Silver lining?

mikeak · Dec 25, 2016

Am I the only one looking at this game with a positive mindset?

Arizona always dominates our O-line - finally in the second half we said screw it lets game plan for a team with edge rushers

Finally we put points on the board against a good defense that has their strength were we are weak

Plus we got Collins going with several positive runs

I was much more worried after we were DOMINATED by Tampa and GB. Today I saw the team of old that doesn't quit, that stayed in the game and that wanted to win.

The second half team is what we take into the playoffs

Maybe it is just because I came in sure we would lose but either way I walk away from this game with positive thoughts....

And yes I get that we lost the No 2 seed and I get the disadvantage of that, but I still saw things that I think makes us very dangerous over the next few weeks

RolandDeschain · Dec 25, 2016

We did what we do a lot of the time; bang our heads against the wall ineffectually, then try to actually be effective in the second half. If we'd just stop failing for HALF of every game and maybe only fail for a QUARTER of every game, we'd have a better W/L %.

nash72 · Dec 25, 2016

Yeah, I think your the only one that saw any positives to that loss. It was a must win situation against the Cardinals that have been getting the crap beat out of them by average teams and we couldnt beat them at home. Here's what I saw, a defense that couldnt stop anybody, an offensive line that might be the worst i've ever seen at this level, a nonexistent running game, an offensive game plan that refuses to use one of the greatest weapons in the game today in Jimmy Graham, an embarrassing special teams effort, and even more injuries to key players. This Seattle team is the worst team in the NFC playoffs and dont scare anybody. Seriously, they will be lucky to win even one playoff game. As bad as this team is this year, unfortunately its probably going to get worse from here on out.

seahawkfreak · Dec 25, 2016

mikeak":pvtgbadm said:
Am I the only one looking at this game with a positive mindset?

Arizona always dominates our O-line - finally in the second half we said screw it lets game plan for a team with edge rushers

Finally we put points on the board against a good defense that has their strength were we are weak

Plus we got Collins going with several positive runs

I was much more worried after we were DOMINATED by Tampa and GB. Today I saw the team of old that doesn't quit, that stayed in the game and that wanted to win.

The second half team is what we take into the playoffs

Maybe it is just because I came in sure we would lose but either way I walk away from this game with positive thoughts....

And yes I get that we lost the No 2 seed and I get the disadvantage of that, but I still saw things that I think makes us very dangerous over the next few weeks

You cannot go into a game with a "positive mindset" thinking " I came in sure we would lose ".

Have not lost the #2 yet.

Rob12 · Dec 25, 2016

Losing Lockett is a huge, huge blow. I don't take a sliver of silver lining from today. None.

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Overseasfan · Dec 25, 2016

I'm not in the sky is falling camp but after losing Lockett for the rest of the season I can't view this game as positive.

mort · Dec 25, 2016

mikeak":6qcspcti said:
Am I the only one looking at this game with a positive mindset?

Arizona always dominates our O-line - finally in the second half we said screw it lets game plan for a team with edge rushers

Finally we put points on the board against a good defense that has their strength were we are weak

Plus we got Collins going with several positive runs

I was much more worried after we were DOMINATED by Tampa and GB. Today I saw the team of old that doesn't quit, that stayed in the game and that wanted to win.

The second half team is what we take into the playoffs

Maybe it is just because I came in sure we would lose but either way I walk away from this game with positive thoughts....

And yes I get that we lost the No 2 seed and I get the disadvantage of that, but I still saw things that I think makes us very dangerous over the next few weeks

The bittersweet silver lining for me is that I get to watch the playoffs with low expectations, I always seem to enjoy those games more... or at least I'm less likely to develop an aneurism over them. I'm a fan of under promise and over deliver, that's where we're at at this point in my mind. There's no promises but there's a lot of greatness just below a sometimes crusty surface.
GO HAWKS!

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cymatica · Dec 25, 2016

Arizona always dominates our O-line - finally in the second half we said screw it lets game plan for a team with edge rushers

I don't see that as a silver lining. It looks like they were caught with their pants down because they refused to wear a belt with the wrong size pants, realizing they should put one on halfway through the party

CodeWarrior · Dec 25, 2016

Why would there be a silver lining? This team repeats the same mistakes in seeming perpetuity. This loss is just the latest example of falling to the same deficiencies. As good as this FO/coaching staff is they are stubborn as hell and it's hurting us.

