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Why is everyone HIGH on the Seahawks (1 Viewer)

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Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?

Matt Hasselback is about done

Their Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)

TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)

A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.

Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?

 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?Matt Hasselback is about doneTheir Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
John Carlson is worth drafting at TE. Hasselbeck is still a solid backup option.There isn't a reason why SEA can't be competitive in the NFC West. Outside of AZ.....does SF or STL scare you? Say Warner goes down with an injury....some feel that Warner might.....AZ becomes an average team with Leinart. Are the Seahawks that good.....no. But the NFC West is weak.
 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?Matt Hasselback is about doneTheir Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
-Why is Hasselbeck about done? He was injured last year and is said to be healthy again.-Aged and worn down? Other than Walter Jones, their Oline is quite young. Sims, Wrotto, Locklear, Spencer, and Unger all have played less than 6 seasons-Housh, Burleson, Branch and Carlson are better receiving corps than San Fran or St. Louis.-Julius Jones still averaged a respectable 4.4 YPC I think the reason a lot of people are high on the Seahawks is because last year seems like an aberration when looking over their recent years and it can be pin pointed to the insane amount of injuries which the team endured. If the Seahawks can stay healthy, then is a return to the top of the NFC really that far fetched?
 
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Seattle IMO are 2nd best in the division and the Cardinals won it with an 8-8 record last season, so anybody in the division is really a contender. My money is on AZ winning the division again, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Seattle won it.

 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?

Matt Hasselback is about done

Their Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)

TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)

A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.

Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
HE IS? Prove that point.
 
The team was very banged up last year. Added in that it's a weak division with some FA moves that look pretty good they become a chic pick to do much better this year.

 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?Matt Hasselback is about doneTheir Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
-Why is Hasselbeck about done? He was injured last year and is said to be healthy again.-Aged and worn down? Other than Walter Jones, their Oline is quite young. Sims, Wrotto, Locklear, Spencer, and Unger all have played less than 6 seasons-Housh, Burleson, Branch and Carlson are better receiving corps than San Fran or St. Louis.-Julius Jones still averaged a respectable 4.4 YPC I think the reason a lot of people are high on the Seahawks is because last year seems like an aberration when looking over their recent years and it can be pin pointed to the insane amount of injuries which the team endured. If the Seahawks can stay healthy, then is a return to the top of the NFC really that far fetched?
You really can't overlook the injuries last year. The entire starting WR corp was knocked out, Seattle was signing WR's not even in the league on Tuesday's and they were starting the very next Sunday. Starting QB is back, upgraded D-Line, CB depth and after Curry signs one of the best LB corps in the league.With the healthy players, improved depth, new coaching staff Seattle returns as NFC West champs. (And the division being weak does not hurt. :excited: )
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.

 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
:excited: :thumbup: you're joking of course....please explain why and how?
I thought he played well last year for an inexperienced guy on a team without much talent. He also showed flashes in '06 and '07. I doubt he'll be a star, but I think you have to at least give him a chance with some real wide receivers before you draft the QB of the future.
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
:rolleyes: :lmao: you're joking of course....please explain why and how?
I thought he played well last year for an inexperienced guy on a team without much talent. He also showed flashes in '06 and '07. I doubt he'll be a star, but I think you have to at least give him a chance with some real wide receivers before you draft the QB of the future.
fair enough, but if the team wants to win now, Hasselbeck is the better QB - this year and in the past. He could start for several teams if he wanted to move on....Vikes, Jets come to mind.
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
:rolleyes: :lmao: you're joking of course....please explain why and how?
I thought he played well last year for an inexperienced guy on a team without much talent. He also showed flashes in '06 and '07. I doubt he'll be a star, but I think you have to at least give him a chance with some real wide receivers before you draft the QB of the future.
That doesn't explain the bolded portion though. I think Wallace is decent too and I'm interested in reading why you think he's better than Hass at this point.
 
I love angry Seahawk fan. I guess we will see Week 1 , when the Rams visit.....and no worries, im not afraid to eat crow , i will be here....will you?

