I've watched all the post-game shows from the local to national level. I've seen all the X's and O's breakdowns which is great because my football IQ is just, meh. I follow the ball. I don't pick up on the intricacies of the game within the game like some do. I am too emotionally attached. So when I watched people with real football understanding tell me through my TV screen that it was a matter of not making the proper adjustments, playing man coverage and blitzing too much which played right into their hands, I had to listen.
Apparently, now correct me if I am wrong, what I think I learned, is that the Seahawks played man and blitzed instead of playing cover 3 and zone. Is that right? Either way, the point is, apparently we didn't adjust to what the Bills were doing and that is when I point my finger at Carroll. How often have we heard Pete outcoach the opponent? Not trying to be mean here, I think he's the best coach we've ever had by and large, but when I think about it, I am pretty sure we hear much more about how he was outcoached in a game versus being the coach that outsmarted the other coach, win or loss.
I'm not trying to gloss over the fact that this game just stunk on many levels. Russell is human. Even the #1 offense can look sub-par from time to time. Just ask the Bucs how they feel after that 38-3 drubbing on national TV.
But I am left with this valid question. Did Pete and the Seahawks underestimate this Bills team to the detriment of a possible victory? I think they did, and that alone gives me pause.
Apparently, now correct me if I am wrong, what I think I learned, is that the Seahawks played man and blitzed instead of playing cover 3 and zone. Is that right? Either way, the point is, apparently we didn't adjust to what the Bills were doing and that is when I point my finger at Carroll. How often have we heard Pete outcoach the opponent? Not trying to be mean here, I think he's the best coach we've ever had by and large, but when I think about it, I am pretty sure we hear much more about how he was outcoached in a game versus being the coach that outsmarted the other coach, win or loss.
I'm not trying to gloss over the fact that this game just stunk on many levels. Russell is human. Even the #1 offense can look sub-par from time to time. Just ask the Bucs how they feel after that 38-3 drubbing on national TV.
But I am left with this valid question. Did Pete and the Seahawks underestimate this Bills team to the detriment of a possible victory? I think they did, and that alone gives me pause.