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Do the Hooks make it back to the Superbowl next season?

If they improve the O line and defensive tackles/pass rush I don't see why not. The NFC is ripe for letdown seasons by Carolina (Superbowl loser's curse) and Arizona (Palmer is done). Green Bay is still good but no one is really scared of them in the playoffs. The big key I think is if they decide to hang onto Jimmy Graham's corpse or not. Cutting him frees up $9 million in cap space which pays for an elite player or two very good ones.

The reality is that Bevell and Cable are still employed here, so they probably lose in the NFC title game by running the ball up the middle over and over again.
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  • RoadDawg55
    RoadDawg55 Member Posts: 30,423 Standard Supporter
    I would give them a 25% chance. They have as good of chance as anyone else.

    They better cut Graham. They will have tough decisions with Okung, Irvin, and Kearse. Last year was a good draft, especially when you factor in Rawls. They need another one. They didn't have very good drafts (for them) the two previous years before last.

    I don't mind Bevell or Cable. They have made me mad many times, but continuity is important when you are winning. The offense had a stretch where it was really good. I'm a little more concerned about the defense. We were spoiled by such dominant defenses that merely being pretty good felt like we fucking sucked. Guys are starting to get to the age where they fall off.
  • dnc
    dnc Member Posts: 56,855
    I think they make it back if a) Rawls is 100% and stays healthy b) the offensive line moves from worst in the league to top 22ish. c) Graham comes back 100% (they aren't going to cut him after one year after giving up I get and a first for him and s 4th when he wasn't a problem in the locker room) d) the defense doesn't take another step back.

    I like Bevell more often than not, I hate Cable but he's not going anywhere. They've got all the pieces, the second place schedule versus the Panthers and Cards first place, and plenty of motivation. Right now if I have to take one team to win it all (no field) I'm taking the Hooks.
  • section_332
    section_332 Member Posts: 2,403
    Carolina returns everyone plus Kelvin. They are going to be tough


    (Everyone except jarad Allen)
  • section_332
    section_332 Member Posts: 2,403
    dnc said:

    Carolina returns everyone plus Kelvin. They are going to be tough

    (Everyone except jarad Allen)

    And they go from playing the easiest schedule in the league to one that will be significantly more difficult.

    Carolina plays great when there's no adversity, but they fold when things get tough.

    I would bet the under on 10 1/2 wins for them next year.
    Sure. But that division is terrible. I would bet the over at 11-5
  • RoadDawg55
    RoadDawg55 Member Posts: 30,423 Standard Supporter
    dnc said:

    I think they make it back if a) Rawls is 100% and stays healthy b) the offensive line moves from worst in the league to top 22ish. c) Graham comes back 100% (they aren't going to cut him after one year after giving up I get and a first for him and s 4th when he wasn't a problem in the locker room) d) the defense doesn't take another step back.

    I like Bevell more often than not, I hate Cable but he's not going anywhere. They've got all the pieces, the second place schedule versus the Panthers and Cards first place, and plenty of motivation. Right now if I have to take one team to win it all (no field) I'm taking the Hooks.

    I hope you are wrong about Graham. I saw enough that I'm not going to get enticed by his ability again. Carroll and Schneider seem pretty cold blooded. Using his 9 million to help fix the OL is nothing to sneeze at. They know the offense did better without him. Fix the OL and let Baldwin go off again.
  • haie
    haie Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 24,492 Founders Club
    During the "Big Lo style 12's Era" of Seahawk football:

    -Blown out in one half by Atlanta
    -SB victory over arguably the pussiest SB opponent in history
    -SB loss in which white midgets tore them a new asshole, followed by the worst call in SB history
    -Blown out in one half by a regular season warrior team.

    I don't know, I just don't see it for this franchise. They'll still be a wildcard/2nd round kind of team that will have all the sports fans in the northwest sucking them off though.
  • SteveInShelton
    SteveInShelton Member Posts: 1,611
    haie said:

    During the "Big Lo style 12's Era" of Seahawk football:

    -Blown out in one half by Atlanta
    -SB victory over arguably the pussiest SB opponent in history
    -SB loss in which white midgets tore them a new asshole, followed by the worst call in SB history
    -Blown out in one half by a regular season warrior team.

    I don't know, I just don't see it for this franchise. They'll still be a wildcard/2nd round kind of team that will have all the sports fans in the northwest sucking them off though.

    The fuck?
  • RaceBannon
    RaceBannon Member, Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 115,623 Founders Club