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[The Gemini Method]

Hey Spur-Addict tlongII and any other Hawks fans we're getting closer to the start of the season. Should we have gone after Evan Mathis? I'm still sketch about the OL. Kam's holdout is concerning as well as the secondary having two critical parts trying to get their health back. What say you? Exciting times.

[Spur-Addict]

The K.C game was more encouraging as far as the OL is concerned. Moving Gilly to RT seems to be proving effective. Overall it's always an area of concern, as it has been the past several years. But I have faith that cable at the very least will make it an adequate line, a lot of younger guys, and defensive player converts that he's working with. I never thought we'd land Mathis, just asking for too much, and it couldn't be justified especially when Kam and Bennett are unhappy with their contracts. As far as Kam is concerned, that's certainly a concern, because he's not budging. We may end up having him out for the year, which is odd. We're getting closer and closer to the season and I haven't even heard anything about talks, or talks progressing.

And obviously Shead/Bailey just aren't the same. Although from what I hear Bailey has been flying around quite a bit. And Shead has noted that he feels like a corner playing safety, which is problematic. Lane is still out, Earl is being eased back in, but at least Sherman and Simon are healthy. Cary Williams is healthy, so is Blackmon, and Burley seems to be on the mend although I can't stand him. Seisay had a good camp, I'm surprised he hasn't had more staying power. But as long as Earl is OK, that's not a death blow. But, the D-Line and LB core have improved this off season. Irvin has put on 20 pounds and hasn't lost a step, the addition of Clark who looks beastly, Mebane is back healthy, Jordan Hill is healthy, Cassius Marsh is healthy. So a lot of present and future core players up front have been returned to the fold which is nice considering the dwindling depth at the end of last season. Hopefully that helps offset a little bit the potential loss of Kam.

The front office is in a tough spot because if they pay Kam, they have to pay Bennett. And I just don't see that happening.

[tlongII]

I'm pretty much with Spur-Addict on this. I'm not as concerned with the OL as I am with Kam. The O-line just needs to be decent, not great. I believe we will achieve that. Kam needs to end his holdout. I don't believe he will hold out for the year because of the hit he'll take financially. I don't want him to come back just in time for the regular season though because I've seen too many guys get hurt that way. He needs to get at least one preseason game in.

[The Gemini Method]

Spur-Addict Tyler Lockett is going to be a pretty good deep threat.

[Spur-Addict]

Yeah he is, he certainly has wheels. But I think he's going to be really good in the slot, but Doug is currently #OccupyingSlotStreet. Don't see many double slot sets because of the running game.

[The Gemini Method]

Yeah he is, he certainly has wheels. But I think he's going to be really good in the slot, but Doug is currently #OccupyingSlotStreet. Don't see many double slot sets because of the running game. Spread them out because you have J. Graham up the seam and that will give you the back 15 and then you have Angry Doug and/Matthews/Lockett the Rocket out there with Marshawn running his wheel route.

[Spur-Addict]

Spread them out because you have J. Graham up the seam and that will give you the back 15 and then you have Angry Doug and/Matthews/Lockett the Rocket out there with Marshawn running his wheel route.

I can't wait until Richardson is back healthy because that's a lot of speed with Ty Lock.

[spurraider21]

can we trade for Kam?

[Raven]

can we trade for Kam?

that would be so awesome on so many levels..

[The Gemini Method]

can we trade for Kam?Give us Kahlil Mack and you got a deal.

[Silver&Black]

Well on 4th and inches....at least they ran the ball this time.

[Spur-Addict]

Rough loss, to have come all the way back. But offensively, I like the diversity.

[The Gemini Method]

Rough loss, to have come all the way back. But offensively, I like the diversity.
Dion Bailey godbless his USC soul is terrible as Kam's replacement. Gave up that Kendricks' touchdown. It was a terrible performance from the OL as expected. The secondary was torched again and again but did make some plays when it needed it to. Very tough game next week and if they can't get push on that suspect Packer run defense, we'll be 0-2 and in trouble.

[Spur-Addict]

Dion Bailey godbless his USC soul is terrible as Kam's replacement. Gave up that Kendricks' touchdown. It was a terrible performance from the OL as expected. The secondary was torched again and again but did make some plays when it needed it to. Very tough game next week and if they can't get push on that suspect Packer run defense, we'll be 0-2 and in trouble.

Yeah we already started the season without Lane, and to have Kam out was another blow. Earl looked out-of-it, visibly not himself despite making several plays. He wasn't nearly as emotional and fired up as he typically is. Bailey did look a bit lost, and you could see Earl directing him at times. I still hate Burley. We already knew this young line was going to get chewed up against that monster of a D-Line. But they did get it together in the second half. We didn't get off to a good start last year so I'm not particularly worried right now, but I think we'll have an easier go of it offensively versus G.B. Nice clock control offense will lighten the load defensively I think. And Ty Lock is helping with field position mightily, you can already see that teams are going to start going out of their way to get the ball away from him.

We just can't afford to dig another hole on the road. Rodgers will put us away if so. But regardless of everything, we just have to win the division. Arizona looks strong. Palmer is definitely completely healed, moved around very well. If Foles is going to play like that, and Gurley comes on strong late, it could be a wild finish in the West this year.

