Linebackers... well done!

[JSeahawks]

Tonight was the best linebacker play I've seen from the Seahawks in quite awhile. Props to Malcolm Smith, Bruce Irvin and KJ Wright. I love me some Bobby Wagner but he's got some work to do to get back on the field, imo.

 

[seahawkfreak]

Yes! Liked Smith last pre season. Reminded me of Chad Brown. In the sense that Chad always seemed to be involved in every single play. I will take it!

 

[NFSeahawks]

I agree J, I noticed them throughout the game but for good reasons.

Bruce found his spot.

 

[davidonmi]

YES, the Dline was also really good. The defense was suffocating. The whole team minus the Oline was great

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Smith is definitely in the mix for a starting spot. And with KJ doing well in the middle, we have the elements in place for a more standard 3-4.

 

[rastahawk]

That is some performance given the short week of rest and preparation.

 

[Evil_Shenanigans]

Our LB corps seems more effective with KJ over there. Maybe swap he and Bobby?

 

[Axx]

looks like irvin has found his niche

 

[Sports Hernia]

:th2thumbs: Linebackers had an excellent game! As did the entire D. The O spotted Ariz 13-16 points thru TO's and questionable decesions on 4th and 1....... 6-1 I'll take it!

 

[Reaneypark]

The whole D did such an awesome job tonight. Can't wait to see them smoke Bradford.

 

[Blitzer88]

Love what I saw from the LBers tonight, especially Malcom, but KJ still has a tough time covering TEs. And I don't think BObby has to worry about losing his starting spot.

 

[SmokinHawk]

Bruce was a Renaissance Man tonight. I was seeing him all over the field, making plays here and there. Dude's speed is amazing and he actually has coverage skills to boot.

 

[Blitzer88]

Bruce was a Renaissance Man tonight. I was seeing him all over the field, making plays here and there. Dude's speed is amazing and he actually has coverage skills to boot.

I think some people forget that Bruce was actually a safety before he went to WVU, so he does have some ability to cover people.

 

[sc85sis]

Wyman said this week that he thinks Malcolm is playing the best of the entire LB corps right now.

 

[McGruff]

Irvin had a good game after being invisible last week.

Malcolm Smith is everything I thought he would be and more.

 

[jkitsune]

I'll throw in there that the front 4 got some great pressure up the middle, too. Compared to last year when all we had was Clemons and blitzes to try to pick up pressure, that's awesome.

 

[hawks4thewin]

I think its more about that Malcom plays KJ's normal side better then KJ, but KJ plays malcoms side WAY better then malcom. so when you only run 2 lb's kj can switch sides and malcom don't as well. just my initial thoughts I have nothing to back it up yet.

 

[Missing_Clink]

They were absolutely fantastic tonight, especially Malcom Smith. Not sure how they will shuffle everyone when Bobby comes back. Good problem to have

 

[Starrman44]

I like how Bruce tackles at the LB position. Just going by the "eye test" and not rewatching the game, it seems like he goes from being a sort of negative against the run at DE to a positive as a big, fast LB. I really like the switch so far, because he can always go up as a rush end in passing situations.

There was a play where Bruce covered Ellington and the announcer was talking about if the ball had not been thrown quite as far the RB would have had it for a TD, but the thing is the QB has to get it over Bruce's arms so #51 doesn't make a play. I think it's exciting to see how much he improves at that spot.

 

[McGruff]

Irvin progress from an uncoached one move DE at WVU to a very respectable three tool linebacker is nothing short of remarkable. To do it in one offseason is stunning.