Seattle, WA
‘Sky’s the Limit’: Julian Love Cautiously Excited About Seattle Seahawks’ Potential
RENTON, Wash. – Now in his second season with the franchise with a new contract in tow, Julian Love believes the Seattle Seahawks’ defense has all of the ingredients in place at all three levels to become one of the NFL’s best this season.
But no word can equally create initial optimism or eventual disappointment quite like potential. As the sixth-year safety noted prior to Thursday’s practice leading up to Sunday’s season opener versus Denver, though he thinks Seattle’s upside is “extremely high” with a fun blend of experienced veterans and talented youngsters, Love cautioned against the carriage racing out ahead of the horse with all of the buzz surrounding new coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme.
The main message in the locker room? The Seahawks can’t think they have already arrived when they still have much to prove between the lines after finishing 25th in scoring a year ago with many of the same players on the roster, including Love himself.
“That’s usually the hardest part of developing a team, which is having that high-end potential, but potential doesn’t mean anything unless you execute and you get it done,” Love remarked. “And we had similar guys in the room last year, and I don’t think we achieved much of what we could’ve. And so that potential, it’s great that we can do it, but it takes weeks in, weeks out of being locked in, just being sound, especially in the secondary, stopping the run all year. And so, I think the sky’s the limit, but we have to work to get there.”
As evidenced by Seattle’s defensive struggles a year ago, talent only goes so far in the NFL, as all 11 players have to function as a cohesive unit executing their assignments and communicating with teammates and their coaches must put them in position to succeed. Ranking near the bottom of the NFL in passing defense and rushing defense, the presence of Love, defensive tackle Leonard Williams, pass rusher Boye Mafe, cornerback Devon Witherspoon, and others ultimately didn’t yield expected results.
With Macdonald now steering the ship as the successor for legendary coach Pete Carroll, however, the excitement and exuberance radiating from the VMAC couldn’t have been more palpable this summer. A renewed emphasis on fundamentals and physicality stood out during training camp practices and players could be heard barking out signals every play, exemplifying the stress on communication in a complex system renowned for pre and post-snap disguises.
On paper, the Seahawks should have all the pieces necessary to make dramatic improvements on defense, starting with a further reinforced defensive line. Along with Williams returning on a new three-year deal alongside fellow veteran Jarran Reed and newcomer Johnathan Hankins, the team invested a first-round pick in athletic defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, who should immediately play extensive snaps at multiple positions. Off the edge, Derick Hall looks ready to pop in his sophomore season rotating behind Dre’Mont Jones, Uchenna Nwosu, and Boye Mafe in a deep group.
If Seattle has a question mark, after losing Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks in free agency, linebacker still jumps out as a possible red flag. And yet, at the same time, Macdonald and the coaching staff have been complementary of newcomers Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker, expecting both to play well when the real bullets start flying this weekend, while rookie Tyrice Knight waits in the wings coming off an impressive first preseason.
As for the secondary, Love will benefit from playing next to two of the league’s most promising cornerbacks in Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, who each enjoyed strong training camps and have the goods to push for All-Pro consideration this season. At the other safety spot, Rayshawn Jenkins provides yet another savvy veteran with positional multiplicity, capable of playing single-high safety or in the box like an extra linebacker, while K’Von Wallace has similar flexibility playing in the slot.
With all of that talent around him and a number of young players in the defensive backfield, Love admitted that he feels a bit more pressure to shoulder the leadership load, but he isn’t letting that responsibility be a burden. He’s going to play within himself and control what he can control, including ensuring that both he and his teammates maximize their preparation opportunities with the goal of winning on Sundays.
“Going into last year, I started that game in week one, and I just have a similar confidence, just kind of play my game, my style being me, just try to be as perfect as I can in practice and just continue to be me,” Love said. “And so, I think that translates no matter what is going on externally with my role on this team. From a leadership perspective, though, I think it’s a little heightened. I got to be more aware of the feeling in my room. DBs, talking to my corners, my nickels, and other safeties. I’m just making sure we’re all in the same accord, and we can go out there and win a game.”
Rolling into the Week 1 opener, Love expects the Seahawks will go through their share of growing pains, as is the case for any defense at the start of a new season. This is especially true for a team learning a new defense, as limited preseason reps and a pair of joint practices doesn’t provide much of an opportunity going against other competition in August, leaving plenty of questions in regard to how the team will perform in real time.
