Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Wednesday, June 29 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Baldwin Inks Four-Year Extension
Doug Baldwin signed a four-year extension with the Seahawks on Tuesday evening, a deal that will keep him in Seattle long-term coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history for a wide receiver. Here's how the local and national media reacted to last night's news:
Baldwin's current and former teammates were quick to take to social media to congratulate Baldwin on his new deal.
Sheil Kapadia at ESPN.com says Baldwin's offensive efficiency played a role in the Seahawks signing him long-term, "The bottom line is that Baldwin has put in the work to get better, and the numbers suggest he did more with his opportunities than most of his peers last season. He will likely never be among the league leaders in targets, but when Wilson goes to Baldwin, he knows that the wide receiver is going to produce."
Chris Wesseling at NFL.com says Baldwin was one of the NFL's most effective pass catchers last year, "Of the 87 receivers to play at least 25 percent of their teams' snaps and accrue an average depth of target beyond 10 yards, Baldwin's completion rate of 79 percent was No. 1. He was also the only wide receiver to score double-digit touchdowns and average at least 10 yards per target."
A look back at some of the best moments from the Seahawks career of wide receiver Doug Baldwin.
Before the team returned to the field, receiver Doug Baldwin gave an impassioned speech to his teammates.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin points skyward after his 16-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson gave Seattle a 7-3 lead.
Receiver Doug Baldwin's fakes left Green Bay's Micah Hyde grasping at air.
Doug Baldwin congratulates his college and pro teammate Richard Sherman after an interception, the first of two by Sherman on the afternoon.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin boards the team charter on Friday afternoon as a sign supports the team as they head to New York for the game against the Giants.
Receiver Doug Baldwin exhorts the crowd as players returned to the field.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin heads upfield and applies a stiff-arm to Pittsburgh's Anton Blake on his way to an 80-yard touchdown that sealed Seattle's victory.
Doug Baldwin strikes a pose after scoring Seattle's first touchdown on a pass from Russell Wilson.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin leaps high to snare a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson, giving Seattle a 17-13 lead in the third quarter.
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Receiver Doug Baldwin puts a stiff-arm to the face of Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson near the end of a 49-yard reception. Baldwin's seven catches led all receivers.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin outraces Cleveland's Johnson Bademosi to the end zone for his second touchdown of the game and his tenth touchdown in four games.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin is knocked out of bounds at the San Francisco two-yard line, setting up a Thomas Rawls touchdown in the first quarter.
Receiver Doug Baldwin celebrates his first touchdown of the game with Seahawks mascot "Blitz".
Head coach Pete Carroll and receiver Doug Baldwins are the final Seahawks leave the field after pregame warmups.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin sprints away from a Saints defender on a 52-yard pass play from Russell Wilson to set up a field goal.
Receiver Doug Baldwin heads upfield after catching a pass over the middle. Eight different Seahawks had receptions during the victory.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin and quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate after they combined on the game's only touchdown with just under 12 minutes left in the game.
Receiver Doug Baldwin looks for first down yardage in the second quarter. Baldwin led Seattle's receivers with 50 yards on four catches.
Seattle's offense began to come alive as receiver Doug Baldwin, as he did in the playoff game in Minnesota, leapt high to snag a pass for a first down.
Seattle receiver Doug Baldwin came across the middle, leapt high and snagged this pass from Russell Wilson with one hand and completed the catch in the third quarter.
Receiver Doug Baldwin points skyward after scoring his third touchdown of the game, this one on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Russell Wilson.
Receiver Doug Baldwin addresses the team at the end of halftime just before the players returned to the field.
Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates receiver Doug Baldwin after the first of Baldwin's three touchdowns on the day.
Doug Baldwin got behind Green Bay cornerback Casey Hayward and his 35-yard reception put the Seahawks into scoring position at the Packers' 35-yard line.
Receiver Doug Baldwin looks for room to run. Baldwin led all receivers with six catches for 61 yards.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin races untouched towards the end zone with this second TD reception of the game, his fifth touchdown in the past two games.