Seahawks 6-10

 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
Hasselbeck threw for 4000 yds and 28 TDs with only 12 INTs in 2007. All that with a respectable 7.1 YPA. Last year he was hurt and didn't play. Other than the injury, what makes you think all of a sudden Wallace is better than the #6 ranked FF QB in 2007? I understand Hass was injured last year and needs to show that he's healthy again, but so far, there aren't any reports that I know of stating that his health is going to seriously affect him this year. I've read mostly the opposite, in fact. Before last year when he was hurt, Hass had 3 finishes in 5 yrs in the top 6. He has arguably the best WR corp he's ever had to work with this year and he's still only 33.I've never been a huge fan of Hasselbeck, but this guy is SCREAMING value this year (got him at 16.2 in a startup dynasty draft recently). I think people have very short memories when players get injured. Palmer is suffering the same perspective. He's another guy who threw for 4100 yds and 26 TDs in 2007 and is getting overlooked because he missed last year due to injury.
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
Hasselbeck threw for 4000 yds and 28 TDs with only 12 INTs in 2007. All that with a respectable 7.1 YPA. Last year he was hurt and didn't play. Other than the injury, what makes you think all of a sudden Wallace is better than the #6 ranked FF QB in 2007? I understand Hass was injured last year and needs to show that he's healthy again, but so far, there aren't any reports that I know of stating that his health is going to seriously affect him this year. I've read mostly the opposite, in fact. Before last year when he was hurt, Hass had 3 finishes in 5 yrs in the top 6. He has arguably the best WR corp he's ever had to work with this year and he's still only 33.I've never been a huge fan of Hasselbeck, but this guy is SCREAMING value this year (got him at 16.2 in a startup dynasty draft recently). I think people have very short memories when players get injured. Palmer is suffering the same perspective. He's another guy who threw for 4100 yds and 26 TDs in 2007 and is getting overlooked because he missed last year due to injury.
He was good in '07, sure. But he wasn't good in '06, and he was awful last year. The way I see it, his career has gone:'02-'04: very good'05: excellent'06: below average'07: very good'08: awfulIt just isn't trending well. If you want to say he's totally healthy and throw out last year, fine. I get that line of reasoning. It wouldn't shock me to see him bounce back this year, but he's been bad two of the last three years. I don't think losing Holmgren helps. As for Wallace, he had an insane TD/INT ratio last year playing with scrubs. I really don't think he's going to be noticeably worse than Hasselbeck, so I'd like to see him have a chance to win the job. I don't see Seattle challenging for the SB with Hasselbeck in '09 or '10, so if I was a Seahawks fan, I'd like to see what I have in Wallace. But I recognize that I'm in the minority here.
 
I love angry Seahawk fan. I guess we will see Week 1 , when the Rams visit.....and no worries, im not afraid to eat crow , i will be here....will you?Seahawks 6-10
Not a Seahawks fans but want to see you show why you say he's washed up. Maybe SJax is done too stick a fork in him he'll never play more than 12 games again.
 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?Matt Hasselback is about doneTheir Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
Forsett
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
Hasselbeck threw for 4000 yds and 28 TDs with only 12 INTs in 2007. All that with a respectable 7.1 YPA. Last year he was hurt and didn't play. Other than the injury, what makes you think all of a sudden Wallace is better than the #6 ranked FF QB in 2007? I understand Hass was injured last year and needs to show that he's healthy again, but so far, there aren't any reports that I know of stating that his health is going to seriously affect him this year. I've read mostly the opposite, in fact. Before last year when he was hurt, Hass had 3 finishes in 5 yrs in the top 6. He has arguably the best WR corp he's ever had to work with this year and he's still only 33.I've never been a huge fan of Hasselbeck, but this guy is SCREAMING value this year (got him at 16.2 in a startup dynasty draft recently). I think people have very short memories when players get injured. Palmer is suffering the same perspective. He's another guy who threw for 4100 yds and 26 TDs in 2007 and is getting overlooked because he missed last year due to injury.
:goodposting: I think Hasselbeck rebounds this year and with TJ, Carlson, Burleson and Branch (maybe) thats not too bad for Targets. I think Palmers targets are slightly better and deeper. Both have really questionable running games so that makes high passing attempts more likely.I like Seneca Wallace a lot. Always have. And I think he can be a capable starter if given the chance. I don't think he is better than Hasselbeck however. Who has always been pretty good since he got the job in Seattle (when not injured obviously).It wasn't that long ago that Seattle made it to the Super Bowl just like Arizona did last year. I don't think that is in the cards this season but they could win thier division and so make the playoffs.
 
