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Seahawks players use social media to celebrate Mother’s Day

Seattle Seahawks current and former players took to Twitter to wish a happy Mother’s Day to their moms and wives on Sunday.

Mother’s Day celebrations will no doubt be impacted heavily this year, with social distancing practices still in place around the United States – which of course limits people’s ability to see their parents.

That of course won’t stop people from celebrating, however, and social media will continue to be a prominent way for people to share their feelings about their own moms and the other moms in their life.

The Seattle Seahawks, as well as many current and former players, have already begun sharing pictures and stories on Twitter, in light of the holiday.

Many players used the platform to send love to their own moms, while a handful of others celebrated their wives, a few who are celebrating their first Mother’s Day as a new mom.

In light of this pandemic’s impact on social gatherings, we here at Seahawks Wire hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday and is able to celebrate with the moms in their life in some capacity while we wait for a return to normalcy in the (hopefully) near future.

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Seahawks rookie players assigned their new jersey numbers

The Seattle Seahawks rookie players have now been assigned their new jersey numbers ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

The Seattle Seahawks selected eight new players in this year’s NFL draft and also added 17 undrafted rookie free agents to the roster.

Seattle has now assigned jersey numbers to the rookie players. Here’s a look at who will be sporting which number this summer.

Defensive tackle Josh Avery: 63

Linebacker Jordyn Brooks: 56

Running back Patrick Carr: 39

Tackle Tommy Champion: 79

Running back DeeJay Dallas: 31

Wide receiver Seth Dawkins: 13

Wide receiver Aaron Fuller: 2

Quarterback Anthony Gordon: 6

Cornerback Gavin Heslop: 9

Running back Anthony Jones: 36

Defensive tackle Cedrick Lattimore: 75

Guard Damien Lewis: 68

Tight end Tyler Mabry: 85

Defensive end Eli Mencer: 43

Free safety Chris Miller: 33

Free safety Josh Norwood: 41

Tight end Colby Parkinson: 84

Cornerback Debione Renfro: 38

Defensive end Alton Robinson: 98

Cornerback Kemah Siverand: 8

Wide receiver Stephen Sullivan: 87

Wide receiver Freddie Swain: 18

Defensive end Darrell Taylor: 58

Defensive end Marcus Webb: 48

Tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson: 46

The NFL has now implemented protocols each team must have in place prior to a reopening of facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why did Brooklyn native Isaiah Wilson choose to play for Georgia football?

Here is why Brooklyn native Isaiah Wilson, now of the Tennessee Titans, chose to play college ball for Georgia football.

Former Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson signed with the Bulldogs as a five-star recruit in the class of 2017.

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York and playing high school ball at Poly Prep, Wilson had offers from just about every school in the country.

At 6-foot-7, 350 pounds, Wilson was rated as the nation’s No. 16 overall player in the 2017 recruiting class. Out of the 18 votes on Wilson’s 247 recruiting profile, 16 analysts actually predicted him to play for Michigan.

But Wilson chose the warmer weather, the better competition and the overall more enjoyable lifestyle of attending The University of Georgia, where after three seasons he became a first round draft selection of the Tennessee Titans.

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Wilson remotely sat down with the voice of the Tennessee Titans, Mike Keith, to discuss a plethora of things, including why he chose to play for Georgia instead of staying up north.

“I just felt the SEC is a great place to play football. You have the best competition out there,” Wilson said. “The SEC has a lot of talent every week and you have NFL level coaches that prepare you for the next level and have been in the league and been through those systems and understand what’s required of you at the next level.

And their success rate, just with their players and helping them succeed and get to the next level, not only as football players but as men. It’s definitely what I looked at in my decision to go down there and play for Georgia.”

On what he improved most on during his time at Georgia, Wilson said it was the technique that Sam Pittman and the UGA coaching staff helped him to develop.

“I came from a private school in Brooklyn, New York, a really small school. And we had great coaches for that environment but they didn’t necessarily coach the technique I was learning in college. Picking up that technique was probably the biggest transition for me.”

And here’s Wilson’s tweet announcing his commitment to the G.

How former Georgia OT Isaiah Wilson got the nickname ‘Panda’

How did former Georgia football OT Isaiah Wilson, now of the Tennessee Titans, receive his nickname “Panda?”

Former Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson signed with the Bulldogs as a five-star recruit in the class of 2017 out of Brooklyn, New York.