Jayson Jenks at the Seattle Times explains why Baldwin was rewarded with an extension, "With Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse and Tyler Lockett all under contract for the next few seasons, the Seahawks have given Wilson a talented core that understands his unique skill set."
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times looks at what's next for the Seahawks now that Baldwin's extension is done.
Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune says Baldwin's deal keeps the Seahawks' under-30 core intact, "Baldwin joins quarterback Russell Wilson, safety Earl Thomas, cornerback Richard Sherman, linebacker Bobby Wagner, linebacker K.J. Wright, defensive end Cliff Avril, wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, defensive back Jeremy Lane and defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin as Seahawks signed through at least 2018."
FieldGulls.com says Baldwin is on his way to becoming one of the best receivers in club history, "The feisty undrafted free agent who won Seahawks fans' hearts as one of the few bright spots in 2011 has grown in front of our very eyes from his endearing rookie season, to being a controversial figure for some, to the league's leader in touchdown receptions last season. Come 2020, that same guy who has been turning heads since his first unexpected preseason breakout five years ago may skyrocket up the all-time receiving charts."
Tweet Of The Day
https://twitter.com/hwkbgr/status/748175938513362945
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from @hwkbgr, who shares a short clip of Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson on the Dan Patrick show detailing which quarterback frustrates a secondary more - the Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton or Seahawks' Russell Wilson.
More From Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, digital media reporter John Boyle checks in with wide receiver Paul Richardson, who's looking to bounce back after a 2015 season that was lost to injury.
Marshawn Lynch, Snoop Dogg, and Jerry Rice are among the stars expected to play in Richard Sherman's celebrity softball game on July 10 at Seattle's Safeco Field.
The Seahawks made a roster move Tuesday, signing long snapper Nolan Frese and waiving linebacker Khairi Fortt.
In case you missed it earlier this month, assistant coaches Travis Jones, Rocky Seto, and Carl Smith were wired for sound at Seahawks minicamp.
Doug Farrar at SI.com catches up with former Seahawks wideout Mike Williams, who's embracing life as a high school coach.
And Elliot Harrison at NFL.com ranks Seattle's Pete Carroll as the second-best head coach in the League.
Join us in wishing Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka a happy 31st birthday on Wednesday, June 29!
Kicker Steven Hauschka and holderJon Ryan follow the flight of a practice kick during early warmups.
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka nails a 46-yard field goal with the hold by punter Jon Ryan to give the Seahawks a 10-9 lead over the Vikings in the fourth quarter.
As the team warmed up for practice on Wednesday, kicker Steven Hauschka warmed up with a soccer drill.
Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka kicked three field goals in the 30-13 win over the Browns.
During the timeout before San Francisco's final field goal, Seattle placekicker Steven Hauschka walked onto the field and walked thorugh his routine in case he would be called upon to make a last-second field goal.
The Seahawks headed to Dallas to face the Cowboys over Halloween weekend and kicker Steven Hauschka was in costume for the flight.
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Steven Hauschka bombs a 58-yard field goal from the hold of Jon Ryan to bring the Seahawks to within three points at 6-3 in the first half.
Seattle kicker Steven Hauschka converted field goals of 52, 52 and 33 yards during the victory.
Back on the buses, kicker Steven Hauschka listened to music with his teammates as the team made a quick visit to Lincoln Financial Field to see the stadium first-hand.
Placekicker Steven Hauschka waves to Seahawks fans as he steps off the bus upon arrival at the stadium for Super Bowl XLIX.
As is his custom on stadium walk-thrus, kicker Steven Hauschka visualizes and then practices his placekicking routine in the stadium before he heads back to the bus.
Steven Hauschka's 54-yard field goal put the Seahawks on the board in the first quarter.
THURSDAY - JAN 29 -- Each team in the Super Bowl is allowed a short window of time in the stadium for its specialists (punters and place kickers) to come in, check the surroundings and take some kicks. Jon Ryan holds as Steven Hauschka kicks a field goal on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium.
