I've heard many times over the years that pre-season doesn't matter. While that is true in one sense, it is an indicator of days ahead it seems. Before Pete Carroll, there seemed to be a correlation between our pre-season results and our regular season results (i.e. loosing seasons). With Carroll I think he has said pre -eason matters and we see how players compete. It appears our first 2 pre-season games show a recurring theme of all the same things that haunted us last year. So at this point, do these games matter?
From last night, We haven't established the running game (58 yds on 16 attempts) and we default to Wilson's arm (282 yds on 36 attempts). Penalties were much better (6 for 50), and 3rd down conversion on offense 6-13. We still have Red Zone issues and perhaps the absence of Graham will hurt us here.
On defense we gave up 176 yds rushing and 146 yds passing. If that holds during the regular season it seems teams will be able to grind it out on the ground and wear us out.
What we don't know yet is how good the Chargers or Colts are (or will be this season) or how good the Seahawks will be once the new coaches and players get it going. But does pre-season matter? I just don't know?
From last night, We haven't established the running game (58 yds on 16 attempts) and we default to Wilson's arm (282 yds on 36 attempts). Penalties were much better (6 for 50), and 3rd down conversion on offense 6-13. We still have Red Zone issues and perhaps the absence of Graham will hurt us here.
On defense we gave up 176 yds rushing and 146 yds passing. If that holds during the regular season it seems teams will be able to grind it out on the ground and wear us out.
What we don't know yet is how good the Chargers or Colts are (or will be this season) or how good the Seahawks will be once the new coaches and players get it going. But does pre-season matter? I just don't know?