SB Nation Seattle: All Posts by Joey Rebbehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48997/seattle-fave.png2012-12-20T13:35:54-08:00https://seattle.sbnation.com/authors/joey-rebbe/rss2012-12-20T13:35:54-08:002012-12-20T13:35:54-08:00Analyzing Seattle's zone woes
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<p>If there's any weakness amongst Seattle's defensive squad, it's their frustrating failures in zone defense. So what's wrong, and is it fixable?</p> <p>Here's a scenario for you to ponder: The <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> just had two great stops on defense, blowing up a run play in the backfield and then stopping a screen play before the opposing offense could get anything going. It's 3rd and 13. Do you feel confident that the 'Hawks would stop the conversion attempt? Of course, who the opponent is plays a big role in answering this question, but personally, I never feel comfortable in those situations. Situations like that lost games against Miami (ugh), Detroit (double ugh), and Arizona (are you kidding me right now?). Situations like that kept the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> in the game for a half. Stopping third and long has been a bugaboo for the Seahawks all year long. Heck, even amongst the romping of the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a>, Seattle still allowed <span>Ryan Fitzpatrick</span> to find <span>Stevie Johnson</span> wide open for a conversion of 3rd and 20.</p>
<p>Who (or what) is to blame for these game changing, momentum affecting conversions? Well, if you typically find yourself reading the titles of articles, it is very clear. In two words: Zone Defense. Now, before I get ahead of myself, let me clarify. Zone defenses occur with multiple personnel groupings, while operating under many different fronts. On a given play, some defenders can be assigned to man coverage, and some can be assigned to zone coverage (this is, for some odd reason, referred to as a man-zone scheme). So to quantify all types of zone defenses under the same heading is extremely unfair and wrong. But more on this in just a second.</p>
<p>For now, let's figure out the purpose of the zone defense. Why would you have defenders simply owning a pocket of the field, responsible for that area instead of being assigned to a man and sticking to that man? Essentially, the zone defense exists to confuse quarterbacks, causing them perhaps to take an extra half-second or second longer to figure out a good place to throw the ball. In that extra time that the quarterback hangs in the pocket, interior pressure ought to penetrate through the line, forcing the quarterback either to break the pocket (hopefully into the hands of some hungry defensive ends), or make an errant throw. That second part is one of the root causes of Seattle's problems. Derek Stephens over at Field Gulls <a href="http://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/12/17/3778330/seahawks-nfl-draft-bills-nfl" target="_blank">wrote a phenomenal piece</a> on how Seattle lacks a true interior pass rusher, and how it hurts the defense. Give it a read.</p>
<p>So, there's the issue of lack of interior pressure. But beyond that, the Seahawks have major issue with one specific package: the Nickel Zone scheme. Quick refresher: a nickel zone is when an extra Defensive Back comes on the field in place of a linebacker in order to provide better zone coverage in an obvious passing situation (like third and long). The "nickel" back for the Seahawks was Marcus Trufant, up until he got injured. And that's where the first issue begins.</p>
<p>Trufant has been an outside corner his whole career. The emergence of superstar <span>Richard Sherman</span> lost Trufant his outside job, and forced a move to the Nickel spot. The learning curve has not been friendly for the lifelong Seahawk. Instead of having the sideline as an ally (employing a concept called "leverage"), Trufant is now smack in the middle of the field, often isolated in his zone against faster receivers. The savvy veteran tactics that worked on the outside no longer work on these small speedsters. Essentially, an aging, declining player is learning a new position. And that, my friends, is a matchup nightmare for the Seahawks. I suppose it's true, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.</p>
<p>This is not to say that Seattle's best defender, Richard Sherman, would be better for the position. In fact, Seattle had Sherman lining up on Stevie Johnson when Johnson was in the slot (which is covered by the Nickel corner usually), and Johnson burned Sherman with some regularity. Sherman even gave up what I consider to be his first touchdown of the year while lined up in the slot. Ultimately, it takes a speedy, agile football player to defend the slot position and play Nickel corner.</p>
<p>Now we've isolated one main hole in Seattle's third down defense, but what might other causes be? Well, the other guys under the spotlight are the linebackers. It makes sense, right? If the guys who are responsible for the 5-12 yard routinely give up plays of 3rd and 5-12, they probably aren't doing their jobs very well. <span>Bobby Wagner</span>, KJ Wright, and occasionally <span>Leroy Hill</span> are part of the third down defense. Too often, these players (KJ in particular) are caught cheating towards other zones, trying to make a play. This of course results in easy completions and third down conversions. There isn't much too it beyond that. It's certainly an age issue; we're talking about first and second year players exclusively (especially since Leroy Hill is actively doing his best to be replaced by <span>Malcolm Smith</span>). With more experience, these talented youngsters will learn more discipline in staying true to their zone assignments, and will have good reason for moving out of their zones.</p>
<p>Rest assured good fans, there are fixes for these problems. These are fixes that many fans have been calling for all season, and Pete Carroll is finally starting to institute. First off, Marcus Trufant is being replaced with Walter Thurmond III, and <span>Jeremy Lane</span> and <span>Byron Maxwell</span> are getting Nickel training as well. It must be noted that Thurmond was injured for every game except one so far, so Carroll had little choice but to start Trufant. Unfortunately, Thurmond's injury proneness struck again less than a few days after his first game back. Hopefully, Byron Maxwell is athletic enough to play the part, because Thurmond is really the only true Nickel corner on the team. I'd never wish injury on any player, but it's looking like <span>Marcus Trufant's</span> injury was a blessing in disguise (not in disguise?) for the team. He's had a great career in Seattle, and is now well suited to be a veteran backup to our young DBs.</p>
