Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's out there for today — Thursday, December 14 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Richard Sherman's Underrated Wide Receivers
As one of the best defensive backs in the league, Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman often gets asked what it's like facing the top wide receivers in the NFL. But this week, Sherman is giving some attention to the wide receivers he doesn't get asked much about.
For The Players’ Tribune, the veteran wrote about five NFL wide receivers — including two former teammates — he believes are underrated. Below are each of them with a little bit of what Sherman had to say about them:
Jermaine Kearse
Overall, he's an incredibly crafty receiver who does all the little things right. He's sure-handed, consistent and he's very adept at using his hands to create separation. He has this subtle kind of chicken-wing move that he uses — it's just a slight push-off, like an elbow or forearm nudge as he's cutting at the top of his route — and it helps him create a little extra bit of separation. And sometimes that's all a receiver needs to make a play.
Stefon Diggs
He's what some guys might call a thundercat — a young kid who comes into the league and is incredibly explosive. He's fast, he's quick, and he's a home run hitter. He can burn you on a deep route or he can catch a slant and take it 70 yards.
Golden Tate
*He's a handful at the line of scrimmage. He'll block you off the line and he'll be physical at the touch point. He's got great hands, and he's a sneaky good jumper, too. He's only 5' 11", but he'll go up and get a jump ball over a bigger corner with the best of 'em. *
Marvin Jones
One thing I always talk about is the subtle things that occur within a route that the average fan might not notice or appreciate. The pulls. The pushes. The tugs.
*Marvin does a lot of those things really well. *
Julian Edelman
*But I think he's more than just a system guy. You just don't see a lot of wide receivers bring that kind of toughness to their game, especially at his size. And as a defensive player, that's something that I definitely respect. *
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Pro Football Focus, who highlighted Bobby Wagner as the highest graded linebacker in their grading this season:
https://twitter.com/PFF/status/941379017587949568
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Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 30-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 14 at EverBank Field.
The Seahawks departed Seattle upon their Delta charter flight amid a cold, but glorious setting sun as they headed across the country for the road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Safety Bradley McDougald made himself comfortable for the cross-country flight.
The Seahawks landed in Jacksonville after midnight, and found wet and cold conditions upon deplaning.
A heavy rainstorm pounded the team buses on the trip from the airport to the team hotel.
Saturday found dry but still cool weather, and Cliff Avril was all smiles along with guests he had visiting from his native Haiti.
At walkthru, defensive backs Tedric Thompson, Kam Chancellor and Delano Hill watched from an end zone of the local practice field.
Members of the defense gather during walkthru.
After walkthru, the team made a brief visit to EverBank Field, site of Sunday's game.
On gameday, receiver Tyler Lockett waved to fans while sporting a "half-and-half" jersey with his father's college number on it.
Quarterback Russell Wilson stopped to sign an autograph for a young fan as he boarded the team bus on Sunday afternoon.
At the stadium, quarterback Russell Wilson made his way to from the locker room to the field for his early warmups wearing his custom Bose headphones.
On the field, linebacker Terence Garvin smiled in the sunny, but cool weather.
Receiver Doug Baldwin walks from the field back to the locker room after his early warmups.
Seahawks fans came dressed to the 12s for the game against the Jaguars.
In the locker room, linebacker K.J. Wright used his towel to create a moment of privacy.
Quarterback Russell Wilson leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Receiver Tanner McEvoy gets ready for the start of the game.
Linebacker K.J. Wright stands for attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks captains Jon Ryan and Russell Wilson watch as head referee Gene Steratore flips the coin during the opening coin toss.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs for daylight during the first quarter.
Defensive backs Shaquill Griffina and Earl Thomas bring down Jacksonville's Marqise Lee.
Seahawks returner Tyler Lockett steps out of bounds on a kickoff return up the left side.
Seattle's K.J. Wright (on ground), Bradley McDougald and Shaquill Griffin tackle Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette.
Seattle's K.J. Wright manhandles Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Quarterback Russell Wilson high steps away from Jacksonville's Calais Campbell.
Seahawks fans were plentiful during the game at Jacksonville.
Running back Mike Davis steps away from a Jags defender.
At halftime, members of the defense crowded into a corner of the locker room to hear instruction from their coaches.
Quarterback Russell Wilson heaves a long pass downfield.
Seattle's Sheldon Richardson helps bring down Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Seahawks running back Mike Davis climbs over a pile of players including center Justin Britt in the third quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett reaches up with one hand but can't quite make the grab in the end zone.
Kicker Blair Walsh connects on a 28-yard field goal from the hold of Jon Ryan.
Seattle's Tedric Thompson comes away with the ball after the Seahawks recovered a Jacksonville fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin hauls in a 26-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to tie the game at 10-10.
This teary-eyed fan was also smiling after Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin gave him the football after Baldwin's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle's Luke Willson looks for running room after the catch.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reacts on the sidelines.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett broke free to catch a 75-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson as Seattle mounted a furious comeback.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell nearly intercepted this pass in the fourth quarter.
Seattle receiver Paul Richardson and head coach Pete Carroll react after a fourth-down play late in the game.
Linebacker D.J. Alexander tackle's Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette as the Seahawks desperately tried to get the ball back for a last chance to win.
The Seahawks joined hands in prayer in the locker room after the hard-fought game,
