MontanaHawk05
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Pete Carroll and John Schneider - the admittedly early results thus far show that Pete and John may have succeeded in packing the roster with depth. Depth, depth, depth. That's what's been missing from the last couple seasons, and that's what's sorely needed for a Super Bowl run.
The 53-man rosters of every other team in the league - RB, WR, and defense. We've got plentiful talent to choose from. That means some hard decisions will have to be made, some genuine talent will have to be cut, and the other 31 teams in the league will be carefully waiting to snatch up Seattle's roster cuts. It's a good year for the NFL to have the Seahawks.
Trevone Boykin (QB) - Maybe the structured environment of practices doesn't suit him, but in games, Boykin reminds us how much his legs help keep games open. Most of his big plays came due to an anemic Chargers reserve pass rush giving him enough time to grill a hamburger and then throw, but his scrambles were his real value. Those red-line tosses to Kasen Williams are quick passes, though, and were placed with immensely impressive touch; we saw his chemistry with Lawler last preseason. Even more interesting were his quick-window throws to Kenny Lawler. That, not those 50/50 throws, is what Seattle needs to see. My prediction.
Nazair Jones (DT) - Jones' length and scrappiness got him four tackles, one for a loss; one QB hit; and one deflection for a pick. Seattle's media characters were quick to point out that he's been doing that stuff all practice. With Malik McDowell out and Seattle's line either aging or not aged enough, Jones' development will be badly needed.
Chris Carson (RB) - YPC, ShmyPC. Carson entered this game ahead of Alex Collins in their little duel and did nothing to relinquish that position. He had two goal-line touchdowns, a nice ten-yard cut-and-go, and a longer run called back on a penalty by Jordan Roos. In such a crowded field, that's probably enough to keep him ahead.
Kasen Williams (WR) - Every WR on the roster is going to have some marvelous catch against seventh-string preseason scrubs, but give Kasen credit for balling out with the opportunities he's got.He does need more in his repertoire in the NFL to win a receiver spot Wait, not on this team you don't. Those redline throws are, like, 60% of Seattle's passing offense. Shoot, maybe he will get a roster spot. Who knows.
My sanity - Because FOOTBALL!!!
Our free agent linebackers - I've been pretty down on Michael Wilhoite. I tend to put a lot of stock in what fans of free agents' prior teams saying about him, and nobody in Santa Clara was sad to see him leave. But Wilhoite had a nicely timed hit on a Chargers pass that knocked the ball right into the hands of Terence Garvin, who returned it for a TD. With Seattle having felt the need to bring team guy Mike Morgan back, this was the kind of play those two needed to pull off.
J.D. McKissick (RB) - Though he didn't get a carry and only three mediocre punt returns, his nice thumping tackle on special teams will keep him in the team's considerations.
TE4 candidates - Seattle could keep four tight ends on the roster (they've done it before), and the battle between Tyrone Swoopes and Marcus Lucas might tempt them to. In addition to a nice hustle catch-and-run from a madly improvising Austin Davis on a blitz, Swoopes had a nice block on one of Carson's TD runs (I think) and almost had another TD on a badly thrown ball. Some people, however, think Lucas outplayed Swoopes that night. Something to watch.
Blair Walsh (K) - Nobody's rooting for him, so it was nice to see him hold his own.
Joey Hunt (C) - his presence at center indicates that Seattle is still high on him, even with Ethan Pocic (who started there in the second half) in the mix.
Kris Richard - Guy gets a mention here for calling up a corner blitz when San Diego called a timeout with twelve seconds left in a preseason game. One punk move deserves another. I absolutely love it.
Fallers
The NFL's preseason road scoring record - Smashed by the Seahawks last night.
Paul Richardson (WR) - Paul further cements his reputation as injury-prone. I kinda figure this is gonna keep happening as long as Seattle keeps drafting speedy, undersized receivers, but it's still brutal to see given Paul's clutch gene. Fortunately, he could be back on the field in a couple weeks.
The backup Legion of Boom - Falling by just a hair. Each of the four defensive backs drafted to replace or supplement our current LOB players gave up a big play in this game. It happens. They'll learn. It's not like they're in any danger. Shaquill Griffin gave up a TD to Antonio Gates, and Mike Tyson and Tedric Thompson were way out of position on some big plays. Delano Hill also lost a ball in the air, though he showed some scrap in run defense. I learned from Twitter that Hill is the favorite target of some of our armchair analysts, for being too slow. But if you're gonna label a guy by his very first competitive work on the field...
Alex Collins (RB) - Dropping a fourth-down pass is not the thing to do in such a crowded competition. He did make up for it with a short touchdown. I think he probably makes some other team's roster - just as casualty of the depth on this one.
Germain Ifedi (RT) - True, it was Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram that beat him, but it's another chip in his stock after a tough couple weeks. He's one of Cable's guys, so I'm sure he'll keep getting put out there.
Jordan Simone (S) - Brutal summer for this guy. Picked on by Jimmy Graham in camp, released, re-signed, picked on by Graham AGAIN, and now an injury.
Amara Darboh (WR) - It's hard to imagine he won't get a strong roster push just by virtue of where he was drafted, but the sternum ding was a bummer.
Tre Madden (FB) - Dude. Don't fumble when you're trying to unseat Marcel Reece.
