Sherman - Neal

nIdahoSeahawk · Oct 5, 2020

I remember in 2011, Sherm got his shot when injuries were mounting in the secondary. He shined immediately and we never looked back. I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that we’re seeing history repeat itself with Neal. Fingers crossed!

DomeHawk · Oct 5, 2020

nIdahoSeahawk":2he47pmh said:
I remember in 2011, Sherm got his shot when injuries were mounting in the secondary. He shined immediately and we never looked back. I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that we’re seeing history repeat itself with Neal. Fingers crossed!

Neal is a great story and an even bigger long shot than Sherman coming off the practice squad. It was fun watching him expressing the joy that last week's game had left him with and now after two successful games maybe he will come down to earth and just concentrate on his game. Wish him the best.

Basis4day · Oct 5, 2020

nIdahoSeahawk":3choz959 said:
I remember in 2011, Sherm got his shot when injuries were mounting in the secondary. He shined immediately and we never looked back. I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that we’re seeing history repeat itself with Neal. Fingers crossed!

I guess the problem is where you play him. He was starting in place of Adams.

Seahawk_Dan · Oct 5, 2020

Can we swap him out with Flowers when Adams returns?

Jerhawk · Oct 5, 2020

Yes, I was getting the same vibes! He's even got the dreads and the same physique it's funny.

I hope he can continue to contribute. He looks promising

Chrome_Seahawk · Oct 5, 2020

Seahawk_Dan":199i0sd5 said:
Can we swap him out with Flowers when Adams returns?

They play different positions (Safety vs Cornerback) - so the scheme is different.

Having said this, Flowers WAS a Safety in College, so this may actually explain some of his struggles.

It IS painful watching Flowers drop 10 yards off the LOS in coverage though and just give away the slants all game long

nwHawk · Oct 5, 2020

Hawks want to run 3 safeties and disguise their packages. With that said, and with Blair out he should have plenty if opportunities to rotate in.

ballard1951 · Oct 5, 2020

He is a lookalike, so yes, probably the new Sherman!

KitsapGuy · Oct 5, 2020

[tweet]https://twitter.com/hawkblogger/status/1313166086762688513[/tweet]

chris98251 · Oct 5, 2020

KitsapGuy":3u6js0li said:
[tweet]https://twitter.com/hawkblogger/status/1313166086762688513[/tweet]

Two weeks is not a data, but it shows he more then belongs so far.

JGreen79 · Oct 5, 2020

Jerhawk":94pkjvhw said:
Yes, I was getting the same vibes! He's even got the dreads and the same physique it's funny.

I hope he can continue to contribute. He looks promising

There was even one play where he made a tackle and I was immediately reminded of Sherman by the way the tackle looked and the way he attacked as well.

Appyhawk · Oct 5, 2020

Chrome_Seahawk":1igieyy8 said:
Seahawk_Dan":1igieyy8 said:

Can we swap him out with Flowers when Adams returns?

Click to expand...

They play different positions (Safety vs Cornerback) - so the scheme is different.

Having said this, Flowers WAS a Safety in College, so this may actually explain some of his struggles.

It IS painful watching Flowers drop 10 yards off the LOS in coverage though and just give away the slants all game long :(

Indeed it is! I hazard to guess that is a result of the focus on cutting down the number of big/long plays we've been giving up by not letting them get behind coverage. My approach would be to make contact at LOS and never let them go anywhere beyond that point. Contest everything! But that kind of requires playing man instead of zone.

chris98251 · Oct 5, 2020

Appyhawk":26yipopc said:
Chrome_Seahawk":26yipopc said:

Seahawk_Dan":26yipopc said:

Can we swap him out with Flowers when Adams returns?

Click to expand...

They play different positions (Safety vs Cornerback) - so the scheme is different.

Having said this, Flowers WAS a Safety in College, so this may actually explain some of his struggles.

It IS painful watching Flowers drop 10 yards off the LOS in coverage though and just give away the slants all game long :(

Click to expand...

Indeed it is! I hazard to guess that is a result of the focus on cutting down the number of big/long plays we've been giving up by not letting them get behind coverage. My approach would be to make contact at LOS and never let them go anywhere beyond that point. Contest everything! But that kind of requires playing man instead of zone.

And lots and lost of holding calls and interference.

vigilantgrrl · Oct 5, 2020

I like the idea of an Adams and Neal Safety combo in the future. Diggs does not seem as impactful as last year, so maybe we won't re-sign him going forward???

RockinHawks · Oct 5, 2020

He's listed as a DB, but I believe he has CB experience...

Mainly a safety in college, but has played both CB, S and nickel corner with the Hawks while on the PS.

Sealake80 · Oct 5, 2020

Sherman played with a chip on his shoulder...

What I have seen out of Neal is he plays angry.

MontanaHawk05 · Oct 5, 2020

Sealake80":6v5gdnnp said:
Sherman played with a chip on his shoulder...

What I have seen out of Neal is he plays angry.

That can take a player a long way.

Seahawk_Dan · Oct 5, 2020

RockinHawks":zuatmr9g said:
He's listed as a DB, but I believe he has CB experience...

Mainly a safety in college, but has played both CB, S and nickel corner with the Hawks while on the PS.

KitsapGuy · Oct 5, 2020

[tweet]https://twitter.com/gbellseattle/status/1313280915942957056[/tweet]

Sac · Oct 6, 2020

RockinHawks":3urf4af0 said:
He's listed as a DB, but I believe he has CB experience...

Uh....CBs are DBs...

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