<p>As for the linebackers, I sort of touched on it above, but age is the issue. These are guys playing their first (Bobby Wagner) or second (KJ Wright, Malcolm Smith) years of pro ball. They are playing above rookie-sophomore level, but that doesn't mean the rookie-sophomore mistakes aren't there occasionally. Game experience, and the ever intense coaching of Ken Norton Jr. ought to correct the zone issues.</p>
<p>To conclude, there are very specific holes in the Seattle defense that teams have attacked quite productively. With any luck from the injury fairy and the experience fairy; however, these holes ought to fill and Seattle's defense will truly be scary. Go Hawks.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/12/20/3781504/the-seattle-seahawks-zone-defense-where-do-we-go-from-hereJoey Rebbe2012-12-09T21:45:00-08:002012-12-09T21:45:00-08:00Seahawks blow out Cardinals -- some thoughts
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<p>An incredible game deserves some incredible discussion. Here are some more ideas on what exactly contributed to this phenomenal win. </p> <p>That performance by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> was reminiscent of Bill Belichick. Not only because the team blew the opponent out of the water, but also because a rabid 12th man fanbase kept calling for blood, a call which Pete Carroll was more than happy to answer. The win epitomized everything the new-look Seahawks should be going forward. And although the team definitely got lucky on many occasions, an incredible rate of efficiency had the Seahawks firing on all cylinders. So here's a few observations of things that contributed to the win that you may not have initially noticed.</p>
<p><b>The Backup DBs Got Game</b></p>
<p><span>Richard Sherman</span> had arguably his best game as a pro today. Interestingly enough, he wasn't lined up on <span>Larry Fitzgerald</span> for most of the game. Yet, Fitzgerald only finished with one catch for two yards. <span>Walter Thurmond</span> did a heck of a job on the elite receiver in man coverage, and Malcom Smith/ <span>Jeremy Lane</span> performed admirably in nickel zone packages. <span>Marcus Trufant</span> and <span>Leroy Hill</span> getting injured may have been a blessing in disguise for this defense.</p>
<p><b>This Offensive Line Has Improved Leaps and Bounds</b></p>
<p>Remember when JR Sweezy and company were routinely getting torched by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a>' pass rushers in Week 1? Well, aside from a miscommunication that led to an early sack of <span>Russell Wilson</span>, the Offensive Line was on fire today. Despite facing the team with the highest blitzing percentage in the NFL, the Seahawks gave Russell Wilson and <span>Matt Flynn</span> mostly clean pockets all day, and also paved the way for not one, but TWO separate hundred yard rushers. Line play in this game was, for the most part, immaculate.</p>
<p><b>The Seahawks are not Selfish Players</b></p>
<p>Today's game exemplified this point more than any game all season. Every single Seahawk was blocking downfield on big plays- Russell Wilson escorted <span>Marshawn Lynch</span> to his first touchdown (to the chagrin of most fans), Sidney Rice helped <span>Anthony McCoy</span> on his 67 yard reception, and <span>Golden Tate</span> threw key blocks on runs throughout the day. Ultimately, it goes to show that all of these playmakers are willing to do the dirty work to help the team. Instead of diva superstars, the Seahawks have well-rounded, versatile players who are always willing to block for their teammates. This kind of chemistry is what builds dynasties, and it really makes one hope that Pete Carroll and John Schneider can resign as many of the current offensive weapons as possible down the road.</p>
<p>So enjoy the win, my fellow 12s. Today is a good day.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/12/9/3749558/quick-thoughts-about-the-seattle-seahawks-decimation-of-the-arizonaJoey Rebbe2012-11-25T18:34:07-08:002012-11-25T18:34:07-08:00A necessarily emotional game recap
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<p>There are myriad reasons for today's loss. Let's examine them. It's a pity party, and you're all invited!</p> <p>Aside from the Week 1 Loss to Arizona, that was the worst defeat of the Seahawks' season. Offensive ineptitude in the first half and defensive miscues in the second half spelled wholehearted disappointment for the Seahawks and their fans. The four or five fans in the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dolphins</a>' stands were pretty happy though.</p>
<p>For the sake of this recap, I'm going to go over the three phases of the game, highlighting the good and bad (and very bad) of each. Forgive me if my usual insufferable optimism is gone, because that game was all kinds of awful. Keep in mind; however, that the Seahawks still have a wild-card lead over the Bucs, <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Vikings</a>, and <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lions</a>, who are our main competition.</p>
<p>Before I begin, keep a few things in mind</p>
<p>1) I know that hindsight is 20/20</p>
<p>2) I don't pretend to know more than any coach on the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> squad</p>
<p>3) I'm going to rant anyway</p>
<p><b>Offense:</b></p>
<p>The offense was a tale of two-halves, or rather a tale of a bad half, most of a good half, and a HORRIBLE final three plays. The first two quarters of play were largely dominated by everyone's favorite muscle-hamster: <span>Jon Ryan</span>. Even though it is marvelous to see the golden leg kick things, punting blows. <span>Marshawn Lynch</span> couldn't buy a yard behind a line that looked overpowered. <span>Max Unger</span> and <span>James Carpenter</span> routinely got pushed into the backfield, killing run plays before they even got off the ground.</p>
