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The Good:
-Russell Wilson. Despite running for his life all day, he made clutch plays and put the ball where WRs could get it. Can't blame him too much for the strip-sack-fumble with how shitty the OL was.
-Doug Baldwin. Dude is CLUTCH. Seven catches on 8 targets, 5 first downs, 4/4 on 3rd down.
The Bad:
-Pass rush. To be expected when you're out your top 3 pass rushers. We got pressure, just couldn't get home.
-Run game. Lynch fought like hell, but didn't get much help from the OL against a great Carolina front seven.
The Ugly:
The OL. Just fucking terrible. Bad pass protection. Bad run blocking. Bad penalties.
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The bizon would not trounce EWU. What the bizon do on the ground to opposing front 7s, EWU does in the air to opposing DBs. I imagine NDSU would go up 10-14 in the first half, and EWU would light it up in the second. The addition of the read option and pistol looks makes Vernon Adams all that more dangerous. I hope our two teams meet up in the post season this year.
There's no way Eastern Washington would "light it up" in the second half and pull away from NDSU. Not a chance in hell.
You want to talk about secondaries? You wouldn't play a better secondary than NDSU's. Marcus Williams and Colton Heagle say hi.
NDSU's defense is absolutely phenomenal. EWU would be lucky to score twenty points against it.
We did the last (and only) time our teams met, and that was with M Will playing. Our offense spreads it out so much and presents so many looks that no one can stop us for long. OSU's D ranked #2 in the Pac-12 last year and had a lot coming back, but they got torched. EWU would have trouble stopping the bizon ground and pound, but EWU would most certainly put up 20+ on NDSU. Our passing attack and WRs are always top 3 in the FCS. Hell, look at the NC game in 2010; Delaware had the best defense, held opponents to 11 points per game, loved to pound the ball, and they stopped us for the first half. But they couldn't keep it up when we kept going to the air.
Like I said, I would love to see these two teams play again.
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LB John LotuleleiWait what? Does Star have a brother on the Seahawks?
You'd think so but according to NFL.com there's actually no relation between the two.
I heard on 710, forget which show, that they're cousins.
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The bizon would not trounce EWU. What the bizon do on the ground to opposing front 7s, EWU does in the air to opposing DBs. I imagine NDSU would go up 10-14 in the first half, and EWU would light it up in the second. The addition of the read option and pistol looks makes Vernon Adams all that more dangerous. I hope our two teams meet up in the post season this year.
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Not gonna go game by game because Seattle usually loses a couple games that we have no business losing, and winning a couple games we probably shouldn't win. I think we'll be between 10-6 at the worst and 13-3 at the best, with the most likely possible losses to: SF, STL, NO, NYG, HOU, ATL.
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Personally I think blowouts are pretty lame. Beating the Bills and Jets a combined 79-3, what good did that do us. lol. The next week we just get our ass kicked by the Giants.
We beat the Cardinals and Bills 108-17, what good did that do us? The next week we curb-stomped SF.
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Let's hope the Seahawks don't kick the living shit out of us in Seattle again. >_>
Meh. I wouldn't mind.
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OFFENSE (25)
QB(2): Russell Wilson, Tavaris Jackson
RB/FB(4): Marshawn Lynch, Robert Turbin, Christin Michael, Michael Robinson
WR(6): Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, Chris Harper, Jermaine Kearse, Stephen Williams (Percy Harvin PUP)
TE(3): Zach Miller, Luke Willson, Sean McGrath
OT(4): Russell Okung, Breno Giacomini, Mike Person, Michael Bowie
OG (4): James Carpenter, JR Sweezy, John Moffitt, Paul McQuistan
OC (2): Max Unger, Lemanuel Jean-Pierre
DEFENSE (25)
DE(1): Chris Clemons
DT(3): Brandon Mebane, Jesse Williams, Jordan Hill
DE/DT(3): Red Bryant, Michael Bennett, Jaye Howard
DE/OLB(3): Cliff Avril, Bruce Irvin, O'Brien Schofield
OLB(3): KJ Wright, Malcolm Smith, Heath Farwell
MLB(2): Bobby Wagner, John Lotulelei
CB:(6): Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner, Antoine Winfield, Walter Thurmond, Jeremy Lane, Tharold Simon
SS(2): Kam Chancellor, Jeron Johnson
FS(2): Earl Thomas, Chris Maragos
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
P(1): Jon Ryan
K(1): Steven Hauschka
LS(1): Clint Gresham
*Updated for Percy Harvin PUP
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Great read: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/07/18/richard-sherman-introduction/
Looking forward to reading these throughout the season.