I didn't know people were high on them. But the Seahawks don't have that tough of a schedule this year. They only face 3 teams that won more than 9 games last year. They were decimated last year at the QB and WR positions. Hasselbeck is just 1 yr removed from a 3966/28/12 season where he completed over 62% of his attempts. Now he's healthy and has Housh. BTW, as bad as they were, they still beat the Rams twice...lol.

NFC West 2009

Arizona 9-7

San Francisco 7-9

Seattle 7-9

St Louis 4-12

 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
Hasselbeck threw for 4000 yds and 28 TDs with only 12 INTs in 2007. All that with a respectable 7.1 YPA. Last year he was hurt and didn't play. Other than the injury, what makes you think all of a sudden Wallace is better than the #6 ranked FF QB in 2007? I understand Hass was injured last year and needs to show that he's healthy again, but so far, there aren't any reports that I know of stating that his health is going to seriously affect him this year. I've read mostly the opposite, in fact. Before last year when he was hurt, Hass had 3 finishes in 5 yrs in the top 6. He has arguably the best WR corp he's ever had to work with this year and he's still only 33.I've never been a huge fan of Hasselbeck, but this guy is SCREAMING value this year (got him at 16.2 in a startup dynasty draft recently). I think people have very short memories when players get injured. Palmer is suffering the same perspective. He's another guy who threw for 4100 yds and 26 TDs in 2007 and is getting overlooked because he missed last year due to injury.
He was good in '07, sure. But he wasn't good in '06, and he was awful last year. The way I see it, his career has gone:'02-'04: very good'05: excellent'06: below average'07: very good'08: awfulIt just isn't trending well. If you want to say he's totally healthy and throw out last year, fine. I get that line of reasoning. It wouldn't shock me to see him bounce back this year, but he's been bad two of the last three years. I don't think losing Holmgren helps. As for Wallace, he had an insane TD/INT ratio last year playing with scrubs. I really don't think he's going to be noticeably worse than Hasselbeck, so I'd like to see him have a chance to win the job. I don't see Seattle challenging for the SB with Hasselbeck in '09 or '10, so if I was a Seahawks fan, I'd like to see what I have in Wallace. But I recognize that I'm in the minority here.
I guess you and I are just interpreting last year completely differently. You're using it as part of a trend when I think it's completely obvious that last year was almost entirely attributable to injuries. To me, unless the injury from last year is carrying over, last year should just be thrown out just like it should be for Palmer. Of course, this is different from saying he's completely healthy and will be just like he was in 2007. But using last year as a reason to say he's declining just doesn't make sense to me unless there's evidence his injury will linger.
 
I love angry Seahawk fan. I guess we will see Week 1 , when the Rams visit.....and no worries, im not afraid to eat crow , i will be here....will you?Seahawks 6-10
I will draw a diagram that I feel explains why the Hawks are poised to break out.May I borrow one of your Crayons?
 
I can see them winning the division, but how can anyone give them a chance against the cream of the NFC, the Giants and Eagles? Also, you guys are expecting no injuries on offense? If any of their starters gets injured they are pretty much done. They just don't have the depth to seriously compete. There are question marks everywhere.

Can Hasselbeck do well with a new coach?

Can Knapp create a running game?

Will TJ transition to a new team smoothly?

Are there any real threats on this offense?

Will the Oline be any good?

If a starter gets injured do they have backups who can play?

Can Jim Mora Jr. even coach successfully?

