Friday Round-Up: Ken Norton Jr. named defensive coordinator of Oakland Raiders

A daily link round-up of what's "out there" about your Seattle Seahawks

Feb 06, 2015 at 04:40 AM

Tony Drovetto

Seahawks.com Content Manager

Good afternoon, 12s.

Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Friday, Feb. 6 - about your Seattle Seahawks:

Norton Off To Oakland

Ken Norton Jr., who's spent the past five seasons as the Seahawks' linebackers coach, was named defensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders on Friday.

Norton enters his sixth NFL season as a coach and 19th overall. He earned All-Pro recognition while playing for 13 seasons as a linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.

"One thing, I can really take my hat off to Pete Carroll," Norton said in a conference call with Raiders reporters. "He's really done a great job of when we're there with him, he's always preparing us to be coordinators, to be head coaches. He's always having us look forward and do things that are important for us to continue our careers and keep improving ourselves. He's always been preparing us for the next step."

Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks with Carroll and the Seahawks in 2010, Norton spent six seasons at USC coaching the Trojans on the defensive side of the football under then head coach Carroll.

Ken Norton, Jr. is the Raiders new Defensive Coordinator: http://t.co/fceUxsI0w8 pic.twitter.com/eNaqJieh60
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) February 6, 2015

Chris Pratt Honors Super Bowl Bet

Lake Stevens, Wash. native and Seahawks super fan turned Hollywood actor Chris Pratt has followed through on a Super Bowl bet he made with fellow actor Chris Evans, a Patriots fan.

Pratt, who played Star-Lord in the summer hit Guardians of the Galaxy, *made a wager with Evans, who's known for his role as *Captain America on-screen.

If the Seahawks won, Evans would visit Seattle Children's Hospital dressed as Captain America. If the Patriots won, Pratt would visit Boston-based Christopher's Haven, a non-profit that provides support for families with children receiving treatment for cancer.

With New England's 28-24 win, Pratt - dressed as Star-Lord, made an appearance in Boston this week and posted several photos to his Facebook page.

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And even though Pratt's Seahawks came out on the losing end, Evans said he'll still make a visit to Seattle Children's.

GREAT day at @chris_haven! You're my hero, @prattprattpratt. And look out @seattlechildren, you're next!!
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 6, 2015

Tweet(s) of the Day

Today's Tweet(s) of the Day come from Seahawks linebacker Mike Morgan, who shares thoughts on his position coach's promotion.

I have been coached by Ken Norton since i was 17. He has not only been a coach but family. This is tough, but he deserves this opportunity!
— Mike Morgan (@Mike17mo) February 6, 2015

More From Around The Web

Here at Seahawks.com, Clare Farnsworth says Seahawks Super Bowl standout Chris Matthews is already focused on improving this offseason and wishes wide receiver Jermaine Kearse a happy 25th birthday.

I outline four things we learned from Carroll's conversation with Matt Lauer on NBC's "TODAY" show.

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[October 7, 2007]: Steelers 21 – Seahawks - 0 Pittsburgh Steelers line backer James Farrior (51) tackles Seattle Seahawks tight end Marcus Pollard (88) as Ryan Clark (25) runs at the football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Jeff Marsh

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[September 9, 2011]: Steelers 24 – Seahawks 0

Dan Poss

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[December 6, 1987]: Steelers 13 – Seahawks 9Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth (55) sets for play during a 13-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 6, 1987 at The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Kelley Balcomb-Bartok

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[December 6, 1992]: Steelers 20 – Seahawks 14

LCMD Bryan Haney US Navy

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[December 26, 1993]: Seahawks 16 – Steelers 6Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Rick Mirer (3) is sacked for a seven-yard-loss by Kevin Henry (76) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993. (AP Photos/Gary Stewart)

Jeff Marsh

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[September 25, 1994]: Seahawks 30 – Steelers 13 Pittsburgh Steelers offensive center Dermontti Dawson (63) looks up from the field with his helmet up during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 25, 1994 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 30-13. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

Jeff Marsh

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[September 26, 1999]: Seahawks 29 – Steelers 10Seattle Seahawks punt returner Charlie Rogers (31) evades Pittsburgh Steelers' John Fiala as he runs the Josh Miller punt back for a touchdown in the first quarter in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. Steelers Dewayne Washington (20) Orpheus Roye, (71) Kevin Henry (76) and Carlos Emmons (51) watch from the sidelines. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Saskia Capell

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[November 2, 2003]: Seahawks 23 – Steelers 16Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander celebrates as he runs off the field after the 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Seattle Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Corky Trewin

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[November 2, 2003]: Seahawks 23 – Steelers 16Seattle Seahawks' Isaiah Kacyvenski, left, and J.P. Darche (52) bring down Pittsburgh Steelers' Antwaan Randle El during a punt return as Seahawks' Orlando Huff (57) comes in on the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 23-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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[February 5, 2006]: Steelers 21 – Seahawks 10 (Super Bowl XL)Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens (86) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Super Bowl XL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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[February 5, 2006]: Steelers 21 – Seahawks 10 (Super Bowl XL)Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis (36) is tackled during the third quarter of play against the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jeff Vinnick

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[February 5, 2006]: Steelers 21 – Seahawks 10 (Super Bowl XL)Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dives in for a one-yard touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of play at the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jane Gershovich

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Mike Fiechtner

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[October 20, 1991]: Seahawks 27 – Steelers 7

Jane Gershovich

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Jane Gershovich

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Dan Poss

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Rod Mar

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Jeff Marsh

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Anthony May

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Justin Tucker

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Dan Poss

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Corky Trewin

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Jordan Smith

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Jeff Marsh

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LCMD Bryan Haney US Navy

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Mike Fiechtner

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Matt Slocum

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In case you missed it earlier this week on NFL Network, here's every 'Inside the NFL' video and every 'Sound FX' video to come from Super Bowl XLIX.

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Chris Wesseling at NFL.com outlines the offseason forecast for the Seahawks.

Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times says the Seahawks are confident they're built for long-term success.

And Jerry Brewer says Carroll is already building a better future for Seattle with the way he's handled the fallout of Sunday's Super Bowl.

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