[Avante]

If I'm Russell Wilson, Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman I approach the honchos with a do what it take to get Kam in here. If it's means reworking our deals, do it. Get him in here, we want him, ok? Don't let us down, ok?

[spurraider21]

or kam could just hold up his end of the deal

[The Gemini Method]

Not going to be playing this sunday @ Lambeau Field. The natives are restless and Bailey was torched last week. Really need to get this shit resolved soon

[Avante]

or kam could just hold up his end of the deal

NEWSFLASH

I think it's pretty obvious that isn't going to happen, ya reckon?

[spurraider21]

it was also pretty obvious atlanta would lose

[Avante]

it was also pretty obvious atlanta would lose


Plus $1500 little guy, really not too concerned with that SU game.

You really this hard up guy, hahaha!!!!!!!!!

What happened to..."nobody cares about SU picks"...well?

[Silver&Black]

Not going to start a separate thread for this....but Sherman is dropping truth bombs on the #blacklivesmatter movement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=CUvvWZdKrBI

Of course...he's being called an Uncle Tom for doing so.

[Spur-Addict]

Another slow start The Gemini Method, had plenty of opportunities in this one. Can't score 3 points in a half and expect to win at Lambeau. Looks like we'll have to dig out of a hole in the first part of the year again this season. Good news is that the secondary looked much better with Shead than Bailey. Burley actually did a lot better than I thought he would against Cobb. But as I predicted, there would be growing pains with Graham/Ty Lock for this season. Both were non-existent this game, and Russell didn't do much to get them involved. But I think midway through the year things will get going there and hopefully by then we're not too far behind. As long as we clean up our act within the division at the minimum we should be fine. Arizona looks tough though right now. Fortunately, Chicago is up and they may be without Alshon, and Cutler went out with a hamstring injury last game and didn't return. Both of which I expect to play, but that is a team in disarray to say the least. If we drop this one, we're in serious trouble.

[spurraider21]

Not going to start a separate thread for this....but Sherman is dropping truth bombs on the #blacklivesmatter movement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=CUvvWZdKrBI

Of course...he's being called an Uncle Tom for doing so.
i think he got tired of being called a thug

[benefactor]

Rodgers giving Russy the business about God.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/aaron-rodgers-seemingly-had-a-nice-little-postgame-dig-at-russell-wilson-133401957.html

[Silver&Black]

Rodgers giving Russy the business about God.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/aaron-rodgers-seemingly-had-a-nice-little-postgame-dig-at-russell-wilson-133401957.html

That was gold...

[Spur-Addict]

:cry The return of Bam-Bam-Kam

[benefactor]

Those game checks tbh

[chunticakes]

Those game checks tbh

:cry but but he was tired of seeing his team lose :cry

[tlongII]

It's BOOM time!

[The Gemini Method]

Another slow start The Gemini Method (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15989), had plenty of opportunities in this one. Can't score 3 points in a half and expect to win at Lambeau. Looks like we'll have to dig out of a hole in the first part of the year again this season. Good news is that the secondary looked much better with Shead than Bailey. Burley actually did a lot better than I thought he would against Cobb. But as I predicted, there would be growing pains with Graham/Ty Lock for this season. Both were non-existent this game, and Russell didn't do much to get them involved. But I think midway through the year things will get going there and hopefully by then we're not too far behind. As long as we clean up our act within the division at the minimum we should be fine. Arizona looks tough though right now. Fortunately, Chicago is up and they may be without Alshon, and Cutler went out with a hamstring injury last game and didn't return. Both of which I expect to play, but that is a team in disarray to say the least. If we drop this one, we're in serious trouble.

Spot on Seahawk brethren. I spent yesterday arguing with a bandwagon who put the blame on the D and I was no--its the whole team. D is ranked 17 as of today 21st against the pass. That is not going to do it. I know the return of Kam will shore up the over the middle stuff and it'll give Sherman some piece of mind. and improve the run D, too. It's our O-Line that needs gelling and we do need Graham to be used properly. I don't know why they had him in 18% of the snaps in a hand in a dirt stance--spread him out wide and then hit him down the seam. I think that's going to be the case from here on out. If not, I say get the fuck rid of Bevell.I thought we played ok against the Pack. To keep the cocksucking Aaron Rodgers under 250 yards with Burley and Snead is a small victory. Do you see how horrible Maxwell and Thurmond have became? We'll be alright.

[Spur-Addict]

Spot on Seahawk brethren. I spent yesterday arguing with a bandwagon who put the blame on the D and I was no--its the whole team. D is ranked 17 as of today 21st against the pass. That is not going to do it. I know the return of Kam will shore up the over the middle stuff and it'll give Sherman some piece of mind. and improve the run D, too. It's our O-Line that needs gelling and we do need Graham to be used properly. I don't know why they had him in 18% of the snaps in a hand in a dirt stance--spread him out wide and then hit him down the seam. I think that's going to be the case from here on out. If not, I say get the fuck rid of Bevell.I thought we played ok against the Pack. To keep the cocksucking Aaron Rodgers under 250 yards with Burley and Snead is a small victory. Do you see how horrible Maxwell and Thurmond have became? We'll be alright.

