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Do the Seahawks make the playoffs next year? (1 Viewer)
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IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Texasmouth
Footballguy
They are only the best team because of a few other teams having down years. No way they don't win their division though. Who is going to knock them out of the division race? Arizona? St Louis? San fran? No way in hell any of those teams win the division. Seattle wins the division again next year but not much else.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
A few other teams having down years??Philly and....
Blackhawk 69
Mr. C.
As long as they're in the NFC, then yes.
Even IF they lose Alexander (which I don't think will happen), I think they repeat as division champs at least. Whether they make it deep into the playoffs is a whole 'nother matter...
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Minnesota had a down year.Green Bay had a down year.
Philly had a down year.
Carolina was without their 1st or 2nd string RB when they played. Think the Seahawks could have beaten the Panthers without Alexander?
The Cowboys should have beaten the Seahawks when they played.
The Redskins did beat the Seahawks, even though they lost in the playoffs.
The Giants should have beaten the Seahawks.
It isn't like they were dominant. Home field was the advantage during the playoffs. Had they been in a real division, they probably wouldn't have even made the playoffs. Look where half their wins came from.......Rams, Cardinals, 49ers. How tough was that.
No way they go to Carolina and beat the Panthers with Foster at RB.
Fumbleweed
Footballguy
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Yes, it would have made a difference. Without Foster they were completely one dimensional. The Seahawks didn't have to play the run at all.
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CrossEyed
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So for those of you predicting a playoff lock for '06, do you think that anyone would have predicted that these other SB losers wouldn't make the playoffs the next season?
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bearsharks
Footballguy
Their solid core will insure a good team for a few more years. 
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Ya, cause with Foster, the Panthers Defense would have been actually been able to stop them. LOLThe Seattle offense marched al day on the Panthers Defense....Foster playing would have changed nothing to that affect.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
They beat the Redskins without Alexander in the game before. And to compare Deshaun Foster and Shaun Alexander as equals is comical.
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MLBrandow
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No because of three reasons:
1) They will have a real NFL schedule next year.
2) They will more than likely have at least one key injury (unlike this remarkably healthy year).
3) They will be in a much harder division. Arizona and STL should both be .500+ ballclubs and the 49ers should be at least a 6 win team. That means they won't have 7 bye weeks next season.
And there's a good chance Shaun Alexander walks.
1) They will have a real NFL schedule next year.
2) They will more than likely have at least one key injury (unlike this remarkably healthy year).
3) They will be in a much harder division. Arizona and STL should both be .500+ ballclubs and the 49ers should be at least a 6 win team. That means they won't have 7 bye weeks next season.
And there's a good chance Shaun Alexander walks.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Their schedule doesn't matter that much because the teams in their division also have to play the same schedule. They went 13-3 this year, and that was 7 wins greater than the closest competition in their division. Seriously, thats alot of games that need to change.
One key injury? You don't call Darrell Jackson missing most of the season a key injury? Howabout their starting LB Jamie Sharper, or their starting Safety Ken Hamlin. Those long injuries to 3 starters are not key? LOL. Do your research.
Alexander walking is not a major blow. Seattle has the best O-line in the NFL and will still have a great running game with their replacement. If Alexander walks, it gives more cap space for Seattle to improve other areas of their team.
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Blackhawk 69
Mr. C.
Imagine them back in the AFC West this year. I did.
Their division sucked. Imagine them back in the AFC. They finish nineth.
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Who do they beat to be a wild card?
Franknbeans
Footballguy
They play in the NFC, they'll get in.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Why are you talking about if they played in the AFC? THEY DON'T!!I bet the Steelers would not have won the Super Bowl if they played in the AL with the Yankees, Red Sox, etc. I bet they wouldn't. WHo would they beat to get the wild card?
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I am not comparing Alexander to Foster as equals but on their importance to the team. The Seahawks walked all over the Panthers because the Panthers commited a lot of turnovers becuase they had to change their game plan. The Panthers were completely one dimensional. That made them make mistakes on offense. Foster was an important part of their game plan, argue that all you want. The Seahawks were not as good as their record indicates. They got lucky in a few games and never faced a team at its best. They got 6 free wins from their division and benefitted from a weak NFC. They won't have that luxury next season.
The offensive line in Seattle is really good but those of you who think losing Shaun Alexander wont hurt them are crazy. Unless they land another top tier back, they are going to be in trouble.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Stop playing the SOS card, its getting so tired.The Hawks beat 3 of the 5 playoff teams in the NFC. Numerous coaches and players from ther opposition also said that the Hawks were the best team they have played all year.
Who did they get lucky against? The Giants? Oh, is that the game where the refs said they made a mistake and Shockey never actually got a TD. You mean that game? Maybe you are talking about the Hawks' loss to the Redksins, where they missed a FG to win the game.
What team in the NFC was better than the Seahawks this year that you are such up in arms?
Donnybrook
Footballguy
I think Seattle should take a page out of Pittsburg's play book and play Seneca Wallace as wide receiver. Wallace could be used like Randle El in the Seattle offence.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
They easily make the playoffs.
Their division is in a downward spiral while they are not. They should be considered in the top 5 -7 teams in the NFL next year without a doubt. With or without SA I find it difficult for this team to not make the play offs barring no significant injuries.
Their division is in a downward spiral while they are not. They should be considered in the top 5 -7 teams in the NFL next year without a doubt. With or without SA I find it difficult for this team to not make the play offs barring no significant injuries.
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
Watch the season much? Seattle dominated their opponents especially Carolina for most of the season and outplayed Pittsburgh for all but three plays in the Super Bowl. The offensive line isn't "really good" it is the best in the NFL and Alexander will likely stay put instead of heading off to Arizona for more money. Even if he does leave they will bring in Thomas Jones, Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis or some other back who will have great success, even if they don't do what Alexander has done. As far as their schedule goes next year they have road games @KC, @Chi, @TB, and @Denver. They get the Giants, Minnesota, and San Diego at home where they won't lose anyway.
I guess if you're a Cowboys fan or a fan of any other NFC team you have to write down some sort of prayer in hopes your team will be in the Super Bowl next year over a team that is clearly better. A healthy Philadelphia, Chicago, Minnesota, Carolina, the Giants, and the Redskins are teams I think will be in the hunt but all have missing pieces they need to address. Of those Washington and Carolina seem closer and I like Minnesota as a nice darkhorse. Still none is as complete as Seattle and they will need to not only get better, but for the Seahawks to fall off in hopes of knocking them off. It's possible in today's NFL but I like Seattle's chances of putting together a string of teams that will compete for the Championship.
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BassNBrew
Footballguy
Philly would have faired even better in this type of poll last year. An injury to Hasselbeck or Jones and things could completely unravel.St. Louis has Pace, Sjax, Holt, and Bugler that are on par with the Seattle key offensive players. A free good free agent additions and the defense could turn around. Look what Atlanta, Carolina, Chicago all did in recent years.
Arizona can score points and is always a threat to win a game.
The margin between 8-8 and 12-4 is a lot thinner the you guys think.
The Jerk
Footballguy
They're probably toying with the Seattle fans. However, if you put this poll up last year about the Eagles, and 20% voted they wouldn't make it, you might have seen the same post. The Eagles dominated their division in 2004 nearly as much as Seattle dominated theirs in 2005.Edit: BnB, you're too quick for me.
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Footballhead
WWPRD?
With Paul Allen on the side line and being in a div that has 3 teams in the rebuilding mode...why not.
Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
No, because only one from the division.
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