Seattle Week

and don't know if this should get posted here, but d*mn, ALL THE TALKING HEADS ARE SAYING IT WAS A CATCH.  Ugh, I can't even enjoy the day after glow of winning.  D*mn..... and who put Trent Dilfer in charge of ANYTHING QB related??  D*mn.  Just so pissed off right now.  Good thing I taped the game, will watch it now in peace and won't watch ANY sport shows.  

Roll that over to the game thread.  It's being thoroughly dissected there.

it's the usual MO.  debating the catch = controversy = better ratings.

pay no attention to the idiots.

Very few talking heads are saying it was a catch. Mike Golic said he thought his action of stretching for the goal may have been a football move but not definitive enough. Cris Carter said it was not a catch.  Most other columnists say it waas not a catch by the rule as now stated.  

Let the controversial call circle be complete Sunday.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/s...-ptsd-120929270.html

Eff him, he tried to capitalize on Fail Mary too. Then it all blew up in his face

Karma is a bittch eh Lance ? Eat the schit sandwich you made dickhead

**** Q, you ****ity ****ing ****

 

 

Back on topic:

 

I hope the Hags woefully underestimate GB and have the mindset that Rodgers can't do much of anything, Lacy will be a non-factor, and the Packers defense won't stop anyone. That's the mentality I'd love to see. Look past this game and dream of the SB.

 

This game is starting to smell of Packers/Texans 2012.

@ Satan:  Are you a licensed the rapist?

yeah, no sympathy for Easley coming from my direction.

This guy just keeps trying to cling on to his 15 minutes of fame. I'm sure he's trying to get into contact with the Seahawks brass and begging that he can be at the game

And that is why they actually play the games. To be the best, you must beat the best.

We already know that we can win against the best the AFC has to offer, now let's see what we can do against the best in the NFC.

This coming Sunday will, unfortunately, be the real Super Bowl and I am optimistic that the men in Green and Gold will win.

 

Yes, it is true. I have no "respect" for any team in the AFC. Play it again and we beat the Bills by 4 scores. (and 20 years)

 

I also realized the Seahawks don't adjust their corners to match the best wr's so that's a pos for 87 - I think arod may practice this week I think he has to to be in sync the margin of error is much smaller

High optimism coming from you. I'm guessing these are the same odds you gave the Pack against Tampa Bay.

 

Multiple things to say on the subject and don't wish that on anyone but that whole thing and how it's presented is dripping with opportunism.  

 

If you want to talk about mental illness, do it.  Quit propping yourself up with "I'm so courageous" in the pretext.   

MM and co need to pull out all the stops

 

Gonna need the rooks to come up big again and GB will have to be creative with their playcalls vs that defense and Rodgers lack of mobility. Type of game where if GB is to win, we'll need Rodgers spreading it around and completing passes to several different receivers IMO. Throw everybody out there...got nothing to lose

 

Rodgers will have to be like Oprah. A reception for you, and you, and you. Oh and obviously throw in the mandatory Kuhn run play

This is where you pull out a new look heavy package IMO.  Still think putting in Tretter and grinding against the fast Seattle defense has to be part of the package.  You've got a bruiser back, a great cut back and a FB playing excellent ball.  Throw in some heavy package looks for the run and see what releases in the pass game you can get as well.

The Janis package? LOL, it's been a while since his name came up on the board.

Love it Henry, beef em to death

yes, was wishing actually they pulled this out in the Dall game, jumbo package, tretter as TE eligible, 27 and kuhn, and rtfb sea is fast, but they can be pushed back if the right call is made.

Like it, Hank.  Could see Cobb chucking one this week.

I love the idea of going full slob. Love it. My concern is MM lining AR up in the gun or pistol every snap to reduce the strain on the calf. 

 

I'd much rather see AR under center and Lacy / Kuhn in an I or offset I and get a head of steam going in front of the big uglies. Not sure if AR is able to do that for 4 quarters though. He didn't take one snap under C yesterday. 

Watching a replay of the SEA-CAR game. Chancellor was possessed. No doubt he will be looking for kill shots on Eddie. Just keep that ball secure. Rumble young man, rumble.

 

I've been waiting for it to happen.  This is the time to pull out the stops.  Trying to imagine a heavy package that has Cobb and Lacy/Starks in the backfield.  Something would shake loose at the second level.

I'd rather see Hawk inactive. At least Jones is just quick enough to be a speed bump. If I'm Carroll/Bevell and I see Hawk in the game I run an inside counter against Slowmo all afternoon.

I think Speedbump Jones was thoroughly flattened in the first Seattle match up.  Thought I was watching a Road Runner cartoon.  He's the only guy lining up on 3rd and long that makes OCs decide a up the gut run play is the best option.

 

I'll still be waiting for all the new defensive wrinkles MM was so giggidy about last week.  Were any used yesterday?