<p>The one overall bright spot of the day was <span>Russell Wilson</span>. After a relatively slow start, Wilson went on to complete 16 straight passes, nearly breaking Warren Moon's consecutive completion record in the process. If not for a <span>Doug Baldwin</span> drop, he would've at least tied it. Wilson was keeping plays alive and delivering accurate balls, as well as rushing for consistently good gains.</p>
<p>The last series of the game was going well, until the last three plays. The Seahawks were about three/four yards outside of Steven Haushka's comfortable range (I'm of the opinion that any professional kicker ought to be able to hit a 57 yard field goal, but more on that later). A run play for negative yardage, an incomplete pass, and a screen play for negative yardage took the team entirely out of range. The intention is fine, but the fact that the Dolphins sniffed out those plays indicates that the playcalling was predictable. A quick slant or quick out route that takes advantage of the Dolphins' defensive vulnerabilities would've been much more preferable. We're well aware that negative yardage occurred on many Seahawks runs. Apparently Darrell Bevell wasn't.</p>
<p><b>Defense: </b></p>
<p>Let's start with the good. Well, there isn't much to talk about, but <span>Richard Sherman</span> and <span>Brandon Browner</span> mostly did their jobs. <span>Bobby Wagner</span> had his first career interception, and was laying some hard hits down. Aside from a few notable occasions, tackling was solid today as well.</p>
<p>Now for the bad. The run defense today was horrendous. <span>Reggie Bush</span> and <span>Daniel Thomas</span> gashed the defense UP THE MIDDLE for Pete (Carroll)'s sake. If they weren't making <span>Alan Branch</span> look foolish, they were running outside to prove that Chris Clemons can't seal an edge. Overall, a pitiful effort against an average running game. Give the Dolphins credit: they trap blocked a lot. Apparently, even after San Francisco and Detroit picked apart Seattle with trap blocking, we still can't stop that type of run.</p>
<p>How about that pass defense? To start off, <span>Ryan Tannehill</span> was struggling mightily against the legion. But in the second half, he came alive like Tom freaking Brady and shred the defense for a comeback win. My theory is this: at halftime, Joe Philbin told Tannehill about these cool guys named <span>Leroy Hill</span> and <span>Marcus Trufant</span>, who were benevolent creatures that would always let you complete passes on them.</p>
<p>Want to know how guys got so open in those busted coverage situations late in the game? The linebackers/ nickel corner didn't know who was covering who. And when they did, they didn't play with the anticipation necessary to cover a speedy receiver like <span>Davone Bess</span>. What I mean by all this is that Marcus Trufant and Leroy Hill are liabilities. This has been a growing idea amongst Seahawks fans ever since people realized that we couldn't stop a 3rd and 11 conversion, like ever. If a rookie named Ryan Tannehill chooses to pick on Marcus Trufant when it comes crunch-time, that's rather obvious that he is a weak link in the defense. Leroy Hill has the same problem, but at least he is still big enough to play the run (sometimes). More will be coming later this week specifically breaking down reasons as to why the Seahawks need to draft a new LB to replace Hill and start Walter Thurmond III immediately.</p>
<p><b>Special Teams:</b></p>
<p>The good in this is pretty obvious. After an inauspicious start, <span>Leon Washington</span> returned a kick for a touchdown!!!! WOOOOOOO! But we still lost. So meh.</p>
<p>The bad in this game comes in the form of field goals, or rather, lack thereof. Pete Carroll in the first half chose to punt and pin the Dolphins deep in their own territory twice when the Seahawks were in field goal range. Granted, they would've been long field goals. How nice would those points have looked on our scoreboard at the end of the game? Pretty nice. So here's my advice: sign a kicker to the biggest contract in kicker history so we can make every field goal under sixty yards. If that equates to one or two more wins a year, it's completely worth it.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/11/25/3690486/seahawks-lose-to-dolphins-get-your-heart-medication-readyJoey Rebbe2012-11-16T07:01:25-08:002012-11-16T07:01:25-08:00Seattle Seahawks: The Importance of Sidney Rice
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<p>Remember when everyone was predicting how big of an impact Sidney Rice would have if he was healthy? Well, everyone was right. </p> <p>How quickly opinions change. <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> pessimism reached its height around Week 4, and many lamented how little cohesion <span>Russell Wilson</span> possessed with his receivers.</p>
<p>Today, we fans are spinning a completely story. Both Sidney Rice and <span>Golden Tate</span> have amassed 6 receiving touchdowns, more than any single Seahawks receiver in 2011.</p>
<p>Both Tate and Rice provide different strengths to the offense; Rice is a route runner with a phenomenal catch radius, and Tate is a "YAC Monster" who is always good for a spectacular catch. But Tate's coming out party will be plenty hashed out elsewhere, so for this article I'm going to focus on Brett Favre's former BFF, Sidney Rice.</p>
<p>Overall, Rice has traits beyond athleticism that benefit the team greatly. One such trait is his ability to manipulate defensive backs and catch them off guard. Exhibit A: the flea-flicker play last Sunday against the <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jets</a>. Though this play ultimately failed due to a Russell Wilson underthrow, Rice got wide open by feigning a weak block on the Jets DB, acting as if he was out of the play. He then proceeded to take off down the field, gaining a solid three steps of separation in the process.</p>
<p>It is plays like these that make Sidney Rice so valuable to the team. He doesn't just make plays with this body, he makes plays with his mind. He sees defensive alignments, and adjusts his routes accordingly. Rice displays this expertly on his deep routes, as we saw against the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a>. For example, on the game winning touchdown catch, Rice faked to his outside shoulder, causing the defender to turn away from the middle of the field, and then promptly cut inward to exploit the hole in the zone he had just created.</p>
