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 Feb. 10, 2012 4:08 p.m. - by John Boyle - T Giacomini signs two-year extension
T Breno Giacomini has signed a two-year extension, according to NFLPA records. Giacomini, who would have become an unrestricted free agent in March, will make $1.5 million in base salary next season and $3 million in 2013. Giacomini started the final seven games at RT for injured rookie James Carpenter, whose torn ACL could mean he's not ready for the start of next season. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 24, 2012 7:08 p.m. - by John Boyle - Lynch added to Pro Bowl roster
RB Marshawn Lynch was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Tuesday, taking the place of San Francisco's Frank Gore. Lynch established career highs in 2011 with 1,204 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. There are now five Seahawks in Hawaii, which is no small feat considering Seattle didn't have a Pro Bowler in either of the previous two seasons. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 24, 2012 12:15 p.m. - by John Boyle - Chancellor added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
S Kam Chancellor was added to the Pro Bowl roster as a replacement for injured 49er Dashon Goldson. In his first year as a starter, Chancellor had four interceptions and 94 tackles, which ranked second on the team. With CB Brandon Browner also going to Hawaii as an injury replacement, and S Earl Thomas starting, three-fourths of Seattle’s starting secondary will play in the Pro Bowl.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 24, 2012 12:12 p.m. - by John Boyle - Browner added to Pro Bowl roster
CB Brandon Browner was added to the Pro Bowl roster in place of injured 49er Carlos Rogers. Browner was one of the team’s biggest surprises, signing in the offseason after four years in the CFL, then going on to not just earn a starting job, but finish with six interceptions and a league high 29 passes defended. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 19, 2012 7:20 p.m. - by John Boyle - FB Robinson to play in Pro Bowl
FB Michael Robinson will play in next weekend’s Pro Bowl as a replacement for injured Packers FB John Kuhn. Robinson, who helped Marshawn Lynch become Seattle’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2005, is in only his second season playing the position full time. He was a QB and RB in college and was an RB for most of his first four NFL seasons. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:46 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: T Carpenter
First-round pick James Carpenter struggled early and was briefly used at LG, but he eventually settled in at RT and appeared to be hitting his stride when a knee injury ended his season prematurely. The concern now is whether Carpenter makes it back in time for training camp. Some still believe his future is at G, but wherever he plays, the Seahawks see a bright future for Carpenter.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:44 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: G Moffitt
John Moffitt was thrown in to a starting role right off the bat, and the third-round pick had his share of rookie struggles but showed enough potential to project as a long-term starter for Seattle. A knee injury ended his season early, but Moffitt should be back before training camp and resume his role as the starting RG. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:43 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: LB Wright
K.J. Wright was versatile enough to fill in at MLB to start the season, then play well enough at strongside LB for Seattle to feel comfortable trading former first-round pick Aaron Curry. Wright came on as a big-time playmaker in the second half of the season and will start next year either at SLB, or perhaps MLB if David Hawthorne doesn’t re-sign.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:41 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: CB Sherman
Former Stanford WR Richard Sherman was buried on the depth chart at the start of the year, but injuries forced him into a starting role, and Sherman finished the year looking like a steal as a fifth-round pick. Despite starting only 10 games, Sherman finished the season with four interceptions and 21 passes defended, which both rank in the top 15 in the NFL. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:39 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: CB Maxwell
Ankle injuries and a bout with pneumonia limited Byron Maxwell’s playing time, but the fifth-round pick looked like a potential playmaker when healthy, and was also a difference-maker on special teams. After a quiet rookie season, Maxwell will be an interesting player to keep an eye on in 2012.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:36 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: DE Levingston
Pep Levingston, a seventh-round pick, started the year on the practice squad, but ended up in the defensive line rotation late in the year. The Seahawks will try hard to re-sign DE Red Bryant, but if for some reason they can’t, Levingston will see his role increase next season.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:33 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: LB Smith
Malcolm Smith, the speedy seventh-round pick, battled injuries early in the season, but late in the year saw significant playing time in nickel and dime packages as well as being a regular contributor on special teams. Smith should battle for a starting job next season, particularly if veteran Leroy Hill isn’t re-signed.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:30 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: WR Baldwin
Undrafted out of Stanford, Doug Baldwin came to Seattle with a sizeable chip on his shoulder and ended up making a lot of teams look bad for passing on him. Baldwin quickly established himself as Seattle’s slot receiver, and went on to lead the team with 51 catches for 788 yards, the best numbers by a rookie WR not named A.J. Green or Julio Jones. Baldwin was also the first undrafted rookie to lead his team in receptions and receiving yards since 1960.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:28 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: WR Lockette
After spending most of the year on the practice squad, undrafted speedster Ricardo Lockette, out of Fort Valley State University, came up with big catches in the final two games, a 44-yarder and a 61-yard touchdown that showed the big-play threat he can be in the future.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 12, 2012 1:26 p.m. - by John Boyle - 2011 Seahawks rookie review: CB Browner
