A few random thoughts from this game

[kearly]

I know this is stating the obvious, but what a win. Did you ever think a win over an 0-7 team at home could ever feel this satisfying?

-Very impressed with the run blocking and run play calling today. You could argue that they didn't run the ball on that one goal line stand, but otherwise Seattle was very committed to the run and seemed to always have the right kind of run play called. I lost count of how many times the Bucs appeared to blitz the run but Seattle countered by attacking the one spot they were weak at. Maybe that's just dumb luck, but given how often it happened, I'm inclined to think our coaches discovered something with Tampa's run defense when making their game plan this week.

-Wilson took some hard hits to the head, last week was the same story. If Wilson had a concussion, do you think he'd hide it? I kind of think he would. It didn't effect his play, but concussions are QB career killers. So seeing so many the last couple weeks worries me.

-Michael Robinson had a couple of sick blocks to set up nice runs by Lynch. Our OL in general seemed terrific at run blocking too. Also, the level of play from the OL appeared to improve after Unger left from injury to be replaced by Jeanpierre.

-Turbin had another very good game. I can't believe he only has about 4 yards a carry this season.

-Bobby Wagner was blanketed by giant linemen all day long.

-McDaniel needs to stop throwing RBs forward. If you want to know why the run defense has sucked so much the last two weeks against no-name RBs, yards after contact is one of the bigger reasons for it.

-Every single time all season that Kearse returns a kick, I predict a fumble. His fumble today was a total backbreaker, and you could see it coming a mile away. I like him, but the guy has RG3 type free swinging ball security. Always has. I love our coaches, but I hate how they consistently wait for an obvious problem to bite them in the ass before taking action to correct it.

-IIRC, that insane 1 handed interception was Wilson's first career red zone interception. What a play that was. If he doesn't get a couple of fingers on the ball, it's a TD to Baldwin, who was open.

-That team hasn't quit on Schiano. Glennon looked pretty fantastic given the circumstances. That sure as hell didn't look like an 0-7 team. I realize that 21 of their 24 points came in one quarter, but it wasn't really til the 4th that you sensed Seattle finally started to dominate.

-That Tate return had shades of Beastquake. Tampa wouldn't have a decent punt the rest of the game, as most were kicked short and out of bounds. Schiano played things very conservative all game (onside kick aside), and you could tell he was scared of Tate.

- I-Formation appears to be back with a vengeance.

 

[JSeahawks]

At one point during the broadcast they showed Russell on the sideline talking to a doctor looking dude in a suit. I was wondering if they were doing a concussion test.

I also agree about Kearse. He just doesn't seem like a natural for that kickoff return role. That's where im' most excited to see harvin.

 

[Reaneypark]

Good thoughts, I'm worried about Wilson too. He seemed very agitated in the close ups, like he had some significant pain. Also MRob made a huge difference in the 4Th and OT.

 

[White Devil]

At one point during the broadcast they showed Russell on the sideline talking to a doctor looking dude in a suit. I was wondering if they were doing a concussion test.

I think we're gonna learn that it's more of something to do with his left (non throwing) arm/shoulder. One of the bigger hits had him holding that shoulder low and flexing his hand. He battled through but that was the biggest hit I've seen him take.

 

[DavidSeven]

I'll be interested to see the snap counts from this game. Looked like a 2012-level commitment to the I-Formation at first glance. But perhaps Mike Rob's presence just felt huge.

 

[RolandDeschain]

I still don't know what would prompt Bevell to pass on 1st & goal at the 3 when we've been successfully running all day at that point. It was a lucky (AND very skillful) interception, dude jumped what looked to be about 12 feet up in the air to barely get a hand on it, but still.

:229031_shrug:

 

[White Devil]

I still don't know what would prompt Bevell to pass on 1st & goal at the 3 when we've been successfully running all day at that point. It was a lucky (AND very skillful) interception, dude jumped what looked to be about 12 feet up in the air to barely get a hand on it, but still.

:229031_shrug:

It's almost like he's outsmarting himself. Do what we do. Make them stop the Beast inside the 5 yard line.

 

[Happypuppy]

Have to mention Baldwin. He makes some clutch catches. It seems like Tate was pretty quite the last 2 games. We need to get him open somehow.

 

[hawker84]

shakey start for sure, very happy about the level of play in the second half.. we're a second half team, why we can't play this solid for 4 qrts any game is beyond me, hopefully we'll start to see more consistant play from this point forward. it's amazing how different this line looks when we're not playing elite D lines...

 

[DavidSeven]

I still don't know what would prompt Bevell to pass on 1st & goal at the 3 when we've been successfully running all day at that point. It was a lucky (AND very skillful) interception, dude jumped what looked to be about 12 feet up in the air to barely get a hand on it, but still.

:229031_shrug:

Carroll said they had a play they had been waiting to use in that situation. Maybe they saw something on Tampa's film? If the safety doesn't make a great athletic play, Baldwin is open on the slant for a TD. However, I do agree that the call was probably too cute.

 

[bestfightstory]

LOL about throwing the running back forward. My brother ad I were pissed about that, as well.

Re: JeanPierre. He always does well in spot duty for Unger and interesting observation about the line's improved performance, as a whole. I am inclined to attribute that to the Bucs beginning to wear down and our offense starting to hit some pass plays as well

 

[MontanaHawk05]

I definitely think that Mike Robinson being back played a role.

 

[Reaneypark]

Bucs had some D-line injuries in the game too.

 

[Smelly McUgly]

Kearly seems to feel better about this game, so I feel better. I will say this: The OL has not had problems opening up holes. Even with eight or nine in the box, Lynch ran well. Our guys can run block, from the OL to the TEs to the WRs and other backs. I was glad to see them doing so well in that area of the game today.

 

[hawkfan68]

Wins are always good but that was a horrible second quarter. Spotting a team 3 td lead is never a good thing. Lucky for the Seahawks it was the Tampa Bay Bucs and not a really good football team. The positive is that after spotting them 21 points, the Seahawks beat them 27-3 the rest of the way. In the end, the game will be looked back upon as a win. So it's satisfying.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

It may be a "few random thoughts" but I'm glad to see them. Kearly's back!! :thirishdrinkers:


And I think you're correct when you said: "IIRC, that insane 1 handed interception was Wilson's first career red zone interception".

 

[sutz]

Kip, I'm satisfied with your abbreviated, short form random thoughts threads. Thanks.

:th2thumbs:

 

[joeseahawks]

We need more creative plays on offense. Seems that teams know what's coming before the ball is snapped. Offense is too predictable. And that I-formation ... we need more of that.
Screens, draws, slants, reverses, bootlegs right or left ... etc. We need to prevent defenses from T-ing of Wilson ... this is just getting ridiculous.
I was watching Seattle vs Tampa and NE vs Pittsburgh at the same time. Brady had 5 seconds to throw the ball. RW had 2 seconds to throw ... And everytime RW threw the ball, he was hit anyways ... We are getting our QB killed ... Someone needs to answer for this.

 

[bigwrm]

I know this is stating the obvious, but what a win. Did you ever think a win over an 0-7 team at home could ever feel this satisfying?

Yes, I felt much better after todays game than I did after last week's. Consider that we were coming off a Monday night game and managed to overcome 3 turnovers deep in TB territory. I was really glad to see the running game get going, although run defense is still a concern. I thought Stacy was fantastic last week and I did not expect our run defense to look as bad as it did today.

 

[Joey13091]

Have to mention Baldwin. He makes some clutch catches. It seems like Tate was pretty quite the last 2 games. We need to get him open somehow.

Tate had two TDs last week.