I play the game the right way. I play hard. I don’t take cheap shots. I never try to hurt anybody. And I respect people who respect me. It’s pretty simple. But if you don’t respect me, or if you doubt my ability, I’m not just going to sit there and swallow it. I’ll come at you. I know there are people out there—fans and other players—who say, “Just shut up and play.” But that’s not me. Never has been, never will be. I can’t make everyone out there happy.Now, about my game: I think I’m the best cornerback in football. The tape shows it. My numbers put an exclamation point on it. Over the past two seasons, only one cornerback in the NFL has at least 10 interceptions (I have 12) and at least 32 passes defensed (I have 41). I’m not sure what else I can do to prove I’m the top corner in the game, but once you’re branded as a fifth-round pick, that sticks. Some people will never admit that a fifth-rounder is the best at his position.
But I’m going to keep proving it, just like my team. There aren’t many out there who really believe in me, or in the Seahawks, yet. But just watch. It’s going to be our year.
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As much as I'd love to pick Harvin, the biggest impact (compared to what they had before) will be Palmer in AZ. It's night and day.
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Accuracy: Tim Tebow
Arm Strength: Matt Flynn
Athleticism: Matt Hasselbeck
Clutch Play: Ryan Lindley
Elusiveness/Mobility: Tom Brady
Football IQ: Jamarcus Russell
Gunslinger Mentality: Michael Vick
Health: Michael Vick
Improvisation: Ryan Lindley
Leadership: Jamarcus Russell
Measurables: Pat White
Mechanics: Tim Tebow
Pocket Awareness: Ryan Lindley
Pocket Presence/Poise: Mark Sanchez
Pre-Snap Reads: John Skelton
Progressions: Colin Kaepernick
Student of the Game: Jamarcus Russell
Vision: Mark Sanchez
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Russell Wilson has quickly become my favorite player. It's hard not to love the guy. Although Sherman is a close second for me.
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Everyone's list has the Saints in the top 10, and the Vikings not even in the top 20. Seriously? Come on. The Vikings are getting severely underrated on here. Not really surprised to see all the love for the Saints, it happens every year.
Vikings still have Ponder under center. QB is more important than RB. Doesn't matter they added Jennings and Patterson, they still have Ponder throwing the ball.
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Accuracy: Aaron Rodgers
Arm Strength: Colin Kaepernick
Athleticism: RG3
Clutch Play: Tom Brady
Elusiveness/Mobility: Russell Wilson
Football IQ: Peyton Manning
Gunslinger Mentality: Drew Brees
Health: Drew Brees
Improvisation: Ben Roesthlisberger
Leadership: Peyton Manning
Measurables: Cam Newton
Mechanics: Peyton Manning
Pocket Awareness: Tom Brady
Pocket Presence/Poise: Drew Brees
Pre-Snap Reads: Peyton Manning
Progressions: Peyton Manning
Student of the Game: Russell Wilson
Vision: Aaron Rodgers
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That's an awful comeback. And the Panthers defense won't be the issue lol. The Panthers defense will be fine, it's the offense against Seattle's defense that will decide the matchup.
Considering there was no initial jab, it wasn't a comeback at all, but rather a statement. I digress. The only concern I have regarding Seattle D vs. Carolina O is our pass rush with Irvin suspended and Clemons still a ???. It will be interesting to see how Dan Quinn decides to use Avril and Bennett, along with rookie DT Jordan Hill. I do know that Quinn will be more aggressive than Gus Bradley was and blitz more often, especially with DBs. With Red Bryant healthy (plantar faciitis) and the addition of big Jesse Williams, I doubt you'll have much success on the ground. No more Trufant to take advantage of in the slot either. Of course a lot can change between now and then, but I see it along the lines of 28-13 or so.
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If you lose.. make sure you get your subscription in early. You might make a buck or two reading it.
You were a simple pass from walking out of Carolina with a "L". This team will not be anywhere near the same you faced last year. The offense is better and the defense is going to be nastier.
Russell Wilson is a favorite in NC. We'll see if that trip back to Seattle will be a good one. I am banking as Thanatos19 is.
