Mini Camp Day Two

by: Michael Steffes

More of the same today out in Kirkland. The Hawks were back on the field in helmets and shells getting ready for 2008.

The man drawing the most interest today seemed to be new offensive line coach Mike Solari. Clare Farnsworth was told prior that adding Solari would be the biggest offseason addition of the Seahawks. Others are taking note too. Dave Boiling said Solari and Mike Deboard, the new assistant are already making their presence felt.

It is no secret that improved line play will be a key if the Seahawks make a deep playoff run this year. It is good to know that the new coaches are making the most of the this early chance to work with the players. According to both Farnsworth and Boiling, Solari must have been busy looking at last years performance as he has commented on mistakes made in 07'. The line made too many mistakes in too many games last year. It seems they are well on their way to eliminating those shortcomings.

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Several more players took the day off today, including Howard Green, Anthony Russo, and Corey Williams. This according to Danny O'Neil's attendance report. This doesn't bode well for Russo. He may be replaced on the roster by tryout invitee PK Sam, who Frank Hughes said looks good. That move makes a lot of sense because Sam adds another returner to the mix.

Keeping with the special teams theme, the specialists seem to get some attention today as well. Seahawks.com has interviews with both Tyler Schmitt and Brandon Coutu which are worth watching. There is also a slide show.

Overall, from the reports, it seems as if the guys got after it a little more today. People got knocked down, and their were some good battles between the young linemen. That is good to see. It sounds as if the team has a long way to go as far as everybody feeling comfortable with the offense, but there is plenty of time. To me, it is just nice to hear that playing football has got the players as pumped as us fans. Tomorrow morning is the last practice for rookies, then voluntary veteran camp begins. It is a long season, but it sounds as if the team is building the base for a very successful campaign. Heres to hoping it all fits together like a puzzle...of the Lombardi Trophy.