Field Gulls
Happy Saturday, Seattle Seahawks fans! Today’s links feature Brock Huard’s thoughts on rookie receiver Tory Horton, more analysis from Thursday’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Corbin Smith’s film review of Grey Zabel and the Seahawks offensive line.
There was also a terrifying knee-to-head collision in Friday’s preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons. Lions defensive back Morice Norris was down for several minutes and eventually placed in an ambulance, with players from both teams effectively agreeing to end the game early after showing tremendous concern for Norris. There is good news to report on Norris after that terrifying moment, and he is currently in stable condition.
Huard: Seattle Seahawks’ Horton looked like 1st-round talent – Seattle Sports
Brock Huard details how rookie receiver Tory Horton impressed during his preseason debut with the Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks’ effective run game and more from preseason opener | Seattle Times Analysis (paywall)
The Seahawks have made running the ball the priority this preseason, and it showed in their opener against the Raiders. Here are a few more thoughts from the tie.
Seahawks tie with the Raiders in pre-season opener – Seahawks Draft Blog
Although the game ended in a tie, it felt like a win overall. Seattle’s primary backups all excelled against Las Vegas’ starters. The offensive line played well and the Seahawks had success at the line of scrimmage. Rookies shone and gave cause for optimism about the 2025 class. All-in-all, this was a good night.
Keep Sam Darnold secret – Seaside Joe
Seahawks fans react to Seattle’s 23-23 tie and Jalen Milroe’s preseason debut
Seahawks’ offense shows promise, Jalen Milroe flashes upside in debut: Takeaways – The Athletic (paywall)
It turns out that neither Mike Macdonald nor Pete Carroll could live up to the words from the former Seattle Seahawks coach’s famous postgame bit and win the game in the fourth quarter.
Film Breakdown: Grey Zabel, Seahawks’ Draft Class Pass First Test vs. Raiders in Exhibition Opener – Emerald City Spectrum (paywall)
Showcasing a much-hyped incoming 2025 draft class for the first time, Grey Zabel, Tory Horton, and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks’ latest crop of rookies didn’t disappoint in a 23-23 tie against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night at Lumen Field.
Seahawks PFF grades: Much-maligned offensive line shines against Raiders – Seahawks on SI
The Seattle Seahawks made a ton of changes to their offensive personnel this offseason.
Lions CB Morice Norris is in stable condition after being taken off field in ambulance vs. Falcons as teams let clock run – Yahoo Sports
Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance after an apparent head injury during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Following the injury, which took place early in the fourth quarter, both teams chose to let the clock run out before the referees announced that the game was suspended with 6:31 remaining.
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