Seahawks BlogDanny O'Neil covers the Seahawks for The Seattle Times. E-mail Danny All blogs and discussions ››Two kickers- September 18, 2008 The fact Seattle is carrying two kickers on its 53-man roster has become a point of contention for some fans. Today, the Seahawks released Jason Babin, a defensive end Seattle acquired from Houston a year ago. The move was made to clear a spot for Keary Colbert, the wide receiver. So why does the team still have two kickers on the roster Let's let coach Mike Holmgren answer that. "The feeling is we have a veteran kicker who is very good, and we have a good, young kicker with a bright...http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/17/two_kickers.html Jersey numbers- September 17, 2008 Just letting you all know -- including my cousin who is celebrating her birthday at the game this Sunday -- that Koren Robinson will wear No. 18 and Keary Colbert No. 13. Robinson was No. 81 the last time he was in Seattle but Nate Burleson has that number now. Funny how there are no 80s numbers available. Steve Largent was number 80. Burleson is 81, Jordan Kent 82, Deion Branch 83, Bobby Engram 84, Will Heller 85, Courtney Taylor 86, Ben Obomanu 87, Jeb Putzier 88 and John Carlson 89. D.J..http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/17/jersey_numbers.html Jason Babin gone from roster, Walter Jones to miss practice- September 17, 2008 The Seahawks needed to make room for newly acquired Keary Colbert, and they did so by letting Jason Babin go. Babin was in his second year with the Seahawks after he was acquired in a trade from Houston for Michael Boulware in 2007. The Seahawks are going to add WR Trent Shelton to the practice squad, and will not add a quarterback. The players who aren't expected to practice today: LT Walter Jones, RB Maurice Morris, WR Bobby Engram, QB Seneca Wallace, CB Kelly Jennings. Jones and Jennings...http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/17/jason_babin_gon.html Josh Brown: "I don't know what kind of reaction I'm going to get. I'm praying for 50-50."- September 17, 2008 Kicker Josh Brown just concluded a teleconference with Seattle area media, which became a retread of the Seahawks' most significant offseason departure. Is he bitter Not at the coaches or former teammates, but he's still a little peeved at some of the things said during negotiations. listen to this mp3 file right here.-- The Seahawks tried for two offseasons to sign Brown to a long-term deal and didn't get it done either time. In 2007, Seattle named Brown the franchise player. In 2008, he...http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/17/josh_brown_i_do.html Koren Robinson: "I want to apologize"- September 16, 2008 Koren Robinson just spoke on a conference call with Seattle reporters, and his reintroduction began with an apology. "I want to apologize to the fans of Seattle," Robinson said. "I apologized to coach Holmgren and my teammates." Robinson played four seasons with Seattle after the Seahawks chose him with the No. 9 overall pick, and his final season included one league suspension for four games and benched a game by coach Mike Holmgren. Robinson said he has lived a sober lifestyle since August.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/16/koren_robinson_4.html |