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It’s usually a calm confidence surrounding them. This year is a bit different. There is some urgency built not out of worry but of opportunity Khari Willis Jersey , realizing Seattle can again be the class of the NFC and possibly find its way back to another Super Bowl. The latest example was this week’s trade for left tackle Duane Brown, a move to solidify the biggest issue for the Seahawks moving forward beginning with Sunday’s game against Washington. When personnel issues have arisen in the past, the Seahawks (5-2) haven’t been this aggressive in trying to find fixes. The first move came before the season even began when Seattle acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets when there was a need on the defensive line. Seattle also grabbed Justin Coleman from New England, a move that seemed like another transaction but has proven vital as Coleman has become the Seahawks nickel cornerback. And then came the move for Brown, yet another sign of how serious the Seahawks are approaching this opportunity. ”It says a lot about what our front office thinks of our team right now and what they think of us moving forward,” Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman said. ”I think they think this is our window, this is our chance to take it by the reigns and they are doing everything they can to put us in position to be successful and make us a championship team. Any perceived weaknesses, they are doing their best to shore up.” Brown is a major upgrade for Seattle’s offensive line and will get tested right away with the Redskins and top pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan. Washington (3-4) has lost three of four and in each of the three losses the Redskins have been run over. Washington allowed 168 yards rushing to Kansas City; 127 to Philadelphia; and a season-high 169 last week to Dallas. In Washington’s three victories this season, it’s allowing just 71.3 yards per game rushing. Back-to-back divisional losses and attrition on the injury front is testing the Redskins’ morale. Already, four players are on injured reserve, and more than a dozen have uncertain statuses to play Sunday. Inside the locker room, there’s a shortage of bodies from players not practicing, but no one’s saying the mood is down. ”We understand guys are going to get banged up, and that’s when other guys get opportunities to make a name for themselves,” said safety DeAngelo Hall, who is close to being activated from the physically unable to perform list. ”We’re going to keep rooting for you, I’m hoping you get healthy Josh Allen Jersey , but it’s my time to go out there and play.” Here’s what else to watch as Seattle goes for its third straight win over Washington: EDDIE’S UP: After rotating running backs through the first seven games and seeing minimal results, the Seahawks intend to give Eddie Lacy first crack at being the featured running back against the Redskins. The Seahawks are coming off one of the worst rushing games in franchise history, finishing with 33 yards rushing. Seattle’s running backs had 5 yards on 16 carries. The Seahawks would like to be balanced offensively and intend on giving Lacy the carries needed to try and establish a rhythm. O-LINE SHUFFLE: Injuries along Washington’s offensive line could mean a starting front of T.J. Clemmings, Arie Kouandjio, rookies Chase Roullier and Tyler Catalina and banged-up Morgan Moses, who’s playing with two sprained ankles. The noise in Seattle is one factor along with getting linemen used to playing with each other. ”They’re learning. It’s new to them,” coach Jay Gruden said. ”It’s just about communication, playing together, trying to play in unison, which is hard to do at this stage of the season, but I think (offensive line coaches) are getting them ready to go.” STAYING UP WITH THE JONSES: Defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis’ broken hand pushed the Redskins to sign veteran Arthur Jones, who will join the rotation immediately. The 31-year-old has played 63 NFL games, most recently with Indianapolis last season. ”He brings that experience,” defensive lineman Ziggy Hood said. ”All he has to do is get the playbook down, learn the calls, learn the terminology and then just let his technique take over from there.” SAFETY VALVE: Seattle’s biggest injury question surrounds free safety Earl Thomas, who suffered a strained hamstring late in the loss to Houston. The Seahawks are clearly a different defense when Thomas is not on the field and it was highlighted last year when he missed the final four games of the regular season with a broken leg. Seattle has more depth in the secondary now than a year ago and would turn to Bradley McDougald to start if Thomas can’t go. ”He is just a really Parris Campbell Jersey , really good football player to be able to set up,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said of McDougald. ”There is no question. We don’t have any hesitation in him playing or keeping the plan, principles intact or anything of that.” — It was a much-needed win for the San Francisco Giants, but it came at a great cost.Pablo Sandoval’s tie-breaking two-run single in the 16th inning lifted the Giants past the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Thursday, but the Giants also lost third baseman Evan Longoria to a broken left hand after he was hit by a pitch.