Yeah, at first glance I assumed that Percy might have been to blame in regards to his integration into the scheme. Especially given his personality. But seeing as how Graham isn't being used properly, the grumblings amongst players and others may have some validity. Couple that in with the call on the one yard line in the S.B and it looks really ugly. Right now Bevell is under the microscope, and he needs to respond otherwise he may encounter some complications going forward. The offensive line was baptized in week one, even the best of lines have trouble against the STL front, so I can't crucify them so quickly. Good news is that they respond every game once they get the feel. They just have to start quicker and we'll be good. I actually like Gilliam and Nowak a lot for the future.

Max was getting shredded last week, but then again that is Julio :lol. Didn't exactly look stellar VS Dallas either. He did force a nice fumble in classic Max fashion VS ATL. But Philly is a mess in general, I'm happy he got paid. Although at first glance in a new scheme he does look a bit overpaid. Wish he was still here, fits perfectly.

But hats off to Rodgers with his hard count, that definitely generated more offense. But like you said, he didn't shred anybody. To me, we didn't generate enough offense for that particular game. Week one was more so a complete team fail. Foles can't go for 300, and we also gave up a S.T TD. But, while both games are very meaningful, especially in the grand scheme of things, we have time to turn it around. And this is a nice game to start with, and in the CLINK to boot.

[Spur-Addict]

Another slow start offensively The Gemini Method, this is becoming very concerning. 6 points, 6, in the first half. 3 last week. I understand it's not how you start but how you finish, but against good teams this will not fly. I do like that Russ made an obvious effort to get Jimmy involved, but he looks rather indecisive right now in the first half of games. Granted the line is a work in progress, but he has to get the wheels turning early. I don't know what the objectives are right now, but he just needs to go out and play, let loose.

Rawls looked good, very good actually. If he would've caught that little dump-off pass in the flat his stat line would look even more impressive. Kam looked out of place at times yesterday but it's good to have him back obviously. But in a game that you know they were going to line up and run right at us, we had trouble with that. Granted, Mebane went out early, but that is a bit of a concern going forward. In the end they allowed 0 points but in general it was rather concerning. Ty Lock impressive once again, this guy is just electricity. I expect him to break it every time he has space to catch the ball, which is fantastic because not many teams in the league have a returner that dynamic. An expected win, but a big win.

[The Gemini Method]

Seriously, the lackadaisical start is part of our design under Bevel. Seriously, he needs to stop running on 4th and . The D played lights out after figuring that the only thing to hurt them was Forte blast up the middle. I hope Jordan Hill stays healthy because he is playing superb football. The injury to Lynch is concerning. He's usually a slow starter so maybe he'll pick it up. Lou er, T. Rawls looked impressive even if it were the Bears. Maybe now that they've gotten the Ginger involved we'll be alright. Guess we'll have to see next week.

[Spur-Addict]

2-2, feels good. Hell of a play by Kam there, I mean seriously. Just a beautiful play. 2 fumbles aren't going to cut it Russ, otherwise he played a very good game. But the offensive line has to get better. And it will. You can see the strides game-by-game. But the lapses currently are very devastating. So young, and very inexperienced. But a lot of potential along the line, particularly Novak and Gilliam IMO. Fred Jackson's X-Rays were negative, but he may miss time. The backfield is in shambles at the moment, but Rawls certainly has some skat to him, and is versatile. Verrrrry tough game upcoming versus a very well rounded, and talented Bengals team on the road. We won't survive in Cinci if we do not protect the ball, and protect Russell. But this is an opportunity for our first signature win this year, and on the road to boot.

[Avante]

Rawls needs to get more stuff out in space, talking once Lynch gets back, the kid has some serious burst.

Not a good "spot" on the road vs Cincy, it's their second consecutive home game, that's always a good thing.

[Spur-Addict]

Yeah Cinci is just rolling right now. Such a talented roster. Just dropped 36 on a good Chiefs defense, and relegated their offense to a field goal fest. And knowing that they have to go on the road the week after to a hungry Bills team will have them motivated to close out this brief two game home stretch they have. We must bring our absolute "A" game.

[The Gemini Method]

Pay that man! Kam comes up big...saves our bacon. I was thinking on that play by KJ--why didn't he just grab it and ensure that nothing flukey would come out of it a la the tip in the NFCCG a couple years ago. Our O-line is costing us. Not sure how much Russell or Lynch can take from the beating they're getting. But it has to come together quick because Geno Atkins and Michael Johnson are playing lights out. You may talk about the Ginger Rifles' great play and that may be a product of having a multitude of weapons, it's the Cinn defense that is really bringing the effort. If we can barely stop Ansah and Jones. Atkins and Johnson will devour us.

[Spur-Addict]

Pay that man! Kam comes up big...saves our bacon. I was thinking on that play by KJ--why didn't he just grab it and ensure that nothing flukey would come out of it a la the tip in the NFCCG a couple years ago. Our O-line is costing us. Not sure how much Russell or Lynch can take from the beating they're getting. But it has to come together quick because Geno Atkins and Michael Johnson are playing lights out. You may talk about the Ginger Rifles' great play and that may be a product of having a multitude of weapons, it's the Cinn defense that is really bringing the effort. If we can barely stop Ansah and Jones. Atkins and Johnson will devour us.

