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RENTON---Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson held his weekly interview with reporters Thursday.

One of the topics addressed was the quality of this year's rookie class in Seattle, which also includes linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive end Bruce Irvin, running back Robert Turbin, guard J.R. Sweezy, cornerback Jeremy Lane and others.

At one point, coach Pete Carroll hid behind reporters and asked a question before sneaking out:

"You've always talked about how Coach Carroll was such a great inspiration for you. Could you reiterate that?"

I caught brief video of it here. Cue the laughs.