The credibility of anyone who makes real judgments off this game - That includes me. Stay chill, y'all.
Pete Carroll and John Schneider - the admittedly early results thus far show that Pete and John may have succeeded in packing the roster with depth. Depth, depth, depth. That's what's been missing from the last couple seasons, and that's what's sorely needed for a Super Bowl run.
The 53-man rosters of every other team in the league - RB, WR, and defense. We've got plentiful talent to choose from. That means some hard decisions will have to be made, some genuine talent will have to be cut, and the other 31 teams in the league will be carefully waiting to snatch up Seattle's roster cuts. It's a good year for the NFL to have the Seahawks.
Trevone Boykin (QB) - Maybe the structured environment of practices doesn't suit him, but in games, Boykin reminds us how much his legs help keep games open. Most of his big plays came due to an anemic Chargers reserve pass rush giving him enough time to grill a hamburger and then throw, but his scrambles were his real value. Those red-line tosses to Kasen Williams are quick passes, though, and were placed with immensely impressive touch; we saw his chemistry with Lawler last preseason. Even more interesting were his quick-window throws to Kenny Lawler. That, not those 50/50 throws, is what Seattle needs to see. My prediction.
Nazair Jones (DT) - Jones' length and scrappiness got him four tackles, one for a loss; one QB hit; and one deflection for a pick. Seattle's media characters were quick to point out that he's been doing that stuff all practice. With Malik McDowell out and Seattle's line either aging or not aged enough, Jones' development will be badly needed.
Chris Carson (RB) - YPC, ShmyPC. Carson entered this game ahead of Alex Collins in their little duel and did nothing to relinquish that position. He had two goal-line touchdowns, a nice ten-yard cut-and-go, and a longer run called back on a penalty by Jordan Roos. In such a crowded field, that's probably enough to keep him ahead.
Kasen Williams (WR) - Every WR on the roster is going to have some marvelous catch against seventh-string preseason scrubs, but give Kasen credit for balling out with the opportunities he's got.
My sanity - Because FOOTBALL!!!
Our free agent linebackers - I've been pretty down on Michael Wilhoite. I tend to put a lot of stock in what fans of free agents' prior teams saying about him, and nobody in Santa Clara was sad to see him leave. But Wilhoite had a nicely timed hit on a Chargers pass that knocked the ball right into the hands of Terence Garvin, who returned it for a TD. With Seattle having felt the need to bring team guy Mike Morgan back, this was the kind of play those two needed to pull off.
J.D. McKissick (RB) - Though he didn't get a carry and only three mediocre punt returns, his nice thumping tackle on special teams will keep him in the team's considerations.
TE4 candidates - Seattle could keep four tight ends on the roster (they've done it before), and the battle between Tyrone Swoopes and Marcus Lucas might tempt them to. In addition to a nice hustle catch-and-run from a madly improvising Austin Davis on a blitz, Swoopes had a nice block on one of Carson's TD runs (I think) and almost had another TD on a badly thrown ball. Some people, however, think Lucas outplayed Swoopes that night. Something to watch.
Blair Walsh (K) - Nobody's rooting for him, so it was nice to see him hold his own.
Joey Hunt (C) - his presence at center indicates that Seattle is still high on him, even with Ethan Pocic (who started there in the second half) in the mix.
Kris Richard - Guy gets a mention here for calling up a corner blitz when San Diego called a timeout with twelve seconds left in a preseason game. One punk move deserves another. I absolutely love it.
Fallers
The NFL's preseason road scoring record - Smashed by the Seahawks last night.
Paul Richardson (WR) - Paul further cements his reputation as injury-prone. I kinda figure this is gonna keep happening as long as Seattle keeps drafting speedy, undersized receivers, but it's still brutal to see given Paul's clutch gene. Fortunately, he could be back on the field in a couple weeks.
The backup Legion of Boom - Falling by just a hair. Each of the four defensive backs drafted to replace or supplement our current LOB players gave up a big play in this game. It happens. They'll learn. It's not like they're in any danger. Shaquill Griffin gave up a TD to Antonio Gates, and Mike Tyson and Tedric Thompson were way out of position on some big plays. Delano Hill also lost a ball in the air, though he showed some scrap in run defense. I learned from Twitter that Hill is the favorite target of some of our armchair analysts, for being too slow. But if you're gonna label a guy by his very first competitive work on the field...
Alex Collins (RB) - Dropping a fourth-down pass is not the thing to do in such a crowded competition. He did make up for it with a short touchdown. I think he probably makes some other team's roster - just as casualty of the depth on this one.
Germain Ifedi (RT) - True, it was Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram that beat him, but it's another chip in his stock after a tough couple weeks. He's one of Cable's guys, so I'm sure he'll keep getting put out there.
Jordan Simone (S) - Brutal summer for this guy. Picked on by Jimmy Graham in camp, released, re-signed, picked on by Graham AGAIN, and now an injury.
Amara Darboh (WR) - It's hard to imagine he won't get a strong roster push just by virtue of where he was drafted, but the sternum ding was a bummer.
Tre Madden (FB) - Dude. Don't fumble when you're trying to unseat Marcel Reece.
The credibility of anyone who makes real judgments off this game - That includes me. Stay chill, y'all.
