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The Seattle Seahawks announced this morning the signing of Northwest native and starting cornerback Marcus Trufant. The Wilson High (Tacoma) and Washington State University alum inked a long-term deal last night, according to the Seahawks, for $50.2 million over six years. Trufant was previously designated as the Seahawks' franchise player, which would have resulted in a one-year $9.5 million salary, but luckily a long-term deal was locked up.

When faced with a Hall-of-Famer at his best, what can you do?

Not sure we've ever seen a win for which the credit belongs so overwhelmingly to the defense. For most of the game, the Seahawks' defensive line was able to get pressure with only four rushers. By establishing that, they were able to drop guys back into coverage, which led to the two pick sixes.

10 out of 10 Pro Bowl voters agree--the Seahawks have more talent on defense than on offense.

At right is Pete Walker Hunter. He grew up in Atlantic City, where his mom's a casino dealer. He starred at Virginia Union University, leading the conference in interceptions, and since graduating with honors in 2002, he's struggled to carve out an NFL career. He's been with the Cowboys, Browns and Jets.

The emerging storyline of Sunday's NFC Championship game is whether the Seahawks defense can stop the Panthers' Steve Smith. The buzz about Smith strikes us as familiar--he's a small-statured receiver who is the focal point of his team's offense--a brash, competitive player who runs reverses, breakout screens, and catches long passes.