<p>So how exactly does this effect the team? Essentially, Rice becomes a versatile player who adds depth and dimension to the offense. His unique combination of athleticism and football smarts allows him to play all areas of the field. He can slant into zones and isn't afraid to take a hit from a linebacker -- and although this has gotten him into injury trouble in the past, those 18 extra pounds added in the offseason have worked wonders as far as injury prevention goes. Rice can also penetrate the middle of the field -- his immaculate route running and large body makes for an easy target for our beloved leader. And as far as deep balls go, Rice has pretty much proven that if you throw it to him, he'll catch it (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lions</a> game nonwithstanding).</p>
<p>This all equates to a big problem for defenses. Rice's versatility is exactly what you look for in a "go to" receiver. Although his receptions and yards won't match up with league leaders, that's more of a result of 1) Seattle's balanced offense and 2) Wilson's tendency to spread the ball to a wide array of receivers. Given that, it's pretty clear that Rice is performing at the level we all expected when we signed him. And considering the upward trend that we're seeing with Wilson as well as the continued chemistry that is emerging between these two, we can infer that Rice will only be the beneficiary of more passes.</p>
<p>So, while amidst the void that is the bye week, take this glimmer of hope with you. Go watch some Sidney Rice highlight videos on YouTube, and shudder at the thought of what this Wilson to Rice connection could blossom into.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/11/16/3651186/seattle-seahawks-the-importance-of-sidney-riceJoey Rebbe2012-11-05T06:01:07-08:002012-11-05T06:01:07-08:00Great thoughts about a great win
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<p>In what was a reversal of games past, Seattle's offense kicked into high gear while the defense gave up big plays. Happy Overreaction Monday, everybody!</p> <p>If any of you<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeyRebbe" target="_blank"> follow me on Twitter</a> (you should), you'll have noticed that I questioned my age at one point during this game. Why? Because I wasn't quite sure if I was watching the 2005 <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> or the 2012 Seahawks. The offense was incredibly efficient, scoring four touchdowns, <i>all of which were in the red zone</i>.</p>
<p>If you've followed the Seahawks at all this season, you'll realize what a big deal that is.</p>
<p>To generate discussion and invoke some various thought, I'm going to recap Pass Offense, Pass Defense, Run Offense, and (gasp) Run Defense. I'll give some quick opinions and point out some under the radar game factors in each phase.</p>
<p><b>Pass Offense:</b></p>
<p>I would argue that this was <span>Russell Wilson's</span> best game as a pro. Sure, he only had 173 yards passing. But the kid was incredible. In the first half, he was flawless. Three dropped passes hurt his statistics, but Wilson showed a masterful command of the pocket, moving when necessary, finding throwing lanes, and demonstrating incredible footwork. He had a couple overthrows and underthrows in the second half, but was overall throwing with accuracy and velocity.</p>
<p>What you may not have noticed: Russell Wilson's throw variety continues to expand. In the first few games, his repertoire was pretty basic. Bubble screens and stick routes were largely employed in the short game, and deep fades dominated the long ball. Today, Wilson hit multiple deep slants, seam routes, and perfectly executed some screen passes. His footwork on these throws was immaculate. The fact that Wilson is getting more comfortable with his team and with hitting multiple passes is allowing the playbook to open up. And the open playbook was a huge factor in the team's win today.</p>
<p><b>Run Offense: </b></p>
<p>Speaking of variety playcalling, the run game was incredible today. <span>Marshawn Lynch</span> broke the century mark yet again, <span>Robert Turbin</span> and <span>Golden Tate</span> each had 21 yards rushing, and the offensive line routinely opened up holes for the running backs. Consider this: <span>Jared Allen</span> and <span>Kevin Williams</span> make up what many believe to be the best defensive line tandem in the NFL. Yet Okung and Unger routinely neutralized these threats, gashing Minnesota's defense. If that's not impressive, I don't know what is.</p>
<p>What you may not have noticed: Russell Wilson helped the offense majorly by extending drives with his feet. A couple of times, Seattle even ran their own variation of the option play. Wilson read the defensive players perfectly on these plays, keeping the ball when necessary and getting first downs. Scrambling wise, Wilson used pump fakes to get defenders off their feet before scooting by for extra yardage. All in all, Wilson had his best game as a scrambler as well. The rookie ran as a last resort, but was smart when he did it. Give Bevell credit: he used Russell Wilson's strengths to perfectly pick apart his former team.</p>
<p><b>Pass Defense:</b></p>
<p>The statistics here pretty much speak for themselves. <span>Christian Ponder</span> 11/22, with 63 yards and a pick. <span>Percy Harvin</span>, who some considered to be in the MVP race earlier this season, had two catches for 10 yards. The fact that Minnesota passed many times in a row after <span>Adrian Peterson</span> routinely gashed Seattle's defense still baffles me.</p>
<p>What you may not have noticed: The Seahawks used the bandit package in this game, and it worked like a charm. Minnesota ended up being 3-10 on third down, which was a vast improvement over last week's miserable 12-16 showing. A big reason for this was the use of the bandit package. For those of you who don't know, this package traditionally brings an extra safety on the field as a blitzer in place of a linebacker. That's a very simplified version of it and it can be tweaked, but <span>Jeron Johnson</span> was extremely effective while using this principle of the package. When the Seahawks blitzed on 3rd down, Christian Ponder couldn't handle it. Personally, I think we need to blitz more. Blitzing is good. Yay Blitzing.</p>
