Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Thursday, September 14 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Football 101 With Dave Wyman
Over at 710Sports.com, former Seahawks linebacker Dave Wyman shares his weekly 'Football 101' video highlighting a couple key terms — 'gap control' and 'force' — and relating them to the Seahawks run defense's performance in this past weekend's regular-season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Seattle allowed just 84 yards on the ground at Lambeau Field, a number that Wyman points out would lead the League if maintained all season long. Wyman attributes part of the team's success to cornerback Richard Sherman's willingness to tackle in the run game, pointing to an impressive first-quarter takedown Sherman recorded on Packers running back Ty Montgomery.
"Sharm came in, and I'll tell you what, he came up and made a really good form tackle on Ty Montgomery, and I think it was the best hit of the game," Wyman said. "He got his head down and he had his face mask up, so there was no spearing or he didn't put the crown of his helmet into the ball carrier. He got really low, he wrapped up — he ended up grabbing the back of his legs — and then just drove his legs and it was probably like a 2-yard gain, so Richard Sherman did a really good job."
Wyman went on to call Sherman "the best tackling corner in NFL history," outlining in the video above the advantages that Sherman's physicality gives to Seattle's defense.
"I haven't seen a guy that's as willing of a hitter as Richard Sherman and this allows the Seahawks to do a lot," Wyman said. "A lot of times other defenses wouldn't have this available because they don't have corners that can tackle as well as Richard Sherman."
If you agree or disagree with Wyman's assessment, he invites you to let him know in the video's comment section on YouTube.
The Seahawks announced yesterday plans to celebrate Paul Allen's 20 years as owner of the franchise this week through a series of broadcast, digital, and gameday entertainment elements.
Here's everything you need to know about the celebration, which includes a sweepstakes for a chance to win a VIP experience at an upcoming home game.
Pro Shop Item Of The Week
Featured at the Seahawks Pro Shop this week as an in-store exclusive are New Era 9FIFTY feather-pattern snapbacks. You can stop by one of the shop's four locations to purchase, or call 206-682-2900 to order.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Matt Hasselbeck, who sends a '#ThanksPaul' tweet as part of the Allen-era celebration. The former Seahawks quarterback notes what an honor it was to be part of professional football in Seattle.
More From Around The Web
The Seahawks expect running back Thomas Rawls to play this week.
Seattle made a handful of changes to its practice squad on Wednesday.
Offensive line coach Tom Cable and head coach Pete Carroll are looking for more consistency from the offensive line this week.
Here's four takeaways from defensive end Cliff Avril's Wednesday meeting with the media.
John Clayton at 710Sports.com shares five observations from the Seahawks' Week 1 game film.
Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune shares what lessons rookie cornerback Shaquill Griffin learned in his NFL debut.
ESPN.com 49ers writer Nick Wagoner reports on San Francisco quarterback Brian Hoyer readying for his first game at CenturyLink Field.
And ESPN.com also outlines the youngest and oldest offenses, defenses, and teams in the League.
Take a look at the San Fransisco 49ers players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 2 at CenturyLink Field.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) is seen on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 33-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Zane Beadles (68) looks on from the sidelines during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) carries the ball before an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers center Brandon Fusco (63) during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 33-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers center Daniel Kilgore (67) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
San Francisco 49ers' Deforest Buckner during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson (36) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 23-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers Earl Mitchell (90) during NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco 49ers' Garrett Celek during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley smiles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams runs to the sidelines in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 49ers won, 27-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) during pre-game warmups before an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, August 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) rests during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 33-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 19-12. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (15) looks on as he runs to the sidelines after halftime during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) greets San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tank Carradine (95) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers long snapper Kyle Nelson (86) looks on after the 2016 NFL week 11 regular season football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Patriots won the game 30-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Brown during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Taylor, left, and Aaron Burbridge during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers punter Bradley Pinion (5) looks on as he runs to the sidelines after halftime during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Brock Coyle (50) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Matt Breida (49) during pre-game warmups before an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, August 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