Upset written all over this one.
You think the Seattle team you saw in week 5 last year is anywhere close to the same team that finished 2012 with a three game annihilation of Arizona (58-0), Buffalo (50-17), and SF (42-13)? Cute.
I'm not saying it will be a blowout or an easy win, but I wouldn't want to be your defense.
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Oh and btw, the 'Hawks are starting their 2013 season 0-1. Book it.
That's not much of a book, more like a Bleacher Report article.
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Tier 1:
RB Marshawn Lynch
CB Richard Sherman
WR Percy Harvin
FS Earl Thomas
OC Max Unger
LT Russell Okung
MLB Bobby Wagner
Tier 2:
QB Russell Wilson
SS Kam Chancellor
CB Brandon Browner
CB Antoine Winfield
FB Michael Robinson
OLB KJ Wright
NT Brandon Mebane
Tier 3:
DE Chris Clemons
DE Cliff Avril
CB Walter Thurmond
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The sad part is Aaron and his GF Shayanna Jenkins have a baby girl together, Avielle Janelle, born in November of last year, and not even a year old yet! Just hope she has plans made and has the strength to move forward on her own for the baby's sake. Because the millions Hernandez was making are about to be obliterated. Really sad to see a guy blow it, esp at the level this dude is at in life, young rich and fucking stupid! SMH.
At least the daughter is young enough she likely won't be affected, as long as the mom can find a new partner that's not a complete POS. I wonder if she signed a prenup.
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Option A:
-Because it would be AWESOME for the Hawks and Packers to play twice every year, plus that'd make for a very strong NFCN without the Lions.
Option B:
-Hawks back in the AFCW minus the Broncos would allow for a Patriots-in-the-AFCE type dominance for my Seahawks. Plus, I hate the Raiders almost as much as I hate the 49ers.
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True because at the end of the day, this is all hypothetical. It's already been pointed out that league success doesn't translate to coaching success. It's hypothetical, but we have to base our guesses off of something. Whether it's success in the league, communication between teammates, seeing players school/teach other players, if they're a student of the game etc. That's why I choose London Fletcher as a Linebackers coach. He's been in the league going on his 16th season. He's played at a high level his entire career and you can tell from how he plays the game, he's a student of the game. His instincts. knowing where the ball is going (what play it is), audibling plays to put his defense in better situations (chess match), lining guys up in the right position, teaching guys etc. Fifteen years in the league, he's seen it all and knows the linebacker position in and out. I think he would be a great linebackers coach. Does it mean he would though? Not necessarily, but I have good substance to base my claim off of. Now as for a rookie, I don't think one year in the league can provide enough substance to make that claim. Proclaiming a rookie to be a future coach just seems like a bit of a stretch to me. That seems like an impossible assessment.
Which is exactly why I went with Russell. The dude is rock solid with his leadership, work ethic, and adaptability... not just in the one year he's been in the league, but everywhere he's played. If you've read what his past coaches and acquaintances say about him, or seen some of his HS or college interviews, you'd know that he's the same person now that he was back then. Not to mention time in the league really doesn't have much to do with being a good coach, it's 90% about the qualities that person possesses. Hell, look at Mike Leach... most would consider him to be a great college coach (except for that douche Craig James), yet Leach never played college or pro football, same with Charlie Weis.
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Dude, he's been in the league for ONE year. One successful year can not truly indicate if a player can transition to coaching and have success. Yes, he did show us great people skills and leadership abilities in his first year. I also do believe he will continue in that light, but still has a long time before the end of his story which leaves a lot room for unknown. One year does not define a career my friend. Also, from a schematic point of view, it's no way in telling if he will get the mental part down pact enough to be a coach; understanding the intricacies and being good at the chess match. While you did bring up that he adjusted well and progressed every week, don't disregard that he was exposed to a rookie friendly scheme. There is no way that ANY ROOKIE can be proclaimed as a future coach. They just simply don't have enough experience for anyone to make that claim. He's still learning the ins and outs of the game for God's sake.
I didn't say he could be a coach RIGHT NOW, nor was the OP stipulating that in the prompt. After his playing days are over, which more than likely isn't going to be for at least a decade, he would know the game inside and out. All I was saying, is that he has the QUALITIES that most great coaches possess, which in my opinion, leads me to believe he would make a great coach down the line... not that he WILL be. Summer donna.
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