Fast forward three years later, and the 6-foot-7, 350 pound tackle is a first round selection of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Draft.

A few days after being drafted, Wilson remotely sat down with the voice of the Tennessee Titans, Mike Keith, to partake in a virtual interview, really diving into Wilson as a person and his journey to becoming a first round draft pick.

One of the questions that Keith asked Wilson was where he got his nickname from. As seen on his social media, Wilson goes by the nickname “Panda.”

The story behind that can be viewed below, starting at the 7:35 mark.

Wilson stated that it was actually running back prospect (at the time) DeeJay Dallas who gave him that nickname during a high school training camp.

“I was sitting down Indian style, because I’m a big guy and it stretches out my hips…

He walked over, and he was like, ‘you’re just a big panda.’ It stuck. Everyone kind of went with it.”

Dallas was a 4-star running back recruit out of Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia in the class  of 2017. If you remember, Dallas actually committed to Georgia while Mark Richt was still head coach. He de-committed in December of 2015 following Richt’s firing, but followed Richt to Miami. Dallas was recently picked in the fourth round of the 2020 draft by Seattle.

I recommend watching the video in full, as Wilson discusses a lot more than where his nickname came from.

Could the Seahawks pursue free agent RB Carlos Hyde?

The Seattle Seahawks could look for depth in their running back room this offseason, and Carlos Hyde represents the best available option.

The Seattle Seahawks cleared quite a bit of cap space last week after releasing Justin Britt and D.J. Fluker. Most felt the moves were made to clear room for a big signing on the defensive line, likely either Jadeveon Clowney or Everson Griffen.

While that could still be the case, the Seahawks could also use that extra cash to pursue upgrades elsewhere, including on the interior defensive line or in the secondary.

The other, even more off-the-wall option, would be to pursue a veteran running back on the open market, where options include Lamar Miller, Devonta Freeman, LeSean McCoy and perhaps most notably, Carlos Hyde.

While adding a running back may seem like more of a luxury than a necessity, the team did make it clear that Rashaad Penny is likely to begin training camp on the PUP list, and while Chris Carson is recovering well from his hip injury this team certainly wants to avoid a situation like they had last year, where they were forced to sign two players, Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin, off the street for their final few games.

Hyde would definitely be the spendiest of the remaining free agent running backs after coming off a career year with Houston in 2019 where he ran for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns.

Hyde originally came up with the 49ers, spending four years in San Francisco before splitting the 2018 season between Cleveland and Jacksonville, and breaking out last year with Houston.

Adding Hyde to a mix that features Carson and Penny, as well as youngsters Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas, might seem like overkill, but the coaching staff loves their physical, aggressive running game and Hyde would give them added insurance and another punishing runner to play with.

Whether the financials make sense is a whole other issue, but the fit is definitely there if Seattle is willing to commit money to add depth to their running back room.

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Is durability a concern for the Seahawks’ running backs?

The Seattle Seahawks finished the year with three running backs on the injured reserve, begging the question, is durability a concern?

The Seattle Seahawks suffered blow after blow to their run game last year when they lost three running backs to season-ending injuries. Seattle had to find replacements for starter Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise.

The Seahawks brought back a couple of well-known veterans, including Marshawn Lynch, who found a way to punch himself into the endzone much to the pleasure of Seattle fans everywhere.

But heading into the 2020 NFL season, the question remains, is durability still a concern for the Seahawks running backs?

With no on-field activities yet this spring, Carson, Penny and Prosise have some extra time to recuperate before returning to practice. Out of extra precaution, however, Seattle looked to the NFL draft for a little insurance at the position.

The Seahawks selected running back DeeJay Dallas out of Miami to add more depth in the backfield.

“He’s a guy with a really big attitude and personality about it and try hard and effort and all of that,” coach Pete Carroll said after the draft. “That was the mix. He’s been a wildcat guy back there in the backfield. That just adds to the makeup that he brings that makes him unique. That’s kind of the guys that we love to fall for. Hopefully, he will contribute in many ways. Versatility is a big deal with him.”

As we inch closer to training camp, we’ll have a better idea of the health statutes of the injured players will hopefully have gotten a glimpse at the rookie running back’s ball-handling skills.

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Seahawks drafted running back DeeJay Dallas for his versatility

The Seattle Seahawks boosted their running back room in the 2020 NFL Draft when they selected Miami’s DeeJay Dallas for his versatility.

