Big Cat MVP Today

[SoulfishHawk]

And Connor is one hell of a player. This defense did a HELL of a job on Cryler and Connor.

 

[bileever]

Leonard Williams played 39 snaps yesterday, more than anyone else on the line except Boye Mafe who played 42. That's a lot of plays for a big man, but we needed him out there. Also, it was interesting to see that Hankins (12), Robertson-Harris (17), and Byron Murphy (22) didn't play much. Instead, they're getting a lot more from Derick Hall (37) and Dre'Mont Jones (32).

The Cardinals had zero rushing first downs and rushed for a total of 49 yards. It wasn't just the linebackers--the D-line was often getting to the RB in the backfield.

 

[kidhawk]

I know this sounds far fetched but being Jones was with the titans, I wonder if the joint training camp kinda help speed Jones along in someway? Poor wording Idk.. best explanation/example I can give is on the opposite side on offense when Seattle played its first game vs Russ and Lockett told our boys Russ is calling this or that

I don’t know about that, but it may have put Jones on Macdonalds radar a bit. I’m sure John knew him well from his time with the Rams but only Macdonald knows what he wants in a core defensive player.

 

[olyfan63]

Leonard Williams played 39 snaps yesterday, more than anyone else on the line except Boye Mafe who played 42. That's a lot of plays for a big man, but we needed him out there. Also, it was interesting to see that Hankins (12), Robertson-Harris (17), and Byron Murphy (22) didn't play much. Instead, they're getting a lot more from Derick Hall (37) and Dre'Mont Jones (32).

The Cardinals had zero rushing first downs and rushed for a total of 49 yards. It wasn't just the linebackers--the D-line was often getting to the RB in the backfield.

This is getting back to the Pete Carrol DT/DE rotation philosophy of multiple big bodies rotating through the line, with around 65% of snaps for the top DT, and around 50% as the next highest, split several ways. A good comp, IMO: In 2013 NFCCG at DT, Tony McDaniel, Clinton McDonald, and Brandon Mebane each got around 50% of the snaps, while Michael Bennett got DT reps on pass-rush situations. On the Edge, Chris Clemons 71% snaps, Michael Bennett 65% snaps (some at DT), Cliff Avril 51% snaps, and Red Bryant 51%.

The high snap count for Williams, 69%, shows they view him as a 3-down guy and THE key player in the DL rotation. The lower count for Murphy III, 41%, might be trying to limit his pitch count; I think he's got an injured hammie. (Pro Football Reference listed his snap count as 24)

In any case, it's terrific to see the philosophy and chemistry of the MikeMac defense develop, him learning the players and the fit, the players learning to run his scheme. Not trying to address the LBs or DB rotation here, but that seems to be developing too.

 

[olyfan63]

I don’t know about that, but it may have put Jones on Macdonalds radar a bit. I’m sure John knew him well from his time with the Rams but only Macdonald knows what he wants in a core defensive player.

I'm going with that. MikeMac noticed Jones IV and saw him as a scheme fit and a leader, beyond anything TN saw in him. Helping you take this thread off-topic from Williams amazing game, lol.

 

[Seahawks fan]

He is a legit stud and he's coming on right in time to face his former team this week.... I can't wait for this game, I bet Williams licking his chops...

 

[kidhawk]

I'm going with that. MikeMac noticed Jones IV and saw him as a scheme fit and a leader, beyond anything TN saw in him. Helping you take this thread off-topic from Williams amazing game, lol.

To be fair Big Cat is only free to do what he does because of Jones IV so it topic adjacent

 

[Wsumatt1982]

Like Geno seeing KJ on the 49ers sideline the week before and that pissing him off. Can anyone confirm if Leonard saw Collier on the Cardinals sideline and that pissed him off?

 

[kidhawk]

Like Geno seeing KJ on the 49ers sideline the week before and that pissing him off. Can anyone confirm if Leonard saw Collier on the Cardinals sideline and that pissed him off?

Why would it piss him off? They never played here together.

 

[GemCity]

Jones was directing the D…calling out adjustments.
Knight was second in tackles.

LBs putting in work…as they should.

Big Cat and Murphy make a helluva difference.

Damn…front 7 actually look really good on paper…performance caught up? If so, it’s going to be a beautiful thing.

 

[Mistashoesta]

 

[toffee]

Yes he had a wonderful game, total dominance, playing against a real bad OL helped some too.

 

[Wsumatt1982]

Why would it piss him off? They never played here together.

I’ll be sure to begin each sarcastic comment with a disclaimer ahead of time just for you

 

[SoulfishHawk]

 

[SKitsapHawk77]

He was a wrecking ball in this game and fun to watch. Not trying to take anything away from his performance, but he was going up against Evan Brown at left guard, our starting center last year.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Big Cat played like 25 year old Young Cat!

It was Williams best and most complete game of his Seahawks tenure. Which is now a calendar year.

 

[SeaWolv]

After two bad games against Phins and the Giants he bounced back in a big way and has been consistently good every week culminating in a fantastic performance yesterday!

 

[bileever]

Yes he had a wonderful game, total dominance, playing against a real bad OL helped some too.

The Cardinals have a decent O-line, actually, about middle of the pack. Both their guards are better than ours, and Paris Johnson at left tackle is living up to his draft status. I'm sure their line is rated way better than ours.

 

[toffee]

The Cardinals have a decent O-line, actually, about middle of the pack. Both their guards are better than ours, and Paris Johnson at left tackle is living up to his draft status. I'm sure their line is rated way better than ours.

PFF, for whatever its worth, rated ours higher than the Cardinals.

 

[kidhawk]

I’ll be sure to begin each sarcastic comment with a disclaimer ahead of time just for you

Sorry I usually catch those but that whooshed right over my head.