At the end of the day, with being bought into the scheme being only half the battle, Seattle’s path to success or failure with Macdonald on the sidelines will rest on the team’s continued improvement by week. Starting with a home date with Denver this weekend, Love hopes to see the group start building towards playing to its full potential right off the bat with the mission of becoming a finely tuned machine by January heading full steam ahead into the postseason.
“I think it should be an ongoing thing. The best teams and best defenses each year they build on each week. Say they see a look, or something doesn’t go their way one week. They improve on it. They correct it, and they move forward. And so that’s what we have to be. We have to be fluid, and we have to be adaptable on defense, everybody. And I think that’s how we can get to that top potential.”
SEATTLE – Western Washington is staying locked into a cool and unsettled weather pattern as we head into the second half of the week.
Showers will continue to rotate through the region over the next several days as a series of weather disturbances move overhead, keeping skies mostly cloudy and temperatures running below average for mid-May.
Thursday will bring a brief break in the action before the next weak system arrives later in the day. Expect scattered showers to redevelop with plenty of cloud cover sticking around. Temperatures will remain cool, with highs near 60 degrees.
It will be cool on Thursday in Western Washington with increasing clouds and showers. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What’s next:
The weather turns a bit more active Friday as the next system swings into the Pacific Northwest. Western Washington will see widespread showers and even the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms. While not everyone will hear thunder, a few heavier downpours and small hail can’t be ruled out if any storms manage to develop during the afternoon.
Rain showers will push through Western Washington again on Friday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Saturday will be cool with scattered showers and another chance for isolated thunderstorms, especially near the Cascades. Afternoon highs will struggle to make it out of the 50s across many lowland Puget Sound area communities.
Mountain travelers should also be prepared for a dramatic change compared to the recent warm spell. Much colder air will filter into the Cascades this weekend, and while significant snow accumulation looks unlikely, higher elevations could still see snow showers and sharply colder conditions. Anyone planning outdoor recreation in the mountains should be ready for winter-like weather at times.
Snow levels will drop to near pass levels in the Washington Cascades Friday through Sunday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
The pattern finally begins to improve late in the weekend and into early next week. High pressure is expected to rebuild over the northeastern Pacific, bringing a return to drier weather and some sunshine. Temperatures should gradually rebound back into the 60s by Monday and Tuesday, although the ridge may remain weak enough to allow for occasional clouds at times.
Temperatures will be cool the next three days with showers in Seattle, but next week will be drier and warmer. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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SEATTLE – Remember that iconic Gap advertisement with the girl group dancing to “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard” that took the internet by storm in August?
What we know:
Katseye, the girl-group in the ad, are taking center stage at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 17, with ticket sales dropping on Thursday, May 21 and their new EP, Wild, is set to release on Aug. 14 via Hybe x Geffen Records.
The global girl group announced their WILDWORLD TOUR on Wednesday, bringing Katseye to arenas across Europe and North America this fall.
Katseye’s tour will kickoff in Dublin, Ireland on September 1, at Dublin’s 3Arena, while the North American portion of their tour launches Oct. 13 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. Other honorable tour venue mentions include UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The WILDWORLD TOUR will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on Nov. 27.
Keep reading for ticket information and the full tour itinerary.
Ticket Information
What’s next:
Tickets will be available beginning at the end of May. Specifically, Weverse Artist Presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. local time, before the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 p.m. local time.
General onsale begins Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time at www.katseye.world.
Tour itinerary
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
The Source: Information in this story came from a press release from Katseye and the katseye.world website.
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SEATTLE – An upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight. Some storms that develop could produce locally heavy rain, thunder and lightning along with gusty winds. The best chance will be along and east of the I-5 corridor. Scattered showers will be possible during the day. There is also a chance for a light dusting of snow in the higher mountains.
Upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight with scattered showers possible during the day. (FOX13 Seattle)
Wind Advisory in Eastern Washington
As the disturbance crosses through the region, winds will be especially gusty in Central and Eastern Washington. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for many of these locations through late Wednesday night.
Winds will be picking up on Wednesday with gusts nearing 50 mph. (FOX13 Seattle)
What’s next:
After warming into the low 80s on Tuesday, Wednesday will feel quite a bit different. Afternoon highs will only be in the upper 50s and low 60s, a good 20 degrees cooler than just 24 hours ago.
Afternoon highs will be significantly cooler on Wednesday.
Looking Ahead:
Even after Wednesday’s early morning rain, the rest of the week will remain unsettled. Additional chances for showers and cooler into the weekend. We will again near 70 degrees by early next week.
Cooler and wet for Wednesday with additional showers possible this week.
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