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Film Breakdown The Russell Wilson Chronicles

Should Russell Wilson throw sidearm exclusively in the red zone?

Russell Wilson Potentially Finds Improvement In Tough Loss To Titans Russell Wilson’s performance against Tennessee may have provided a chance for the offense to improve significantly. After the loss on Sunday, I was drawn back to a problem that has plagued the Seahawks for years. Scoring throwing the ball when...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape — Colts Have Hidden Strengths

It is no surprise that the Colts enter this week with just one win, especially given the absence of their starting quarterback. That Seattle has an equal record is a disappointment given their lofty preseason expectations. The narrative heading into this Sunday night primetime contest will be that the Seahawks...

Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings Week 3 — Why the Jaguars are 2nd and the Patriots are 17th

POWER RANKINGS Through three weeks of the season, there is little doubt which team deserves the top spot in the power rankings. The Chiefs not only have won every game, but have faced one of the toughest schedules so far. Only New Orleans and Houston have had tougher...

Morning After

The Morning After: Disappointing Seahawks Fail on All Fronts, Lose 33-27 to Titans

This column is brought to you by Pagliacci Pizza. Treat yourself! Exclusive special below. Navigation is often considered a mundane task. Chart the most efficient course between your starting point and your desired destination and then follow the resulting directions. Our earliest ancestors needed this skill just to leave their caves...

Sound Off

A Historic Day in the NFL and America

I stand for the national anthem, and I always will. It is one of my most reflective moments, as I honor a country that gives me the freedom, prosperity, and safety to spend countless hours cheering on spectacular athletes in an almost entirely frivolous sport. I think about what our founding...

General Analysis Offense Offensive Line Passing Game Quarterbacks Running Game

Two Tips for Scheming Your Way to a Better Offensive Line

After setting a low bar in week 1, the Seattle offensive line showed signs of improvement in week 2. There were still major issues to be sure, but the run game showed signs of life and Russ was able to enjoy a clean pocket from time to time. Part of...

Press Conferences

Pete Carroll Week 3 Friday Presser

Coming off a win last week, I was surprised to not hear coach Carroll reiterate how fired up the guys are to play again this weekend. He kept his usual confidence as he fielded questions mostly about injuries and familiar players on the Titans roster. It did stand out that...

Blue Friday Fodder

Blue Friday Fodder — Rams Offense Rules, Defense Drools

How about that NFC West? In a game that nobody was looking forward to, the Los Angeles Rams escaped with a two-point victory over the winless San Francisco 49ers by a score of 41-39. Roughly translated, that is about four games of Seahawks offensive output in one game for both squads....

Podcasts

Week 3 Seahawks Chat with Softy: Reasons for Optimism

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Pagliacci Pizza (www.pagliacci.com). My favorite pizza in the Northwest! Use promo code ‘Hawkblogger’ this week and get a free 11″ pizza when you purchase one of equal or greater value! Show Topics: Softy and I...

Podcasts Videos

Real Hawk Talk Episode 11: What’s Going on with this Seahawks Offense?

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Pagliacci Pizza (pagliacci.com), Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com), and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). Use code ‘hawkblogger’ this week when ordering a 11″ pizza from Pagliacci, and get a second 11″ pizza for free! Jeff and...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape — Titans Have Edge Over Seahawks

Seattle enters a pivotal early season matchup against the Tennessee Titans with major questions on offense. They have inarguably been one of the worst offenses in the NFL through two weeks, and will need to take a significant step forward against an efficient Titans offense that will be difficult to...