Comments on: Training camp Day 5: Defense steps up http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/ Where there is no off season Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:48:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: BobbyK http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-231 BobbyK Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:29:56 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-231 Was gone for 10 days and now in the process of moving (I hate moving). We only have internet at one place and we're between them right now. I only have time to be a troll at the moment, and not a crazy blogger. Was gone for 10 days and now in the process of moving (I hate moving). We only have internet at one place and we’re between them right now. I only have time to be a troll at the moment, and not a crazy blogger.

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]]> By: Dukeshire http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-195 Dukeshire Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:54:06 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-195 Bobby had mentioned that he was having trouble logging on to the new format, in addition to being gone for a week or so. But other than that, no clue. As for the holdouts: not sure if this article answers your question in entirety, but it offers some good information looking back and to the future. This year does seem feature a higher than normal number of holdouts. bleacherreport.com/.../226512-2009-nfl-draft-class-may-have-a-first-rounder-holdout-problem - Bobby had mentioned that he was having trouble logging on to the new format, in addition to being gone for a week or so. But other than that, no clue.

As for the holdouts: not sure if this article answers your question in entirety, but it offers some good information looking back and to the future. This year does seem feature a higher than normal number of holdouts.

bleacherreport.com/…/226512-2009-nfl-draft-class-may-have-a-first-rounder-holdout-problem -


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]]> By: getALife996 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-194 getALife996 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:13:43 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-194 OK, you guys probably all know this, but I am too lazy to go look it up. In the last years, what is the normal length into training camp that the top 5 players took to sign contracts? Trying to see if there is an average number of days in that I can look forward to Curry likely having the contract signed. It's normal for them to hold out like this, I mean this far into camp, right? Just kind of having ADD-like symptoms, probably like the rest of you, waiting for him to sign. If anyone knows, that would be great. Thanks. (BTW - has anyone seen BobbyK lately - I saw Duke's Sims post above, and it reminded me of BobbyK and how I haven't seen his posts lately). Always enjoy the good chatter! Keep up the good comments! OK, you guys probably all know this, but I am too lazy to go look it up. In the last years, what is the normal length into training camp that the top 5 players took to sign contracts? Trying to see if there is an average number of days in that I can look forward to Curry likely having the contract signed. It’s normal for them to hold out like this, I mean this far into camp, right? Just kind of having ADD-like symptoms, probably like the rest of you, waiting for him to sign. If anyone knows, that would be great. Thanks. (BTW – has anyone seen BobbyK lately – I saw Duke’s Sims post above, and it reminded me of BobbyK and how I haven’t seen his posts lately). Always enjoy the good chatter! Keep up the good comments!

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]]> By: Dukeshire http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-193 Dukeshire Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:35:33 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-193 Good for you guys. Damn straight hang on to them. Many times those unknown players become your favorites because it gives you someone to root for, that you can relate to. The working man thing. The underdog. Good for you guys. Damn straight hang on to them. Many times those unknown players become your favorites because it gives you someone to root for, that you can relate to. The working man thing. The underdog.

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]]> By: tacstar253 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-192 tacstar253 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:22:06 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-192 tell your grandson to keep those autographs in a safe place. when i was a youngster i got hasselbacks autograph when he was a scrawny backup. you never know. some of those unknowns could become studs tell your grandson to keep those autographs in a safe place. when i was a youngster i got hasselbacks autograph when he was a scrawny backup. you never know. some of those unknowns could become studs

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]]> By: jzulaski http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-191 jzulaski Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:00:57 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-191 Went to the practice yesterday with my grandson. Saw a lot of good catches by the receivers but, also a few drops. One of the really tall receivers (I think it was Taylor) made a great one-handed grab straight above him. I like to see that. It shows good body control and concentration. The offense and defense seemed a little more balanced as far as good plays but, I really don't have much to compare it to (not having gone to any other practices). My grandson won a chance to get autographs from the players but, the players that they had down there signing were basically unknowns (i.e., my grandson didn't know who the heck they were). That was a bit of a disappointment for him. But, he was still pretty excited about the whole thing. All in all, I would rate the public practices a thumbs up. You have to wait in lines for a while for the buses but, it was worth it. Went to the practice yesterday with my grandson. Saw a lot of good catches by the receivers but, also a few drops. One of the really tall receivers (I think it was Taylor) made a great one-handed grab straight above him.

I like to see that. It shows good body control and concentration.

The offense and defense seemed a little more balanced as far as good plays but, I really don’t have much to compare it to (not having gone to any other practices).

My grandson won a chance to get autographs from the players but, the players that they had down there signing were basically unknowns (i.e., my grandson didn’t know who the heck they were). That was a bit of a disappointment for him. But, he was still pretty excited about the whole thing.

All in all, I would rate the public practices a thumbs up. You have to wait in lines for a while for the buses but, it was worth it.


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]]> By: Loudo http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-190 Loudo Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:07:03 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-190 C'mon Eric, it's spelled "Hass." I suppose if he pulls off a few more long gains he might get some love in the correct name department. C’mon Eric, it’s spelled “Hass.” I suppose if he pulls off a few more long gains he might get some love in the correct name department.

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]]> By: Dukeshire http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-189 Dukeshire Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:45 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-189 You know how it works around here: once someone declares something, regardless of it's merits, it becomes law. Irrefutable law that must be hammered over the bastard contrarian's head. The subject of Rob Sims has fallen prey to this scenario. (As have many others). (Due respect to anyone for whom this may apply) You know how it works around here: once someone declares something, regardless of it’s merits, it becomes law. Irrefutable law that must be hammered over the bastard contrarian’s head. The subject of Rob Sims has fallen prey to this scenario. (As have many others). (Due respect to anyone for whom this may apply)

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]]> By: Stevos http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-188 Stevos Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:40:23 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-188 After all the ripping on Rob Sims last year, it will be good to see some folks on this blog move on. Let's all remember Sims only game last year was played with a torn pec muscle. A game he played nearly all of while injured. Still a long way to go for these O linemen, but what a great start to hear Sims and Spencer both practicing healthy. Still holding my breath on both Spencer and Big Walt - can those guys get and stay healthy? Hard to believe the good news so far, but my optimism is sky-high! After all the ripping on Rob Sims last year, it will be good to see some folks on this blog move on. Let’s all remember Sims only game last year was played with a torn pec muscle. A game he played nearly all of while injured.

Still a long way to go for these O linemen, but what a great start to hear Sims and Spencer both practicing healthy. Still holding my breath on both Spencer and Big Walt – can those guys get and stay healthy? Hard to believe the good news so far, but my optimism is sky-high!


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]]> By: Dukeshire http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2009/08/04/training-camp-day-5-defense-steps-up/#comment-187 Dukeshire Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:43:13 +0000 http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/?p=104#comment-187 Is there anyone on the Seahawks less heralded than D.D. Lewis? He seems to be always fighting for his job or on the verge of being cut, or is, or they are looking for someone to replace him. Yet he's always there when they need him. All from an undrafted FA. I too am greatful they got him back after his '07 in Denver. Is there anyone on the Seahawks less heralded than D.D. Lewis? He seems to be always fighting for his job or on the verge of being cut, or is, or they are looking for someone to replace him. Yet he’s always there when they need him. All from an undrafted FA. I too am greatful they got him back after his ’07 in Denver.

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