In Seahawks’ ‘very challenging’ situation, here’s why it made sense to trade Frank Clark | Matt Calkins
After Russell Wilson signed his $140 million contract extension, the ability to keep the increasingly-expensive Clark became instantly difficult.
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Matt Calkins
Matt Calkins joined The Seattle Times in August 2015 as a sports columnist after three years at the San Diego Union Tribune. Never afraid to take a stand or go off the beaten path, Matt enjoys writing about the human condition every bit as much as walk-offs or buzzer-beaters. His mom reads the comments so take it easy on him.
Rising costs of KeyArena doesn’t impact Seattle taxpayers — but there’s cause for concern | Matt Calkins
The rising cost of the project is covered, but there's plenty of uncertainties about when the arena will finally host WNBA and NHL games.
Now Russell Wilson is the NFL’s highest paid player. But is that good or bad for a Super Bowl roster? | Matt Calkins
Last year, none of the six highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL made the postseason. The challenge for the Seahawks over the next few seasons is...
Despite the deadline theatrics, Russell Wilson is a $140 million bargain for the Seahawks | Matt Calkins
There's no doubt Russell Wilson — $140 million contract extension in hand — feels good right now, but the Seahawks brass should, too.
Daniel Vogelbach is poster boy for Mariners’ fast start | Matt Calkins
First baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, 26, has been abusing baseballs like no one else in the sport has this season.
Russell Wilson’s contract deadline is approaching quickly, but it’s the Seahawks who hold all the cards | Matt Calkins
Seahawks can afford to wait on giving Wilson a big deal because they have options, including a franchise tag in 2020, at their disposal.
After worst offensive season under Chris Petersen, do Huskies have tools to turn it around? | Matt Calkins
Talent may be abundant among next season's Huskies, but given that they finished 88th in the country in scoring last year, there is still uncertainty.
Between Seahawks’ trio of stars with expiring contracts, who will end up on the short end? | Matt Calkins
With Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner also approaching the ends of their current contracts, if Frank Clark demands an exorbitant price tag, he may left...
Jacob Eason is UW’s most-hyped quarterback in a decade, but he’d be best served to ignore the noise | Matt Calkins
Jacob Eason, UW's expected starting quarterback and former Gatorade National Player of the Year, is facing sky high expectations. But Chris Petersen wants him to...