Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Wednesday, April 8 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Re-Grading The 2012 NFL Draft
Pete Prisco at CBSSports.com goes back three years to re-evaluate the initial marks he doled out on the picks each club made during the 2012 NFL Draft.
That year, the Seahawks' draft class included linebacker/edge rusher Bruce Irvin (No. 15 overall), linebacker Bobby Wagner (No. 47), quarterback Russell Wilson (No. 75), running back Robert Turbin (No. 106), defensive tackle Jaye Howard (No. 114), linebacker Korey Toomer (No. 154), cornerback Jeremy Lane (No. 172), safety Winston Guy (No. 181), offensive guard J.R. Sweezy (No. 225), and defensive end Greg Scruggs (No. 232).
At the time, it was considered one of the draft's weakest hauls by NFL media pundits. Prisco gave the group a C-plus.
"That's what you call blowing it," he writes.
Irvin, Wagner, Wilson, Turbin, Lane, and Sweezy have played significant roles in powering the Seahawks to two consecutive Super Bowls, including one win. The draft class performed better than any football expert expected, and Prisco makes sure his readers know it in his re-assessment of the 2012 draft:
"2012 Grade: C-plus
The Skinny: This is the draft that brought them quarterback Russell Wilson, middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, outside linebacker Bruce Irvin, nickel cornerJeremy Lane and right guard J.R Sweezy. That's a heck of a haul for John Schneider. Wilson is the big steal in the third round. Sweezy came in the seventh.
How I did: Not good. I questioned the pick of Irvin in the first round -- mainly for character reasons -- and I didn't like them taking Wilson when they just got Matt Flynn and gave him a big deal. I was way off. I thought their best pick was Wagner in the second, and he's been a huge part of the dominance of the defense.
New Grade: A+"
How did the Seahawks' NFC West rivals fare? Well, the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams improved. Prisco re-graded the Cardinals from a C-plus to a B-minus and the Rams went from a B-minus to a B-plus.
He wasn't a fan of the San Francisco 49ers' draft class, however. Prisco gives the group an F grade after originally giving them a C-minus.
New Seahawks Get Jersey Numbers
A look at the projected Seattle Seahawks roster for the 2015 season including new faces from free agency and trade. This gallery is updated with every offseason transaction.
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Waiting for the photo card shoot with Brittany from the Saints.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback B.J. Daniels carries the ball in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Ready for rehearsal with Texans cheerleader Delaney
Taking a break from rehearsals with Lauren from the Chargers.
Seattle Seahawks' David Gilreath in action at an NFL football camp practice Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Tampa. The Saints won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
Enjoying the sun following our photo card shoot with Holly from the Cowboys.
Wisconsin defensive lineman Brendan Kelly takes a position during the first half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman David King (70) rests during an NFC Divisional Playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Seattle, Wa. The Seahawks won the game, 31-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy (85) runs during a NFL NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Georgia on January 13, 2013. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 30-28. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Heading to breakfast with Heather from the Titans on Day 2 in Hawaii.
In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, Colorado senior defensive tackle Will Pericak warms up before facing UCLA in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Boulder, Colo. Pericak faces two opponents every Saturday: the opposing quarterback and diabetes. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Break from rehearal with Heather of the Titans.
Cleveland Browns nose tackle Ahtyba Rubin (71) gets ready for the snap during the NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 in Cleveland. The Colts won the game 25-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Ready for breakfast on Day 2 with Delaney from the Texans.
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Break from rehearal with Heather of the Titans.
Ready for our photo card shoot with Brittany from the Saints.
My new line! Team Rice Line 2!
Buffalo Bills' Jared Wheeler (63) stretches during warm-ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday Aug. 8, 2014. The Bills won 20-18. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Photo credit Gary Lott / Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Yesterday, Seattle released an updated look at the 2015 roster, which included jersey numbers for newly-acquired players.
Tight end Jimmy Graham will wear No. 88, cornerback Cary Williams will wear No. 26, cornerback Will Blackmon will wear No. 21, and defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin will wear No. 77.
You can check out the team's full roster right here.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from Seahawks All-Pro free safety Earl Thomas, who says "Seattle just feels right." I couldn't agree more.
More From Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com we wish defensive end Cliff Avril and right guard J.R. Sweezy a happy birthday. Avril turns 29 and Sweezy turns 26 today.
Seahawks All-Pro Richard Sherman was the least-targeted cornerback in the NFL last season. Former New England Patriot Darrelle Revis was the League's second least-targeted corner this past year.
Running back Marshawn Lynch is featured in an XXL Mag video (warning: explicit content) alongside Bay-Area rappers Mistah F.A.B. and E-40. The trio offers an up-close and personal look at their Oakland roots.
Gregg Bell at The Tacoma News Tribune previews 2015 NFL Draft possibilities for the Seahawks at center and offensive guard.
Terry Blount at ESPN.com tabs three players the Seahawks could target with their third pick in the fourth round of the 2015 draft.
Doug Farrar at SI.com ranks the top-10 wide receivers in this year's draft.
And the NFL today announced nine first-year officials, including the first female official in League history - Sarah Thomas.
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