Throughout the 2003 season, the Seattle Seahawks flirted with glory. In the end, although they were jilted by a season-ending Wildcard defeat at Lambeau Field, they proved they're talented enough to be a dominant team for years to come. the Seahawks finished with a 10-6 record, their best mark since 1986 and throughout the season it was clear that the only team that could beat the Seahawks was the SeahawksSeattle was undefeated at home, turning Seahawks Stadium into the NFL's most intimidating venue, yet they lost six of eight road games. In all likelihood, poor officiating cost them two victories - and the AFC West Division title. But, the Seahawks fought through the adversity and misfortune, winning their final two games to earn a Wildcard berth and just their second playoff appearance sine 1989.This was the most talented team in Seahawk history. In all, Mike Holmgren sent five players to the Pro Bowl - Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, Running Back Shaun Alexander, Offensive Linemen Walter Jones and Steve Hutchinson, and Special Teams dynamo Alex Bannister. Hasselbeck emerged as one of the NFL's finest quarterbacks, passing for 26 touchdowns and shattering the team record by throwing for 3,841 yards through the air. Shaun Alexander scored 16 touchdowns and ran for a career-high 1,435 yards.Defensively, Coordinator Ray Rhodes turned the NFL's worst run defense of 2002 into a feisty, aggressive bunch. Rookie Safety Ken "The Hammer" Hamlin leveled some to the NFL's most devastating hits while first round draft pick Marcus Trufant started at corner and showed he will be Seattle's shutdown corner for years to come.For the Seahawks, 2003 proved to be the most exciting season in their 23-year history. Although it was destined to end in a thrilling overtime defeat in Green bay, the Seahawks emerged as a dominant contender with the talent to beat anyone in the NFL. For the first time in their existence, winning wasn't enough. The Seattle Seahawks were "Chasing Glory."
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