Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin returns for his sixth NFL season with a new contract and a fiancée. But some things don't change: He's still as frugal as ever.
Baldwin's big splurge after signing a contract extension was three boxes of donuts – "one for my family and friends, and the other two for me" – and four bottles of celebratory sparkling apple juice.
Those earrings winking in his ears? They cost $9.99 at Target. (NFL players, they're just like us!)
Here are 12 more things you might not know about the Seahawks' veteran wideout:
1. He knows that marriage is about compromise.
Baldwin: "My fiancée has been doing most of the wedding planning. She makes it really simple on me, which is awesome. … One of the things was, I wanted a vanilla cake, so we had to compromise – part vanilla, part chocolate."
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2. He's been watching a lot of "The Office" reruns lately.
Baldwin: "'The Office' is one of my favorite shows. In camp, everything is so serious, I need something to be a little more light and happy. 'The Office' always lifts me up."
2b. His favorite Michael Scott quote...
Baldwin "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."
3. He's not a fan of green beans.
Baldwin: "My mom tried to force me to eat green beans when I was younger, so not only do I not like the taste, I hate the memory of the green beans."
4. His bucket list includes a trip to The Last Frontier.
Baldwin: "I want to go to Alaska and fish. My grandfather used to take me fishing all the time when I was younger. … I've always seen stuff on TV about Alaska and fishing, so it's one of those things I want to do."
5. His favorite sport to watch is basketball.
Baldwin: "Hands down. Miami Heat is my favorite team. Dwyane Wade has been my favorite player since he came into the league."
6. His pet peeve is, uh, wait, can you repeat that?
Baldwin:"I can't stand it when people don't listen. I don't know why; I think it was instilled in me when I was younger that I had to listen. You know, I'm only going to get told once. If you don't hear it the first time, you're in trouble."
7. If there's a spider around, you're on your own.
Baldwin: "I cannot stand spiders. [If there's a spider in the house], I'll get my fiancée to go take care of it."
8. He has a nickname and it's not Angry Doug:
Baldwin: "Doug E. Fresh, from the '90s rapper."
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9. He will beat you at Candyland no matter how old you are.
Baldwin: "I'm not good at not being competitive. When I'm trying to have fun with my little brother or my little niece and nephew and my cousins … if we're playing games, it's hard for me not to want to beat them."
10. He's kind of a sore loser.
Baldwin: "I think I would like to handle losing a little bit better. I would like to be able to move on from losing faster."
11. His favorite board game is Kill Doctor Lucky.
Baldwin: "It's kind of "Clue"-ish, a lot of strategy involved, especially if you have four or five people playing the game."
12. If he had a warning label, it would say:
Baldwin: "There are so many things that come to mind. … If I had a warning label, it would be: Don't worry, I don't bite."
A look back at some of the best moments from the Seahawks career of wide receiver Doug Baldwin.
Before the team returned to the field, receiver Doug Baldwin gave an impassioned speech to his teammates.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin points skyward after his 16-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson gave Seattle a 7-3 lead.
Receiver Doug Baldwin's fakes left Green Bay's Micah Hyde grasping at air.
Doug Baldwin congratulates his college and pro teammate Richard Sherman after an interception, the first of two by Sherman on the afternoon.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin boards the team charter on Friday afternoon as a sign supports the team as they head to New York for the game against the Giants.
Receiver Doug Baldwin exhorts the crowd as players returned to the field.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin heads upfield and applies a stiff-arm to Pittsburgh's Anton Blake on his way to an 80-yard touchdown that sealed Seattle's victory.
Doug Baldwin strikes a pose after scoring Seattle's first touchdown on a pass from Russell Wilson.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin leaps high to snare a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson, giving Seattle a 17-13 lead in the third quarter.
Jan. 10, 2016; Minneapolis, Minn.
Receiver Doug Baldwin puts a stiff-arm to the face of Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson near the end of a 49-yard reception. Baldwin's seven catches led all receivers.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin outraces Cleveland's Johnson Bademosi to the end zone for his second touchdown of the game and his tenth touchdown in four games.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin is knocked out of bounds at the San Francisco two-yard line, setting up a Thomas Rawls touchdown in the first quarter.
Receiver Doug Baldwin celebrates his first touchdown of the game with Seahawks mascot "Blitz".
Head coach Pete Carroll and receiver Doug Baldwins are the final Seahawks leave the field after pregame warmups.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin sprints away from a Saints defender on a 52-yard pass play from Russell Wilson to set up a field goal.
Receiver Doug Baldwin heads upfield after catching a pass over the middle. Eight different Seahawks had receptions during the victory.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin and quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate after they combined on the game's only touchdown with just under 12 minutes left in the game.
Receiver Doug Baldwin looks for first down yardage in the second quarter. Baldwin led Seattle's receivers with 50 yards on four catches.
Seattle's offense began to come alive as receiver Doug Baldwin, as he did in the playoff game in Minnesota, leapt high to snag a pass for a first down.
Seattle receiver Doug Baldwin came across the middle, leapt high and snagged this pass from Russell Wilson with one hand and completed the catch in the third quarter.
Receiver Doug Baldwin points skyward after scoring his third touchdown of the game, this one on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Russell Wilson.
Receiver Doug Baldwin addresses the team at the end of halftime just before the players returned to the field.
Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates receiver Doug Baldwin after the first of Baldwin's three touchdowns on the day.
Doug Baldwin got behind Green Bay cornerback Casey Hayward and his 35-yard reception put the Seahawks into scoring position at the Packers' 35-yard line.
Receiver Doug Baldwin looks for room to run. Baldwin led all receivers with six catches for 61 yards.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin races untouched towards the end zone with this second TD reception of the game, his fifth touchdown in the past two games.
