Hey everyone,
The past couple weeks have been going by very quickly with the addition of OTA's (organized team activites aka practice) incorporated within the off season program. Each week we go through at least 2 OTA sessions. It is nice to get out on the field with the enitre team and all of the coaches and go to work. Each session is about two hours with offensive, defensive and special teams installations. Competition is at every position and it really brings the best out of each of us. The enthusiasm and intensity is very high out there and the chemistry amongst the team is tremendous.
This week the rookies arrived which added a lot more bodies to the team and it seemed as though we did not take a step back to get them up to pace with the rest of the team. It is crazy how fast you must catch on with the scheme of things! Next week we will have 3 OTA sessions and then take a week off.
The off season training program is still underway and we are in our 10th week. We get after it in the weight room and out on the field. Coach Carlisle, coach Jamie, and coach Gee are great strength coaches and the program is great. I think it is safe to say that every player can see positive outcomes from the program and it not only shows in the wieght room but out on the field. I love going to work everyday! It is such a blessing.
Video from Seahawks.com: OTA's day 3
C.A.S.T for Kids Foundation. Seahawks Fish and Feast
Last weekend I had the priviledge to participate in the annual C.A.S.T for Kids event held at the VMAC. There was about 10 of us players who participated and we each got paired up with a kid who had a disability and we took them fishing on Lake Washington. We were also paired with a pro fishing guide and a couple of sponsors and went out on the lake for about 2 hours. This was such an awesome experience. I was with a young teenager by the name of Andrew. Andrew was born with a leg defect which ultimately led to him losing his leg at a young age. Andrew and his mother came over from Bremerton to join us in the event. It was a very humbling experience to be with Andrew and to see how he views his life. This kid lives life with no holding back. He is still very active with a swim team and enjoys mountain biking. He is also a car enthusiast and plans on studying engineering in college. I wish Andrew the best of luck in everything he does and I know his positive attitude will take him far in anything he does.
After being skunked on the Lake with no fish or even a bite, we returned to the VMAC facility and went to the BBQ. The Seahawks drum line team was there as well as some cute Seagals. I was able to take Andrew and the rest of the group on a tour of the facility. I showed the the locker room, weight room and indoor field. Andrew and I spent some time throwing the ball around, that kid has an arm! After the tour we enjoyed a nice BBQ, auction, little autograph session and took some photos.
The C.A.S.T for Kids program is amazing. I really hope that I can participate next year. This weekend I will be going to the Seahawks boosters auction dinner. This will be another opportunity to meet some great people in the community and to involve myself in another off the field activity. It is truly a blessing!
Video from Seahawks.com: Seahawks fish and feast!
Roster moves
This week has been very busy with transactions. Every time a new player arrives, that usually means someone is gone. When this happens it really brings you back to the reality of the business and just how quickly things can change. I just have to keep the focused mind set and remember that I can only control what I can control. Everyday I must come in ready to work hard and have the mindset that "I WILL get better!"
Central Washington quarterback Mike Reilly was waived along with a few other players. Mike and I got to spend some time together and I was very greatful for that. He is a great player but most importantly a tremendous person and I wish him nothing but the best and I have no doubt he will be with another team shortly.
With the departure of Reilly brought wide reciever Marcus Maxwell and quarterback J.P. Losman. Maxwell and I played together last season for the Florida Tuskers in the UFL and we are also from the same junior college Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA. Marcus and I spent a lot of time together while in Florida and now its great to have him here in Seattle. J.P. Losman is also from the UFL playing for the Las Vegas Locomotives.
Article from Seahawks.com: Rotating the roster
The OTA's have been going really good and its such a blessing to be here. Im really looking forward to next weeks OTA's and getting some more great work in with the team and my coaches. At the end of the week I will be going back home to visit my family and friends and spending some time relaxing. I thank you all for following the blogs and the out pour of love and support has been and continues to be tremendous.
Thank you all and GODbless,
Matt Overton #48
With God, all things are possible! Matthew 27:57-61
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