Percy Harvin Trade Rumors

Friday links --- Rookie mini-camp begins today

The Seahawks --- well, drafted and undrafted rookies --- will be on the field today as the team begins its three-day Rookie Mini-Camp. We'll be out there with all kinds of coverage. For now, a few links to begin the morning. ... --- ESPN.com's Mike Sando assesses the risk/reward of the Percy Harvin trade. --- Here's some video of Russell Wilson and a few other Seahawks at a charity event. --- FootballOutsiders breaks down the players who allowed the most missed tackles in 2012, and the least, with Earl Thomas judged fifth in misses. --- NFL Total Access assesses the chances of a Seahawks-Bronc... Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times

Sports Illustrated calls Percy Harvin trade the best "win-now" move of the offseason

Sports Illustrated analyzed different moves made this offseason and dubbed the Seahawks' trade of Percy Harvin the best "win-now" move.  Here's what SI had to say: Seattle trades its first-round pick, No. 25, to Minnesota for Percy Havin: You saw the first round unfold last Thursday night. Did you see any playmakers available at No. 25 who could give the Seahawks what they're expecting from Harvin this season? When he's healthy, Harvin is one of the NFL's premier game-breaking talents, and his addition to Seattle's receiving and return games adds a new layer of complication for the Seahawks' o... Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times

Harvin trade changes complexion of Seahawks draft

Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby discuss how the overall complexion of the Seahawks 2013 draft changes when taking the Percy Harvin trade into consideration. Seahawks Blog | 710 ESPN Seattle

Morning links: John Schneider unplugged

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio interviewed Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider on Tuesday, which you can check out here. Of note, Schneider told Florio that the Minnesota Vikings gave recent Seattle addition Percy Harvin’s agent a one-month window before he was traded to talk to other clubs about a contract for teams willing to trade for explosive playmaker. Also, Schneider will talk with reporters here locally about the upcoming draft this afternoon. Florio asked what Schneider’s going to do with his copious free time on the first day of the draft, with Seattle not scheduled to ... Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune

Morning links: More praise for Schneider

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports is the latest national NFL writer to give Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider props for the team’s moves in free agency, including the trade for Percy Harvin. La Canfora: “John Schneider might be the most aggressive general manager in the NFL, and, in my estimation, no one has done a better job evaluating talent and manipulating the draft, trades and free agency since he took over the Seahawksin 2010.” Ben Goessling of the St. Paul Pioneer Press talks with Warren Moon, who says the Seahawks pulled off a big … Read more » Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune

Percy Harvin and the cost of moving up

Acquiring Percy Harvin in a trade with the Vikings last month cost the Seahawks this years first- and seventh-round picks as well as a third-rounder in 2014. Seahawks Blog | 710 ESPN Seattle

Morning links: More props for Harvin

Former NFL player Matt Bowen, writing for ESPN Insider, lists Seattle receiver Percy Harvin as his No. 1 impact acquisition so far this offseason. Rounding out Bowen’s top five is receiver Mike Wallace (Miami), running back Steven Jackson (Atlanta), tight end Jared Cook (St. Louis) and quarterback Alex Smith (Kansas City). You must be an ESPN Insider to view this. Bowen: “Creative ability is what you get from the former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver. Pete Carroll and the Seahawks took a big risk when they made the trade to acquire Harvin and rewarded him with a new contract that … Re... Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune

Seahawks' ample cap space years in the making

The Seattle Seahawks surprised many NFL observers by wading into the deep waters of the first week of free agency, acquiring receiver Percy Harvin through trade, and signing free agent defensive ends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett. Tacoma News-Tribune

Morning links: Kudos for Hawks’ moves in free agency

Dan Pompei of The National Football Post declares the Seahawks as one of the winners in free agency. Pompei: “With the trade acquisition of Percy Harvin and the free agent pickup of Cliff Avril, the argument can be made that John Schneider added the most dynamic offensive player and the most dynamic defensive player who switched teams this offseason. Avril and former Buc Michael Bennett, in conjunction with second year man Bruce Irvin, will make the Seahawks’ pass rush considerably better on nickel with Bennett presumably shifting inside. The Seahawks should be a significantly improved team in... Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune

Getting Harvin the rock – let’s count the ways

You can bet as soon as the Seattle Seahawks brokered the trade with Minnesota that sent Percy Harvin to Seattle, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was in his office watching old Vikings game film trying to figure out innovative ways to get his new toy the ball. Well, two can play that game. So let’s take a look at some of the different ways the Seahawks can make sure Harvin gets at least eight to 10 touches a game come September. BUBBLE SCREEN Yeah, I know some people hate this play. But it’s a pretty easy way to get … Read more » Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune