Three things on offense/defense you want to see improved

[kearly]

Offense:

Taking a cue from Shanahan and installing the read option was smart. Now take a cue from Chip Kelly and run no-huddle, at least until you build a sizable lead in the games. Seattle briefly went no huddle in 2011 (Falcons, Giants) and the offense took off like a rocket, and that was pre-Wilson and pre-read-option. Grinding out the clock is great an all that, but Seattle lost games last year because they didn't build a lead and let teams get back in games.

Defense:

Use run specialists (Bryant, Williams) less often, use Bennett at the 5-tech more often. Be more open to blitzing than last season. It looks like Seattle might be trending towards that second part though maybe not the first.

 

[Anonymous]

Offense:

Taking a cue from Shanahan and installing the read option was smart. Now take a cue from Chip Kelly and run no-huddle, at least until you build a sizable lead in the games. Seattle briefly went no huddle in 2011 (Falcons, Giants) and the offense took off like a rocket, and that was pre-Wilson and pre-read-option. Grinding out the clock is great an all that, but Seattle lost games last year because they didn't build a lead and let teams get back in games.

Defense:

Use run specialists (Bryant, Williams) less often, use Bennett at the 5-tech more often. Be more open to blitzing than last season. It looks like Seattle might be trending towards that second part though maybe not the first.

Hard to argue with any of that.

Question: There has got to be a good reason the offense went away from the no-huddle, particularly if there was measureable success. Injuries? Fatigue? Depth?

 

[Cartire]

The thing about Wilson needing more down the field vision is kinda mute. All quarterbacks miss open receivers all the time. Mostly because in timing, you only really can get through half your progressions before you either have to throw it away or take off running.

Rich Gannon was talking about that the other day. He said, when you have 5 options (check downs included obviously), you usually are only able to see your 1 and 2nd targets before having to dump to the check down or get running.

I think since we watch Wilson with a fine tooth comb, we see these open receivers at lot more then we really should. If you watch any QB (manning and brady as well), you will notice that its very common for open receivers to be forgotten as well. Its not anyones fault, its just timing, which I think Gannon was saying is around 2.5-3 seconds before you need to decided to dump it, run it, or throw it away.

EDIT: Which is why I have so high respect for anyone that can play QB at the pro level, because the decisions they have to make in split second timing, and the athleticism they have to portray on top of that, is quite special.

 

[FlyingGreg]

The thing about Wilson needing more down the field vision is kinda mute. All quarterbacks miss open receivers all the time. Mostly because in timing, you only really can get through half your progressions before you either have to throw it away or take off running.

Rich Gannon was talking about that the other day. He said, when you have 5 options (check downs included obviously), you usually are only able to see your 1 and 2nd targets before having to dump to the check down or get running.

I think since we watch Wilson with a fine tooth comb, we see these open receivers at lot more then we really should. If you watch any QB (manning and brady as well), you will notice that its very common for open receivers to be forgotten as well. Its not anyones fault, its just timing, which I think Gannon was saying is around 2.5-3 seconds before you need to decided to dump it, run it, or throw it away.

EDIT: Which is why I have so high respect for anyone that can play QB at the pro level, because the decisions they have to make in split second timing, and the athleticism they have to portray on top of that, is quite special.

True...which is why I said it's "splitting hairs". :mrgreen:

But just because every QB misses receivers doesn't mean it's not something he can improve on. There are a lot of big plays to be had with even a little improvement. He does an excellent job at keeping his head up and he already takes advantage of breakdowns as good as anyone, it's just the next step in his evolution.

And yes, the receivers can help him out here as well.

 

[seatt1eslew]

Offense:
1. Liberal RB rotation, especially in the first half. Keep Lynch fresh for 2nd half of games, while giving Turbin and Michael game tape. If one gets hot, continue use. Perhaps give Turbin/Michael combo between the 35s.
2. Shotgun no huddle.
3. Clock management in the final two minutes of a half.