<p><b>Run Defense:</b></p>
<p>...Yikes. Adrian Peterson tore Seattle up, gaining 182 yards and two scores on the way. I attribute this more to the fact that Adrian Peterson is an absolute phenom than to Seattle's poor run defense. On many of Peterson's runs (including his 74 yard heartbreaker), Seattle defenders were in the backfield, ready to make the tackle for a loss. Peterson bounced to the outside after breaking tackles, and took the free yards that the overcommitting defense gave him. So, essentially, it's not all bad. One more foot of penetration from those Seattle linemen, and AP gets a four yard loss instead of a 74 yard gain.</p>
<p>What you may not have noticed: Seattle was hitting Minnesota players really, really, really, hard. Fans everywhere were cringing regularly. <span>Earl Thomas</span> was pissed off, smacking AP all day. Kam and Sherm both put the hurt on AP and Harvin. <span>Brandon Mebane</span> and <span>Red Bryant</span> consistently took naps on Christian Ponder. I think Gus Bradley may have had some choice words for the team after Peterson broke off that huge run, because I haven't seen that kind of vicious hitting in a while. And it was awesome.</p>
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<p>All in all, it was a good win for the team. There are obviously things to work on, but offensively the team was complete, and defensively the pass defense performed admirably. Happy Overreaction Monday!</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/11/5/3600780/seattle-seahawks-immediate-reactions-to-the-teams-30-20-win-over-theJoey Rebbe2012-10-25T16:44:24-07:002012-10-25T16:44:24-07:00Seattle Seahawks: The Oddity and Excitement of 4-3
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<p>The Seahawks are 4-3, but not the 4-3 many fans expected. What's good and bad about that?</p> <p>If you had told me that after seven weeks of the NFL season, the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> were 4-3, I'd have been happy, assuming that the team had beaten the <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cardinals</a>, <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cowboys</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">Rams</a>, and <a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Panthers</a>, while losing to the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a>, <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a>, and 49ers.</p>
<p>Not to toot my own horn, but prior to the season, this record is where Luke Wehrheim and I predicted the Seahawks would be on our Wolf Grey Podcast. Granted, the three losses were supposed to come from the Panthers, Patriots, and Niners, but who's counting? Oh right, I am.</p>
<p>So why should we all be happy with 4-3? Theoretically, we're a <span>Braylon Edwards</span> drop away from beating the Cardinals. We're a <span>Robert Turbin</span> drop (and Edwards drop and Moore drop and Tate drop) away from beating the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">49ers</a>. Conversely, we're a <span>Golden Tate</span> catch away from losing to the Packers and a Cam Newton spaz throw away from losing to the Panthers. The point being that it's fallacious to say "By all accounts, we should be 5-2 or 6-1." Luck goes both ways (well, at least this year it does), and dwelling on what could've been is poisonous to fandom.</p>
<p>When we take a step back, one thing is clear: Every single game has been competitive. Each of our three losses were by one score or less. Considering that we've played three of the top teams in the league, three Super-Bowl favorites, that's pretty freaking impressive. This team is legit. The defense may bend, but it holds when it has to (like in the red zone). For a short rookie, <span>Russell Wilson</span> is showing marked improvement every game.</p>
<p>Well, fellow fans, I'd like to remind you that we've been through the worst of it. From the looks of things, the San Francisco game was the hardest left on our schedule. The remaining nine games provide a few challenges, but keep in mind a few things:</p>
<p>1. Every remaining divisional matchup is at home. That's good.</p>
<p>2. One of our away games is in Toronto, which means that the "home" team (the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bills</a>) doesn't have their usual home field advantage. That's good.</p>
<p>3. Five more home games. That's really good.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dolphins</a> have surprised many folks this year, but I suspect that by the time we face them down the line, their holes will be more apparent and easily exploitable. Also, they only beat the struggling <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bengals</a>, the atrocious <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Raiders</a>, and the Lambs. So I'm not super-duper worried.</p>
<p>Perhaps the toughest remaining game is on the road at Chicago. We've won there in the regular season the past two years, but this Chicago team is definitely superior to either of those other teams. Here's to hoping for a <span>Jay Cutler</span> meltdown.</p>
<p>Ultimately, us fans have a lot to look forward to for the rest of the season. This team is good, and is winning close matchups. It's feasible (it won't happen) that this team would win eight out of the next nine games.</p>
<p>If I could give one word of advice to Pete Carroll going into the final nine, I'd tell him to ditch the white jerseys/grey pants combo while on the road. We're 0-3 while wearing them, whereas the blue jerseys/grey pants combo netted us a victory in Carolina. Not sayin, just sayin.</p>
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<p>Talking about a few things that must improve quickly in order for the Seahawks to win on the road vs. the 49ers</p> <p>So, yeah, that game was incredible. The team came away with a W. Whomever predicted the Seahawks would beat the Cowboys, <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> and <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a>, but lose to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">Rams</a> and <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cardinals</a>, I really hope you placed bets in Vegas.</p>
