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Is Mike Gibson more important than Matt Hasselbeck?

Seattle fans and media appear in near-panic over this weekends pre-season bout with the intimidating Minnesota Vikings. As you know, we will be without our starting left tackle, our backup left tackle and our starting left guard. Despite the fact that Mansfield Wrotto played the entire game last week at...

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Formation Exploration: WR Drag Option

From time to time, I like to break down plays I see in the Seahawks arsenal, especially ones that I haven’t seen before. In last Saturday’s game, you probably noticed the Seahawks run a play that resembled a college option play to a WR. It was successful both times, with...

Advanced Stats Defense General Analysis

Last Sack Tidbit

Reader Mr Posh asked if there was a relationship between the decline in the total number of NFL players with 10+ sacks, and the overall team sack totals in the NFL. My earlier posts didn’t answer that question directly, but take a look at this graphic: Between 2006 and 2008,...

Defense General Analysis Pass Rush

The Elusive Pass Rush Part II: There’s No “I” In Sack

In the first part of this series examining the challenges of sacking a QB in the NFL, we explored the role of the sack artist. Every team lusts after that dominant pass rusher that can pile up 10+ sacks and force the opposing team’s offensive coordinator to lose sleep. But...

Defense General Analysis

The Elusive Pass Rush Part I: The Sack Artist

Watching your team sack an opposing quarterback is among the most satisfying and exciting moments in football. It also is something the Seahawks have had a lot of trouble doing the past few seasons. If you tune into any local sports radio show, you will likely hear them talking about...

Morning After

The Morning After: Packers Beat Seahawks, 27-24

It is nearly a foregone conclusion that the NFL will go to an 18-game schedule after the new CBA is signed, cutting the pre-season from 4 games to 2. After nearly winning their seventh straight pre-season contest, I was starting to think the Seahawks should lobby to increase the pre-season...

The Front Office Wide Receivers

Vincent Jackson or Vincent Price? Depends on who you ask

News came down today that the Seahawks have entered in contract negotiations with Chargers Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson. Jackson, 27, is a 6’5″ 230 lb beast of a wideout. Not surprisingly, he is known for making plays over the top of defenders and being a target for fade routes...

Defense Defensive Line

From Leo to SAM, meet your new defensive front

The acquisition of Kentwan Balmer and trade of Lawrence Jackson have led to numerous conversations about why one first round bust would be any more desirable than another. I found myself explaining the Seahawks new scheme to a few people, and though the rest of you may find it valuable...

Season Preview

Dexter Davis lurking behind Aaron Curry

When a team redesigns a major part of its defense in the hope that it better suits your talents, you know you have some juice. That’s exactly what happened with Aaron Curry in this off-season. In a post I’ll publish later tonight, I’ll explain what has changed and what to...

Roster Outlook

Roster Gymnastics: What’s Next?

A couple days back, I challenged DE Lawrence Jackson to put up or shut up. In the 48 hours since, Jackson took the field for his first training camp practice, the Seahawks traded for another DE in Kentwan Balmer, and then Jackson was dealt to the Lions for a 6th...

Quarterbacks

Whitehurst as a future starter

Starting QBs in the NFL need to be more than just good players. They need to be solid leaders who can go from motivating and commanding frothing grown men on the field of play, to handling 360 degree questions from the media. Matt Hasselbeck is the best I’ve seen in...