Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Seattle needs better everything at guard. It is neither top heavy with talent nor deep with potential. It has one player with good potential that does not fit the scheme well and a host of generic offensive linemen and project players. Rob Sims : Once upon a time, Rob Sims was probably the worst player you heard too much of. Mike Holmgren was never satisfied with Sims. Maybe it was holdover hostility...
Cat Scratch Reader (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
This is a question I have been thinking about since he made that comment on Monday Night Football during the 1st Pre-Season game. For those of you that don't know, not only did he claim DeAngelo Williams as one of the best RB's in the league, but he also gave him the title of the best RB in the NFL, period. Of course, the other two commentators laughed at this. One of them made a comment if he had...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) lines up behind Mansfield Wrotto, left, Chris Spencer and Rob Sims When Rob Sims arrived in Seattle four seasons ago, he played so well in the few starts he got as a rookie for a playoff team that many believed the Seahawks had their replacement for Steve Hutchinson. Problem was, Sims says he didn't come close to having the needed maturity or experience....
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP about 6 hours ago: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) lines up behind Mansfield Wrotto, left, Chris Spencer and Rob Sims at a NFL training camp workout Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Browse more photos » Seattle's offensive line is volatile, but one position that seems close to decided is left guard....
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 08/02/2009
Aaron Curry remains unsigned as the Seahawks are into their second day of training camp. It was reported by more than one source yesterday that Mike Wahle was to retire yesterday if he did not pass his physical. That did not happen. According to Danny O’Neil, Wahle did fail his physical, but, instead of [...]
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
RENTON, Wash. -- Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
The Seattle Seahawks released offensive guard Mike Wahle on Friday and he has chosen to retire.
Seahawks Gab (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
According to Mike Salk of MyNorthwest.com and ESPN 710 in Seattle, Seahawks starting offensive lineman Mike Wahle is going to retire today. Wahle spent one season with the Seahawks. Before coming to Seattle, Wahle was a standout for the Carolina Panthers. Yesterday, the Seahawks signed an offensive lineman in case one was needed due to Wahle [...]
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
Marcus Trufant has been placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Seattle Seahawks . That's today's big news. Seattle releasing Mike Wahle is formality after Ruskell spelled out the troubles he's had this offseason recovering from shoulder surgery. Much more on the Trufant situation as news comes in. Here's the quick and dirty about Wahle. Seattle signed Wahle last season after he was...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
The veteran left guard, recovering from shoulder surgery, will be evaluated after taking his physical exam with the team.
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 07/31/2009
More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Seattle is rebuilding its line with young talent. The last unit Tim Ruskell rebuilt through the draft was the Seahawks linebacker corps. In terms of investment, youth and fit, Ruskell's method has been analogous. We shall soon see if it's analogous in terms of success. Browse more photos » Rob Sims : Sims tore his left pectoral muscle before or during...
SeaTown Sports (Free subscription) | 07/19/2009
Check the original story out here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220158-seahawks-position-battle-offensive-line/show_full The Seahawks do not feature what one would call a premier offensive line. This unit has been unstable since the departure of All Pro G Steve “Poison Pill” Hutchinson following 2005’s Super Bowl season. In addition to the retirement of Pro Bowl C Robbie Tobeck...
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Rob Sims squats and ponders why steady pass-blocking is the least heralded skill of the offensive guard. Browse more photos » Overview: The Carolina Panthers released Mike Wahle February 11, 2008. Seattle signed him three days later to a five-year, $20 million contract with $5.5 million guaranteed and a $3.5 million signing bonus. Wahle started ten...
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
Daryn Colledge can certainly relate to what Allen Barbre faces this offseason. A few years ago, Colledge assumed the burden of great expectations after replacing highly regarded Mike Wahle at left guard. Likewise, now that the Green Bay Packers will be without Mark Tauscher starting at right tackle on opening day for the first time in 10 years, Barbre is expected to take over.
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