SEATTLE – The Seahawks didn’t zig or zag with their first-round pick this year.The offensive line was widely considered as the team’s biggest area of need heading into Thursday’s first round.And the Seahawks didn’t disappoint those who hoped they’d address it, taking offensive lineman Grey Zabel of North Dakota State with the 18th overall pick.Zabel played guard, tackle and … [Read more...] about Seahawks give O-line a boost, draft Grey Zabel from North Dakota State
Dave Boling: North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel a perfect first pick for Seahawks at NFL draft
RENTON, Wash. – Hail, John Schneider. Nailed it.The Seahawks need to draft immediate help on the offensive line was not a “lazy narrative” at all, despite Schneider’s claim it was such early this week.He was playing possum. Engaging in a little liars’ poker that isn’t unusual in the NFL at draft time. A little verbal juke, perhaps, to mislead other teams.By selecting guard Grey … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel a perfect first pick for Seahawks at NFL draft
Mariners cap successful road trip with first series win in Boston since 2014
BOSTON – After running over to protectively cover first base as the final out of the sixth inning was recorded, Bryan Woo turned and started toward the dugout. Slowly. Methodically.If this was at home, a standing ovation would probably be in order. Because it was at Fenway Park, the deserved applause for Woo came from the visiting dugout and the handful of Mariners fans dotting … [Read more...] about Mariners cap successful road trip with first series win in Boston since 2014
Emerson Hancock gives Mariners six strong innings in win over Red Sox
BOSTON – When Emerson Hancock made his return to the majors last week after getting unexpectedly, and maybe unfairly, shipped to the minors following one start, there wasn’t a sense of bitterness even if it could be justified.The way Hancock carried himself upon coming back to the Mariners was noticeable to the teammates around him.“Not enough is going to be said about the way … [Read more...] about Emerson Hancock gives Mariners six strong innings in win over Red Sox
Analysis: Will Seahawks trade down and other NFL draft questions
SEATTLE – The NFL draft is, finally, almost here, with the Tennessee Titans expected to take former Washington State quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick Thursday just after 5 p.m. to get things off and running.The draft, held this year in Green Bay, Wisconsin, will end sometime late Saturday afternoon with the 257th pick (a compensatory selection held by Kansas City).The … [Read more...] about Analysis: Will Seahawks trade down and other NFL draft questions