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CHAWK LINES, Week 1: Miami
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“You can hardly tell anything is wrong with” Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll said.

Cliff Avril sent Wilson a message praising his toughness.

The Seahawks have been in contact with Tarvaris Jackson. They also signed Jake Heaps to the practice squad.

Thomas Rawls and Jimmy Graham are going to get more playing time.

Cassius Marsh rebounded from a big mistake to have his best game as a pro.

Seattle’s running game stumbled in the opener.

Here’s everything Pete Carroll said in his Monday media session.

The Seahawks will wear all-neon green for the “Color Rush” Thursday night game in Week 15.

Marshawn Lynch went “Running Wild with Bear Grylls.”

CHAWK LINES, Week 1: Miami
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The Seahawks are planning to set a positive example before the game.

The Dolphins want to be winners – just like the Seahawks.

The Dolphins sound almost like they are looking for a moral victory in Seattle.

Both teams have new running backs.

Christine Michael will start over Thomas Rawls, and Jimmy Graham is expected to play.

Cameron Wake and Ndamukong Suh have a combined 106.5 sacks since 2010.

CHAWK LINES, Week 1: Miami
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The Seahawks apparently are planning “a powerful sign of unification” during the anthem Sunday.

Germain Ifedi will miss the first month or so with a high ankle sprain, a blow to the developing line.

No surprise: Marshawn Lynch might be reconsidering retirement.

Byron Maxwell returns to Seattle on Sunday to face his old teammates. He confirmed that the Seahawks were close to matching the $63 million deal he got from the Eagles in 2015.

He told Seattle reporters, “Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to do.”

The Dolphins could be without three starters in Seattle.

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CHAWK LINES, Training camp
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CHAWK LINES -- Training camp new

Jimmy Graham and Thomas Rawls are expected to start on PUP.

A few storylines to watch, from the P-I.

Players and positions to watch, from The Seattle Times.

This is Russell Wilson’s offense now.

A quick look at the entire offense entering camp.

John Schneider explains why the offensive line has no marquee players.

Moving Garry Gilliam to left tackle is a big leap of faith.

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CHAWK LINES, Training camp
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CHAWK LINES -- Training camp new

With training camp starting in one week, let’s look at some pre-camp player reports:

Michael Bennett is griping about his contract yet again. But don’t believe him when he says, “Just get rid of me.”

Russell Wilson, who now looks almost as hulked up as Robert Turbin, told Q13 Fox: “We’ll try to bring back Super Bowl 51 if we can. We’ll do everything we can, every day. That’s a promise.”

Justin Britt’s switch to center is one of the major camp stories to watch.

Pete Carroll reminds us why the Seahawks think J’Marcus Webb will succeed with them.

Can Thomas Rawls take over for Marshawn Lynch — even if he doesn’t play in the preseason?

John Clayton projects Rawls to get 16-17 carries a game, with the other backs getting six or seven.

Christine Michael — among those trying to replace Lynch — admits, “I was just being a young guy, just being a knucklehead.”

Like last year, all eyes will be on Jimmy Graham — from camp through the season.

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The countdown is well underway, with camp starting in about two weeks. Let’s look at some pre-camp player reports from some of the local outlets:

Bob Condotta looks at the importance of first-round pick Germain Ifedi working out.

Thomas Rawls said he is aiming to be ready for the start of camp.

John Clayton thinks Alex Collins could challenge Rawls for carries.

Collins is among 710 ESPN’s 25 Most Intriguing Seahawks.

Others on that burgeoning list include Jeremy Lane, Jordan Hill and rookie Tyvis Powell.

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CHAWK LINES -- Week in review

Richard Sherman’s celebrity softball event is today at Safeco Field. Sherman has been trash-talking about the Home Run Derby.

Saying he was “thrilled to be able to support him,” Pete Carroll showed up to Michael Bennett’s football camp in Hawaii. (Carroll apparently has a home on Oahu as well.)

Jordan Hill, who just hosted his own camp, is headed to Hawaii to work with Bennett and Cliff Avril ahead of Seattle’s training camp.

Bennett, whose camp was free, ripped NBA MVP Stephen Curry for charging outrageous fees for his Hawaii camp.

ICYMI: Russell Wilson and Ciara got married last week. Then, in yet another TMI moment, they talked about how much sex they are going to have. This all came after Ciara said she thinks Wilson’s life is in danger.

Avril’s NFC team won a “Family Feud” battle against an AFC quintet.

Brandon Browner allegedly was in an altercation with his girlfriend’s father in California.

Terry Poole and Kristjan Sokoli supported the Special Olympics in Alaska.

From the “Who cares?” file, Bobby Wagner apparently was annoyed he was not on NFL Network’s list of the NFL’s top 100 players.

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CHAWK LINES -- Week in review

Jason Kidd became the third NBA coach to head to Seattle to learn from Pete Carroll. “Just the energy of Pete and the culture he built up there is pretty special.”

The numbers on Doug Baldwin’s deal came out the other day, and Stephen Cohen of the P-I listed five takeaways.

Gregg Bell of the TNT wrote about what Baldwin’s deal means for — and says about — the Seahawks.

Dave Boling thinks Baldwin has some Steve Largent in him.

Tarvaris Jackson claims he is bankrupt, meaning he blew $12 million over the past 10 years.

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CHAWK LINES -- Week in review

Michael Bennett makes his case to be paid more: “I haven’t missed a game in three years.”

Can a helicopter pilot be a jet-setter? He can when he’s Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks’ top stars did their bit for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” opener. The Seahawks will be on NBC four times next season.

The rookies heard words of wisdom from Walter Jones, Marcus Trufant and other former Seahawks.

Pete Carroll listed six areas of major competition for training camp. According to the Seahawks.com poll, fans are most looking forward to seeing how the offensive line and running back play out.

John Boyle of Seahawks.com offered 10 takeaways from offseason workouts.

The Seahawks worked on pursuit this offseason, and Bob Condotta hypothesizes that Carroll is trying to get his team to force more turnovers.

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CHAWK LINES -- Seahawks OTAs & minicamp

Michael Bennett was back for mandatory minicamp and explained why he won’t hold out.

Kam Chancellor is healthy, wealthy (enough) and (finally) wise — not planning a holdout.

Russell Wilson, 27, wants to play at least 15 more years.

Among the notables on Day 2 of the minicamp, per Bob Condotta, were C.J. Prosise, Christine Michael and Douglas McNeil.

J’Marcus Webb returned while Garry Gilliam remained out.

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