And they’re off…
Football season has arrived. Yes, training camp = football season. Who cares that the first meaningful game is still 6 weeks away. Patience, grasshopper. For now, we enjoy what we have — namely, a training camp like none other in Seahawks’ history.
Seriously, I challenge you to read JM Romero’s Day 1 recap in the Times and not be excited….
When wide receiver D.J. Hackett fought off a defender to bring in a long pass, albeit out of bounds, teammate Nate Burleson jumped on him and slapped his helmet.The defensive players were particularly jacked up, even newcomer Julian Peterson. When a pass went over his head for a completion and he failed to lift his arms in defense, the veteran linebacker immediately dropped to the grass for a set of pushups.
Holmgren had to tell both the No. 1 offensive and defensive units to be careful not to hit each other hard as they huddled up for the 11-on-11 team drill. And on the very first play, cornerback Kelly Herndon stepped in front of a Hasselbeck pass for an interception, creating bedlam among his defensive teammates on the field and sideline.
I am SO ready for football. And this is the first time in my life I’ve ever wanted to live in Cheney…….
G O S E A H A W K S
