Shotty and Russ same page?

[SpokaneHawks]

Like the title says, are Russ and Shotty clicking now? Seems like the game is being called to Russ' strengths. Or is he calling it himself?!?!

 

[sutz]

There have been a couple of interviews where this seems to be the case. If you check back a few days, there are some video interviews with Schotty and Russ where they discuss this very thing. Schotty even said something like, "I say a couple of words to start the play call and Russ waves me off because he knows right away where I'm going." Not a direct quote, but pretty close.

Yeah, now in their 2d year working together, I'd say they are developing a rapport that wasn't there last year.

You might want to scroll back and take a listen. Or go over to seahawks.com. They should be archived over there.

 

[McGruff]

Yes they are, and they have been since last year.

But it is a whole another level.

I do resent the continued implication that when it goes well, its Russ calling the plays. And when it doesnt, its Schottys fault.

 

[sutz]

Yes they are, and they have been since last year.

But it is a whole another level.

I do resent the continued implication that when it goes well, its Russ calling the plays. And when it doesnt, its Schottys fault.

Haters gonna hate, and confirmation bias is a dangerous thing. :twisted:

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Seeing the steady improvement of this team, along with getting Reed back etc. This team could easily win 11 or 12 games.

 

[ttown0026]

The play calling has been so much better this year. I feel like the Hawks are way less predictable. They are adding in play-action on first down more than they have in the past. Hopefully play-action and quick passes are here to stay.

 

[Bobblehead]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

 

[blazen2392]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

 

[McGruff]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

I think Schottenheimer deserves some credit for that.

 

[hawk45]

IMO Schotty did a hell of a job adjusting the offense after the first two drives in this game, instead of us languishing until halftime. There were some very good plays called, the TD to Metcalf comes to mind. Russ bailed us out of poor OL execution, but I was not mad at all at the playcalling and am a bit surprised at the lack of credit Schotty gets.

 

[John63]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

Amazes me how we can not have a positive thread without a shot at Wilson. The difference less about Wilson's supposedly dumb whatever and more about play calling/design and oline.

 

[justafan]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

Amazes me how we can not have a positive thread without a shot at Wilson. The difference less about Wilson's supposedly dumb whatever and more about play calling/design and oline.

It kinda works both ways. You cant talk about anything in regards to the offense without someone blaming Schotty for all things. If Wilson makes a wrong read its Petes and Schotties fault. OL gets ragdolled its Schotty. OC gets blamed cause its easy.

But to answer the question from the OP,yes I feel they are. I have always liked Schotty as an OC. Liked his style when he was at the Jets.

 

[xray]

Like the title says, are Russ and Shotty clicking now? Seems like the game is being called to Russ' strengths. Or is he calling it himself?!?!

IMO...This seasons offense belongs to Wilson ....finally !

 

[Jville]

The quarterback verses offensive coordinator and quarterback verses head coach noise is the nonsense of a mythology of misunderstanding. The Seattle Seahawks have been very deliberate with Russell Wilson's development thru out his career.

Player and coaching development and evolution is a reflection of an empowering program that cares deeply about one another.

 

[sc85sis]

The quarterback verses offensive coordinator and quarterback verses head coach noise is the nonsense of a mythology of misunderstanding. The Seattle Seahawks have been very deliberate with Russell Wilson's development thru out his career.

Player and coaching development and evolution is a reflection of an empowering program that cares deeply about one another.

This! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Pete isn’t perfect. But he is very good at teaching, and he works hard to help his players and staff to develop both on and off the field.

 

[Hawkpower]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

Amazes me how we can not have a positive thread without a shot at Wilson. The difference less about Wilson's supposedly dumb whatever and more about play calling/design and oline.

Wilson has improved and is making less mistakes though. Just like any young QB growing and getting better over time.

We don’t have to blame every historical deficiency on the coaches, o-line, scheme, wind direction, shoe color.....It’s ok to say he has worked on his game and improved.

 

[John63]

I think more importantly, the line has been somewhat better and Russ and the receivers are on the same page.

I think it has more to do with Russes pocket presences. Hes not making those dumbass mistakes he used to make year in and year out. Hes taken a huge step as a QB this year imo probably bigger than any previous years. His pocket awareness and pocket presence has vastly improved along with his adjustments at the line. This is the first year Ive seen Russell play and thought he looks like a veteran QB.

Amazes me how we can not have a positive thread without a shot at Wilson. The difference less about Wilson's supposedly dumb whatever and more about play calling/design and oline.

It kinda works both ways. You cant talk about anything in regards to the offense without someone blaming Schotty for all things. If Wilson makes a wrong read its Petes and Schotties fault. OL gets ragdolled its Schotty. OC gets blamed cause its easy.

But to answer the question from the OP,yes I feel they are. I have always liked Schotty as an OC. Liked his style when he was at the Jets.

I dont blame schott for everything, or oc or the oline or Wilson. I blame who I believe it at fault and at times it has been any and all of them.

 

[Mick063]

I don't know if they are or not, but I do believe this...…

When Russell limits his improvising to play action pass as well as situations that are not obvious passing downs, he seems to be much more effective with it. Obvious passing downs seem to require quicker releases. It is like the opposition has game planned for his improvising within specific "down and distance" situations.

Actually, I'm quite happy with the passing game. Carson is such a beast, I would like to see him get more opportunities from some different looks and formations than just the shotgun zone read.

 

[chris98251]

I actually think Schotty and Wilson have chemistry and work well together, Wilson and Bevell was student teacher and I don't think there was as much trust with back and forth ideas and play calling, that and I think Bevell was not free or afraid to do anything without Pete's blessings.

 

[xray]

this is Wilson's offense..deal with it...Schotty has a head set for looks .