PK Olindo Mare was criticized harshly for missing two field goals in the team's 25-19 loss to Chicago, but a day later, Seahawks head coach Jim Mora expressed regret for his harsh words. "I have very high, high expectations for Olindo, and it's because of the work that he's done in this league," Mora said. "He's been an outstanding kicker, and he's done a lot of great things for us. I think I let the emotion of the game get to me in my answers about Olindo." The 14-year veteran missed wide left from 34 and 43 yards, but made four field goals during the contest. Mare only missed three field goals total during the 2008 season, and finished among the leaders in touchbacks. Asked if he intended to bring in another kicker, Mora said no. "His kickoffs were fabulous yesterday," he said. 92/8/2009

Mare kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired as Seattle defeated St. Louis 23-20 on Sunday.
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