Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Thursday, August 24 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Kobe Bryant Challenges Richard Sherman On Mamba Day
On Mamba Day (8/24), NBA legend, former MVP and 18-time All-Star Kobe Bryant challenged numerous athletes to take the next step in their respective sports using his hashtag #MambaMentality, which represents Bryant's mindset of entering a zone where you are absorbed in your work. Bryant and Nike combined to released the Kobe A.D. Mamba Mentality Pack, which is his new signature shoe that comes in five colors: grey, blue, yellow, red and purple. The five colorways represent the five emotions of his Mamba Mentality mantra: passion, detached, honesty, fearless, and optimism.
One of the athletes he challenged happened to be Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, an avid Lakers fan, who Bryant wants to break the team's single-season interception record in 2017. To do so, Sherman would need to record 11 interceptions this season to break the marks set by John Harris and Kenny Easley (10). Sherman's career-high for interceptions in a season is currently eight, which he recorded in 2012 and 2013.
As one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, Sherman has never been afraid of a challenge, and he gladly accepted Bryant's request this afternoon:
Pro Shop Item Of The Week
This week's featured item at the Seahawks Pro Shop are new beanies, which was sported by Bobby Wagner last Friday evening against Minnesota:
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor, who shared this old game photo from Virginia Tech for Throwback Thursday:
More From Around The Web
Back in 2015, ESPN's Sheil Kapadia wrote about how Bryant inspired Sherman as an athlete.
Seahawks rookie defensive lineman Nazair Jones is off to a good start this season.
Stefanie Loh of The Seattle Times looked at how versatility could help defensive end David Bass make the Seahawks' 53-man roster.
Seahawks special teams coordinator Brian Schneider believes this roster is one of the deepest yet.
Finally, Michael-Shawn Dugar of SeattlePI did a Q&A with rookie Ethan Pocic about his NFL journey thus far.
Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Chiefs as the two teams get ready to face off in the 2017 preseason.
Seattle Seahawks' John Sawyer, left, and Kansas City Chiefs' Jimbo Elrod, right, roll after the ball fumbled by Sawyer during the first quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 11, 1977. (AP Photo/John Filo)
Seattle Seahawks running back Dan Doornink (33) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 1979. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 24-6. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge (14) of the Kansas City Chiefs, is grabbed by Jacob Green (79) of the Seattle Seahawks and sacked for a four-yard loss during the second quarter of their NFL game, Sept. 14, 1986. Also rushing Blackledge is Joe Nash (72) of the Seahawks. Seattle beat Kansas City 23-17. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge, right, of the Kansas City Chiefs, is sacked for a seven-yard loss by linebacker Brian Bosworth, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, during the third quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 20, 1987. Seattle beat Kansas City 43-14. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Albert Lewis (29) and safety Lloyd Burruss (34) team up to stop Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ray Butler (83) during an NFL game in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 20, 1988. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Running back Barry Word (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs past Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks for three of his 85 yards during the third quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Nov. 23, 1992. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Thomas (58) flies down the sideline with an 86-yard run and touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 5, 1993. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Rick Mirer attempts to elude Derrick Thomas during an NFL Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 2, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 34-24. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Marcus Allen (32) runs for yardage against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL Football game on October 23, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 38-23. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana drops back to throw during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, in Seattle against the Seahawks. Montana was sidelined late in the third quarter when he sprained his left foot. Kansas City led 6-0 when he was replaced by backup Steve Bono. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
The ball is just out of reach for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Pritchard during the first quarter Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jerome Woods is a couple of steps behind on the incomplete pass play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Elvis Grbac (11) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 1997 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Kansas Chiefs Chiefs receiver Derrick Alexander runs with a reception during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 1998 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 24-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks' Christian Fauria runs ahead of Kansas City Chiefs' Donnie Edwards after catching a pass in the third quarter in Seattle on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Lauren McFalls)
Kansas City Chiefs Priest Holmes (31) during a against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 25, 2001 The Chiefs beat the Seahawks 19-7. Priest Holmes played for 10 years with 2 teams and was a 3-time Pro Bowler.(AP Photo/Chris Bernacchi)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander leaps into the end zone for a touchdown on a 3-yard run past Kansas City Chiefs defender Ray Crockett in the second quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, left, breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Eddie Kennison (87) during the first quarter of a football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs Dustin Colquitt (2) recovers a blocked field goal attempt as Seattle Seahawks Kelly Jennings comes in for the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. Chiefs Andy Studebaker (96) attempts to provide protection for Colquitt. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
