Coffee & Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Monday

Brand new week gang.

What if Seattle let Bennett & Tate test the market? | Seahawks Draft Blog
How much should you pay a free agent? It’s not always obvious.

Top 12 videos from the Seahawks 2013 regular season
A look back at some of Seahawks.com's most-consumed video content during the 2013 regular season.

The psychology of being a sports fan | Larry Stone | The Seattle Times
Not only did winning the Super Bowl give Seahawks fans something to brag about, studies find winning and even being a fan can be beneficial in myriad ways from eating better to feeling better.

Morning links: Desmond Trufant a ‘rising star' in the NFL | Husky Football Blog | Seattle Times
Former UW cornerback Desmond Trufant, a first-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons last year, has been named to NFL’s All-Under-25 team by NFL.com.

Can Seahawks’ magic rub off on Mariners, Sounders? | HeraldNet.com - Sports
Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon was talking about changing the culture of a team coming off yet another losing season. Then McClendon was talking about Pete Carroll and the Seahawks.

Report: Anquan Boldin, 49ers in talks for new contract - NFL.com
Anquan Boldin was a durable and productive target for QB Colin Kaepernick last season. The San Francisco 49ers would like to bring the wide receiver back, and the feeling is said to be mutual.

Brian Orakpo still in Jim Haslett's plans for '14 Redskins - NFL.com
Brian Orakpo is No. 3 on Around The League's list of top free agents. Did defensive coordinator Jim Haslett reveal the Washington Redskins' plans to keep their star pass rusher off the market?

Franchise tag primer: Predictions for all 32 NFL teams - NFL.com
To tag or not to tag? Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy is a tough call when it comes to a franchise-tag designation. Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the decisions facing all 32 NFL teams.

Ken Whisenhunt 'excited' for Jake Locker in Titans' O - NFL.com
Coach Ken Whisenhunt says he's looking forward to discovering Jake Locker's potential in the new Tennessee Titans offense. Will Locker get a chance to prove he's a franchise quarterback?

2014 NFL strength of schedule: Raiders at No. 1, Colts at No. 32 - CBSSports.com
The Raiders are going to have to beat long odds if they want to pick up the team's first winning season since 2002.

Shutdown Corner Offseason Blueprints: Buffalo Bills | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: After the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII, all 32 teams officially entered the offseason and started plotting how they could position themselves for a shot at Super Bowl XLIX. Shutdown Corner will look at the offseason blueprint for each … Continue reading →

Shutdown Corner Offseason Blueprints: Detroit Lions | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: After the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII, all 32 teams officially entered the offseason and started plotting how they could position themselves for a shot at Super Bowl XLIX. Shutdown Corner will look at the offseason blueprint for each … Continue reading →

Super Bowl MVP explains his “bigotry” tweet | ProFootballTalk
“It was about the fact the Redskins’ name is what it is, the fact that Jonathan Martin doesn’t feel comfortable, the fact that Marcus Smart is being called names on the sideline,” Smith said. “It was more about all those things than just [Sam]. I think that’s just another example, Michael Sam coming out. We need to face things head-on and be a little bit more responsible about the way we see things.”

Broyles: Knees “healthy right now” as he rehabs Achilles injury | ProFootballTalk
In the span of about 23 months, Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles suffered three serious leg injuries: a left ACL tear in November 2011 at Oklahoma, a right ACL tear in December 2012 and a left Achilles tendon tear in 2013.

2014 NFL Scouting Combine: Draft Prospects with the Most to Gain in Indy
The latest NFL news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Improving the NFL | National Football Post
Blackouts, improved officiating, in-stadium experience and building a better off field player.