Defense:
1. More aggressive blitz packages. Early indications suggest Quinn will oblige.
2. 4-4-3/4-2-5 Hybrid. Hybrid considering the 2 OLB are actually represented by SS Kam and NCB Winfield to go along with Wright and Wagner. Love how this personnel grouping may be the best no huddle antidote. I'm guessing 4-2-5 may be the most used grouping anyway.
3. 3rd and long; GET OFF THE FIELD.

 

[Chukarhawk]

offense- Stop fumbling the ball as you hit the goal line! how many did we have last year 10-15 fumbles that either happened at the goal line or as a player crossed the goal line. could have really hurt us

quick slants- need more
Screen passes- needs work


Defense
Interior pass rush
our run defense for two years straight in the 2nd half of the season resembles a Derrick Mckey play off appearance- they disappear.

 

[sc85sis]

Offense:
Better pass pro
Mix of plays, not just run-run-pass
Up the tempo just a bit

Defense:
Pass rush
Pass rush
Pass rush
Oh, and get off the field on those third and long situations

Miscellaneous:
Super Bowl win
Coach of the Year
GM of the Year
As a bonus, SB MVP for #3

 

[scifly]

start hafpor bjornsson and brian shaw at dt

 

[themunn]

Question: There has got to be a good reason the offense went away from the no-huddle, particularly if there was measureable success. Injuries? Fatigue? Depth?

It's mostly fatigue - of the defense - the less time the offense is on the field means shorter rest gaps for your defense.

 

[kearly]

Question: There has got to be a good reason the offense went away from the no-huddle, particularly if there was measureable success. Injuries? Fatigue? Depth?

Tom Cable hated the no-huddle so it went away. Not sure if I'd call that a good reason, but that was the reason IIRC.

 

[getnasty]

I'd like to add Pete Carroll's in game decision making to my list as well.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Offense: not worried about.

Defense: need to put pressure on the opposing QB at ALL times! If something isn't working don't wait until halftime to make adjustments! Again pressure and lots of it, keep it coming from all directions to keep opposing offenses guessing, with this secondary constant pressure will equal a league leading number of turnovers, and by a large margin!

 

[HawKnPeppa]

1. Develop any sort of rhythm passing game. I love what Russell does back there, but if we could hit a slant route every now and again rather than watching him do loop de loops every play, it might make things just a bit easier.

2. Run the ball more often, more effectively. Bulldoze. Take names. Hurt everybody. Beat them and send them home knowing in their soul they were just walked all over.

3. More balls to Rice down the field. I don't know if Russell doesn't trust Sidney down the field, but it seems his jump balls are to Tate or Baldwin. Throw it up to Sid and watch him high-point it every now and again.

Defense---
1. No More Adderall. Take HGH like the big boys.

I'm with you on most of this, but, with Carroll, we might be beating our heads against the wall. He's so obsessed with running to set of the deep ball, and protecting the ball, that we prolly won't see any passing rythm unless forced to string passes together because of playing from behind.

Aggrivating because I feel this mentality is what forces us to play from behind by several TDs in too many of our games. Pete still doesn't fully realize the built-in efficiency and ball protection he has at QB. We spot other teams several TD because of systemic causes.

 

[Cartire]

1. Develop any sort of rhythm passing game. I love what Russell does back there, but if we could hit a slant route every now and again rather than watching him do loop de loops every play, it might make things just a bit easier.

2. Run the ball more often, more effectively. Bulldoze. Take names. Hurt everybody. Beat them and send them home knowing in their soul they were just walked all over.

3. More balls to Rice down the field. I don't know if Russell doesn't trust Sidney down the field, but it seems his jump balls are to Tate or Baldwin. Throw it up to Sid and watch him high-point it every now and again.

Defense---
1. No More Adderall. Take HGH like the big boys.

