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BirdsCommaAngry":2f0sflfj said:We don't need losses. Those are bad. Especially in the playoffs. We tried that last year and it didn't work.
It's pretty hard to argue with this kind of logic.
Thank you Mr. Theisman.
BirdsCommaAngry":2f0sflfj said:We don't need losses. Those are bad. Especially in the playoffs. We tried that last year and it didn't work.
McGruff":5a44ff2e said:Pretty sure they a confident their long term starter is already on the roster . . . Irvin .
kearly":3iovhf48 said:McGruff":3iovhf48 said:Pretty sure they a confident their long term starter is already on the roster . . . Irvin .
And who replaces Irvin when he replaces Clemons? Who's our depth? Some guy who's name sounds like Chupacabra?
That Chupacabra signing might have been the most desperate in Seahawks franchise history btw. The guy hadn't played in the NFL in three years, and hadn't played at any level in two years. And he was well over 30. And he was never any good. And of course, he had zero impact in that Atlanta game. I'm not even sure if he played.
I think Pete still has nightmares about it. He won't let that happen in 2013.
Yeah, it's just too bad that Clemmons didn't have any sacks to prove his worth :34853_doh:Scottemojo":5j8jrgk6 said:From the game wrapup at PProFootballFocus.com
Missing Clemons
There might not be a more important player to the Seahawks defense than Chris Clemons. We drew attention to that during the week and wondered where the pressure would come now that he was out of the line-up. The answer, unfortunately for Seattle, is that it didn’t come from anywhere. Bruce Irvin (-4.1) was ineffective as a full-time player, leading the Seattle D-line rotation with 47 snaps (tied with Brandon Mebane for the most), but produced only one hurry, and was visibly hesitant and slower off the ball when he had to diagnose the play first.
Combined the Seahawks could only pressure Matt Ryan on ten snaps, and only knocked him down once, with none of the defensive linemen accounting for more than three pressures in total. While Irvin might be an impressive rush-specialist, this game showed he has a long way to go if they ever want him to be an every down defensive end. If they don’t, then they need to find cover for Chris Clemons going forward.
The irony of McGruff's OP? He says both that Irvin was the only one providing pass rush and that we don't need another pass rusher. SMH
McGruff":e9temv3u said:kearly":e9temv3u said:McGruff":e9temv3u said:Pretty sure they a confident their long term starter is already on the roster . . . Irvin .
And who replaces Irvin when he replaces Clemons? Who's our depth? Some guy who's name sounds like Chupacabra?
That Chupacabra signing might have been the most desperate in Seahawks franchise history btw. The guy hadn't played in the NFL in three years, and hadn't played at any level in two years. And he was well over 30. And he was never any good. And of course, he had zero impact in that Atlanta game. I'm not even sure if he played.
I think Pete still has nightmares about it. He won't let that happen in 2013.
Totally agree . . . But do you spend 7 million on a Freeney/Osi free agent or a 1st round drafting for depth/occasional role player when you already have your long term starter on the roster.
I say no. I Say you sign a second tier free agent and/or mid round draft pick.
scutterhawk":171z0u2n said:Look at it like this..it takes BOTH Justin Smith, AND Alden Smith to get the job done right, and by themselves, each are Pro Bowlers.
I love Irvin, BUT, he ain't going to get it done all by his lonesome, it's going to take an upgrade on the D-Line if we want to see him reach his potential sooner, rather than later, and I trust that Pete Carroll and John Schneider already have plans to address this in either FA's or the Draft.
McGruff":2dh3lig6 said:scutterhawk":2dh3lig6 said:Look at it like this..it takes BOTH Justin Smith, AND Alden Smith to get the job done right, and by themselves, each are Pro Bowlers.
I love Irvin, BUT, he ain't going to get it done all by his lonesome, it's going to take an upgrade on the D-Line if we want to see him reach his potential sooner, rather than later, and I trust that Pete Carroll and John Schneider already have plans to address this in either FA's or the Draft.
Yes . . . But Aldon Smith and Justin Smith don't play the same position, do they? Which is exactly my point.