Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Wednesday, December 20 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
Top Seattle Sports Stories Of 2017
Over at 710Sports.com, the radio station is continuing its countdown of the top Seattle sports stories of 2017, and Seahawks sideline reporter and 710 ESPN host John Clayton puts the Seahawks' acquisition of a pair of Pro Bowl-caliber players at No. 7 on the list.
Clayton points to Seattle's trades for defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson and left tackle Duane Brown, noting both players have had "a significant impact" for Seattle this season. On the Seahawks' additions, Clayton writes:
Richardson is one of the more dominant inside defensive linemen in football. He's exceptional in run-stopping, he draws double team blocks and he can overpower guards. After coming to the Seahawks at the end of the preseason from the Jets in a trade that saw Jermaine Kearse go to New York, he opened things up for Michael Bennett in pass-rush situations. Last year, the Seahawks didn't have an inside option other than Bennett for their pass-rush, but now opposing offensive linemen have to keep track of not just Bennett but Richardson as well. Richardson's presence is, in part, why Bennett's numbers are up so much this year.
As for Brown, he has had to exceed all expectations. He's a leader, and within a week or two of arriving in a trade from the Houston Texans in November, he stabilized the left side of Seattle's offensive line. His addition has allowed Luke Joeckel to play between two Pro Bowl-caliber talents with Brown at left tackle and Justin Britt at center. It was a tough reality when the Seahawks lost George Fant in the preseason due to injury, but when they made the trade for Brown, they ended up with a better situation at left tackle.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's 'Tweet of the Day' comes from Uber Seattle, which reminds 12s they can utilize the Uber Eats app this week to have gear from the Seahawks Pro Shop delivered to their doorstep.
More From Around The Web
Four Seahawks players earned Pro Bowl honors. You can find out who they are here.
A recap of the latest news around the NFC West division.
The Seahawks waived linebacker Kache Palacio on Tuesday.
Todd Milles at the Tacoma News Tribune details the next challenge for the Seahawks' run defense.
Brady Henderson of ESPN.com breaks down how the Seahawks can make the playoffs.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 42-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams during Week 15 at CenturyLink Field
Quarterback Russell Wilson arrived at CenturyLink Field exactly three hours before kickoff with the Rams.
Meanwhile, the Sea Gals rehearsed on the field in preparation for that afternoon's game.
Center Justin Britt was on the field for his early warmups.
Backup quarterback Austin Davis reviews the play sheet with assistant Will Harriger.
Fans arrived festive and excited for the game.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner pumps up his teammates in the locker room before the game.
Offensive lineman Jordan Roos lets out a yell as the team emerged from the tunnel for pregame introductions.
Safety Earl Thomas focused straight ahead waiting to come out of the tunnel with the team during pregame introductions.
Captains for the Rams and Seahawks met at midfield for the opening coin toss.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin battles with Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson for a pass that eventually fell incompete.
Tight end Jimmy Graham looks to stiff-arm a Rams defender.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner lunges after Rams running back Todd Gurley in the first half.
The Sea Gals performed holiday-themed routines during the last home game before Christmas.
Linebacker Michael Wilhoite celebrates in front of the 12s on the sidelines after his interception.
Quarterback Russell Wilson calls the play in the huddle.
Cornerback Neiko Thorpe watches from the sidelines.
Center Justin Britt prepares to snap the ball in the second half.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rolls out and looks for a receiver.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll stalks the sidelines.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner signals after stopping the Rams' Todd Gurley.
Chief Boatswains Mate Brad Brulotte of the United States Coast Guard hugs a member of his family after a year serving overseas during the Salute to Service Moment of the Game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks for running room against the Rams.
Seahawks tight end Luke Willson shakes hands with quarterback Russell Wilson after the two connected for a touchdown in the third quarter.
The offensive line waits for quarterback Russell Wilson to enter the huddle.
Defensive end Frank Clark stays warm on the sidelines between series.
Sea Gal Shayne was in the spirit as the squad dressed in their holiday finest for the game.
Defensive end Michael Bennett looks at a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines with position coach Clint Hurtt and teammate Quinton Jefferson.
Head coach Pete Carroll heads to the locker room after the 42-7 loss to the Rams at CenturyLink Field.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to the team in the locker room following the loss.
