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That's a pretty ignorant statement, considering you said RANGA nailed it with his. You don't think Russell has excellent people skills or an innate ability to manage different personalities while getting the best out of others? He transferred to Wisconsin and was voted a captain by his teammates within weeks of arriving, along with mastering a new offense and playbook in the same time frame. He did pretty much the same thing in Seattle. He's also highly intelligent and a tireless worker... all qualities that great coaches have. Me being a Seahawk fan doesn't negate the truth of the pick.

Russell Wilson will make a hell of a coach way down the line when he's done playing football. He's a leader of men.

Fair enough. However just because Sherm hasn't been utilized like that, doesn't mean that he wouldn't be as effective or even more effective than Revis if he was. I still think Sherm will be the best CB going forward, considering Revis' injury.

I'm don't feel knowledgeable enough to post about the other divisions, so I'll just do the NFC West. NFC West Passing yards: Carson Palmer - Considering last year's numbers despite the lack of quality WRs in Oakland, and Arians propensity to air it out, this one is an easy choice. Passing TDs: Russell Wilson - As someone else said, 26 last year despite the limitations placed on him for the first half of the season. Interceptions: Carson Palmer - Behind that sieve of an OL, Palmer will be hurried a lot. Best QB completion %: Russell Wilson - Over the final 8 reg. season games, he was 67.2%. At Wisconsin he was 72.8%. Rushing yards: Beast Mode - Read option improved the Beast's ypc significantly. Might get less carries with Michael and Turbin vulching, but his yardage shouldn't suffer too much. Rushing TDs: Beast Mode - If Hunter wasn't splitting with Gore (pending Hunter stays healthy), I'd say Gore considering the loss of Crabtree. Receptions: Larry Fitzgerald - Self explanetory. Receiving yards: Larry Fitzgerald - Also self explanetory. Receiving TDs: Larry Fitzgerald - Also self explanetory. Receiving YAC: Percy Harvin - Best YAC WR in the league. Tackles: Bobby Wagner - 140 as a rookie, he's only going to get better. Tackles for loss: Aldon Smith - Because Bennett will be playing inside more than outside. Sacks: Aldon Smith - As long as Justin Smith stays healthy. Interceptions: Richard Sherman - Had 8 last year, and will be playing more man coverage in Quinn's D. More blitzing will also give him more opportunities. Forced Fumbles: Brandon Browner - Most physical CB in the NFL. (Although both Sherman and BB had 3 FF in 2012)

You should check this article out. Breaks down both Sherman in Revis on all man coverage snaps by shut downs, in position, and busted coverages. http://presnapreads.com/2013/05/16/richard-sherman-the-numbers-the-tape-the-verdict/

Totally agree. Interesting to note, Revis exploded and had his best season in year three. The way Sherman has been progressing, he could very well do the same. All media accounts from the OTAs and minicamp have said they hadn't seen Sherman get beat once.

Rice is definitely being overpaid in relation to his production, but he is a clutch receiver who consistently makes freak catches. I'm sure his salary will be addressed after the season with Sherman and Thomas coming up for extensions. I love how people always used the 1000 yards receiving benchmark to downplay Harvin's value. Clearly he's not the prototypical WR. His value is in his explosiveness and multiplicity... dude averages over 6 ypc running the ball, and has 5 KOR TDs in 4 years. He'd probably have even more if he wasn't used as sparingly the last two years. Oh, and lastly, you're welcome about TJack. His career numbers are very similar to Ponder's, except TJack is our backup now, not our starter. Joke's on you!

I never understood why people got so worked up with him coming in 2011. Yes, his play leaves a lot to be desired. He was never brought in to be an answer at QB, just merely a stopgap. We needed to move on from Hass, and in the lockout shortened offseason, TJack came in knowing Bevell's offense. He served the role exactly how Pete and John envisioned.

Yeah, that's pretty much how I feel about him. He's going to be an integral part of the pass rush along with Avril to start the year with Irvin out and Clemons probably on the PUP (even though he's ahead of schedule, I doubt we risk him until he's 100%).