May have to consider Alvin Bailey pretty soon. This Detroit game reminded me of that Houston game a while back when Russell was absolutely running for his life. #BaileyAtGuard or whatever the Twitter people do

[tlongII]

I like our chances at Cincy. Dalton is not exactly a big game player. The O-line does have to keep getting better though.

[Spur-Addict]

Looks like we dropped another close one The Gemini Method, games we were in control of. We're really up against it now. Congrats to Carolina for finally getting a win, probably one of the biggest wins in Newton's career. Now we have a quick turnaround with Frisco. Right now, our only saving grace is the fact that we've only played one division game. We're 0-1 in the division, and Arizona is 1-1, STL 2-0. And at the end of the day, if we win the division nothing else matters. But that in itself is always a herculean task. We've been getting killed by TE's this year, that's a major area of concern. That, and the fact that the secondary has had multiple moments of confusion in regards to calls and adjustments in key moments. We're certainly not done yet. If we lose to Frisco, that's the nail in the coffin :lol

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Good game my dude. Stay away from social media. Any real fan knows what Seattle is. Just a tough schedule for you guys this year and I think you guys beat Arizona twice.


Now you guys know how we've felt the past three years. All Carolina fans knew Cam wasn't giving it away on that last drive for a fourth time. Not how the playoffs ended last year.

[SuperCam]

Defense getting fatigued because offense can't stay on the field, hmmm....

[Spur-Addict]

:toast It's difficult in itself to make the playoffs 3 years in a row, let alone the SB 3 years running. Every year the schedule is jacked, that has always been the case. So many things have happened in regards to team chemistry that it's really showing in key moments. Couple that with the pleasant problem of integrating new pieces into the mix offensively and you have a recipe which creates problems. The difference so far has been the inability to consistently close tight games, situations in which we were exceptional at in years past. The door isn't closed yet, but it's pretty close at this point. If we win these next two games going into the bye, we'll be right back in it.

[The Gemini Method]

Superbowl hangover...I know for sure we have to address the OL this offseason

[Spur-Addict]

Superbowl hangover...I know for sure we have to address the OL this offseason

S.F and then a banged up Dallas team. Ari coming out of the bye, then S.F again. We could run off several in a row here. None of the games we've been out of, we just didn't hold onto them. G.B gave it to us, but even they didn't blow us out. We could easily be 4-2 right now. Plenty of season left, but we can't drop the next game or it's over.

[Will Hunting]

:toast It's difficult in itself to make the playoffs 3 years in a row, let alone the SB 3 years running. Every year the schedule is jacked, that has always been the case. So many things have happened in regards to team chemistry that it's really showing in key moments. Couple that with the pleasant problem of integrating new pieces into the mix offensively and you have a recipe which creates problems. The difference so far has been the inability to consistently close tight games, situations in which we were exceptional at in years past. The door isn't closed yet, but it's pretty close at this point. If we win these next two games going into the bye, we'll be right back in it.

This year probably isn't their year but it's premature to say the door is closed. They still have a great nucleus on defense but need to develop linebacker depth behind Wagner and also need to replenish the depth they had at corner 2 years ago. Their offensive problems, imo, stem from trading away too many high draft picks in recent years for washed up skill position players as oppose to using them on linemen. If they find a replacement at C and LG their offense should go back to being able to close games out even if Lynch has lost a step, especially if Graham gets better after having a full year with that offense.

[Spur-Addict]

This year probably isn't their year but it's premature to say the door is closed. They still have a great nucleus on defense but need to develop linebacker depth behind Wagner and also need to replenish the depth they had at corner 2 years ago. Their offensive problems, imo, stem from trading away too many high draft picks in recent years for washed up skill position players as oppose to using them on linemen. If they find a replacement at C and LG their offense should go back to being able to close games out even if Lynch has lost a step, especially if Graham gets better after having a full year with that offense.

Coyle and KPL are actually good backup LB's behind Wagner/Irvin/Wright. And losing Maxwell was a hit, but the problem at corner is health more than anything else. Lane and Simon can't stay healthy. Simon has a lot of potential, but can't stay in the field to hone his craft. Even other corners behind them can't stay healthy for some reason. Well, it is football. And the line has always been atrocious. Not in talent level, but in regards to what was on the field. Losing Unger was not an issue because his availability wasn't high enough. The only issue with the line was the thought process of thinking Cable could work a miracle. In theory in wasn't so crazy because he had done so in years past. But like I was telling Gemini, the transition at OL happened to rapidly, because of the amount of inexperience there. Cable's theory is that he has to re-teach them anyways because a lot of OL come into the league unprepared, much like the current influx of the new QB's. But as you can see, not having enough vets can cause all sorts of problems.

[Spur-Addict]

A win, don't give a shit how we got it.

1.....

[The Gemini Method]

A win, don't give a shit how we got it.

1.....

