Unger and Breno out...

[CallMeADawg]

Salem and Eugene wants us to lose? I knew I disliked those guys for a reason!

 

[BlueThunder]

:240039: <--- This is a fairly accurate representation of how I feel from this news affecting the only "average" part of our team, the only weak link, our O-line. I will follow that up by stating this, about it happening against the defense second only to us:

:cussing:

Please, just this once gods of football... Leave us alone!!!

Time to test out the depth there I guess. Seems kinda shallow though....

Lord help us...

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

I am just thinking of the fear this will put into the rest of the league (should we win).

Anyone know the projected return date of Unger and Breno?

I understand the angst of several posters in here. We are on a roll that nobody north of Portland wants to see end. But let's not forget, a perfect season hasn't happened since 72 and our objective is to win the title. We won't lose the SB in Houston.

Stress over this game only if it's enjoyable for you to do so and screw the posters that want to tell you how you should feel. I can never get my head around why so many want everyone else to think exactly the same thoughts. That would just be boring and lame.

I heard Condotta speculate on this on KJR. He said Ungar's doesn't seem too bad, and should be a 1 week deal. Breno's could be for a few weeks, hope he's wrong

To me that's best case scenerio because Unger is the real deal, Breno is replaceable, not easily but doable if it's longterm.

 

[Fuzzman55]

Its been mentioned, but Houston blitzes a lot so not having Unger there to make the line calls might be our biggest disadvantage. On the other end, I'm not sure Bowie in at right tackle is all that big of a step back. Giacomini obviously knows the scheme inside and out, but physically Bowie could be the better player.

 

[nanomoz]

I don't know if I've ever seen a thread that more completely made Seahawks fans sound like straight-jacketed lithium sippers.

At least, during a period of recent success.

 

[HawkWow]

I am just thinking of the fear this will put into the rest of the league (should we win).

Anyone know the projected return date of Unger and Breno?

I understand the angst of several posters in here. We are on a roll that nobody north of Portland wants to see end. But let's not forget, a perfect season hasn't happened since 72 and our objective is to win the title. We won't lose the SB in Houston.

Stress over this game only if it's enjoyable for you to do so and screw the posters that want to tell you how you should feel. I can never get my head around why so many want everyone else to think exactly the same thoughts. That would just be boring and lame.

I heard Condotta speculate on this on KJR. He said Ungar's doesn't seem too bad, and should be a 1 week deal. Breno's could be for a few weeks, hope he's wrong

I thank you for this information. Could be worse.

I'm trying to keep my glass half full in thinking we might see the next great Hawk breakin' out. IF he sleeps between now and then, that is.

Let's hope the Houston crowd is considerate and respects the fact we are trying to get some stuff done out there. If their plan is to make a bunch of crazyass noise, that will only make the task more difficult.

 

[Scottemojo]

Its been mentioned, but Houston blitzes a lot so not having Unger there to make the line calls might be our biggest disadvantage. On the other end, I'm not sure Bowie in at right tackle is all that big of a step back. Giacomini obviously knows the scheme inside and out, but physically Bowie could be the better player.

Jeanpierre has been with the Hawks for a while now. Why do you think he can't make line calls?

On the other hand, a rookie is almost always a step back.

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

I am just thinking of the fear this will put into the rest of the league (should we win).

Anyone know the projected return date of Unger and Breno?

I understand the angst of several posters in here. We are on a roll that nobody north of Portland wants to see end. But let's not forget, a perfect season hasn't happened since 72 and our objective is to win the title. We won't lose the SB in Houston.

Stress over this game only if it's enjoyable for you to do so and screw the posters that want to tell you how you should feel. I can never get my head around why so many want everyone else to think exactly the same thoughts. That would just be boring and lame.

I heard Condotta speculate on this on KJR. He said Ungar's doesn't seem too bad, and should be a 1 week deal. Breno's could be for a few weeks, hope he's wrong

I honestly don't feel, these young players need experience, and most likely Bowie is the future at the position moving forward. Also, their games aren't that much different. Bowie is also just one of those special players who doesn't measure good but is an absolute beast on the field vs all types of competition.

I feel Cable and Okung will have these Bowie ready to play, as well as, the depth and strength of the Seahawks' D-line preparing these guys for anything and everything the Texans can throw at us.

Especially Clinton McDonald and Michael Brooks, for their size and athleticism, both would solid options in scouting J.J. Watts. As well as Michael Bennett and Tony McDaniel, both can emulate some of the things Watt brings to the table.

 

[Scottemojo]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

 

[BlueThunder]

Let's hope the Houston crowd is considerate and respects the fact we are trying to get some stuff done out there.

I looked around hard to find a smiley that laughed hard enough at that statement, but alas, I was unsuccessful. Thankfully, I realized there was supposed to be a :sarcasm_off: at the end of your statement...





:lol:

 

[NFSeahawks]

Lol @ people saying this isn't a big deal. It's a big deal. It's an even more bigger deal because of RW pending health issues after being sacked 10 times.

 

[NFSeahawks]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

Because they are the best offense we have faced.

