Interesting State of the Union Athletic piece.

[CalgaryFan05]

The 2025 Seahawks, the NFC West and escaping the NFL’s middle class

Have Mike Macdonald and company done enough this offseason to win the division and compete for a conference championship?

www.nytimes.com

Interesting if somewhat sober article on the state of the union.

 

[toffee]

The 2025 Seahawks, the NFC West and escaping the NFL’s middle class

Have Mike Macdonald and company done enough this offseason to win the division and compete for a conference championship?

www.nytimes.com

Interesting if somewhat sober article on the state of the union.

Every game will be a sobering experiences for opposing teams when their offense couldn't move against Fresh Air's #1 ranked defense.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Put the pipe down, Toff. #1 defense in the league? Nah. Top 10 though.

 

[toffee]

Put the pipe down, Toff. #1 defense in the league? Nah. Top 10 though.

Seahawks defense with ‘all the ingredients’ ranked No. 1 going into 2025 NFL season

It’s a unit that played good football during its final eight games in 2024. One NFL writer says the Seahawks’ surging defense will be the league’s best in ’25.

www.si.com

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Dream big, but I need to see a lot before I think they'll be #1.

 

[NoGain]

They say defense starts up front. The Giants have Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter up front amongst others. We don't presently have comparable talent up front yet. The Eagles, Broncos, Ravens, and a few other defensive units will likely be right up there with us in overall D.

 

[toffee]

They say defense starts up front. The Giants have Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter up front amongst others. We don't presently have comparable talent up front yet. The Eagles, Broncos, Ravens, and a few other defensive units will likely be right up there with us in overall D.

We do, we have Murphy, Big Cat and company.

 

[Chukarhawk]

Put the pipe down, Toff. #1 defense in the league? Nah. Top 10 though.

Barring injuries, top 5 for sure.

 

[hox]

I'll drink some hopium infused koolaid but A LOT needs to happen for them to be ranked #1.

1. Hall and Mafe need to make the leap this season and apply consistent pressures and sacks. This pass rush is still unproven.

2. The secondary should be great on paper, but in reality, they need to be more disruptive, with more PDs, picks and turnovers.

3. LB depth remains iffy. They need to stay healthy.

4. Rookies and second year players need to step up. I haven't seen much from Emmanwori or Murphy TBH.

5. MM worked wonders toward the second half when he got his players. However, he is still going into the second year, and there is one weakness in the defense that I will not mention here at this time. Maybe its solved now but remains to be seen.

Top 10 defense? Sure. #1 overall? Not quite yet.

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

Ye of little faith, @toffee has it correct. Watch on Sunday and ye shall bear witness to the start of something quite special. #1 defense and top 10 offense!

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Yeah, because I need to see it first before I think #1 is a given, that somehow means I have no faith.

Hilarious. Esp. because I've been called homer, rose colored glasses hundreds of times on here. hahahahaha

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

I said little faith not (no faith). Also no one said it was a given...it will be earned....!

 

[CalgaryFan05]

I think D is top 5 - but I agree with Soul - gonna just have to see it. Would love to see it not 'not matter' but have the Offence click this year and just keep the D off the field!!!!

Depth is an issue. Bye week's a little early too..... but who knows depending on our injury status it could be at exactly the week 8 time we need. Hope that's not the case

 

[pmedic920]

Everyone wants a big D

Most think their D is bigger than it actually is.

I’m happy with my D, but wouldn’t rank it the biggest


Yet

Need to see a few more Ds

 

[Hollandhawk]

Everyone wants a big D

Most think their D is bigger than it actually is.

I’m happy with my D, but wouldn’t rank it the biggest


Yet

Need to see a few more Ds

Has anyone else been happy with your D? That's the important question.

 

[pmedic920]

Has anyone else been happy with your D? That's the important question.

Those that have a working knowledge of Ds, and have actually studied my D are optimistic and excited.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Everyone wants a big D

Most think their D is bigger than it actually is.

I’m happy with my D, but wouldn’t rank it the biggest


Yet

Need to see a few more Ds

Mic drop

 

[MORGULON]

Put the pipe down, Toff. #1 defense in the league? Nah. Top 10 though.

No Toff. Keep that pipe going and pass it around! I like the way he's thinking .

Ol MacDonald had a (body) farm...

 

[MORGULON]

Everyone wants a big D

Most think their D is bigger than it actually is.

I’m happy with my D, but wouldn’t rank it the biggest


Yet

Need to see a few more Ds

My wife says she is completely satisfied with my D .

Why don't I believe her?

 

[toffee]

Dream big, but I need to see a lot before I think they'll be #1.

After Fresh-Air's defense limit 9ers' offense to 10 points, we can have a cocktail to celebrate.