Does Earl Thomas get a pass, but

Kam doesn't get one?

I dunno, but Earl has been lame since that injury in last year's playoff game. I remember Earl hitting the hole to stop RB's running up the gut, but not so much this year.

This team didn't beat any good teams and got by beating the lame ones for a reason, whatever it is. We should have lost to Detroit, but Kam's play was the difference.

I'm not saying Kam is great and Earl isn't, but I am saying that there are more problems on the D than just Kam. we have no outside guy that gets to the QB consistently and we were bad in coverage against TE's.

Lots of blame to go around.......

I don't think your assessment is correct. Earl had a pretty good year. Definitely Pro Bowl caliber and borderline All-Pro.

The problem was he was covering for Cary Williams early in the year and Kam later on. It is hard to be effective when you're covering the mistakes of others. Especially as a safety. If we didn't have Earl, I guarantee we don't lead the league in least passing TDS given up and points.

Hard to see the point of this post. But I definitely blame Earl Thomas for our defense leading the league in points against again.

Earl wasn't making hits and wrapping up for most the season, I attribute that to his shoulder still not 100 percent or not trusting it and shying off it. The Panthers game is the first time I seen him come down hill and make a crushing hit with it again.

Why are we so interested in blame?

I think they all should get a pass. Heal up guys.

FlyingGreg":2z205abe said:

Why are we so interested in blame?

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Because we are human?!

FlyingGreg":3ehm695x said:

Why are we so interested in blame?

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Blame is a strange word..
Do you remember the Cincy game..? Up by how much only to lose? How about the Panther game at home and the playoffs?
There are reasons we lost those games, so yes, maybe "blame" is necessary to explain what's wrong with this team on defense.

People want to shout out D stats, but did you notice we weren't playing a game today..??
People like to shout out about how "great" Wilson is, but he threw 2 picks that cost us games that were bad throws. One in the SB and last week against the Panthers.

Is it OK to asses the O-Line, but no other part of the team...??

Is this THE Fudd from back in the old NET days?

Aros":2ap2lq2q said:

Is this THE Fudd from back in the old NET days?

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You know it....!!

The Fudd still lives and breaths Seahawks football.

FlyingGreg":3h3yj7qa said:

Why are we so interested in blame?

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It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta be the one in the lynch mob who calls for the hangman's rope, torches and pitchforks eh?
LOLOL, Injuries are not a legit reason for less than stellar play, around here, that's what we call "An Excuse".

Kam wasn't totally himself, late start and injury seems to have played a part.
ET seemed to actually tried to shoulder tackle people more this season. Kinda weird considering his injury was a dislocated shoulder.

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FlyingGreg":3cciob6g said:

Why are we so interested in blame?

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Because we are human?!

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We can be better humans though.

depecheSeahawk":3w24tvau said:

Kam wasn't totally himself, late start and injury seems to have played a part.
ET seemed to actually tried to shoulder tackle people more this season. Kinda weird considering his injury was a dislocated shoulder.

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This x100

Earl didn't hold out and hurt the team. He was available each and every day.

Hoping both come back with a stronger year next year. They both have the ability to be great still.

Fuddhawk":2wex9bay said:

FlyingGreg":2wex9bay said:

Why are we so interested in blame?

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Blame is a strange word..
Do you remember the Cincy game..? Up by how much only to lose? How about the Panther game at home and the playoffs?
There are reasons we lost those games, so yes, maybe "blame" is necessary to explain what's wrong with this team on defense.

People want to shout out D stats, but did you notice we weren't playing a game today..??
People like to shout out about how "great" Wilson is, but he threw 2 picks that cost us games that were bad throws. One in the SB and last week against the Panthers.

Is it OK to asses the O-Line, but no other part of the team...??

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Is this an Earl Thomas or Russel Eildon thread?

You remember a game from Week 6. I remember the plays he made against MN in the Wild Card game. I think he was genuinely hurt into the season.

depecheSeahawk":1frc1zct said:

Kam wasn't totally himself, late start and injury seems to have played a part.
ET seemed to actually tried to shoulder tackle people more this season. Kinda weird considering his injury was a dislocated shoulder.

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He's been wearing a shoulder brace all year. Opted out of the Pro Bowl, so he can continue to heal. I'll give him a mulligan.

Tech Worlds":wgsjt3gy said:

Earl didn't hold out and hurt the team. He was available each and every day.

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Requires staying semi up to date with the team and players to know any of that. Why go through the trouble when you can just point a finger?

HawKnPeppa":1z8deknq said:

Tech Worlds":1z8deknq said:

Earl didn't hold out and hurt the team. He was available each and every day.

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That would require staying semi up to date with the team and players to know any of that. Why do all that when you can just point a finger?

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What are you talking about?

Not having Kam to start the year hurt the team. That fact is not in dispute.

Earl SHOWED UP.