The legal tampering period started on Tuesday and free agency begins on Thursday; but, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll decided his time was better spent elsewhere.

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Carroll went live and in person to attend Alabama's Pro Day and, apparently a pick long linked to the Seahawks in mock drafts caught his eye in the real world -- offensive tackle Cam Robinson.

Pete Carroll & the Seahawks closely inspecting Cam Robinson/OL at Alabama pro-day. Carroll's head did a 180 as Robinson walked by.. — Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 8, 2017

No official word on if the Seahawks did more than gawk at Robinson and actually had a one-on-one meeting with the talented tackle; although Robinson did meet with the Jaguars.

The Seahawks also have been linked to cornerback Marlon Humphrey and linebacker Ryan Anderson but as of now did not meet with either of them either.