Good morning, 12s.
Here’s a look at what’s ‘out there’ for today – Friday, September 13 – about your Seattle Seahawks:
Alexander, Krieg, Warren, Hutch, WatTers, Feagles, James
On Thursday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released their list of Modern-Era nominees for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020. Out of the 122 players on the list, eleven of the names you would recognize as Seahawks Legends.
This notable eleven includes quarterback Dave Krieg, running backs Shaun Alexander, Edgerrin James and Chris Warren, guards Steve Hutchinson and Ricky Watters, center Ray Donaldson, safety Merton Hanks, cornerback Terry McDaniel, and punters Jeff Feagles and Rohn Stark. Hutchinson, who played in Seattle from 2000 to 2005, finds his way on the nominees list for the third year in a row after being a finalist for the Class of 2019.
A news release from Canton, Ohio, states that “the large list of Modern-Era nominees includes only players whose careers ended less than 25 seasons ago. The nominees include 63 offensive players, 43 defensive players, and 16 special teams players.”
This list of players is set to be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November, and then to 15 finalists in early January of 2020. After those cuts, the finalists will then be presented to the full 48-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting on ‘Selection Saturday,’ the day before Super Bowl LIV.
Be sure to follow the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Twitter to follow along with the process as the season continues.
About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Social Post Of The Day
Today’s ‘Social Post of the Day’ comes from Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, as he encourages fans via Twitter to donate towards the relief in the Bahamas, where Smith has family ties.
More From Around The Web
Seahawks.com’s John Boyle writes up a feature story about Coach Carroll and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin being two of the NFL’s longest-tenured coaches.
Tony Drovetto at Seahawks.com shares the report from Thursday’s practice.
Joe Fann from NBC Sports Northwest dives into quarterback Russell Wilson keeping an eye out for his teammates last week against the Bengals.
Stacy Rost from 710 ESPN Seattle recaps Brock Huard and Mike Salk’s expectation of how the team will use defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah together.
Dave Wyman from 710 ESPN Seattle breaks down Clowney’s impact on the Seattle defense.
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times and Gregg Bell from The Tacoma News Tribune both recap some of the team’s injuries and Thursday’s practice.
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times writes up a story about rookie receiver DK Metcalf’s performance in last week’s win over Cincinnati. Condotta also dives into Russell Wilson explaining his ‘dad mode’ comment.
Gregg Bell from The Tacoma News Tribune also reports on Metcalf’s big game last weekend. Bell also writes about how Wilson’s preparing for the team’s Week 2 matchup in Pittsburgh.
Art Thiel from SportsPressNW expands on defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson’s homecoming to Pittsburgh.
Aaron Fentress from The Athletic reports on the Seahawks re-signing cornerback Jamar Taylor.
The Seahawks and the Steelers will meet this Sunday in Pittsburgh at Heinz Field for the second game of the 2019 season. Take a look back at photos from the past games between the two teams.
Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers kept Seattle's Sammy Green at arm's length Sunday, Dec. 5, 1977 in second half action. (AP Photo)
Jack Lambert (58) of the Pittsburgh Steelers is shown during a game against the Seattle Seahawks, Dec. 4, 1977. (AP Photo)
Steelers Frank Lewis (43) is caught by Seattle cornerback Eddie McMillan, right, in the second half of the game. Pa. Steelers won, 30-20. (AP Photo)
Steelers Franco Harris (32) gets past Seahawks Bill Gregory (77) for Pittsburgh's third touchdown of the game, Sept. 11, 1978. The Steelers won the game in Pittsburgh, 21-10. (AP Photo/R.C. Greenawalt)
Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during game action against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Nov. 8, 1981. (AP Photo)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) is tackled for no gain by Seattle Seahawk conerback Keith Simpson (42) in the first quarter of their National Football League game in the Seattle Kingdome, Nov. 28, 1982. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike McCormack cheers on his team as they upset and shut out the Pittsburgh Steelers, 16-0, in the Kingdome in Seattle, Nov. 29, 1982. (AP Photo/David Ekren)
Franco Harris (32) of the Pittsburgh Steelers slides into the end zone for six points after being hit by Kenny Easley (45) and Kerry Justin of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their game in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 23, 1983. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth (55) in action during a 13 - 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 6, 1987 at The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Rick Mirer (3) is sacked for a seven-yard-loss by Kevin Henry (76) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993. (AP Photos/Gary Stewart)
Seattle Seahawks punt returner Charlie Rogers (31) evades Pittsburgh Steelers' John Fiala as he runs the Josh Miller punt back for a touchdown in the first quarter in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Seattle Seahawks' Isaiah Kacyvenski, left, and J.P. Darche (52) bring down Pittsburgh Steelers' Antwaan Randle El during a punt return as Seahawks' Orlando Huff (57) comes in on the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 23-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Koren Robinson (81) flips while being tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers' Brent Alexander on a second-quarter pass play Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Seattle. Robinson had 51 yards receiving in the Seahawks' 23-16 victory. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander celebrates as he runs off the field after the 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Seattle Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren, left and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher greet each other before the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) tries to break away from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Seattle Seahawks' Michael Boulware intercepts a pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers' Antwaan Randle El (82) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XL football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at a football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, right, breaks up a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cedric Wilson in the first quarter of the football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Steelers won 21-0. (AP Photo/Joe Sargent)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Allexander, left, runs by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend in the first quarter of the football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Steelers won 21-0. (AP Photo/Joe Sargent)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch evades a tackle from Steelers linebacker James Harrison and takes off down the field during a game on September 18, 2011. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 24-0
Seattle Seahawks defense stacks up Steelers running back Issac Redman for a minimal gain during a game on September 18, 2011. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 24-0
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) in action during an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Seattle, WA. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham celebrates a big reception over Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons. The Seahawks defeated the Steelers 39-30 on November 29, 2015.
Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks line of scrimmage in action during an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Seattle, WA. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin delivers a stiff arm to Steelers cornerback Antwon Blake during a game on Novemeber 29, 2015. The Seahawks defeated the Steelers 39-30.
Seattle Seahawks wide receivers Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin celebrate with the 12s following Baldwin's 80 yard catch and run for the go ahead score. The Seahawks defeated the Steelers 39-30 on November 29, 2015.
