Lowering the Boom: Seattle Seahawks prepare for new rules emphasis

Posted by Julian Rogers on July 25, 2014
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Keep your hands to yourself, young man

Lowering the Boom: Seattle Seahawks prepare for new rules emphasis

The Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom pass defenders must be on their best behavior in the upcoming 2014 campaign. The NFL, according to former VP of officiating and current Fox Sports analyst Mike Pereira, has announced a renewed emphasis on defensive holding and illegal contact. The intention, apparently, is to not allow defenders guarding receivers running pass patterns the same ability to disrupt as they had been allowed as recently as last season.

The Legion of Boom must now learn to play defense using “first date” behavior. Read about it on Oregon Sports News. Also published in the Seattle PI and Comcast Sports Net Northwest.

 

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

No offense: The Green Bay Packers outshine the Seattle Seahawks

Posted by Julian Rogers on July 9, 2014
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According to the Washington Post, there has been no better wide receiver / quarterback combination over the past three seasons than Jordy Nelson and Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers’ dynamic duo will be in Seattle to kick off the NFL season on September 4th. Also attending, the Packers’ superior rushing attack. Sound crazy? It’s not. There are at least 31 NFL general managers that would gladly take Green Bay’s running backs over Seattle’s in a heartbeat.

Read my latest article for Oregon Sports News to learn why.

No offense: Green Bay Packers outshine Seattle Seahawks

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

It’s ‘stupid season’ time in the NFL

Posted by Julian Rogers on June 27, 2014
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Ray Rice and wife of the Baltimore Ravens, NFL — It's stupid season in the NFL

The NFL’s stupid season is upon us. Last year was a doozy. This year —  well, it’s off to a strong start.

If you’re an NFL coach, general manager or owner, this is the time of year you fear the most. The four or five weeks between the close of your final offseason mini-camp and the start of training camp at the end of July is crazy time. It’s when your players and coaches are on their own. The reins are off.

Read my latest article for Oregon Sports News.

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

Marshawn, Marshawn, Marshawn. What are you doing?

Posted by Julian Rogers on June 14, 2014
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Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks

The stories are out there. Marshawn Lynch is not long for Seattle. The Seahawks are going running back-by-committee. Christine Michael is poised for a major role in the Seahawks’ offense.

Apparently, Marshawn Lynch read the articles. Or at least he read between the lines. Lynch, for reasons unexplained but widely speculated on, is staying away from Seahawks OTAs and the upcoming mandatory minicamp. Even though he is one of the highest compensated backs in the league and has multiple years remaining on his deal, the Beast wants his contract renegotiated.

Read my latest article for Oregon Sports News.

 

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

Seattle Seahawks: Pretty pleased with pass catchers

Posted by Julian Rogers on June 5, 2014
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Seattle Seahawks Doug Baldwin

Quarterback Russell Wilson thinks the Seattle Seahawks’ receivers are the “best looking” position so far on the 2014 team roster. Wilson said “Our receivers right now are as fast as it gets. You’ve got Percy Harvin, Doug Baldwin — Jermaine Kearse is extremely fast too. Then you add Paul Richardson.…” Yup, Wilson sounds pretty pleased, indeed, with his pals’ pass-catching prowess.

Should he be? Well, of course. It’s June. Read about it on Oregon Sports News.

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

Run away: Will the Seattle Seahawks become a pass-first team?

Posted by Julian Rogers on May 30, 2014
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Will the Seattle Seahawks become a pass-first team?

Show me an NFL general manager that is OK with spending $10 million or so per year on a running back and I’ll show you a general manager who retired 10 years ago. The days of the high-salaried veteran bell cow running back are over. The lead runners are going to be the cheaper youngsters for the near future of the NFL.

The Seattle Seahawks of recent vintage, who rely so heavily on Marshawn Lynch for their offensive identity, will go through an identity shift beginning in 2014. Read about it on Oregon Sports News or in The Oregonian.

 

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn andGoogle+.

Vaccinations are a public health benefit

Posted by Julian Rogers on May 30, 2014
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vaccinations and public health

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate. Can you believe we’re still asking this question? In the meantime, measles cases have reached a 20-year high in the U.S., according to a statement just released by the Centers for Disease Control.

Vaccinations are an important public health benefit. I recently wrote an article for grouphealthresearch.org that highlights the steps GHRI, Group Health Cooperative and Vax Northwest are taking to improve vaccinations and support the vaccine-hesitant.

 

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn andGoogle+.