<p>But when looking at the game objectively, we must evaluate what needs work, because the scary truth of the matter is that one of the best teams in the league is waiting for us (along with their weapon-toting fans). Sunday's game wasn't all sunshine and daisies. In fact, aside from the first quarter and last five minutes of the fourth quarter, the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> looked incredibly outmatched in multiple facets.</p>
<p>Let us then examine some aspects of football that range from fundamental skills to gameplanning, all of which will certainly be necessary for this week's matchup.</p>
<p><b>1. Remember to Wrap Up, Boys</b></p>
<p>Many of you may of noticed this throughout the day, but <span>Earl Thomas</span> did not have his best game. Despite his clutch interception in the endzone, Thomas struggled in multiple areas. He dropped what would've surely been a pick-6 on the Patriots' second touchdown drive (that's a 14 point swing right there, ladies and gentlemen). In addition, Thomas was the one who got caught playing too close to the line of scrimmage on <span>Wes Welker's</span> 46-yard TD. Thomas simply did not look like the elite defender we all know him to be.</p>
<p>More important than either of those mental lapses, however, was the fact that Earl routinely went for the kill-shot on receivers, and subsequently missed the tackle, allowing first down yardage. This has been an issue that has plagued Thomas throughout his young career. He has improved on it over time, but sure tackling is huge for any defense worth its stuff. These are third down conversions that are being allowed due to lack of proper tackling form. It's not just Earl, either. The whole defensive backfield struggles with arm-tackling, with Browner and Thomas being the most suspect.</p>
<p>Coming up against a brutally physical 49er squad, arm-tackles will be useless. <span>Vernon Davis</span> and <span>Frank Gore</span> will make sure of that. Therefore, the coaches ought to really hammer the point of solid fundamental tackling in the short week. It's one of the few things that the defense need to work on.</p>
<p><b>2. There's a Really Cool Thing Called the "Middle of the Field." Let's Attack It More. </b></p>
<p>Like many Seahawk fans, I've been a critic of the Darrell Bevell playcalling system this season. Even though <span>Russell Wilson</span> was "unleashed" more this game, the offense still lacked balance. As many pointed out, almost every pass was either a bomb or a short route. Better safety play from the opposing defenses will shut this down. In order for the offense to abuse a defense as good as the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">49ers</a>', Russell Wilson and the offense must throw deep in-routes, deep out-routes, and deep slants, all of which operate within the 12-20 yard range.</p>
<p>It's not like protection is an issue. Wilson has seen clean (enough) pockets for most of the year (the notable exception being the Arizona game), and will have time to wait for these routes to develop. This playcalling strategy will be most effective in complementing the short game. As soon as Wilson hits the receivers across the middle, the 49ers will be forced to play a 3-4 zone scheme. And you know what works against a 3-4 zone scheme? Every stick route and slant route imaginable. In order to pass short, you must first show that you can work the rest of the field.</p>
<p><b>3. Matchup Their Best Players With Our Best Players.</b></p>
<p>Their were certainly some questionable matchups that occurred this past Sunday. Lining up <span>Jeron Johnson</span> one-on-one with <span>Aaron Hernandez</span> is the most obvious, but the most unnoticed mismatch occurred the numerous times when <span>Marcus Trufant</span> was assigned to Wes Welker, at least in Nickel Zone. Welker and Brady promptly took advantage of this mismatch, scorching the defense for ample yardage.</p>
<p>Personally, I do not like the Seahawks' nickel zone whatsoever. If <span>Kevin Kolb</span> can tear it up, why would we expect Brady to do any worse? Trufant has shown some true (get it?) inconsistency in zone coverage and this is expected when one learns a new position, but the team hasn't really done anything to alleviate the growing pains. Using Man Coverage, when possible, as in tandem with the rush scheme while in the nickel package would be preferable, because it plays to Trufant's strengths: namely in tackling ability, footwork, and anticipation on routes.</p>
<p>In conclusion, we have three main things that the team ought to work on for this week's matchup. Here's to a victory on the road!</p>
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https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/10/17/3513982/seattle-seahawks-49ers-thursday-night-football-nflJoey Rebbe2012-10-10T09:13:00-07:002012-10-10T09:13:00-07:00Seattle Seahawks: Passing philosophies and winning
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<p>Why the utilization of seams and slants are crucial to the success of any West Coast Offense.</p> <p>Russell Wilson took a huge step as a passer this Sunday. He had his career high in passing yards, and completed 19 of 24 passes. Aside from his underthrown ball on the pick 6, Wilson was accurate, poised, and made mostly correct decisions.</p>
<p>What was the underlying factor behind his improvement? Surely increased game experience has helped. An injury-riddled Panther defense is also at fault. Ultimately; however, I say a large amount of credit lies with last week's villains: Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevel and Assistant Head Coach Tom Cable.</p>
<p>Apparently, the two guys largely in charge of offensive playcalling read my article from last week, because Russell Wilson was called to make throws in this game he's scarcely been called to throw before.</p>
<p>For the purpose of this article, I'm going to focus on two specific throws: the slant and the seam.</p>
<p>Before I begin, let me get into the philosophy behind these throws and the West Coast Offense as a whole. Basically, the whole idea is to run high percentage plays, while keeping throws low risk and effective. When employed correctly, this offense eats up time steadily, keeps momentum in favor of the offense, tires out the opposing defense, and reduces turnovers.</p>