That Cornerback off the bench for the Seahawks after a starter was injured was HORRIBLE. Jarrett Bush would be better. Will be be playing this weekend? One can hope. Think his name is Tharold Simon. Rookie I believe.

 

There were times when the line up looked a lot like the first 8, very tragic games of the season.  I haven't checked the numbers because I'm not a numbers weinie but I would be interested to see who lined up where and how many times.

Keys to the game:

-Tackling Lynch.  This is what killed them in week 1, having guys in position but unable to take down Lynch.  X factor here is Burnett, as he'll be in the box much more with Seattle's WR's not scaring anyone deep (especially with Richardson out).  

-Containing Wilson.  They need to keep him in the pocket, whether that's via a spy or using a "mush rush' (term I picked up from Chad Brown and Alfred Williams here in Denver...).  Wilson is not Vick or Kaepernick; he's a 4.6 guy.  Hes not so fast that he's just impossible to catch.  He's like AR with his running, crafty and smart (although running way more than AR).  The front 7 needs to be smart too.  

-Quarless, Rodgers and Adams need to step up.  Seattle's focus will be Nelson and Cobb which means the next 3 guys need to step up.  Didn't happen in week 1, which reduced effectiveness of the offense.  

-O-line needs to play their best game: Gotta keep AR clean, gotta give Lacy room to run.  I'm 100% confident that Rodgers and Lacy will come through if the line plays well.

-Limit drops: Drops kill this offense more than anything.   They need to hang on to the ball.  

 

Should be a great game next week.  They won here two seasons ago, they can win here again.  

 

Jones' "highlights" from the first Seattle game.

 

17-10 Seahawks at end of second quarter:

 

2nd and 6 at SEA 22

(:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Wilson sacked at SEA 11 for -11 yards (sack split by C.Matthews and J.Peppers). PENALTY on GB-B.Jones, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 22 - No Play.

 

Prevents Seahawks from having to punt from their endzone with about 30 seconds left in the half.

 

4th quarter, Packers behind 29-16, 10 minutes left. Prevents Packers from forcing a punt.  

 

3rd and 6 at SEA 24

(8:04) (Shotgun) R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to D.Baldwin (S.Shields). PENALTY on GB-B.Jones, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 24 - No Play.

And he played probably better than Hawk, how brutal is that?

 

Barrington isn't very good, but compared to those two he looks downright serviceable.

Keys to the game.

 

  

 

Seattle has a good defense, but all this talk about "historically" good is hyperbole.

 

Kam Chancellor is a great safety, but he can be exploited if you scheme to get him in coverage. He's slow. He's basically a LB playing safety at 6'3" 240, that's why he hits harder than most safeties.

 

Here is the roster of QBs the Seahawks have beaten in their 7 game win streak: Drew Stanton, Kaepernick, Sanchez, Kaepernick, Lindley, Shaun Hill, Cam Newton. Those are some awful QBs (given how rattled Kaeprnick looked at the end of the season). Let's see how they hold up against a HOF QB this week.

I believe the Hag's 3rd WR blew out his knee the other day too ...
Their TE is starting to come alive though.

Agreed about the Hags defense, they are so aggressive, should be able to capitalize on it a few times.
Agree with Henrys heavy package too, that needs to play a part in the attack

I agree with Henry.

 

Lacy needs to pound them. They are relatively undersized upfront. Their back 7 is great in run support, but there should be a steady diet of 4-5 yard runs available.

 

Seattle is not an explosive offense. Their WRs are pedestrian and they generally don't blow anyone out.

 

This is game where Lacy needs to get about 30 carries and grind out 100 yards. This is a game a healthy A-Rod can win because he'll stay patient and not make stupid mistakes. We'll probably be bitching in the chat room during the game, but this is a game where you have to take some sacks on third downs rather than take risky throws because the Seahawks offense lives off of short fields.  In other words, this is a game where Favre would have probably thrown 3-4 interceptions.

 

No special teams mistakes and the defense needs to make them take 10-12 plays to work it down the field. Wilson taking off on zone read runs will probably play a role, but that's what Capers needs to scheme for.

 

If this all happens (and this should be doable), whoever gets 7 instead of 3 inside the 20s will win.

 

Demovsky lists playing time.

 

8 snaps for Brad.

He's fast. Bright side is they don't have much at the WR position so GB can make him a focal point and put single coverage on both their WR's.

 

It will come down to how well the run D can contain Lynch and GB putting a spy on Wilson so he doesn't gash them with easy 20+ yard runs

I would hardly use CMIII on the line of scrimmage, play his m in the middle ALOT !!!!

Let Pep. Neal and others flush him and Clay KO him ...
Luv you Russell. But if we can take your head off, sign me up for this game.
BTW, Neal had a chance to put Room in the hospital from the backside yesterday, disappointed he didn't get a better shot in. Jmo.