Against our bitter NFC West Rivals of recent vintage? I'll take it. Does it mean we've corrected the wrongs? No. The O-line is death of this team and unfortunately I don't think it's going to be resolved until the offseason. Beastmode was still boss. A win is a awin.

[Avante]

They were 4-3 in 2014, barely beating Carolina/Washington. They didn't really take off until week 11, then they won 8 in a row. Heading into week 11 they were 6-4.

But, there is no doubt that O line is a problem in 2015.

[313]

Cuck Wilson back at it

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[Spur-Addict]

Ugly fuckin' win, don't care how we got it. Hope Lockette is alright.

2....

[tlongII]

Lockette out for the season. Crap. That was a bullshit hit too.

[The Gemini Method]

Brutal hit. Sad to see him out for the rest of the year, but WR is ok right now with P.Richardson coming back. Still an ugly win going into the bye. Got AZ coming in after that. This is where you learn the salt of your team. I like how Sherman has been lockdown these past 3 games Spur-Addict.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Seahawks don't impress me at all.

[Spur-Addict]

Brutal hit. Sad to see him out for the rest of the year, but WR is ok right now with P.Richardson coming back. Still an ugly win going into the bye. Got AZ coming in after that. This is where you learn the salt of your team. I like how Sherman has been lockdown these past 3 games Spur-Addict.

As far as Ricardo's contribution to the team, he was probably our best Special Teams player (players not being a kicker). One of the best gunners I've seen in the league for a while. He certainly will be missed. But, as you mentioned, it will be nice to add more pure speed to the WR position with Paul Rich. He really came on towards the end of last year before the injury. All the reports I've seen is that he may be even faster than before the injury which is crazy. Hopefully it doesn't take him long to get back in game form. As we need to start putting some points on the board. Arizona coming out of the bye, and we really need some division wins.

And Sherm has been doing a great job. Following WRs this year and nobody saying anything about it. Fitz up next, which is always a herculean task, playing his best football ever, which is absurd at this age.

[Raven]

p. richardson, sucks.

[td4mvp2k]

Lockette out for the season. Crap. That was a bullshit hit too.

so was the one on lee by tate... sux dont it...

[Spur-Addict]

Well, that loss all but closed the door on the season. Things are extremely bleak at the moment, and the offense can't get it together. So many penalties, and Russell doesn't look particularly good. The defense brought it last night and they gave it all they had minus a few lapses. We're officially looking up at two teams in the division, and lets not talk about the wild card race :lol

While anything can happen, that certainly is true, and I have hope that's without question. There are a few questions that need to be answered going into the back half of the season, and into the offseason. But, we can only drop one more game maximum, in the remaining seven to have any realistic chance at making the playoffs. The schedule by no means is easy, with Pittsburgh, Minnesota, STL and Arizona left amongst the seven. But at this point, it's all on the offense as to how the rest of the season will finish. The first half of this game was borderline unwatchable with all the penalties that occurred, and whatever it was Russell was doing. But, it's not over until it's over. Frisco up next, really need to blow them out, just flat out blow them out to get any momentum. And the offense has to get going, playing a nice clean game.

4 and 5 wide out sets makes the offense look much smoother. The spacing is nice, and I hope they go to that more. The line seems to not be able to handle the congestion at this point.

[Spur-Addict]

Hell of a game, start to finish. Disheartening seeing the amount of yards and points put up, but then again that is the high powered Steelers offense. It's crazy to imagine that despite how this season started, we still have a shot at making the post season, crazy. Losing Jimmy certainly doesn't help, and he may very well be out a portion of next season. So there is another gap to fill this off season, the need for another big time play maker in the passing game. Facts are facts, we are in flux. Sherman looked good yesterday, Brown was pretty much non-existent.

If we can somehow beat a well oiled machine in Minnesota, we'll have a very good shot the following two weeks before the final two week showdown with tough division foes. But in order for that to happen, Russell has to play very well. And based on the season overall, that may be asking a bit much. Although with Patrick Lewis inserted into the starting lineup, the offensive line, and offense consequently has looked a lot better. A.D is running with determination this year, he'll be a load to stop. And that Viking defense is giving teams fits. Game of the year for us most certainly.

The Gemini Method

[Avante]

No Marshawn Lynch, ya throw for five TD's, no worries.

No BEAST MODE, and that D is no longer dominating, yet...6-5 and in the playoff mix....again!!!!!!!!! I wonder why?

[The Gemini Method]

Hell of a game, start to finish. Disheartening seeing the amount of yards and points put up, but then again that is the high powered Steelers offense. It's crazy to imagine that despite how this season started, we still have a shot at making the post season, crazy. Losing Jimmy certainly doesn't help, and he may very well be out a portion of next season. So there is another gap to fill this off season, the need for another big time play maker in the passing game. Facts are facts, we are in flux. Sherman looked good yesterday, Brown was pretty much non-existent.

If we can somehow beat a well oiled machine in Minnesota, we'll have a very good shot the following two weeks before the final two week showdown with tough division foes. But in order for that to happen, Russell has to play very well. And based on the season overall, that may be asking a bit much. Although with Patrick Lewis inserted into the starting lineup, the offensive line, and offense consequently has looked a lot better. A.D is running with determination this year, he'll be a load to stop. And that Viking defense is giving teams fits. Game of the year for us most certainly.

