Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's 'out there' for today - Wednesday, October 10 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Norton Jr. Set To Face His Former Squad
Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., who was hired this past offseason to replace Kris Richard, will face his former club this Sunday when the Seahawks take on the Raiders at London's Wembley Stadium. Following Tuesday's Seahawks practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center, the former NFL player turned coach commented on what he learned about himself during his three-season stay in the Bay Area.
"A lot. Oakland was very good to me, I'm very glad I went there," Norton said. "I met a lot of really good people. Had a really good experience playing ball, working with a certain staff, working with the head coach. I just learned a lot about ball, learned a lot of tight situations, had my first playoff game as a coordinator. So, it was a lot of good football, a lot of good coaching experience – it was very valuable for me."
Before Norton's tenure with the Raiders, he had spent his entire coaching career working alongside Pete Carroll, first at USC and then as linebackers coach for the Seahawks when Carroll returned to the NFL in 2010 with Seattle. Norton said working outside of a Carroll-led system during his time in Oakland helped him grow as a professional.
"It was amazing. If I had to do it all over again, I would do it all over again," he said. "Oakland was very good to me, the people were good, the fans were good, being back in California was good, and just the experience of running the system and taking the system to another place. Having a lot of problems I need to solve by myself, not having the main system with me. It was very, very beneficial for me and my growth as a coach."
You can listen to more Norton's Tuesday conversation with the media right here.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from Barrowboy & Banker, the Seahawks' official pub for all of this week's pregame activities in London, which shares a shot of a '12s Everywhere' map from inside the bar. Fans in the UK are encouraged to stop by and pin a 12 Flag on the world map showcasing where they've traveled from to see the Seahawks play against the Raiders this Sunday.
More From Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, digital media reporter John Boyle shares six key takeaways from Pete Carroll's Tuesday press conference.
Linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) and defensive lineman Rasheem Green (ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
For fans in London for this weekend's game, UK Sea Hawker Adam Nathan, a London native, offers a bevy of travel tips, dining options, and points of interest to help 12s tour the city like a local. Fans are also encouraged to check out London.Seahawks.com to learn more about all the official Seahawks activities taking place.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers gets an honorable mention in ESPN.com's list of the league's top rookies through Week 5.
The Athletic breaks down the Seahawks' use of the play-action pass.
Danny O'Neil at 710Sports.com notes what we've learned about the Seahawks after five games.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive images from the Seahawks' Week 5 home game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Nick Vannett arrives at CenturyLink Field and walks the hallway from the players parking lot to the locker room.
D.J. Fluker and Rashaad Penny arrive at CenturyLink Field for the game against the Rams in Week 5.
Head coach Pete Carroll heads for the locker room with a network television camera capturing his arrival.
Seahawks center Justin Britt sports gloves honoring the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative.
Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen is one of the first players on the field for early warmups.
Quarterback Russell Wilson, wearing his Bose headphones, takes his early warmup throws in an empty stadium before fans arrive.
Receiver David Moore makes a practice reception in the south end zone during early warmups, at nearly the identical spot where he would catch a touchdown pass hours later in the game.
Nick Vannett signs autographs for fans near the Seahawks tunnel.
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin warms up.
Seahawks legends Seneca Wallace and Walter Jones pose for a photo before the game. Jones, now a photographer, photographed the game from the sidelines.
Tight end Marcus Lucas is all smiles as he exits the locker room for early warmups.
Back in the locker room, receiver Brandon Marshall reviews notes at his locker.
Defensive captain Bobby Wagner talks to the team before they left the locker room for kickoff.
Offensive guard J.R. Sweezy gets ready to run out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks mascot "Blitz" leads the Seahawks out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin spreads his wings and "flies" onto the field as his name is called during pregame introductions.
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed poses in the laser-lit tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks defensive backs Akeem King and Tedric Thompson sit on the bench before kickoff.
Seahawks helmets sported stickers honoring the NFL's "Crucial Catch" initiative during the game.
Seahawks captains head to midfield for the opening coin toss.
Head referee Clete Blakeman flips the coin as captains for both teams watch.
Seattle's defense came up with a red zone turnover early in the game as Frank Clark intercepts this tipped pass, thwarting a Rams drive.
Seattle's Frank Clark returns an interception in the first quarter for 26 yards.
Seattle's Chris Carson barrels his way for 16 yards on this first quarter carry.
Seattle's Mike Davis races to the right side for a nine-yard gain.
Seattle's Russell Wilson sends a shovel pass towards tight end Nick Vannett that resulted in a first down.
Seattle's Mike Davis celebrates in the end zone after scoring from six yards out to give the Seahawks a 7-0 lead.
Seattle's Justin Coleman tackles Rams running back Todd Gurley.
Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett heads downfield for a 32-yard gain after catching a shovel pass from quarterback Russell Wilson.
The Sea Gals were dressed for the light drizzle that fell for most of the game.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett hauls in a 39-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson in the second quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett celebrates with teammate Duane Brown after Lockett's second quarter touchdown gave the Seahawks a 14-10 lead.
Seattle's David Moore stiff-arms L.A.'s Ramik Wilson in the second quarter.
Seattle's Sebastian Janikowski connects on a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game at 17-17.
Seattle's Barkevious Mingo and Bobby Wagner combine to stop the Rams' Cooper Kupp.
Seattle's Tedric Thompson intercepts the Rams' last minute hail mary attempt at the end of the first half.
The halftime show featured men and women on the field celebrating those close to them affected by the cancer as part of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative.
Mike Davis heads up the sideline accompanied by Russel Wilson who looks to make a block.
Seattle's David Moore catches a touchdown pass as Seahawks linemen Germain Ifedi, Justin Britt, J.R. Sweezy and D.J. Fluker celebrate in the background.
The Seahawks celebrate after Moore's touchdown is upheld upon an official review.
The 12s were loud and boisterous all afternoon at Century Link Field.
Seattle's Tedric Thompson stops the Rams' Josh Reynolds in the third quarter.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson takes off on a 21-yard gain in the third quarter. Carson rushed for 116 yards in the game.
Offensive line coach Mike Solari gives instructions during the second half.
Seattle's David Moore finds himself open near the end zone and hauls in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Shaquem Griffin dives at Los Angeles returner Blake Countess.
Injured Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright shouts instructions from the sidelines.
Seattle's Barkevious Mingo tackles Rams tight end Gerald Everett.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett gets grabbed by the face mask after coming down with a 44-yard reception as the Seahawks tried to get into scoring position late in the game.
After the tough 32-30 loss to the Rams, head coach Pete Carroll addressed the team in the locker room.