Will the other teams in the division improve?

Even if they make the playoffs, are they dangerous enough to upset better opponents?

Honestly, if they make the playoffs it will be at 8-8 and then they will get bounced.

PS. Forsett hasn't even played professional football snaps long enough to have any gauge on him. There is no proof or reason for him to be that hyped up.

 
The NFC West is WEAK, that is why Seattle can win it. They were overrated 2 years ago too.

Arizona was 9-7 last year. They have a great offense and average defense.

Seattle may end up with a better defense, but their offense is likely to be ordinary. Nobody on that side of the ball is anything special. I don't think Hass is done, and do thing he may be a value in fantasy drafts.

I think this is a division that can be totally flipped around in one year.

 
PS. Forsett hasn't even played professional football snaps long enough to have any gauge on him. There is no proof or reason for him to be that hyped up.
I haven't seen anyone hyping him. But granted it's been a nice summer and I haven't been glued to each and every little comment going around here or in the news in general.I know I am one guy from here who really likes what Forsett could possibly bring to the table. I have since he was a rookie. But that actualy has more to do with the fact that I know what JJ and TJ bring to the table.. and that aint so good.Still probably a better than Forsett. But we haven't seen Forsett play meh football yet like we have the other 2 guys. Personaly I don't think they would lose a whole lot giving him a chance to see what he can do.I am not expecting it to happen at all. And if it doesen't it probably means Forsett isn't very good. But I already know JJ and TJ are not very good. So keeping a open mind about Forsett.
 
I remember a topic recently about the Seahawks running game and pretty much everyone was calling for him to be the next Curt Warner.

 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
WOW. I have read your reasons, but you can't really believe this. Between some of the guys with the Kyle Orton love and now this statement... I don't really know what to say. Strange
 
Wallace is not better than Hasselbeck right now. Forsett will never play a large role in the offense.

Just my two cents.

 
I have heard way more talking heads writing Seattle off. Yes, a few have picked them to win the division, but that is basically just to buck the Arizona trend.

As a Seattle fan, I am pretty cautious about this season. There are all kinds of questions as stated above. A lot of things have to come together for the new coach.

The best thing Seattle has going for it is the Superbowl loser curse. Since that eliminates the Cardinals, why not Seattle as the division champs?

 
Because 8-8, maybe even 7-9 will win that division, and it's a coinflip between elderly QBs as to whether Warner or Hass is the guy to get his team there.

 
Because 8-8, maybe even 7-9 will win that division, and it's a coinflip between elderly QBs as to whether Warner or Hass is the guy to get his team there.
Tom Brady -- Age 32Donovan McNabb -- Age 32

Peyton Manning -- Age 33

Matt Hasselbeck -- Age 33

Kurt Warner -- Age 38

Hass isn't a spring chicken, but 33 is not really "elderly" for a QB. If he's elderly, then same goes for Brady, McNabb, Peyton and soon to be Brees (almost 31).

 
Wallace will never be better than Matt. Wallace is an NFL backup QB.

I see them with 7 to 9 wins. Schedule looks pretty nice.

 
BTW, as bad as they were, they still beat the Rams twice...lol.
What's even more hilarious is that the only ones trying to rationalize why the Hawks won't contend... ... ARE RAMS FANS!

Yes, we will indeed see on September 13th as I'll be there to witness the carnage in-person.

My pre-game meal: Indian Lamb Curry

Reason's why YOU'RE HIGH for starting this thread:

Seahawks' defense (especially at home) is going to be ridiculously good. Solid additions through FA and draft. New coaching is just what the young, but talented core needed. Remains to be seen if they can shake the road difficulties, but definitely a late round steal in team-D required leagues.

Offense (especially if Walt is healthy) is going to have a complete turn-around. If the offensive line starts to play together, Hasselbeck will undoubtedly be the comeback player of the year. Burleson is going to be sick this year and can be had really late in most drafts. Forsett, maybe Devin Moore, could shake things up in the backfield.

Sorry you Lamb fans don't have much to look forward to.