”A great win, but a tough loss,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
Longoria sustained a fracture to his fifth metacarpal, which could require surgery. A decision is expected in the next couple of days.
”Obviously the goal is to decide something as soon as possible and then get going in the right direction, whether that’s put a cast on it and just let it sit or have some sort of surgery and go that route,” Longoria said.
Longoria initially stayed in the game to run after he was hit in the fourth inning, but came out in between innings.
”It wasn’t my legs,” Longoria said. ”I just hate coming out of the game right away. I’ve always thought it looked bad. I knew right away that it didn’t feel right, but I just figured I could run and in the meanwhile let (Alen Hanson) get loose and come into the game.”
Longoria is hitting .246 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs in 67 games.
”It’s a tough loss,” Sandoval said. ”I don’t know how many days he’s going to be out, but we’re going to miss the guy. He’s a great hitter, great defensive player, and a great teammate. I hope he recovers well and comes back to help us get to the postseason.”
Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer to continue his torrid month and Mac Williamson also homered for the Giants http://www.coltsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-bobby-okereke-jersey , who salvaged the final game of a four-game series and beat the Marlins for only the second time in the last 10 meetings.
”It was a great win to head home on after a tough series,” Bochy said. ”I’m looking forward to getting out of Miami, trust me.”
Giants’ starter Dereck Rodriguez pitched 6 2-3 innings, allowing two runs with his father and former Marlins’ World Series championship catcher Pudge Rodriguez sitting behind home plate. Ty Blach (4-5) also pitched 6 2-3 innings for the Giants without allowing a run. He gave up seven hits, walked two, and struck out three.
”Two quality starts in one game. I’ll take it,” Rodriguez said.
Sam Dyson came on for Blach to get the final out with two runners on for his first save of the season.
McCutchen started the 16th with a single, Brandon Crawford walked and Alen Hanson singled to load the bases of Elieser Hernandez (0-4). Sandoval’s single to center made it 5-3, and Gorkys Hernandez added a sacrifice fly later in the inning. The runs were the first for the Giants since the second.
”I just tried to calm down – everyone was tired – and tried not to do too much,” Sandoval said.
Miami had two runners on in the bottom of the 16th for Bryan Holaday, who flew out to end the game.
”Epic game,” Bochy said.
It was the longest game of the season for the Giants and the second-longest for the Marlins, who went 17 innings in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on March 30.
Both teams had opportunities in extra innings after the Marlins tied the game in the bottom of the ninth off Hunter Strickland on a sacrifice fly by Lewis Brinson. Second baseman Joe Panik was unable to hold onto a pop up near the foul line, allowing the lead-off runner to reach.
It was the eighth time in the series the Marlins came back to tie the game.
”It was one of those series where you kind of play back and forth,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. ”Close games. Good for a lot of situations.”
The Giants looked to take the lead in the 11th on a double by Hanson, but Crawford was thrown out at the plate.
Miami threatened in the 13th when Bochy ordered an intentional walk to Starlin Castro load the bases with two outs and Hernandez due to bat because the Marlins were out of position players. Hernandez bounced out to Blach.
”With Castro up there, that was an easy one Khari Willis Jersey ,” Bochy said. ”I wasn’t going to let him beat us there. We were in a pretty good situation there.”
The Marlins had another opportunity in the 15th with runners on the corners and one out, but Justin Bour grounded into a double play. Bour slammed his helmet to the ground in disgust.
”I saw it off the bat and I thought we might have a chance,” Blach said.
McCutchen hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the second straight game. Five of his eight home runs have been this month. He went 3 for 7 to raise his batting average to .339 (19 for 56) in June, historically the best month of his career. He has 11 multi-hit performances in his last 18 games.
Williamson’s fourth home run of the season gave the Giants a 3-0 lead against Dan Straily in the second inning.
JT Riddle’s solo shot, his third, cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fifth.
Holaday’s two-out base hit to left pulled Miami within 3-2 in the seventh, ending Rodriguez’s outing.
”It’s really good to see everyone in this room just continues to keep working toward every single at-bat, getting a hit, getting a hit, just no one giving into anything, everyone scratching and clawing through every single pitch,” Straily said.
Rodriguez scattered seven hits and struck out four in his third start.
SMITH EXPECTED TO GO ON BEREAVEMENT LIST
Miami’s Caleb Smith was not with the club due to a funeral and is expected to go on the bereavement list. Mattingly said Smith will make his next scheduled s
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