Cutting Through the Geno Smith & DK Metcalf Noise

The new way to have a debate about football is to claim someone either “knows ball” or does not. It is a weapon wielded like The Infinity Gauntlet, where a simple snap of the fingers wipes your argument from the universe as if it never existed. As with any...
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Seahawks Fan Ticket Registry

We all saw the invasion of opposing fans at Lumen Field. I wrote about the factors contributing to the erosion of home field advantage across the league. I want to help the Seahawks have as many home fans in the stadium as possible for the close of this season....
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Short Yardage Woes Plaguing Seahawks

Fans will not see 3rd and 1 running plays that gain 2 yards on SportsCenter very often. Someone watching football for the first time sees those plays where a mass of humanity collides with very little movement, and wonder how this game has become so popular. There is little...
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The Morning After: Where Do Seahawks Go From Here?

There are always two conversations going on during an NFL game. The first is about the outcome of the game being played. It focuses on the matchups between players on the field and coaches on the sidelines. The second is about where the team is headed beyond this game...
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The Morning After: Seahawks Impose Will, Sweep Away Cardinals 30-18

Rites of passage differ among different cultures, religions, and regions. All are meant to mark important moments of growth that come with heightened expectations. Mike Macdonald welcomed his son, Jack David Macdonald, into the world this week. There may be a christening in his future. His football sons won’t...
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Tale of the Tape: Vikings Strengths Are Seahawks Weak Spots

Most of these previews have gone below the surface to find subtleties and nuances to the upcoming game you might not find elsewhere. Not this week. Minnesota comes to town winners of seven straight and tied for the best record in the NFC. They are among the most imposing...
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The Complicated Case of Ryan Grubb

I am biased. Let’s get that out of the way from the start. Ryan Grubb was my first choice to take over the offensive coordinator position this season. I celebrated when he was hired. That optimism seemed well founded when the offense purred like a sports car during training...
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