:shrug:

 
Seattle season hinges on the health of three players. Hasselbeck, Jones, and Kearney. If all three start 16 games Seattle should be favored to win the division IMO. However, I have serious doubts that all three will make it through the season.

With regard to Wallace, he's a career backup. Throwing out blanket statements like "He played well and showed flashes in 2006" is rubbish. In 2007 he started four games going 2-2. The two teams he beat were god-awful Raiders and Rams squads. He went 3-5 as a starter in 2008 beating three awful teams again (49ers, Rams, and Jets).

Look at the numbers for yourself.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WallSe00.htm

Wallace is a career NFL backup. His legs give an added dimension that a good backup needs for when all higglty-pigglity breaks loose as often does when you have to bring in the backup.

 
Seattle season hinges on the health of three players. Hasselbeck, Jones, and Kearney. If all three start 16 games Seattle should be favored to win the division IMO. However, I have serious doubts that all three will make it through the season.

With regard to Wallace, he's a career backup. Throwing out blanket statements like "He played well and showed flashes in 2006" is rubbish. In 2007 he started four games going 2-2. The two teams he beat were god-awful Raiders and Rams squads. He went 3-5 as a starter in 2008 beating three awful teams again (49ers, Rams, and Jets).

Look at the numbers for yourself.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WallSe00.htm

Wallace is a career NFL backup. His legs give an added dimension that a good backup needs for when all higglty-pigglity breaks loose as often does when you have to bring in the backup.
One of the games he lost in 2008 was against the Patriots, and honestly the Seahawks should have won that game. The Pats scored a TD on the final drive when the defense couldn't cover Welker. It was BY FAR the most impressive QB play all season for the seahawks, and it was Wallace under center. I gained a new-found respect for Wallace that game.
 
No one is talking about the coaching change. Does anyone believe that offensive scheme is going to be better under Mora than Holmgren? I have a pretty high opinion of Mike, so no they take a step back on the coaching side. The O line is in question and after last year I'm not sold on the D. Granted the D had to spend a lot of time on the field due to the weak offense which hurt their cause. Their schedule plays in their favor and the division is weak, so yes they have a shot at the playoffs.

 
I like Hasselbeck but have you guys ever known anybody who has had herniated discs? Day-to-day life can be difficult. Playing professional football has to be incredibly difficult. It's sad to say but his career will be over soon.

 
Chances of winning the NFC West:

Zona - 57%

Hawks - 23%

Niners - 12.8%

Lambs - 7.2%

I compiled these numbers using the highly scientific method known as "off the top of my head", a.k.a. "pulled them out of my ####."

 
Hasslebeck isn't too old. But a serious back injury is something you never fully recover from. He may be in great shape right now but one good hit to the back may knock him out for good.

The Seahawks have little chance to beat Arizona in my view.

Curry may be a great LB in the future but the Seahawks are spending too much money at the LB position in my view. Their secondary is weak and their DLine isn't exactly scaring anyone. They have mediocre to bad defense written all over them. Remember he is basically replacing Julien Petersen who wasn't great last year but wasn't bad either. Is he going to be a big upgrade over Petersen right off the bat? Very doubtful IMO.

I actually think Julius Jones may have a decent year because they will probably focus more on the running game and the new coaching staff seems to be committed to him as a feature back. But overall their offense lacks any game breakers. They don't have to the ability to stretch the field. The ball control offense has worked for them in the past but that was when their OL was much better and they had a stud RB.

Walter Jones still hasn't practiced at all in all camp and the Seahawks are introducing a whole new blocking scheme so that is a concern.

 
A little tidbit from Sando on the injuries from last year....

It's easy to explain away Seattle's 4-12 record last season by pointing to a horrendous run of injuries. Few teams could withstand losing their top six receivers, their starting quarterback and multiple offensive linemen (all five starters wound up on injured reserve).
 
I like Hasselbeck but have you guys ever known anybody who has had herniated discs? Day-to-day life can be difficult. Playing professional football has to be incredibly difficult. It's sad to say but his career will be over soon.
When you have top drawer surgeon's at your disposal playing pro football is a snap.
 