<p>The slant throw is vital to this philosophy. Commonly referred to by myself and others as "The unbeatable play," the slant beats multiple coverages, and is good for at least a gain of seven yards every time it is effectively run. Is the defender playing man or press coverage? The receiver needs only to cut in immediately and shield the ball with his body, and the throw is there for the quarterback. Is the corner ten yards off the receiver, with his butt to the sideline, indicating zone? Hit the receiver before the edge of the outside linebacker's zone and that's consistently good for a first down and possibly more (perfect example: <span>Larry Fitzgerald's</span> long touchdown against the <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Steelers</a> in Super Bowl XLIII).</p>
<p>The seam route, conversely, is quite versatile in its execution. Usually thrown to a tight end or a slot receiver, this route sends the pass catcher straight down the field, into the heart of the defense. If the defense is in a deep zone, the quarterback can zip the ball quickly off of a three-step-drop, and lead the receiver to a good gain of about 12-14 yards (<span>Matt Hasselbeck</span> did this constantly during his pro-bowl days). If the quick throw is not there, a well-timed seam throw can destroy a defense, as the TE/Slot is past the linebackers and before the safeties. The seam throw is murderous against a 3-4 base alignment, and is can beat Tampa 2 formations as well when combined with effective play action.</p>
<p>Now that we've covered that, let's talk about how Wilson and Bevel employed these throws in Sunday's game.</p>
<p>The touchdown is a perfect example of the slant. Even though it didn't come as <span>Russell Wilson's</span> first read, look at the result. <span>Golden Tate</span> is given the ball in a zone, and does that whole "not getting tackled" thing into the end zone. Every route on the play was covered except for that slant. I really, really, really hope that play gets used more, because Golden Tate (and Sidney Rice even) in space is incredibly dangerous.</p>
<p>Zach Miller was the main beneficiary of the seam route. I'm happy he's being used more, because he is a pro-bowl tight end, after all. With <span>Marshawn Lynch</span> routinely gaining big yardage, the defense was forced to play close to stop the run at the line. Zach Miller, as a result of well-run play action, would run up the middle for wide open yardage. His 30-yard gain is the prime example of how open he can get. As I stated earlier, the run game complements the seam route perfectly. Thus, it only makes sense to abuse the middle of the defense as much as possible considering that we have one of the league's best running backs on our team.</p>
<p>Overall, I'm thrilled to see Russell Wilson increase his throw variation. In my opinion, the predictable playbook was a major factor why the offense struggled in the first few weeks. By making opposing defenses plan for more, we will have more success, and more wins. Funny how that works.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/10/10/3481728/seattle-seahawks-passing-philosophies-and-winningJoey Rebbe2012-10-04T06:05:08-07:002012-10-04T06:05:08-07:00The Seattle Seahawks and 'taking the next step'
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<p>A defense of Russell Wilson and an objective look at where the offense ought to go. </p> <p>It's one of the oldest cliches in sports. Whenever pundits emphasize that a team has yet to "take the next step" to become great, they essentially say that a team is talented, but lacks the cohesion, chemistry, and coaching ability to become elite.</p>
<p>That phrase is being tossed around like a hot potato after the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a>' sickening loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">Rams</a>. Analysts from most major news outlets are slandering the same rookie quarterback that they praised two weeks ago, dubbing him the team's "weak link" that will curse them with another .500 season. But, in fairness, it's difficult to make a case against the critics. The Seahawks own the worst passing offense in the NFL. It's easy to lay the blame on <span>Russell Wilson</span>, especially when coming from the under-informed perspective of the national media.</p>
<p>To me, and most other well-informed Seahawks fans, the blame doesn't fall on Wilson's shoulders at all. Rather, the playcalling and conservative approach to handling Wilson is what is holding this offense to its atrocious passing numbers.</p>
<p>I won't get in to specific playcalls; instead, I'll examine a few reasons why Bevel and Cable ought to maximize what Wilson can do now, as opposed to slowly usher him into the league.</p>
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<p><i><b>1. The Offensive Line</b></i></p>
<p>Hey, remember last year when <span>Tarvaris Jackson</span> would get pressured in the first half second after the ball was snapped? Well, we don't have that problem anymore. Despite facing premier pass rushers in every game thus far, the offensive line has given Wilson ample time to throw in the past three games (the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> game was a mess, but I chalk that more up to unpreparedness for Ray Horton's fire blitz/ delay blitz scheme). That means that <span>Clay Matthews</span>, Demarcus Ware, and <span>Chris Long</span> were rendered far less effective than one would expect them to be.</p>
<p>The Seahawks already have taken advantage of that line play in the run game, and <span>Marshawn Lynch</span> leads the NFL in rushing yards as a result. Why not employ more 3-wide sets, sending <span>Golden Tate</span> and Sidney Rice down the field on streak routes while <span>Doug Baldwin</span> runs a post and <span>Anthony McCoy</span> goes up the seam? We've seen Wilson throw the deep ball. His pass to Golden Tate on a post route against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> was the best throw he's made as a Seahawk, in my opinion. Pete Carroll emphasized the need for "chunk plays" in the offseason. We have the line to execute these plays, and our quarterback has the armstrength. Give it a shot, maybe?</p>
<p><i><b>2. Team Morale</b></i></p>