The Gemini Method (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15989)

Nicely put. I knew coming into this game it would be hard to contain the Steelers' High-powered offense. Not many teams have done so these past two years. Luckily for us, as prolific as their offense is, their Defense is not all that great at the moment. Nonetheless, it raises questions as to how our D will stand for the remainder of the season. We win next week's tilt vs a good Vikings squad and we'll be good. However, this season has been so up and down that I don't know how we'll do the rest of of the season. I think we'll beat Cleveland and Baltimore. We may lose to the Vikings. We will hopefully get by the dumpster fire that is St. Louis, and hopefully the Cardinals will be resting players with a playoff birth already wrapped up. Losing Graham sucks as he had a very solid game against the Steelers and the week before against the 49ers. However, perhaps we can go back to the 1 tight end-2/3 receiver offense that got us to 2 super bowl. Thomas Rawls is filling in admirably to say the least. We need Kam and Earl to improve. Our depth at DL is of concern and that should be addressed.

A good win-all things considered. Great effort from Angry Doug, Russ, and J-Kearse.

[Spur-Addict]

Nicely put. I knew coming into this game it would be hard to contain the Steelers' High-powered offense. Not many teams have done so these past two years. Luckily for us, as prolific as their offense is, their Defense is not all that great at the moment. Nonetheless, it raises questions as to how our D will stand for the remainder of the season. We win next week's tilt vs a good Vikings squad and we'll be good. However, this season has been so up and down that I don't know how we'll do the rest of of the season. I think we'll beat Cleveland and Baltimore. We may lose to the Vikings. We will hopefully get by the dumpster fire that is St. Louis, and hopefully the Cardinals will be resting players with a playoff birth already wrapped up. Losing Graham sucks as he had a very solid game against the Steelers and the week before against the 49ers. However, perhaps we can go back to the 1 tight end-2/3 receiver offense that got us to 2 super bowl. Thomas Rawls is filling in admirably to say the least. We need Kam and Earl to improve. Our depth at DL is of concern and that should be addressed.

A good win-all things considered. Great effort from Angry Doug, Russ, and J-Kearse.

It's hard not to feel good about the last several weeks. Especially seeing as how the next two weeks are what seems to be, on paper, a lenient schedule. Patrick Lewis seems to have stabilized things on the O-Line. But there will be two nice tests the last two weeks of the season just to see how far they have come. Would be nice to have Jordan Hill back, but at the moment it is what it is this late in the year. The wheels are starting to roll at the right time my friend

[The Gemini Method]

It's hard not to feel good about the last several weeks. Especially seeing as how the next two weeks are what seems to be, on paper, a lenient schedule. Patrick Lewis seems to have stabilized things on the O-Line. But there will be two nice tests the last two weeks of the season just to see how far they have come. Would be nice to have Jordan Hill back, but at the moment it is what it is this late in the year. The wheels are starting to roll at the right time my friend Only 7 sacks nth last 5 games is improve for sure. I like what Rawls has given us in the absence of Beastmode. Angry Doug has been on fire and Lockett has been steady of late. At this point, I'd be happy with any playoff birth. But having the 5th spot would mean the winner of the NFC East whoever that may be.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Only 7 sacks nth last 5 games is improve for sure. I like what Rawls has given us in the absence of Beastmode. Angry Doug has been on fire and Lockett has been steady of late. At this point, I'd be happy with any playoff birth. But having the 5th spot would mean the winner of the NFC East whoever that may be.
I can see the Eagles giving your D a lot of trouble... if the Redskins win you'll crush them though no doubt

[The Gemini Method]

I can see the Eagles giving your D a lot of trouble... if the Redskins win you'll crush them though no doubt The Eagles are so schizophrenic that they might give the Hawks' D some fits. Any given Sunday is true. On the road, nothing is guaranteed so instead of looking ahead, I will watch week by week and worry about the playoffs when they have arrived.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The Eagles are so schizophrenic that they might give the Hawks' D some fits. Any given Sunday is true. On the road, nothing is guaranteed so instead of looking ahead, I will watch week by week and worry about the playoffs when they have arrived.
Century Link isn't the fortress as it was in years past, either

[The Gemini Method]

Century Link isn't the fortress as it was in years past, either Not this year, anyhow. Though if they were to make the playoffs--it is a road trip journey no matter who they face off in the first round.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Not this year, anyhow. Though if they were to make the playoffs--it is a road trip journey no matter who they face off in the first round.
yep. AZ is too good this year to let that lead slip away. If you make the 5th seed technically you can get a home game in the NFCCG if the 6th seed also wins out, but that's never happened before. I just think it's utterly BS that a division winner who has a worse record gets home field over a superior team that just happened to not have the highest record in its own division. It should be like the NBA, where you're guaranteed a 1–4 seed (plus any tiebreakers over a wildcard team) by winning the division, but NOT home field if your record is worse than the other team's.

