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blstoker
Bill Bergen for HoF!
Time to truly move on to the Jacksonville game. I know that people think that this game is a joke, but there is never a sure thing in the NFL.
Here's this weeks takes:
Positives:
1) Defensive Line. The Jags have a weak offensive line, this will be a good week for the D-Line to take charge of the LOS. It'll also allow some of the recovering wounded to get some more reps.
2) Marshawn Lynch. The Seahawks really need to get the running game going, and more consistently. Wilson was 0-6 before we started pounding the ball, 8-13 after, and they were dink and dunks either. Our whole offense is based on the run, and even if this is supposed to be an easy game, I hope Bevell doesn't forget that.
3) Luke Willson. He's very athletic and talented, which has made Hawks fans really excited about him. He's a matchup nightmare, but he hasn't been able to get the ball just yet. This could be a good chance to get him some confidence and target him a few times.
Negatives:
1) Trap Game. Seahawks have just come off a very emotional win against the 9ers, and the biggest issue may be that they won't be able to generate even close to the same intensity against Jacksonville. It needs to be remembered that these players are professionals, too.
2) Blaine Gabbert. It's been reported that there is next to no chance that Gabbert plays. Henne is a solid QB, definitely not a great QB, but he isn't that bad either. By contrast, Gabbert is horrible. Now the Hawks defense isn't the Raiders D, but Henne is a much better QB, which makes the game harder for the D, even if just a little.
3) Maurice Jones-Drew. The line is horrible, the offense is inept, but MJD has shown himself to be a solid offensive weapon.
Matchups:
1) Russell Wilson vs. D. Wilson has started out slow. He needs to put on a performance like he had against Arizona or Buffalo last year. Dominate for a few quarters, then let the reserves take it over.
2) WR vs DBs. The receivers need to show that they can get separation, even against weaker opponents.
3) Gus Bradley vs. Old Team. The talent in Jacksonville isn't anywhere near that of Seattle, but Bradley knows the personnel and their style as well as anyone in the league. Can he find a way to use that against Seattle, or is his lack of talent going to be too much to overcome.
Overview:
This should be a blow out. The Seahawks have shown that they can put up points on anyone, but the Jags aren't just anyone, they're the closest thing currently to the 2008 Detroit Lions. I haven't looked it up, but I'm sure there isn't very many Super Bowl teams who lost at home to a team that was 2-14 the year before. This game could be as important as any home game this season, cause the Hawks need to send a message that it doesn't matter who they play, they're gonna bring it.
Here's this weeks takes:
Positives:
1) Defensive Line. The Jags have a weak offensive line, this will be a good week for the D-Line to take charge of the LOS. It'll also allow some of the recovering wounded to get some more reps.
2) Marshawn Lynch. The Seahawks really need to get the running game going, and more consistently. Wilson was 0-6 before we started pounding the ball, 8-13 after, and they were dink and dunks either. Our whole offense is based on the run, and even if this is supposed to be an easy game, I hope Bevell doesn't forget that.
3) Luke Willson. He's very athletic and talented, which has made Hawks fans really excited about him. He's a matchup nightmare, but he hasn't been able to get the ball just yet. This could be a good chance to get him some confidence and target him a few times.
Negatives:
1) Trap Game. Seahawks have just come off a very emotional win against the 9ers, and the biggest issue may be that they won't be able to generate even close to the same intensity against Jacksonville. It needs to be remembered that these players are professionals, too.
2) Blaine Gabbert. It's been reported that there is next to no chance that Gabbert plays. Henne is a solid QB, definitely not a great QB, but he isn't that bad either. By contrast, Gabbert is horrible. Now the Hawks defense isn't the Raiders D, but Henne is a much better QB, which makes the game harder for the D, even if just a little.
3) Maurice Jones-Drew. The line is horrible, the offense is inept, but MJD has shown himself to be a solid offensive weapon.
Matchups:
1) Russell Wilson vs. D. Wilson has started out slow. He needs to put on a performance like he had against Arizona or Buffalo last year. Dominate for a few quarters, then let the reserves take it over.
2) WR vs DBs. The receivers need to show that they can get separation, even against weaker opponents.
3) Gus Bradley vs. Old Team. The talent in Jacksonville isn't anywhere near that of Seattle, but Bradley knows the personnel and their style as well as anyone in the league. Can he find a way to use that against Seattle, or is his lack of talent going to be too much to overcome.
Overview:
This should be a blow out. The Seahawks have shown that they can put up points on anyone, but the Jags aren't just anyone, they're the closest thing currently to the 2008 Detroit Lions. I haven't looked it up, but I'm sure there isn't very many Super Bowl teams who lost at home to a team that was 2-14 the year before. This game could be as important as any home game this season, cause the Hawks need to send a message that it doesn't matter who they play, they're gonna bring it.