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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks free from Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alex Okafor for a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. No more Skittles, no more Beast Mode and no more avoiding the media. Is it possible that Lynch will retire after the Super Bowl? (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Could Super Bowl be Lynch’s finale in Seattle?

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Jan. 25, 1987, file photo, New York Giants Phil McConkey throws his arms in the air after catching Phil Simms' pass and was stopped just short of the end zone in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif. The official is Pat Millette. The flea-flicker pass from Simms is one of the memorable trick plays in Supe\r Bowl history. (AP Photo/Rob Kozloff, File)$

Tricks, repeat? The best Super Bowl gimmicks

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Thunder forward Kevin Durant's return Wednesday to face the Wizards has fans thinking again about the possibility of the D.C. native playing for his hometown team in 2016. (Associated Press)

Kevin Durant’s evolution has his hometown salivating about the possibilities

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

John Elway, left, Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations, smiles before introducing Gary Kubiak, right, as the new head coach of the Broncos during am NFL football news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Most of the NFL head coach openings went to defensive minds

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks with Bill Belichick after the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Double trouble: Seahawks to face Patriots in Super Bowl

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Seahawks escape 16-point halftime deficit, beat Packers in overtime

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse catches the game winning touchdown pass during overtime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Seahawks rally stuns Packers 28-22 in OT for NFC title

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JAN. 17-18 - FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2013, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to avoid the rush of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, Wis. The Seahawks and Packers meet in the NFC Championship Sunday, Jan . 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Packers, Seahawks meeting again was only an inevitability

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll talks to reporters Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, before NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks are scheduled to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seahawks among the best at not giving the ball away

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gestures during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle. Whether by design or coincidence, Aaron Rodgers didn't throw in cornerback Richard Sherman's direction in the teams' first meeting this season. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Cornered: Packers prep for Richard Sherman and Seahawks D

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates with wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 35-31 to advance to the AFC Championship game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Rematches: Colts-Patriots, Packers-Seahawks

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Only 2nd time 3 of last 4 QBs already own a Super Bowl ring

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Scot McCloughan, right, speaks during an NFL football press conference where he was introduced as the Washington Redskins new general manager, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Want a glimpse of the Redskins’ future? Look at the Seahawks’ present

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks won 31-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor lead Seahawks past Panthers

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll calls to his team during practice drills Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks will play the Carolina Panthers on Saturday in an NFL football divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Champion Seahawks taking narrow focus into meeting with upstart Panthers

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Scot McCloughan, right, speaks during an NFL football press conference where he was introduced as the Washington Redskins new general manager, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Scot McCloughan: After season away, new Redskins general manager ‘realized it’s time’

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2014, file photo, sans arrive during a rain storm for an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. Along with great quarterbacks, the four NFL teams hosting playoff games this weekend have something else on their side. The Seahawks have the racket of Century Link Field, the Packers that Lambeau mystique. Denver has the thin air a mile up and the Patriots the biting winds and bitter cold of foreboding Foxborough. The foursome went a combined 30-2 at home this season and heavily favored in the divisional round. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

4 NFL hosts this weekend are combined 30-2 at home

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. The 49ers won 20-17. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jim Harbaugh, 49ers agree to part ways

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Seattle’s in position for No. 1 seed in NFC

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Wilson, Seahawks close in on NFC West title

By Bob Baum - Associated Press