing.

Nine things we learned from Saturday's scrimmages - NFL.com
The Pro Football Hall of Fame -- deservedly -- overshadowed a handful of scrimmages Saturday. Among them were the New York Jets. How did rookie Geno Smith perform with the first-team unit?

San Francisco 49ers salary cap outlook: Colin Kaepernick, Aldon Smith are bargains | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
From the blog Shutdown Corner: The "Shutdown Countdown" is all wrapped up. In addition to previewing each team, Shutdown Corner has been taking a brief look at each team's salary cap situation heading into the 2013 season and beyond. We conclude the series with the … Continue reading →

Maturity, leadership come from within Seahawks | Seattle Seahawks | The News Tribune
Most of the motivational epigrams spread across the Seahawks headquarters bear the fingerprints of coach Pete Carroll – Master of the Mantra. Since Carroll arrived, “Always Compete,” and “I’m In” have become as common as the image of the hook-beaked bird of prey on the helmet.

Mike Morgan making the most of any and all opportunities
A linebacker in his first two seasons with the Seahawks, Mike Morgan is getting reps at the Leo end spot in training camp and “adding value to myself,” as he puts it, with his ability to rush the passer.

NFP Sunday Blitz | National Football Post
Julio Jones bulks up, injuries on the rise and more in this week’s Blitz.

Seahawks notebook: Fresh start for O'Brien Schofield - 710sports.com
The day that O'Brien Schofield was drafted, coach Pete Carroll called to tell the linebacker the Seahawks were going to do what they could to get him.

Camp Confidential: San Francisco 49ers - NFC West Blog - ESPN
For the first time since 2004, the San Francisco 49ers are conducting training camp without Alex Smith as part of the quarterback equation. Throw in a long, growing list of injuries, and the NFC West's most established team is tougher to recognize.

Seahawks Training Camp: Day Eight Wrap-Up - August 2, 2013 | Seattle Seahawks
Friday's practice was a little different for the Seattle Seahawks as head coach Pete Carroll had his team go through a mock game scenario.

Turbin passes physical, will practice today | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
“The young running backs have been really impressive,” Carroll said. “They’re versatility, and just the style that they bring. They really add to the style. It’s going to be are deepest running group by far that we’ve had.”

Who Will Lead the NFL in Passing Yards from 2013 to 2022?
Most of you know that counting stats mean little for quarerbacks, but most of you also know that nothing beats meaningless trivia. Last July, I wondered who would lead the NFL in rushing yards from 2012 to 2021? It took a year, but now the natural follow-up question: Who will lead the NFL in passing yards over the next ten seasons?

10 Offensive Rookies I’m Monitoring In August | The Rookie Scouting Portfolio
The past two weeks may not seem like any indication to the contrary, but I do realize there are more rookies in NFL camps than Kenbrell Thompkins. Here is a list of 10 offensive rookies I’m monitoring in training camp. The criteria isn’t based on immediate impact or talent. These are the guys that intrigue me the most for a variety of reasons.

Sunday Seahawks training camp notes | HeraldNet.com - Seattle Sidelines
After a day off, the Seahawks were back on the field, including receiver Early Doucet, who practiced with his new team for the first time. Doucet was ...

LaMichael James could return punts and kickoffs for Niners | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers didn't use running back LaMichael James all that much during his rookie year. They'll be making up for that in 2013. James could be on track to becoming the team's top return specialist, both on punts and kickoffs.

Have Seahawks Expectations Fallen Off As Injuries Pile Up Early In Training Camp? - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Aug 11, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; The new against the Seattle Seahawks helmet during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans at Centu

Seattle Seahawks Mock Game: Notes And Observations - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Jul 27, 2013; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive and defensive line run drills during the 3rd day of training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic

There are good moments in life, and there are great ones... - Turf Show Times
Battered, tattered, like nothing else mattered, the Cleveland Browns march into the 2013 NFL season with high hopes. For young Ryan Encinas - a five year old kid who survived cancer - August 3rd,...

2014 NFL Draft: TE Big Board - Turf Show Times
For 3k's fourth board, the all-seeing 2014 NFL Draft eye turns to the tight ends.

Arizona Cardinals target points allowed, turnovers on defense - Revenge of the Birds
What two things matter most for the new head coach defensively?

The Arizona Cardinals and the importance of the running game - Revenge of the Birds
It is important...isn't it?

Vic Fangio discusses Tank Carradine, Quinton Dial status - Niners Nation
We look at an update on the status of Tank Carradine and Quinton Dial, as they look to get off the Active/NFI list at some point in 49ers training camp.