Tougher: Stafford or Hawks D

[nwHawk]

Anyone tired of all of the “Stafford is the toughest…” talk? I’d like to see the Hawks defense humble him and quiet all of the national media noise.

 

[raptorman]

Stafford is tough. But he's not young anymore. Hit him enough times, and he will start to feel it.

 

[bileever]

The Rams have done a good job of protecting Stafford all year. Plus, he gets rid of the ball quickly. He used to average around 40-45 sacks per year, and this year, he was only sacked 23 times. Since he's been with the Rams, the most he's been sacked is 30. Given that Stafford is 37 years old, and not that elusive, that's impressive.

This year, the Seahawks have sacked him 0 (zero) times this year. Macdonald's going to have to find a way to put some pressure on the guy.

 

[HOF Hater]

I mean he's not a bitch that's for sure.

 

[SocialParasite]

I mean he's not a bitch that's for sure.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The Rams have done a good job of protecting Stafford all year. Plus, he gets rid of the ball quickly. He used to average around 40-45 sacks per year, and this year, he was only sacked 23 times. Since he's been with the Rams, the most he's been sacked is 30. Given that Stafford is 37 years old, and not that elusive, that's impressive.

This year, the Seahawks have sacked him 0 (zero) times this year. Macdonald's going to have to find a way to put some pressure on the guy.

 

[LeveeBreak]

Lynch 100%.

 

[hox]

The Rams have done a good job of protecting Stafford all year. Plus, he gets rid of the ball quickly. He used to average around 40-45 sacks per year, and this year, he was only sacked 23 times. Since he's been with the Rams, the most he's been sacked is 30. Given that Stafford is 37 years old, and not that elusive, that's impressive.

This year, the Seahawks have sacked him 0 (zero) times this year. Macdonald's going to have to find a way to put some pressure on the guy.

Their OL is a top 10 unit:



Some false starts will help put them behind schedule.

 

[Hollandhawk]

Chicago got some pretty good hits on him, and he played poorly. If Chicago can do it, the hawks definitely should be able to.

 

[dbsn2420]

I never wish for injury, but I really hope the Hawks D just physically and mentally embarrasses the hell out of Stafford today!

 

[raptorman]

Even though it was his rookie year, throwing with a dislocated shoulder is damn tough. As I said, he's not this young, but he's also not a wallflower.

 

[hox]

Chicago got some pretty good hits on him, and he played poorly. If Chicago can do it, the hawks definitely should be able to.

MM did send some 5-man blitzes in our previous two meetings. These didn't get home because they were easily picked up every single time. Will see what adjustments are made this time.

 

[Nv_Hawks]

Flashback to all the manning hype in the Super Bowl. You can have a game plan until someone punches you in the face.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

But Stafford has earned his reputation. He's got a Lombardi and he's made some absolutely wild plays through injury during his career. It's not like the media is making this up.

Several guys on our defense had their worst game of the season against Stafford in Week 16, probably partially due to the short week (which hurt the Rams' D just as much). They'll inevitably be playing better this time, but so will our D. I have to think this looks more like Week 11.

 

[GemCity]

Can respect Stafford. Nothing wrong with giving props when they’re due.

With that said, a good offense can win games. A good defense wins championships.

I expect their O-line to struggle with the noise today. Stafford’s definitely getting hands out on him today.

I also expect our D to be absolutely smothering today.

 

[Hawkstud]

LOLOLOLOLOL at y'all Seahawk doubters, I done told you that the whiskey told me "That the Seahawks are going ALL THE WAY" i ain't need no 8 ball to tell me that Mike Macdonald is some kind of>-SPECIAL< Head Coach.
Phouck the 49ers and the Ram pretenders !!!!!!

 

[Grahamhawker]

After all the punches the D took all game long, to pull off those stops on 3rd and 4th down took some serious huevos. Have to admit I was rather speechless

 

[MontanaHawk05]

They got beat like rented mules by Stafford frankly, but they pulled it out when it mattered.

 

[Natethegreat]

They got beat like rented mules by Stafford frankly, but they pulled it out when it mattered.

Yep, the offense won this game for us. Including that last drive to kill the clock.

 

[Azvacar]

Sam Darold is tougher