[The Gemini Method]

yep. AZ is too good this year to let that lead slip away. If you make the 5th seed technically you can get a home game in the NFCCG if the 6th seed also wins out, but that's never happened before. I just think it's utterly BS that a division winner who has a worse record gets home field over a superior team that just happened to not have the highest record in its own division. It should be like the NBA, where you're guaranteed a 1–4 seed (plus any tiebreakers over a wildcard team) by winning the division, but NOT home field if your record is worse than the other team's. I agree with you on that. I'm sure it has been discussed by the powers that be. Whether it'll change? I don't know. But it is a shame that we could have a below .500 team hosting a Wild Card game. But as it is constructed, there is very little to do but win and hope the pieces fall as they may..

[Avante]

Seattle is the most playoff ready of any team in the NFC. In the RW era they have gone 6-2. Arizona in that period of time 0-1, Carolina at 1-2.

Seattle would have to be the favorite if they win out. Which is a very real possiblity...

at Balt
Clev
St.Lou
at Ariz....who might be resting players by now.

[SuperCam]

Seattle is the most playoff ready of any team in the NFC. In the RW era they have gone 6-2. Arizona in that period of time 0-1, Carolina at 1-2.

Seattle would have to be the favorite if they win out. Which is a very real possiblity...

at Balt
Clev
St.Lou
at Ariz....who might be resting players by now.


A team that would have to win three games on the road in the playoffs is never going to be the favorite, dipshit

[Avante]

A team that would have to win three games on the road in the playoffs is never going to be the favorite, dipshit

It does depend on the next 4 weeks like I mentioned ya stupid fuck, ok? Don't think the fact the Seahawks have been there the last two seasons goes unnoticed, ok moron?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

A team that would have to win three games on the road in the playoffs is never going to be the favorite, dipshit
Correct. Giants did that in 2007, including beating the Cowboys and Packers on the road after getting blown out by both at home in the regular season that year, but that's extremely rare.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

It's looking more and more likely we are going to meet in the divisional round. Definitely not a fan of the Seahawks and their players that have talked shit about the Panthers, but I definitely respect you guys. So much respect for Wilson and that defense. They have truly made Newton struggle over the years. I don't know how Seahawks fans feel, but I definitely feel the rivalry sense against you guys. I think Newton vs. Wilson will be the next big rivalry of the decade.

Definitely not the team I want to see in the playoffs. But the Panthers have played you guys many times, including that tough loss in the divisional round last year. This team isn't afraid of Seattle or that defense, and we know we can win that game. I'd take Newton over Wilson in the playoffs despite Wilson's slight edge in experience.

I'm interested to see how Wilson does against Arizona at the end of the year if they play their starters. Wilson has looked good passing, but he's faced Jimmy Clausen for 1/4 of his wins. He didn't look great against Carolina earlier this year.

[The Gemini Method]

Jimmy Clausen plays D?

[Spur-Addict]

I wouldn't call it a rivalry because it hasn't really been competitive. You guys won a single game, and despite some close games in some of the games, that still doesn't constitute a rivalry in my opinion. By no means am I trying to aggravate you, or get into a back-and-forth, but that's the truth. The Niners were a rivalry because there was some blows consistently exchanged. But, I do like the Panthers as a whole and wish them nothing but the best unless that means trampling over our goals. You guys played a very nice game up at the Clink earlier this year, congrats. But if it is not in the cards for us, then good luck. You guys look great at the moment.

I'm not looking past anything at this point because we have so much work to do, and we'll need to solidify the backfield as we've lost another key cog in the machine. So hopefully Marshawn can return at least for the Arizona game because he'll need to feel some game reps prior to the playoffs if we hold up our current position.

Another important game this week The Gemini Method. Likely no Bam-Bam, Shead, Hill, Dobbs, Burley, and not having Bennett would be a huge blow. Of course no decent RB at present. But hey, this is what football is, especially at this stage of the year. Getting a win this week would be huge once again, especially with so many key contributors on the shelf at present.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Who wants to try out for running back for the C-Hox?

[Avante]

Who wants to try out for running back for the C-Hox?

They'll be fine with Chrstian Michael, Bryce Brown and Fred Jackson vs the Browns and Rams at home. Lynch should be back by week 17.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

They'll be fine with Chrstian Michael, Bryce Brown and Fred Jackson vs the Browns and Rams at home. Lynch should be back by week 17.

Manziel gonna go in raw and tap that Century Link ass.

[The Gemini Method]

Manziel gonna go in raw and tap that Century Link ass. No. This will be a closer game that vs. Ravens, but the Seahawks know they're on the verge of turning a season around. Manziel will have a few moments, but in reality, the defense is terrible and they're going up against Wilson. Especially when Pettine was caught with his foot in his mouth. Don't know if Bennett or Chancellor will play, but 2 of the last 3 games at home should help tremendously.

[Avante]

Manziel gonna go in raw and tap that Century Link ass.

Seahawks will win by at least 14 points. Wanna bet against me?

[chunticakes]

Seahawks will win by at least 14 points. Wanna bet against me?

I might lay the 14.5.

[Avante]

I might lay the 14.5.

I usually stay away from anything over 10. But this one has ...a rout...written all over it. Seattle at home with playoff seedings at stake vs Johnny Manziel and a Browns team that have gone 4-10 on the road the last two seasons...ouch~~~~

Thinking about the same thing you are.