OK, so Brandon Browner isn’t technically a rookie by the NFL’s definition, but this was his first year in the league after four seasons in Canada, and he was much better than anyone could have predicted. After struggling early, the 6-4 Browner settled down and finished the year with six interceptions and league-high 29 passes defended, earning him Pro Bowl alternate honors.   Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 1:04 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Positions to improve: No. 1 -- Quarterback
Tarvaris Jackson was better than most expected, and the Seahawks are comfortable going into next season with him as their starter. Even so, he’s most likely not the long-term solution, and whether it’s through the draft or free agency, Seattle needs to add someone who can push Jackson for the job, be it in training camp this summer or a year down the road. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 1:01 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Positions to improve: No. 2 -- Pass rusher
Seattle’s defense ranked amongst the league leaders in nearly every category except one: sacks. DE Chris Clemons had his second straight 11-sack season, but had little help. Whether the Seahawks find a pass rusher in the form of another end, a blitzing linebacker or an interior lineman who can get into the backfield, they need to find another player or two who can consistently get to the quarterback. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 12:58 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Positions to improve: No. 3 -- Receiver
Seattle found a surprising gem in slot receiver Doug Baldwin, and if healthy, Sidney Rice is a legitimate No. 1, but that’s proven to be a big if in recent years. Mike Williams wasn’t as good in 2011 as he was in a breakout 2010, and while Seattle’s other receivers are a combination of solid back-ups (Ben Obomanu) or still developing potential (Golden Tate, Ricardo Lockette), the Seahawks could use another playmaker at receiver. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 12:53 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 1 -- RB Lynch
RB Marshawn Lynch became the face of the franchise in the second half of the season, and his aggressive style came to define the team. Some believe running backs are interchangeable in the NFL these days, but few, if any, can find extra yardage like Lynch. At 25, Lynch still has some good years left in him, and after rushing for a career high 1,204 yards, he’ll get paid whether in Seattle or elsewhere. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 12:50 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 2 -- DE Bryant
When the new coaching staff moved Red Bryant, a little used DT in his first two seasons, to DE in 2010, he thought that was the first step towards getting cut. Instead, Bryant became an oversized, run-stuffing specialist of an end. His value became very apparent last year when he went down with a knee injury and the defense took a big step back. Bryant stayed healthy in 2011 and again was the key to a strong run defense. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 05, 2012 12:45 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 3 -- LB Hawthorne
LB David Hawthorne has led the team in tackles for three straight seasons, including 115 this season despite playing on a gimpy knee. If the price is right, Seattle would certainly like to keep him around, but the Seahawks won’t overpay because rookie K.J. Wright, who spent most of the season starting at strongside LB, has also shown promise while filling in for Hawthorne in the middle. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 04, 2012 4:15 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 1 -- OL injuries
After struggling in the first half of the season, rookie linemen RT James Carpenter and RG John Moffitt, Seattle’s top two draft picks, were showing big signs of improvement at the midway point of the season. Then, in a Week 10 win over Baltimore, Moffitt went down with a season-ending knee injury. Three days later, Carpenter tore his ACL during a seemingly innocuous pass blocking drill in practice. Second-year LT Russell Okung was lost for the season two weeks later with a torn pectoral muscle, the result of a post-whistle takedown by Eagles DE Trent Cole. The line held up surprisingly well the rest of the way, but the injuries were a setback. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 04, 2012 4:13 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 2 -- Special teams breakdown
In their season opener, the Seahawks trailed San Francisco big at halftime, but slowly chipped away at the lead until it was a two-point game in the final minutes following a long touchdown pass. That’s as close as the game would get, however, because the Seahawks allowed Ted Ginn Jr. to return the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, and moments later a punt for another score. That loss not only gave Seattle an 0-1 record, it also helped give confidence to the 49ers who, a year after going 6-10, ran away with the division in 2011. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 04, 2012 4:11 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 3 -- Fourth quarter meltdown
Coming off of consecutive wins, the Seahawks led Washington by 10 points at home and appeared headed for another victory. Penalties, a big-time coverage breakdown, and numerous other mistakes allowed the Redskins to take the lead however. Even after giving up the lead, Seattle had three possessions to tie or take the lead, and failed to take advantage of any of them. To make matters worse, WR Sidney Rice, Seattle’s biggest offseason free agent acquisition, suffered his second concussion in three games, landing him on injured reserve. Seahawks RapidReports
 Jan. 04, 2012 3:40 p.m. - by John Boyle - 3 Top Moments of 2011: No. 1 -- Browner's pick-six
Seattle has struggled to win games on the road in recent years, and particularly games that kick off at 10 a.m. PT. So when the New York Giants were driving for the potential go-ahead score late in the fourth-quarter, it appeared the Seahawks might be headed for more road disappointment. That all changed, however, when CB Brandon Browner picked off an Eli Manning pass and returned it 94 yards for the game-clinching score. That not only gave Seattle a rare East Coast victory, it also was a turning point of sorts for Browner, who in his first year in the NFL after four seasons in Canada would finish with six interceptions to earn Pro Bowl alternate honors. Seahawks RapidReports
 
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