I'm with you on most of this, but, with Carroll, we might be beating our heads against the wall. He's so obsessed with running to set of the deep ball, and protecting the ball, that we prolly won't see any passing rythm unless forced to string passes together because of playing from behind.

Aggrivating because I feel this mentality is what forces us to play from behind by several TDs in too many of our games. Pete still doesn't fully realize the built-in efficiency and ball protection he has at QB. We spot other teams several TD because of systemic causes.

Or it could just be that you have Marshawn Lynch? Why not run?

 

[kigenzun]

Offense
1) On 3rd or 4th and 1's, run friggin' Marshawn Lynch not Mike Rob!
2) Stop punting at the opponents 35 yard line! Either go for it like ballsy manly men, or kick the long field goals. Geez.
3) Run 4 go routes and screen screen screen L & R to Harvin (like a 7 on 7 drill) all day baby yeah...

Defense
1) Stop giving up 20 to 50 yard chunks in the last minute of the game.
2) More base "hybrid" defenses of rotating 5 fresh interchangable pass rushers/runstoppers, but always leave in Wags, Winfield and the Boomers.
3) Strategy/Mindset change: More Dan Quinn variety of agressiveness/zone blitzes on 3rd and long, and less Gus Bradley 'prevent us from winning' zone to finish possessions, halves, and games.

 

[davidonmi]

Offense
1. Stabilize the guard position, choose either Moffitt or Sweezy, no revolving door.
2. Use gadget plays a bit more, we were really successful when we used them.
3, Eliminate stupid penalties (started to clean them up in 2nd half)
Defense
1. Pass rush
2. not blowing leads
3. getting off the field on 3rd down

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Offense: for Bevelle to stop trying to get cute in the red zone, pound the rock when needed and when you have a guy like Beast Mode sitting there.

Defense: Pass Rush, consistently

 

[HawKnPeppa]

1. Develop any sort of rhythm passing game. I love what Russell does back there, but if we could hit a slant route every now and again rather than watching him do loop de loops every play, it might make things just a bit easier.

2. Run the ball more often, more effectively. Bulldoze. Take names. Hurt everybody. Beat them and send them home knowing in their soul they were just walked all over.

3. More balls to Rice down the field. I don't know if Russell doesn't trust Sidney down the field, but it seems his jump balls are to Tate or Baldwin. Throw it up to Sid and watch him high-point it every now and again.

Defense---
1. No More Adderall. Take HGH like the big boys.

I'm with you on most of this, but, with Carroll, we might be beating our heads against the wall. He's so obsessed with running to set of the deep ball, and protecting the ball, that we prolly won't see any passing rythm unless forced to string passes together because of playing from behind.

Aggrivating because I feel this mentality is what forces us to play from behind by several TDs in too many of our games. Pete still doesn't fully realize the built-in efficiency and ball protection he has at QB. We spot other teams several TD because of systemic causes.

Or it could just be that you have Marshawn Lynch? Why not run?

That's great when the score is close, or you're playing to protect a lead, but Pete stubbornly sticks the the run and tries to lean on his d until he's behind by several scores. If it's not working for you in a game, know when to make a switch. Wilson bailed him out several times already. Use the weapons at your disposal and don't let paranoia about turning over the ball cloud the thought process. Not even Wilson can deliver a miracle every game. Wouldn't you like to switch to a well-oiled short and intermediate passing game if the run is failing?

 

[Anonymous]

Offense
1.) Better clock management.
2.) More trick plays.
3.) Pass more on first down.

Defense
1.) More DB blitzes.
2.) Focus on interior pass rush.
3.) Keep cover-2 looks to a minimum.

 

[Crizilla]

better use of TE

and for the number 1 defense we gave up too many late leads last season. Need to fix that. We would have only lost a couple games last season if we closed out better. Probably would have gone to the SB too

oh and better coaching. Pete Carlol cost us the ATL playoff game by leaving points on the table