Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's going on out there and any news you might have missed, about your Seattle Seahawks this week.

Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: Seahawks’ Byron Murphy, long fueled by doubters, isn’t letting up now: ‘You won’t stop me’

Although he was the second defensive player taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, some might have overlooked Byron Murphy II throughout the draft process. Dugar writes about how that has fueled Murphy's "dog mentality."

"Listed just over 6 feet tall, Murphy is considered short for an interior defensive lineman. Height is among the reasons he was a bit overlooked in the recruiting process and, before the 2023 season, wasn't viewed as a surefire first-round pick. Even after he was named an All-American and Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year this past season, height was viewed as Murphy's primary concern."

"My dog mentality, it comes from having doubters," Murphy said. "I've been doubted all my life. I feel like that's what started the dog mentality. My mentality when I'm out there on the field is to kill. I don't care who's in front of me or what they say about you. I believe you have to show yourself. Also part of my mindset is you won't stop me. You have to show me that you can stop me. Even if you know what I'm doing on this play, you still have to show me because I'm coming. And I'm coming hard every play."

The Seahawks drafted six players who played in the Reese's Senior Bowl and Jim Nagy breaks down what Seahawks fans can expect from each player this season. Christian Haynes, Tyrice Knight, AJ Barner, Nehemiah Pritchett, Sataoa Laumea and D.J. James all played in the senior bowl game.

John Boyle of Seahawks.com: 'He's Going To Be a Really Good (Expletive) Player.' Inside The Seahawks Draft Room During The 2024 NFL Draft

Seahawks.com senior reporter, John Boyle gave fans an inside look at what happened inside the draft room over three days, as the Seahawks selected eight players.

Boyle's piece gives a time-stamped breakdown on what the room is like leading up to a draft pick, the many calls by other teams for trade offers and what happens when the Seahawks finally make their pick.

The Broncos select quarterback Bo Nix at No. 12, a move that is greeted with excitement in the room. That's not because the Seahawks don't have a high opinion of Nix, but rather because it continues an unprecedented run of offensive players, leaving their top target still available.

6:28 p.m.

Schneider is still working the phones, and hands one of the two calls off to Kirchner to take over negotiations.

6:33 p.m.

A team picking in the 20s is offering multiple 2025 picks to move up to 16, but no Day 2 picks in this year's draft. That gets a no from Schneider.

6:34 p.m.

The offensive run continues with Las Vegas taking tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick. Not long after Schneider is on the phone saying no to another trade offer. Just before he puts down the phone, he remembers his Midwestern manners, adding, "Thank you though, we appreciate it."

6:37 p.m.

Schneider lifts his arms to check the pits of his dress shirt for sweat, drawing a laugh from the room. While still mulling over an aforementioned trade involving 2025 compensation, Schneider asks Teasley for his assessment on that team's prospects for the 2024 season, wanting to know just how valuable next year's pick might be.

More from Around The Web

Bump and Stacy of Seattle Sports 710AM: Seahawks CB Nehemiah Pritchett joins Bump and Stacy to talk about getting Drafted to Seattle.

Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times: Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald turns eyes on offense after years as defensive coach.

Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: Seahawks rookie camp: First impressions of Mike Macdonald, Byron Murphy II.

Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated: First Impressions of Seattle Seahawks 2024 Draft Class at Rookie Minicamp.

John Boyle of Seahawks.com: Seahawks Mailbag: Coaching Philosophies, Music At Practice & More.

Maliik Obee of Seahawks.com: Defying the Odds: Best Undrafted Seahawks Of The 21st Century.

Ari Horton of Seahawks.com: Seahawks Rookie CB's 'Super Excited' To Be On The Field Together Again.

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