So, what is causing you concern or nervousness heading into this game? Here's a few of mine.
1) QB pressure. Think about what and who's on IR; Marsh, Hill, Scruggs, Mebane. Those are all FANTASTIC players when part of a rotation. I expect to see the pass rush to start out great, then backslide as the game goes on, like the Carolina game. They're just not able to cycle fresh guys as much.
2) Bevell. I'm NOT trying to start a Bevell bashing thread. But, I'm fearful over his drive killing empty-set, 4 wide on 2 and 2. As the defensive line depth decreases, so does the margin for error team-wide. The offense may not have the luxury of playing footsies for a quarter, to set up something later on. Besides, what is there to set up, really? The injuries have depleted an already questionable receiving corp, don't bother with the passing game unless you have too.
Because of #1, I think Russ and Bevell will need to live without their scripted plays.
3) Wilfork vs Unger is a matchup that concerns me. As much as possible, I want Carp on Wilfork, Carp can handle Wilfork, easy. The Wilfork's of the world are why Carp still has a lot of value.
4) KO coverage. Lil 1950's all-pro dude is the type of guy that CAN give Seattle's ST some problems. Lil, quick, twinks like that have given them issues before.
1) QB pressure. Think about what and who's on IR; Marsh, Hill, Scruggs, Mebane. Those are all FANTASTIC players when part of a rotation. I expect to see the pass rush to start out great, then backslide as the game goes on, like the Carolina game. They're just not able to cycle fresh guys as much.
2) Bevell. I'm NOT trying to start a Bevell bashing thread. But, I'm fearful over his drive killing empty-set, 4 wide on 2 and 2. As the defensive line depth decreases, so does the margin for error team-wide. The offense may not have the luxury of playing footsies for a quarter, to set up something later on. Besides, what is there to set up, really? The injuries have depleted an already questionable receiving corp, don't bother with the passing game unless you have too.
Because of #1, I think Russ and Bevell will need to live without their scripted plays.
3) Wilfork vs Unger is a matchup that concerns me. As much as possible, I want Carp on Wilfork, Carp can handle Wilfork, easy. The Wilfork's of the world are why Carp still has a lot of value.
4) KO coverage. Lil 1950's all-pro dude is the type of guy that CAN give Seattle's ST some problems. Lil, quick, twinks like that have given them issues before.