That hook is a little bitch, as ya know that means ya win by three scores not two.

[chunticakes]

I usually stay away from anything over 10. But this one has ...a rout...written all over it. Seattle at home with playoff seedings at stake vs Johnny Manziel and a Browns team that have gone 4-10 on the road the last two seasons...ouch~~~~

Thinking about the same thing you are.

That hook is a little bitch, as ya know that means ya win by three scores not two.

Any other particular plays you got in mind this weekend? Do you bet on playoff games too?

[Avante]

Any other particular plays you got in mind this weekend? Do you bet on playoff games too?

That's what the reg season is all about, ya want to build that bankroll for the playoffs. The playoff games are when we get that 100% effort. Something not always true early on.

I'll be working on my Sunday plays tomorrow, at this stage of a season everyone is hurting ya have to know who is in/out. I do like the Jets - 3 tomorrow night, here we have the better team in a serious playoff situation, the Cowboys are done and know it. And the Cowboys suck at home.

Right now, ya want to play those teams who must have it vs those out of it. Yep......motivation....the key word.

[Avante]

Lynch not playing is the best thing that could have happened to the Seahawks. It forced them to widen those horizons a bit, extend those perimeters. RW showing that he could win in any system, not that those of us who undertand the game didn't already know this.

[Spur-Addict]

Gotta get healthy, too many key guys on the shelf.

[The Gemini Method]

Gotta get healthy, too many key guys on the shelf. Goddamn our team is stupid. The penalties and turnovers cost us that game. What a way to fizzle out. Now, they have to hope that Carolina beats the Bucs and Arizona decides to take their foot off the throttle. I think we will be in trouble if Beastmode doesn't come back in some form of his old self. I guess you can chalk up the o-line play to a bad day. However, you can't have these days in the playoffs.

[Spur-Addict]

Goddamn our team is stupid. The penalties and turnovers cost us that game. What a way to fizzle out. Now, they have to hope that Carolina beats the Bucs and Arizona decides to take their foot off the throttle. I think we will be in trouble if Beastmode doesn't come back in some form of his old self. I guess you can chalk up the o-line play to a bad day. However, you can't have these days in the playoffs.

I was in shock, I don't know about you. I didn't even celebrate, I was just grateful. I'm sure they'll be happy to get out of the freezer for the game against Carolina. It would be nice to have Lynch back especially if they get Stewart, but it is what it is regardless. It's interesting going into a game as the underdog, I think we'll have to open things up a little more from the get-go offensively. Not reckless, just bring the game to them, and not let them get up too much early if they happen to get an early lead. Last thing you want to be is one dimensional against that defense late in the game. It's damn nice having Jeremy Lane back :lol

Here's to a good game N0 LyF3 ScRuB :toast

[Avante]

Heading into this season, the Seahawks had always made the playoffs in the RW era, well here they are again.

They had never been one and done in those playoffs, well here they are again moving on.

[Spur-Addict]

Such a great season, the numerous setbacks help define what this team is going to be, and to some extent what it has always been. It's officially Russell's team and there's no debating that. Record setting year by him, he just continues to evolve as a player. Once again the defense had another stellar season. Going forward things will be bittersweet as there will be some changes, and possibly the permanent loss of some familiar faces. But one thing is for certain, we are very young still, in all the right places. The emergence of Thomas Rawls has been fantastic to watch unfold. We'll probably lose Kearse, Lynch, possibly Bruce Irvin and at least one of Okung or Sweezy. And who knows what will happen with Mebane. Despite the gelling the offensive line did down the stretch with the substitution of Lewis, there still is a lot of work to do there. Need some DB depth as well. Congrats to the Panthers, don't really care who wins the SB.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Such a great season, the numerous setbacks help define what this team is going to be, and to some extent what it has always been. It's officially Russell's team and there's no debating that. Record setting year by him, he just continues to evolve as a player. Once again the defense had another stellar season. Going forward things will be bittersweet as there will be some changes, and possibly the permanent loss of some familiar faces. But one thing is for certain, we are very young still, in all the right places. The emergence of Thomas Rawls has been fantastic to watch unfold. We'll probably lose Kearse, Lynch, possibly Bruce Irvin and at least one of Okung or Sweezy. And who knows what will happen with Mebane. Despite the gelling the offensive line did down the stretch with the substitution of Lewis, there still is a lot of work to do there. Need some DB depth as well. Congrats to the Panthers, don't really care who wins the SB.

Respect to Wilson and respect to your entire organization. Keep your head high... you should be able to see the respect your team receives league-wide... Carolina is basically a mirror image of Seattle. We will see you boys next year. This year just wasn't your year.

:toast

[Avante]

Just think .....IF....


RW hands off to BEASTMODE, the Seahawks will have won two SB 's, back to back. Then add just one more play vs Carolina and they'd be in another SB whipping up on Denver.....again. Giving them three SB wins in three seasons.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Then add just one more play vs Carolina and they'd be in another SB whipping up on Denver.....again. Giving them three SB wins in three seasons.

Lets not get carried away

[Avante]

Lets not get carried away

I'm not.

That is very realistic.