Well when you think about it in terms of the position they play... FS is the safety net if the first and second lines of defense fail. On a subpar D, safeties are likely to see a lot more action. IMO, Weddle's numbers would go down some if he had Seattle or SF's defense. Maybe I'm just a homer, but either way Weddle and Thomas are two of the best safeties in the game. Accidentally pulled a T-Jack and forgot about Zach Miller. Like Rice, he's very talented and one of the better TE's, but under utilized. I'm hoping we can get him involved more this year like he was in the Atlanta game... he went off.

To be fair, it's hard for a defense when they're ALWAYS on the field. Also, only a handful of those 58 points were scored by their D allowing a long drive. Most were scored because their offense turned it over inside their own 40. Then there was Sherman's pick 6, and Patrick Peterson's muff that was recovered in the endzone for another TD.

That's only a small portion of the violence in those games, that I could find in gifs. Hell, in the last game alone Vernon Davis, Mario Manningham, and I think one other 49er were all knocked out of the game with injury. The 2011 game in Seattle there was extra-curricular pushing and shoving and near brawls after every play. I'm surprised that no one's been ejected in the last four meetings.

NFCW Title, make NFCCG.

You might see it that way, but he's not insecure in the least. He's confident and arrogant with a chip on his shoulder. But he has the skill and intelligence to back it up.

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1. DL. Hope to see more push from the middle with the addition of Jordan Hill and Jesse Williams, and more consistent pass rush from the outside from everyone not named Chris Clemons. Our run stopping needs to regain old form, which starts with Red Bryant staying healthy and Jesse Williams being effective from the get-go. 2. How the defense plays under Dan Quinn. With drastically improved talent from 2010, I hope to see (and think we will) more blitzing, particularly from the bandit packages, considering the vast depth at DB. 3. Russell's seamless continuation of his play from the last half of 2012. 4. Percy Harvin, Christine Michael, Chris Harper, and Luke Willson. 1. How Gus Bradley does in his first year. 1. How Matt Flynn does (if he starts). 2. Taiwan Jones' conversion to CB. Kid is electric, needs to be on the field. 1. Matt Johnson staying healthy and playing a lot. Measurables are nearly identical to Kenny Vaccarro's, he will surprise a lot of people. 1. Brandon Kaufman dominating in the preseason and earning a roster spot. 2. EJ Manuel. SEA vs. SF, STL vs. SF, Sherman vs. Roddy White, Sherman vs. Revis, Wilson vs. Luck, Saints' first return to Seattle since Beast Quake, Luck, RGIII, & Tannehill's progression, Alex Smith reverting to old form in KC, and lots of other stuff I'm probably forgetting.

I couldn't have said it any better, Attyla. Glad you're posting over here, you represent 12's very well! :allhail:

Roger Goodell joins Douchebags Anonymous. Jim Harbaugh doesn't throw a single fit all year. Alex Smith plays his way into MVP consideration. The Jets beat the Pats. Richard Sherman doesn't talk shit about Revis before the Bucs game. Oakland goes 8-8 or better. Titus Young finishes the season on an NFL roster. BEHOLD THE BOLD.

He's overrated, but not by a whole lot. Agreed about everything else though. I think we'll let him walk as long as Tharold Simon develops adequately.

This thread's gonna be a lot of fun this year.

I would most definitely resign Okung. He's had a slow start to his career with injury and penalties, but when he's on, he's dominant. Here's what Pro Football Focus had to say about him on their top 100 of 2012 list: As for Browner... there's a reason why we drafted Tharold Simon.

1. Packers (13-3) 2. Seahawks (12-4) 3. Falcons (11-5) 4. Giants (11-5) 5. 49ers (11-5) 6. Saints (10-6) 1. Patriots (14-2) 2. Broncos (13-3) 3. Texans (11-5) 4. Steelers (11-5) 5. Ravens (10-6) 6. Colts (10-6)