John Clayton's Cold Hard Facts

John Clayton details the keys to the Seahawks' season opener at Carolina, and explains how much DE Cliff Avril's absence will hurt their pass rush. The Professor also addresses Seahawks CB Brandon Browner's injury status.

John Clayton gives us the injury report and while Cliff Avril, Tony McDaniel and Brandon Mebane were all back at practice, but Brandon Browner might be out with a hamstring injury. Good news on Chris Clemons, the Professor thinks he will be ready to go in Week 2 against the 49ers.

John Clayton talks about Percy Harvin possibly being back by week 7. The Professor adds, he ranked Seattle number 1 in the power rankings, even though he thinks their tougher schedule puts Atlanta in the Super Bowl because of home field advantage.

John Clayton tells "Bob and Groz" about the Seahawks' decisions to part ways with fullback Michael Robinson and cornerback Antoine Winfield, the two most prominent players released as Seattle trimmed its roster to 53 players over the weekend. Clayton also weighs in on quarterback Matt Flynn's future with the Raiders.

The Professor gives a summary of the NFL's concussion lawsuit that was settled today. Plus a last look at Seahawks roster battles.

John Clayton gives an update on the health of the Seahawks defense. Plus the Oakland QB situation comes down to how Terrelle Pryor plays, so Matt Flynn is still in the mix.

John Clayton says none of the players cut Tuesday by the Seahawks were surprises and that many of them will end up on other rosters soon. Clayton also discusses the Lions releasing kicker Havard "Kickalicious" Rugland.

John Clayton comes on and Jim has to ask him about former Coug Jeff Tuel getting the starting nod for the Buffalo season opener as both their QBs are on the shelf. They also talk about the Packers/Seahawks game and he says while the performance was off, they still won the game and that's what matters most.

John Clayton discusses defensive end Cliff Avril's ongoing hamstring issues, the Seahawks' problems with penalties in the preseason and their battle at fullback. The Professor and Go 2 Guy also go back and forth on the news that former Cougar and current Bill Jeff Tuel will become the first undrafted rookie quarterback to start a season opener.

John Clayton breaks down the Seahawks' defensive end battle, explaining that it's Tony McDaniels' job to lose as others have been disappointing. Plus the Professor attempts to explain why running backs are worth more in fantasy football than QBs.

While several around the NFL say they would take Russell Wilson over RG3 in a re-do of the 2012 draft, John Clayton says not so fast. Also, he thinks Tim Tebow will not be on an NFL roster this season.

The Professor updates us on Seahawks offensive lineman John Moffitt's trade to Denver after Cleveland voided a previous trade because of health concerns. Clayton also takes a look at the tight end depth for the Seahawks, how many receivers are expected to break camp, and who might be able to slip through waivers on the practice squad.

Wyman, Mike and Moore ask John Clayton to take a look at why Seahawks offensive lineman John Moffitt was traded to Cleveland for a defensive lineman Brian Sanford. They also discuss position battles on the Seahawks and around the NFL.

John Clayton discusses a pair of quarterbacks with local ties, sharing his thoughts on where Oakland's Matt Flynn and Buffalo's Jeff Tuel stand in their respective competitions. Clayton also discusses the injury situation with Seahawks tight end Zach Miller.

John Clayton discusses Tarvaris Jackson's strong performance in the Seahawks' preseason win over San Diego, and what that means for the 30-year-old in his second tour of duty in Seattle.