Seems where ever i turn the sports pundits (TSN, ESPN, Nfl Radio) are all high on this team winning the NFC West. What about this team is gives them this indication?Matt Hasselback is about doneTheir Oline is aged and worn down (IMO ever since they lost Hutchinson)TJ Housh and the guy who gets injured every third play (i.e. Branch)A running game that makes the oppositions 'D' tremble (Julius Jones and TJ Ducket), ewww look out.Also, outside Housh and a couple IDP players is there anyone on this team worth drafting?
-Why is Hasselbeck about done? He was injured last year and is said to be healthy again.-Aged and worn down? Other than Walter Jones, their Oline is quite young. Sims, Wrotto, Locklear, Spencer, and Unger all have played less than 6 seasons-Housh, Burleson, Branch and Carlson are better receiving corps than San Fran or St. Louis.-Julius Jones still averaged a respectable 4.4 YPC I think the reason a lot of people are high on the Seahawks is because last year seems like an aberration when looking over their recent years and it can be pin pointed to the insane amount of injuries which the team endured. If the Seahawks can stay healthy, then is a return to the top of the NFC really that far fetched?
You really can't overlook the injuries last year. The entire starting WR corp was knocked out, Seattle was signing WR's not even in the league on Tuesday's and they were starting the very next Sunday. Starting QB is back, upgraded D-Line, CB depth and after Curry signs one of the best LB corps in the league.With the healthy players, improved depth, new coaching staff Seattle returns as NFC West champs. (And the division being weak does not hurt. :sadbanana: )
I can't remember where I saw, or read it, but they were saying that last year the Seahawks offense lost more man games than any team since '96. Curry is signed and in camp :thumbup:
 
I would like to see more of Wallace. I think he's a better QB than Hasselback at this point, and Seattle needs to find out what they have in him sooner rather than later.
Seneca Wallace = Woody Dantzler = Michael Bishop = Isiah Stanback = CFL career if the Seahawks wise up quickly.
 
Last year was ridiculous as far as injuries go. Not only did they have a rash of WR injuries, but they had 5 offensive linemen end up on IR. Even the healthy backups ended up playing out of position. I really don't think you can look at last year as any kind of indication of what to expect this year.

The O-line is in its second year under Solari, and healthy at this point. Hasselbeck is supposedly healthy, and Housh, Branch and Burleson is not a bad three to be running out there in this offense.

Although I think Julius Jones is overhyped this year, I think this offense is going to be back to the levels that it was at when they were winning division titles. The secondary is still going to give up too many long passes, but their linebackers are solid.

One thing I heard on a local radio interview is that the new offensive system is giving the QB's more discretion to throw the deep ball in situations that Holmgren didn't give them the option. I'd think that would mean both a few more TD's and a few more INTs.

9-7.

And Seneca Wallace is a serviceable backup but that's it.

 
I think Hass would make a great #2 this year. He's in a lousy division, he's a good QB, all their offensive talent is at the WR/TE positions and they are not going to be able run the ball so they'll likely go 3 wide a lot to spread the defense and use the strength of their offense.

Hass was injured last year but finished top 10 2 of the 3 years prior to that and the other year he was hurt and his points extrapolate to another top 10 finish. If they want to win games they are going to need to throw the ball. Hass looks to be a nice cheap QB with some good upside if he's healthy.

 
I like Hasselbeck but have you guys ever known anybody who has had herniated discs? Day-to-day life can be difficult. Playing professional football has to be incredibly difficult. It's sad to say but his career will be over soon.
I have herniated discs. bothers me about once every other year. lasts a few days.
 
Everyone's different, which is why blanket statements like, "his career is over" just don't fly. Concerns with Knapp's new offense, sure, but to predict (or worry) about injury to a player in the NFL is like worrying that it might rain if you go outside.

Here's a good radio interview for those that enjoy listening to Matt:

http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/...orning_OnDemand

 
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