Bennett and Morgan

Largent80 · Nov 30, 2016

Should be back this week. This is huge for the line and at SAM, where the Hawks have had attrition.

"And they should be getting healthier, particularly on defense. Michael Bennett and Mike Morgan are expected to be back for Sunday night’s game against Carolina while Earl Thomas and DeShawn Shead have a chance. Same for Britt."

http://sports.mynorthwest.com/214498/pe ... f-trouble/

http://sports.mynorthwest.com/214380/pe ... this-week/

Ozzy · Nov 30, 2016

I think the time off and other guys getting more time will end up helping the defense later in the year. I think they put on a show this week against Carolina with these guys coming back.

EverydayImRusselin · Nov 30, 2016

I am surprised how much we have missed Morgan. He isn't an amazing playmaker, but he can set the edge and it seems that, especially the last few weeks, opposing teams are bouncing runs outside and picking up solid yardage fairly easily.

sutz · Nov 30, 2016

EverydayImRusselin":9ddw26wh said:
I am surprised how much we have missed Morgan. He isn't an amazing playmaker, but he can set the edge and it seems that, especially the last few weeks, opposing teams are bouncing runs outside and picking up solid yardage fairly easily.

There's a lot to be said for having role player type guys that aren't spectacular, but just do their jobs. Our superstars are great, but unless the basic players do their jobs competently guys like Sherm, Earl, and Kam can't take the chances that result in the spectacular plays we know and love them for.

Yes, we have had trouble setting the edge and closing off the outside runs lately. Morgan might just help with that. And hopefully, Bennett's return will give us back some respectability in our pass rush.

LeftHandSmoke · Nov 30, 2016

sutz":2fl4abk4 said:
EverydayImRusselin":2fl4abk4 said:

I am surprised how much we have missed Morgan. He isn't an amazing playmaker, but he can set the edge and it seems that, especially the last few weeks, opposing teams are bouncing runs outside and picking up solid yardage fairly easily.

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There's a lot to be said for having role player type guys that aren't spectacular, but just do their jobs. Our superstars are great, but unless the basic players do their jobs competently guys like Sherm, Earl, and Kam can't take the chances that result in the spectacular plays we know and love them for.

Yes, we have had trouble setting the edge and closing off the outside runs lately. Morgan might just help with that. And hopefully, Bennett's return will give us back some respectability in our pass rush.

Morgan being fresh after 8 weeks should be a nice boost for the D too; and facing Cam this week, SAM may get a lot of snaps.

hawkfan68 · Nov 30, 2016

Mike Morgan isn't activated on the 53 man roster. So when they activate him someone will be released. I'm thinking it may be Jordan Tripp

LeftHandSmoke · Nov 30, 2016

hawkfan68":29c3ke3b said:
Mike Morgan isn't activated on the 53 man roster. So when they activate him someone will be released. I'm thinking it may be Jordan Tripp

Good guess, he was promoted from the PS when MM went to IR.

Largent80 · Dec 1, 2016

LeftHandSmoke":kqg86zuj said:
hawkfan68":kqg86zuj said:

Mike Morgan isn't activated on the 53 man roster. So when they activate him someone will be released. I'm thinking it may be Jordan Tripp

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Good guess, he was promoted from the PS when MM went to IR.

If he clears waivers he'll be right back on the P.S.

Polk738 · Dec 1, 2016

I was going to post something about why we haven't been setting the edge well this season an I wondered if it truly was because of Morgan. I know Pete talked about the SAM not having as big a role this season since Bruce was no longer on the team, I think its much more important than we realize.

LeftHandSmoke · Dec 3, 2016

hawkfan68":1wwsjh8f said:
Mike Morgan isn't activated on the 53 man roster. So when they activate him someone will be released. I'm thinking it may be Jordan Tripp

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@bcondota
Seahawks today activated LB Mike Morgan off of injured reserve, and put LB Jordan Tripp on IR to make room on 53-man roster.

Bigpumpkin · Dec 3, 2016

EverydayImRusselin":bjc5cfav said:
I am surprised how much we have missed Morgan. He isn't an amazing playmaker, but he can set the edge and it seems that, especially the last few weeks, opposing teams are bouncing runs outside and picking up solid yardage fairly easily.

The Seahawks Defensive line I remember was one where no one "bounced runs to the outside"....period!
Furthermore....no one could "run up the gut" on us either!!

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