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Hawk offseason issues
Offense: It's obvious RW is now the focal point of the offense and they go as far as he can carry them. Because of this, they need to upgrade the OL and find guys who are better pass blockers even if they aren't as good at run zone blocking schemes. They also have to make decision on Okung and Sweezy. I can take or leave Okung as age is starting to show and at this point he is a guy who is going to miss multiple games every year due to injuries. Coaching staff seem to love Sweezy's tough/nastiness but next year will be either year 3 or 4 for him and he's got to make a jump from being just another guy.
Defense: Good tight ends have become our kryptonite for some reason. I think it is more a scheme issue, as there are far to many times they are finding huge soft spots in the zone or no one is around them. It feels like opposing teams have that play as a security blanket and can call it knowing it's going to work literally whenever they need it to. And for as good as our DL is, they can still disappear on the road when rushing just four guys. IMO the game was won today because Kam's line was something like 24 passes, 1 sack, 1 hit, 1 hurry. Wilson's was 40 passes, 5 sacks, 16 hits, 12 hurries which tells you Newton was never under pressure when he stepped back to pass.
Coaches: The first one won't change as at this point Pete is who he is, but his propensity for rolling the dice and taking chances isn't necessary and as teams have figured out the Hawks, they become more glaring as in closer games they matter more. The fg today in the 2nd was case in point: You needed 31 to tie them, so at some point you were going to have to kick one. He didn't, hawks didn't get the first, and as the game played out, instead of needing two scores with 1:20 left, you would have been down 7 first and ten from the 14 with 1:20 left and wouldn't have spiked it. This isn't changing because of who he is, but the next thing can and that is their PISSING away of timeouts.
Every game you can count on 1 timeout per half we burn on a challenge that is iffy at best, or because the play clock is about to expire and Wilson calls to. I would guess a third of those are on long distance situations with low odds your going to get the first anyway so the difference between 3rd and 16 and 3rd and 21 isn't worth burning the timeout. In watching the games, it appears to me the play calls aren't getting in quick enough, which implies Beville is the culprit, but it's up to Carroll to get it solved.
Defense: Good tight ends have become our kryptonite for some reason. I think it is more a scheme issue, as there are far to many times they are finding huge soft spots in the zone or no one is around them. It feels like opposing teams have that play as a security blanket and can call it knowing it's going to work literally whenever they need it to. And for as good as our DL is, they can still disappear on the road when rushing just four guys. IMO the game was won today because Kam's line was something like 24 passes, 1 sack, 1 hit, 1 hurry. Wilson's was 40 passes, 5 sacks, 16 hits, 12 hurries which tells you Newton was never under pressure when he stepped back to pass.
Coaches: The first one won't change as at this point Pete is who he is, but his propensity for rolling the dice and taking chances isn't necessary and as teams have figured out the Hawks, they become more glaring as in closer games they matter more. The fg today in the 2nd was case in point: You needed 31 to tie them, so at some point you were going to have to kick one. He didn't, hawks didn't get the first, and as the game played out, instead of needing two scores with 1:20 left, you would have been down 7 first and ten from the 14 with 1:20 left and wouldn't have spiked it. This isn't changing because of who he is, but the next thing can and that is their PISSING away of timeouts.
Every game you can count on 1 timeout per half we burn on a challenge that is iffy at best, or because the play clock is about to expire and Wilson calls to. I would guess a third of those are on long distance situations with low odds your going to get the first anyway so the difference between 3rd and 16 and 3rd and 21 isn't worth burning the timeout. In watching the games, it appears to me the play calls aren't getting in quick enough, which implies Beville is the culprit, but it's up to Carroll to get it solved.
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Thankfully it doesn't look like they need to waste their time with more WR's/TE's. Lockett/Baldwin/kearse could be a great trio
Super Bowl 51 champs confirmed.
It's extremely difficult to make a SB three years straight. The Pats, Colts, Steelers, and Giants have all had some gaps between their appearances. I figured a 10-6 or 11-5 "off year" or two or three were probably likely.
rawls isn't gonna be healthy for the beginning of the year, and I don't trust michael
Our kryptonite? You mean Mr. Allen's kryptonite.
My facebook feed is full of posters declaring their undying love for the team.
2) OL
3) OL
It seems the front office and Cable have gotten into the trap of converting DL. Sweezy has worked out, but ditch the fucking obsession.
4) Health. I don't think Earl Thomas is close to done, but he kind of sucked this year. I hope it's because of injury. I'm less optimistic about Chancellor. I think he's a year or two from being done. He's been hurt every year.
5) Bennett - I would assume he will hold out. I think he needs to be paid.
As long as the Seahawks have Carroll and Russell Wilson they will contend.
Give a raise to Bennett and Baldwin.
Should have enough money to sign one impact free agent.
2) Restructure or cut Jimmy Graham --> he's not going to be giving much next year with his injury (massive injury similar to what Victor Cruz had in 2014 and didn't give anything last year). The offense proved to be better after Graham left and I think it's fair to at least consider that he's a luxury that isn't needed with this offense.
3) Michael Bennett --> best player on the defense at this point. Give him the raise that he deserves and be pre-emptive on his eventual holdout.
4) Kam Chancellor --> be prepared for another hold out from him. If it is looking in that direction, then I'd look to trade him before the draft so that you can pick up a draft pick or two. Elite franchises move on from players a year early than a year late. Chancellor's impact and contributions to this franchise are already cemented and him trying to maximize his money for what he has to know is the end of his career coming on the horizon.
5) Need to completely restructure the offensive line. I'm fine moving on from Okung provided that he doesn't come back on a very team friendly deal. The annual injury concern with him each year is real. Sweezy is a try hard guy that probably has maximized his development in my opinion. Britt is terrible and probably shouldn't be a starter. Not sure anybody on that line is a starter. This area needs to be completely targeted in the draft and free agency. It is by far the biggest weakness on the roster.
6) To aid in the running game, need to find a well rounded TE that can offer a similar skill set to what Zach Miller brought to the table as a guy that could catch and block.
7) Since the RB position is so devalued, find another option to help complement Rawls and push Michael with a mid to late round pick in the draft.
8) Try to see if you can target a LB in the draft that specializes in coverage that you can use to plug some of the TE issues for the defense ...
9) Be willing to run more man to man concepts going forward to mix up the defense and at least second guess teams being able to roll into comfortable offensive play calling. The fact that the defense is failing to create takeaways tells me that the offense knows what the defense is going to do and how to attack it ... you either evolve or you die.