The Seattle Seahawks have officially wrapped up the 2020 NFL Draft with eight new additions to the team. Among the new draftees for the Seahawks is Miami running back DeeJay Dallas.

It’s no secret the Seahawks pride themselves on being a run-first team. It has been a tenant of Pete Carroll’s offensive philosophy and an identity of the franchise as a whole throughout its history. When Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise all went down with season-ending injuries, it left a gaping hole at a valuable position.

It certainly doesn’t take a football expert to tell you loosing a first, second, and third-string running back in the same year isn’t optimal.

The Seahawks addressed this need – albeit a little later than some assumed – with DeeJay Dallas, who was a college teammate of current Seahawks running back Travis Homer.

Dallas, who is a bit of a jack of all trades of sorts, was a former high school quarterback and went to Miami as a receiver before converting to running back. It’s this kind of versatility that really got head coach Pete Carroll excited about Dallas.

“Our guys are really excited about him on special teams,” Carroll stated after the pick. “He’s a guy with a really big attitude and personality about it and try hard and effort and all of that. That was the mix. He’s been a wildcat guy back there in the backfield. That just adds to the makeup that he brings that makes him unique. That’s kind of the guys that we love to fall for. Hopefully, he will contribute in many ways. Versatility is a big deal with him.”

Of course, the Seahawks will certainly be hoping a potential duo of Dallas and Homer – who had a decent game in the regular-season finale against San Francisco – could provide a decent boost to the ground game, since Carson, Penny, and Prosise all have durability concerns.

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3 biggest winners for Seahawks after 2020 NFL draft

The Seattle Seahawks added eight new players via the 2020 NFL draft, and that was really good news for some of their current players.

The 2020 NFL draft is in the books, and the Seattle Seahawks came away with eight new players to compete for jobs on the 53-man roster during training camp.

A pair of edge defenders and a pair of tight ends highlight the class, but the team also added a run-stuffing linebacker, a slot receiver, a third down running back and a mauling right guard – an eclectic group of talented players, many who have battled adversity in their young careers and are ready to come in with a chip on their shoulder and immediately make an impact on this club.

Adding eight new players creates some competitive positional battles in camp, and while that will certainly create some tough roster decisions for Pete Carroll and John Schneider – that’s exactly how they prefer it.

While a few players will be sweating their job security, the Seahawks had a trio of obvious winners on their current roster after the draft was over.

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2020 Seahawks draft class: Meet all 8 of Seattle’s selections

A look at all eight of the Seattle Seahawks selections in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Seattle Seahawks selected eight new players to the roster throughout the seven rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. Here’s a look at the complete 2020 Seahawks draft class with links to bios, analysis and more.

Round 1, No. 27 overall: Jordyn Brooks, Linebacker, Texas Tech

Links:

Seahawks pick Texas Tech LB Jordyn Brooks at No. 27 in 2020 NFL Draft

New Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks draws comparisons to Bobby Wagner

Jordyn Brooks confident in pass-rush abilities

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DeeJay Dallas loves protecting the quarterback on third downs

The Seattle Seahawks newest running back, DeeJay Dallas, loves blocking for his quarterback on third down situations.

The Seattle Seahawks added key depth to their running back room during the 2020 NFL draft, using a fourth round pick to select Miami’s Deejay Dallas.

Dallas will compete with former Miami teammate Travis Homer to be Seattle’s No. 3 running back, behind Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny.

A big part of that competition will center around Seattle’s coveted third down back role, especially now that C.J. Prosise is an unrestricted free agent.

Fortunately for Seattle, Dallas loves that part of the game – and in particular, he loves blocking for his quarterback.

“My favorite part of third down situations is protecting the quarterback,” Dallas told Seattle media members shortly after getting selected. “You get to kind of get to enforce your will upon the other guy across from you. Just being physical in third down situations, whether it’s running the ball, or blocking a linebacker or a safety, or catching out of the backfield. Just finishing third down with a physical blow.”

One has to imagine Russell Wilson is happy to hear his newest running back enjoys blocking on third down situations, and as a former wide receiver it’s easy to imagine Dallas thriving in a role where he is asked to block and occasionally run routes out of the backfield.

Dallas is also an option to return kicks or punts, as the Seahawks love to target special teams contributors on day three of the NFL draft.

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