Ilinoiseyhawk · Dec 25, 2016

The only positive I saw was RW getting his late 4th Qtr MOJO going (too little, too late, though) and seeing Alex Collins taking advantage of his snaps and showing some positive ability.

Ozzy · Dec 25, 2016

Richardson is going to have to step up big time and give us that vertical threat. Also Prosise coming back is now huge. We need someone the defense is afraid of and he potentially can be that guy for our offense. We really, really need him and for him to play well in the playoffs. I still think this team can go all the way. It's going to be a tough road but most teams have problems.

Seahawk Sailor · Dec 25, 2016

Ilinoiseyhawk":398p5cvs said:
The only positive I saw was RW getting his late 4th Qtr MOJO going (too little, too late, though) and seeing Alex Collins taking advantage of his snaps and showing some positive ability.

Wilson's 4th quarter mojo was not too little, too late. He got it done. The special teams blew the extra point for the win, and the defense let the Cardinals march down the field for the winning score with under a minute left. None of that was Wilson; he did what he had to do.

getnasty · Dec 25, 2016

My silver lining is we have lost to Arizona in week 16 before and went on to win a Superbowl.

Seymour · Dec 25, 2016

austinslater25":2bk6ehhk said:
Richardson is going to have to step up big time and give us that vertical threat. Also Prosise coming back is now huge. We need someone the defense is afraid of and he potentially can be that guy for our offense. We really, really need him and for him to play well in the playoffs. I still think this team can go all the way. It's going to be a tough road but most teams have problems.

A vertical threat is the least of our personnel problems on O. 9 targets to Kearse and 3 to Graham. Chew on that a while.

Ozzy · Dec 25, 2016

The problem with that sort of reasoning is that a vertical threat makes it easier to open stuff up for Graham although I do agree with your point about Graham's usage being inexcusable.

BChawkfan · Dec 25, 2016

mikeak":o9z618b2 said:
Am I the only one looking at this game with a positive mindset?

Arizona always dominates our O-line - finally in the second half we said screw it lets game plan for a team with edge rushers

Finally we put points on the board against a good defense that has their strength were we are weak

Did you try to stay awake while waiting for Santa last night too?
Plus we got Collins going with several positive runs

I was much more worried after we were DOMINATED by Tampa and GB. Today I saw the team of old that doesn't quit, that stayed in the game and that wanted to win.

The second half team is what we take into the playoffs

Maybe it is just because I came in sure we would lose but either way I walk away from this game with positive thoughts....

And yes I get that we lost the No 2 seed and I get the disadvantage of that, but I still saw things that I think makes us very dangerous over the next few weeks

Largent80 · Dec 25, 2016

Easy answer for me.....Collins.

mikeak · Dec 25, 2016

CodeWarrior":1pikqxse said:
Why would there be a silver lining? This team repeats the same mistakes in seeming perpetuity. This loss is just the latest example of falling to the same deficiencies. As good as this FO/coaching staff is they are stubborn as hell and it's hurting us.

I do agree but I much rather see it week 16 like this year vs the playoffs like Carolina.

I think the players on this team are fed up. They will not allow that game plan in 2 weeks and then we will roll from there.

It is Christmas - I will focus on the positive pieces. Hawks will win four straight and then we shall see what happens!

hawkfan68 · Dec 25, 2016

getnasty":5y6i3oq9 said:
My silver lining is we have lost to Arizona in week 16 before and went on to win a Superbowl.

Quite true....however the Seahawks had HFA throughout the playoffs that season which is unattainable for this season.

cymatica · Dec 25, 2016

hawkfan68":17woorwj said:
getnasty":17woorwj said:

My silver lining is we have lost to Arizona in week 16 before and went on to win a Superbowl.

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Quite true....however the Seahawks had HFA throughout the playoffs that season which is unattainable for this season.

They also had less injuries, a run game(best in the league), great depth, decent o-line, and a league that hadn't quite figured them out yet

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