Hello everybody, here is the 2nd edition of Good Things, Bad Things.
Good Thing The Seahawks won today and are 6-3. The Seahawks needed the win today to have any chance to win the division as the Rams shit the bed even vs. Skelton and the Saints shit the bed vs the 49ers.
Bad Thing Wilson looked terrible in the passing game today, as he has for three straight weeks now. Both of his picks ended long drives that should have equaled points, and that's not even discussing the fumble where he was waiving the ball around like a loaf of bread. I still believe in Wilson don't get me wrong, but he needs to start playing better. Some team, some day, is going to guard against the read option and he'll need to throw.
Good Thing Our rushing attack was AWESOME today. Wilson got his yards of course but Lynch just beasted all over the Giants today. I wouldn't be suprised if Lynch had over 100 yards after contact in this game. Holy shit. Moreover, Turbin looked pretty good and Michael looked GREAT running the ball. I sure hope he learns the playbook and how to block because he sure can run.
Bad Thing Our pass rush was pretty week today considering we were at home and the Giants can't run the ball, nor can Eli run, so the D-line only had one thing to really focus on.
Good Thing and Bad Thing Our O-line was terrific today in run blocking. Our O-line was mediocre in pass blocking. Not only were they not great in general, but on 2-3 plays in the 1st half they missed assignments and let people hit Wilson untouched. 2-3 completely whiffed assignments in a half is pretty shitty considering we only tried to throw the ball 10 times or so.
Bad Thing Tharold Simon is super undisciplined. He was ok in coverage and run support which is a good sign when he's not getting penalized, but if he's going to keep getting 2 penalties a game it makes him worthless as a player.
Good Thing Coaching was good today. The challenge was appropriate, I was extremely pleased that Pete decided to go for it on 4th down in the 1st half, that single decision may have kept us in the game.. Who knows what happens if we don't score 7 on that drive. Moreover, the offensive playcalling was pretty perfect, even the plays that didn't work looked like poor execution to me. Getting rid of Harvin has truly improved this offense imo as having him on the team seemed to make the Coaches go full gimmick mode.
Bad Thing More Injuries. Mebane isn't just our best DT, he's our only DT that's even league average. (I'm counting Bennett as a DE). We really need him back. Losing Willson... well losing a player is never a good thing I guess although if he's not on the field to drop the ball maybe it could help...
I only have good things left so...
Remaining Good Things I think Michael Bennett actually had a pretty good game and has been pretty identical all season to his level of play last year. If you're going to complain about pass rush imo place your blame elsewhere. Richard Sherman made a great play on the tip, I know it was the Giant who tipped it to ET but there was blatant OPI on the play as Odell shoved Sherman to the ground and Richard had some great body control to keep his hand in there to contest the pass. Jeron Johnson is a good football player and just light years ahead of Shead. Lockette looks like an NFL WR for the first time this year even though he made a ridiculously silly play crushing P.Rich who was about to catch a first down.
Anyway, that's my thoughts guys, have a good holiday weekend.
Good Thing The Seahawks won today and are 6-3. The Seahawks needed the win today to have any chance to win the division as the Rams shit the bed even vs. Skelton and the Saints shit the bed vs the 49ers.
Bad Thing Wilson looked terrible in the passing game today, as he has for three straight weeks now. Both of his picks ended long drives that should have equaled points, and that's not even discussing the fumble where he was waiving the ball around like a loaf of bread. I still believe in Wilson don't get me wrong, but he needs to start playing better. Some team, some day, is going to guard against the read option and he'll need to throw.
Good Thing Our rushing attack was AWESOME today. Wilson got his yards of course but Lynch just beasted all over the Giants today. I wouldn't be suprised if Lynch had over 100 yards after contact in this game. Holy shit. Moreover, Turbin looked pretty good and Michael looked GREAT running the ball. I sure hope he learns the playbook and how to block because he sure can run.
Bad Thing Our pass rush was pretty week today considering we were at home and the Giants can't run the ball, nor can Eli run, so the D-line only had one thing to really focus on.
Good Thing and Bad Thing Our O-line was terrific today in run blocking. Our O-line was mediocre in pass blocking. Not only were they not great in general, but on 2-3 plays in the 1st half they missed assignments and let people hit Wilson untouched. 2-3 completely whiffed assignments in a half is pretty shitty considering we only tried to throw the ball 10 times or so.
Bad Thing Tharold Simon is super undisciplined. He was ok in coverage and run support which is a good sign when he's not getting penalized, but if he's going to keep getting 2 penalties a game it makes him worthless as a player.
Good Thing Coaching was good today. The challenge was appropriate, I was extremely pleased that Pete decided to go for it on 4th down in the 1st half, that single decision may have kept us in the game.. Who knows what happens if we don't score 7 on that drive. Moreover, the offensive playcalling was pretty perfect, even the plays that didn't work looked like poor execution to me. Getting rid of Harvin has truly improved this offense imo as having him on the team seemed to make the Coaches go full gimmick mode.
Bad Thing More Injuries. Mebane isn't just our best DT, he's our only DT that's even league average. (I'm counting Bennett as a DE). We really need him back. Losing Willson... well losing a player is never a good thing I guess although if he's not on the field to drop the ball maybe it could help...
I only have good things left so...
Remaining Good Things I think Michael Bennett actually had a pretty good game and has been pretty identical all season to his level of play last year. If you're going to complain about pass rush imo place your blame elsewhere. Richard Sherman made a great play on the tip, I know it was the Giant who tipped it to ET but there was blatant OPI on the play as Odell shoved Sherman to the ground and Richard had some great body control to keep his hand in there to contest the pass. Jeron Johnson is a good football player and just light years ahead of Shead. Lockette looks like an NFL WR for the first time this year even though he made a ridiculously silly play crushing P.Rich who was about to catch a first down.
Anyway, that's my thoughts guys, have a good holiday weekend.