<p>For any of you who follow the Seahawks players on twitter, you may have noticed a certain trend developing. Defensive players (and even some offensive players) are calling out the offense for holding the team back. The anger is justified, of course. When the defense forces three and outs and/or turnovers, it is essentially gifting field position to the offense. The offense simply cannot produce, and the third-down playcalling (on both sides of the ball, actually) is very poor. This was more evident against the Packers than any other team. Believe me, I was there. The Packers were absolutely stymied by the defense, shut out in the first half. That score should've at least been 21-0 at halftime. Yet 30+ yards worth of unnecessary roughness penalties in one drive, poor route running in others, and general miscues in all of them led to only a solitary touchdown being posted on the scoreboard at halftime.</p>
<p>Long story short, the offensive is extremely undisciplined. The defense is disciplined. Ironic, because the defense is significantly younger on average than the defense is. If this team is to win, the offense must produce. We aren't the 2000 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Ravens</a>. Team morale will significantly decline if the offense can't step it up. And that is pretty much Pete Carroll's worst nightmare.</p>
<p><i><b>3. There Are Playmakers on the Team</b></i></p>
<p>Yes, I realize that I called out the receivers in the previous section for not getting open enough against the Rams. And while that was an issue on particular drives of that game, it doesn't reflect on the season as a whole. After reviewing the game tape, it's clear that these receivers get separation on their routes. Wilson, for some reason, just doesn't seem to trust his receivers to make plays like he did in the preseason. Which seems odd, considering that both Sidney Rice and Golden Tate are some of the most sure-handed receivers in the NFL (statistically speaking).</p>
<p>Knowing Wilson's tendency to trust receivers in the preseason, we must conclude, then, that the coaches are holding Wilson back. Carroll has attested to this. Using these playmakers would undoubtedly increase offensive output.</p>
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<p>So, to conclude, the "next step" for the Seahawks would be to unleash Russell Wilson. We saw them do it during that scripted first drive during the Rams. he has the protection, he has the footwork, he has the armstrength. Employ the league's leading rusher on play-action plays. Send the receivers on streak routes. Let Golden Tate live up to his draft potential, and let Sidney Rice return to 2009 form. That way those cool things called "points" will go up on the board.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/10/4/3451266/the-seattle-seahawks-and-taking-the-next-stepJoey Rebbe2012-09-29T12:12:06-07:002012-09-29T12:12:06-07:00The biggest key to a Seahawks win on Sunday
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<p>How and why the Seahawks need to avoid the big win hangover.</p> <p>Hey, did you hear the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> won on Monday night? Apparently, it was a really clean win.</p>
<p>In all seriousness; however, that win was awesome. Trust me, I was there. But with any big victory comes a big caveat. All too often, good teams that get an impressive victory are often upset the very next week.</p>
<p>My favorite example of this occurred during the 2011 season. The <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Baltimore Ravens</a> had just won an incredibly tight match vs. the <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, and came into Seattle banking on an easy win. Four quarters later, the Ravens walked out of C-link as the biggest losers of the week.</p>
<p>Tomorrow, the Seahawks might see a very similar scenario vs. the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">Rams</a>. To avoid this, the team must focus on avoiding one thing entirely: overconfidence. Overconfidence is a virus that permeates team and coaching staff alike. It starts at the practice level. After big wins, players don't go as hard in practice, due to still being on a high from the previous weekend. Instead of focusing on the future, players revel in their current glory. This effectively wastes important practice time, and the gameplan isn't learned as well as it should be.</p>
<p>The NFL is such a competitive league that any lapses in focus by one player almost certainly gives an advantage to his opponent. Even though some teams are very obviously better than others, every team has players with incredible talent. Forgetting one cue on a playcall, missing one blocking assignment, or running one wrong route can spell disaster for the overconfident team, thereby shifting momentum. Especially on the road, the Seahawks cannot afford to do this.</p>
<p>In St. Louis, the Rams will be looking to prove that they are an improved team under their shiny new head coach and his old, greasy mustache. Getting shut down in Week 3 will undoubtedly have this team hungry to get back in the division race. Speaking of division races, don't forget that this is an NFC West grudge match as well. Nothing will come easy.</p>
<p>With all the emotion that will certainly be involved in this game, it is imperative that the Seahawks do not come in overconfident. Yet, I don't think they will. The defense has shown that it is consistent. That's not too much of a worry, and they really are <i>that good </i>at that they do. The offense, conversely, has no reason to be overconfident. Despicable playcalling, hesitation on the part of <span>Russell Wilson</span>, and overall lack of crisp route running by wide receivers should not have been enough to beat the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a>. The Seahawks forced five three-and-outs, and held the Pack to zero points in the first half. With ample opportunities, the Seahawks need to put points on the board. If the offense consistently relies on the defense to do it all in the future, winning will not result. Therefore, this offense will not be overconfident (except for <span>Golden Tate</span>). They'll have watched the film, they'll have realized how many opportunities they wasted, and they'll be screaming for redemption against the Rams.</p>
<p>Hopefully, we'll be just fine.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/9/29/3428682/seattle-seahawks-how-the-team-will-avoid-a-hangover-loss-to-the-ramsJoey Rebbe