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Seahawks Receivers Insist They're Actually Good
The Seattle Seahawks and their wide receivers head into the Super Bowl with a chip on their shoulders.
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Super Bowl Media Day has come to an end, and one thing is clear: The Seattle Seahawks have a chip on their shoulder.
On a day that's more about photo ops than insightful interviews, the Seahawks' top players all seemed determined to silence those who disparage their wide receivers. On a team known for its stifling defense and beastly running game, the Seattle receiving corps tends to be pushed to the back of the conversation. Today they repeatedly pointed to their being characterized as "pedestrian," which has become a rallying cry in recent weeks.