Ruminator
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As if prescribed, the first quarter and sometimes the entire first half of the Seahawks' offense tend to be forgettable and sometimes even ugly, whereas for the rest of the game they magically show up and either win or at least make it close. They might execute a few good plays in the first quarter (or half), but I wouldn't be surprised if Seahawks had one of the most lopsided first-half FGs to second-half TDs ratio in the league last season. I recall several discouraging first halves last year.
Yesterday's game vs. the 'boys unfolded the same way. Sometimes I sarcastically tell myself not to bother turning on the game until the start of the second quarter. One would think the team should try to start strong and score TDs in the first quarter if possible because every point counts, and that's what I'm sure all of us would like to see, but it seems increasingly apparent that Wilson & Co. just need to get a series or two out of the way before being able to really settle down and start taking command.
One of the things I loved seeing most last night was Richardson's performance catching and staying healthy all game. And his fired-up emotions immediately after his TD catch was also good to see. Hope he stays healthy all year because he's a great weapon to have on offense.
It perturbs me, however, the way our wide receivers are sometimes essentially asked to "take one for the team" when running out there getting open, and positioning to make a catch once the ball is in the air. Once RW lofts the ball, the receiver is sometimes like a baby seal out on the water with orcas underneath bearing down at full speed. (And maybe it just seems this way to me just because I root for the Seahawks, but it seems our receivers bear the brunt of ugly tackles and collisions more than the average receiver in the league.) Is it just me, or are others seeing this too? Maybe this is sometimes "necessary" because of the way RW tries to keep a play alive, but one thing's for sure: one cannot understate the importance for our receivers need to be tough as nails and yet flexible. Meanwhile, I'll be hoping for a lot more decisive quick strikes to less-vulnerable receivers.
Yesterday's game vs. the 'boys unfolded the same way. Sometimes I sarcastically tell myself not to bother turning on the game until the start of the second quarter. One would think the team should try to start strong and score TDs in the first quarter if possible because every point counts, and that's what I'm sure all of us would like to see, but it seems increasingly apparent that Wilson & Co. just need to get a series or two out of the way before being able to really settle down and start taking command.
One of the things I loved seeing most last night was Richardson's performance catching and staying healthy all game. And his fired-up emotions immediately after his TD catch was also good to see. Hope he stays healthy all year because he's a great weapon to have on offense.
It perturbs me, however, the way our wide receivers are sometimes essentially asked to "take one for the team" when running out there getting open, and positioning to make a catch once the ball is in the air. Once RW lofts the ball, the receiver is sometimes like a baby seal out on the water with orcas underneath bearing down at full speed. (And maybe it just seems this way to me just because I root for the Seahawks, but it seems our receivers bear the brunt of ugly tackles and collisions more than the average receiver in the league.) Is it just me, or are others seeing this too? Maybe this is sometimes "necessary" because of the way RW tries to keep a play alive, but one thing's for sure: one cannot understate the importance for our receivers need to be tough as nails and yet flexible. Meanwhile, I'll be hoping for a lot more decisive quick strikes to less-vulnerable receivers.
