Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today —Thursday, November 17 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Eagles Eyed Wilson In 2012 NFL Draft
When the Philadelphia Eagles held the 88th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, they had their eyes set on taking quarterback Russell Wilson from Wisconsin. A few picks before them, however, the Seattle Seahawks had the same vision, and drafted Wilson at No. 75.
On a conference call this week with Philadelphia media, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that after he and general manager John Schneider took Wilson, then-Eagles head coach Andy Reid gave them a call. From ESPN's Tim McManus:
"I don't think John specifically thought the Eagles were any more of a threat than other teams -- I don't know that -- but I know that Andy Reid] called us right after the pick, though, and gave John some trouble about it," [Carroll said during a conference call with Philly media Wednesday. "They're old friends. But we were really sweating it out. We wanted him the whole way, and John had it figured obviously perfectly for us to get it done. There were a couple other teams that called in right after that, too. Andy was the first guy to call, though. We felt very fortunate.
What was Reid's message?
"He was just giving John a hard time for taking his guy. Kind of regular banter that happens during the draft," Carroll responded.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from the Seahawks Pro Shop, who celebrated Throwback Thursday by posting these old school caps. You can grab a cap of your personal preference here.
More From Around The Web
The Seahawks are counting on their rookies to contribute down the stretch of the season.
Thomas Rawls was a full participant in practice Wednesday and "looked sharp."
Did you know that Eagles head coach Doug Pederson grew up a Seahawks fan?
In his latest weekly piece for The Players' Tribune, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman talks about his responsibilities as a parent and more.
Doug Baldwin says Prosise reminds him of Houston Texans legend Arian Foster.
And lastly, Stephen Cohen of SeattlePI on George Fant's improvement at left tackle.
The Seahawks and the Eagles have played 14 times, splitting their all-time series 7-7. The two teams will face off again this Sunday during Week 11 at CenturyLink Field.
Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg gets off a pass during loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1989. (AP Photo)
Herschel Walker (34) of the Philadelphia Eagles manages to avoid Tyrone Rodgers (91) and Jeff Bryant (77) of he Seattle Seahawks for a 12-yard gain during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 14, 1992. Walker carried 23 times for 11 yards in the game as Philadelphia won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rodney Peete (9) changes the play at the line as he looks at the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of Sunday's, Dec. 3, 1995 game in Seattle. Seattle won the game 26-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Philadelphia Eagles' James Thrash catches a pass for a touchdown while Seattle Seahawks' Ken Lucas chases during the second quarter in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles' Shawn Barber gives chase in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks D.J. Hackett (18) pulls down the pass in the endzone from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the closing minutes of the first half as the Eagles's Michael Lewis,left, and Sheldon Brown, center, defend Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' Deon Grant, left, tips the ball away from Philadelphia Eagles' Greg Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Seahawks won 28-24. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace (15) pitches off to running back Maurice Morris, right, with Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws closing in on the left during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Seattle. The Eagles won 26-7. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 2: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks as he returns a punt at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