Hawks win 17-15

 

[NFSeahawks]

If this ends up being true, I'm going to have to be honest, I'm not that worried. If we HAD to have multiple injuries somewhere on this team, I would have said, "Let it be the O-Line, then." I'm not saying that it doesn't matter, but I think that based on the players and the scheming, we can minimize these losses the most.

Plus, I have to be honest, I'm thinking long-term. For the rest of the season, I want as many of our players as right as possible. If that means Unger takes a week or two to heal his arm so he can turn back into the caliber of center we know he is, then I can live with Jeanpierre for a couple of weeks. Breno is a road grader, but if Bailey has to take his place for a couple weeks so he can get right, so be it.

Problem is Houston and Indy aren't slum teams.

 

[Pandion Haliaetus]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

Because they are the best offense we have faced.

Hawks win 17-15

And we are the best defense they have faced and we are facing an offense that has injuries issues of its own.

Our offense, even if it's shutdown for most of the game, will make the clutch plays it needs.

Also, Seahawks have a superior ST unit which can win the field position battle along with the best Defense in the NFL.

 

[Fuzzman55]

Its been mentioned, but Houston blitzes a lot so not having Unger there to make the line calls might be our biggest disadvantage. On the other end, I'm not sure Bowie in at right tackle is all that big of a step back. Giacomini obviously knows the scheme inside and out, but physically Bowie could be the better player.

Jeanpierre has been with the Hawks for a while now. Why do you think he can't make line calls?

On the other hand, a rookie is almost always a step back.

Being with the Hawks as a backup and making the calls while the bullets are flying are two different things, IMO. We've seen starting centers struggle to do it, so I don't think I'm going out on a limb to say that it could be an area of concern. Of course, Jeanpierre may come out and do everything right. I just think center is the bigger worry.

 

[Reaneypark]

Let's see what they can do. They must be able to play a bit if they've been kept around this long.

 

[BlueThunder]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

Because they are the best offense we have faced.

Hawks win 17-15

And we are the best defense they have faced and we are facing an offense that has injuries issues of its own.

Our offense, even if it's shutdown for most of the game, will make the clutch plays it needs.

Also, Seahawks have a superior ST unit which can win the field position battle along with the best Defense in the NFL.

Texans have the best defense that we have yet to face, and maybe the best we face this year, and we're facing it without 3 of 5 starters on our o-line. We know our D is gonna be beastly against their stupid Offense, but how are we gonna protect Russell from being killed? How are we gonna blow open any holes for Lynch when we've had some problems doing it this season with our starters? Those guys are really, really good on D. Forget our D, we know they'll be good. This discussion is how in the hell we plan to put up points with our run and pass game being stuffed with little to no protection against the #2 Defense in the league. This is SO starting to look like a complete Defensive stalemate. 6-3 hawks. And that's a homer score. God Damn injuries! Always our Kryptonite! Grrrrrrrr! I thought last year how lucky we were to stay healthy, which was a HUGE part of our success. Hopefully this is just early season bad luck, and will just be a fading memory as the season trudges on...

 

[davidonmi]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

Because they are the best offense we have faced.

Hawks win 17-15

And we are the best defense they have faced and we are facing an offense that has injuries issues of its own.

Our offense, even if it's shutdown for most of the game, will make the clutch plays it needs.

Also, Seahawks have a superior ST unit which can win the field position battle along with the best Defense in the NFL.

Texans have the best defense that we have yet to face, and maybe the best we face this year, and we're facing it without 3 of 5 starters on our o-line. We know our D is gonna be beastly against their stupid Offense, but how are we gonna protect Russell from being killed? How are we gonna blow open any holes for Lynch when we've had some problems doing it this season with our starters? Those guys are really, really good on D. Forget our D, we know they'll be good. This discussion is how in the hell we plan to put up points with our run and pass game being stuffed with little to no protection against the #2 Defense in the league. This is SO starting to look like a complete Defensive stalemate. 6-3 hawks. And that's a homer score. God Damn injuries! Always our Kryptonite! Grrrrrrrr! I thought last year how lucky we were to stay healthy, which was a HUGE part of our success. Hopefully this is just early season bad luck, and will just be a fading memory as the season trudges on...

I wouldn't go as far as 6-3 but our WR's will burn their DB's who according to a lot of people have been suspect this season. Also Houston is awful, and I mean AWFUL on ST's. I agree it's gonna be a game we're gonna have to eek out. 14-12, watch for schaub to throw a pick and set up our offense if not score a defensive TD

 

[Mr.Hawkbrah]

imo some people are slightly delusional about talent level on the oline (not talking okung), i think we are maxing out the capabilities on some of these guys. assuming the backups dont crap the bed i think the fall off between them and the backups shouldnt be unbearable, although is worrisome to say the least. id love to see what cable could do with a healthy carpenter and another 1st or 2nd rd draft pick. i know they finds steals at the end of drafts...but do you really think he couldnt find a more physically imposing talent 7 rounds earlier. just saying.

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

No condescension, just wondering: With the Hawks starting D giving up 17 points in 3 games, why does anyone assume the Texans are going to do enough on offense to beat even a hamstrung offense?

Fair question....go check my prediction on Aros's thread. It seems reasonable to me, how about you?