Never seen that guy, Top Billing Murf. Thank you so much for sharing. He is fabulous. "The Artist formerly known as the quarterback." I've forgotten your questions.
Top over reaction? No such thing. I was more engaged and screaming in that game than any time since... well, for at least 3-4 years. We're going to win the Super Bowl! Allow us at least four days to indulge in serene Seahawk idiocy.
Which play to change or do over... it wasn't listed, but Adams's injury. Of course, if it wasn't then, it was going to happen sometime; so... I'd have them win the sneak. That would have been good for the whole team.
Sep 14, 2022·edited Sep 14, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe
It is not as though the Seahawks spanked the Broncos. Yes, we won - even a close win or for that matter, a truly unlikely/remarkable win equals the same as a blow out. Any and every week-one result should be taken with a grain of salt and perhaps a shit-load of garlic too.
The day after the first weekend of every NFL season is chalk full of over reaction. Denver's Hackett is the zaniest coach ever! Geno F-ing Smith blows Russell away! Jamal Adams always get hurt! Well that one sure seems true...
Look, because of a new QB, new coaches, unfamiliar connection with his receivers and the Monday night crowd all gave us reasonable prognasticators a feeling this would be a win. The same sane treatment looking at next week's game tells us that a SF win is likely.
Looking at this year as the late John Clayton would, I have come up with an 8 win season - with 9 victories being a possibility. So is only four...but that will be less likely. Remembering that in the NFL injuries happen leads us to all different possibilities. Unfortunately, Jamal IS out for at least a while. Hopefully this is one of very few big blows our roster will have to absorb.
By the way, the 2023 draft will take place and Denver's pics are likely to be very close to our natural selections. Their likely 9-win season will barely miss the playoffs. So we end up with two draft pics in next year's first round that are each in the mid-teens. Another two very nice second rounders. Don't trade up...keep building like champions do.
That is cool by me as we will be able to pic from a 1983-like QB draft. No need to trade up. No need to shamefully tank games. Just play out the 2022 season, miss the playoffs and get a QB that will be on a rookie deal - do not overshoot for a Christian Ponder-type.
Russell was NOT elite until well after hoisting the Lombardi trophy. Elite is Not needed to win Superbowls if you have a well-rounded team that boasts a truly bad-ass defense. We do not need, or will be be getting a first year stud QB - they never are in their first year. But we will be in draft range to get a first year Patrick Mahomes or a Josh Allen type. Both of them came up in the early-ish teens.
All is good enough to enjoy and we Are on the way to future Superbowl appearances. Just not this year...lets quell further over-reactions. Thank you Kenneth for this forum for passionate fans to be both well-informed and to share. Kudos!
It was a great win but I'm really, really bummed that we've lost Jamal for the season. I felt like the whole defensive scheme change was done largely to free up Adams to do what he does best and I was excited to see him challenge the "worst trade ever" narrative. Dynamic of a player as he can be, it really does look like an awful trade at this point with little chance of redemption.
To keep this from being completely negative, we won the game I most wanted to win on the whole schedule, our division games suddenly look more winnable, and we haven't even seen KW3 yet.
Did anybody even notice that the hometown O got right on it out of the gate? They did not light it up (scoreboard-wise) but this was truly a welcomed and actually rather refreshing sight. Hopefully it becomes a trend!
Forget what the stats say, if you could give Geno Smith a score between 1-10 for last night only, what would you grade him?
I'm giving Geno a 10 for completely exceeding expectations. Sure, he's still Geno. He can't do what he can't do. But he did what he can and did it about as well as possible. Great work, Geno!
Damn, I blew his age. I guess that raises the question- can he "grow out " of the injury bug he is experiencing? (Maybe Penny has but this year will be telling). I think Adam's contract is such that we would have a dead cap hit of "only " $7.1M if we were to cut him prior to June 2024. Guess that means he has next season to prove he can stay healthy.
Let's chat about Adams. He is an injury looking to happen. Reminds one of Penny, only Adams is what, 6 years older. This makes things even worse for him. Time to cut bait as soon as his contract allows us to cut him with the least amount of financial pain. Bite the bullet and admit he was a dud trade. Move on.
I give Geno a solid 5. No turnovers and only a few mistakes. But also, no elite plays to raise his grade. He managed the game better than I expected he would, and I was pleasantly surprised by that. I am not as high on the defensive play as most because of Hurtt's defense allowing 433 yards and 8 for 15 on third downs. Because of this, I have to give the "better night" trophy to Waldron. He did more with less.
If you could have a re-do on one play from Monday Night Football, which would it be: The Quandre Diggs dropped interception or the Noah Fant tackle and Geno Smith slip-QB sneak that resulted in a turnover on downs near the Broncos end zone? Or pick a different play!
Will DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett both reach 1,000 yards this season?
Dee Jay Dallas kickoff smackdown! Boom shacka lacka! It was an important play for this game and the season. We needs us some more Dee Jay!
Never seen that guy, Top Billing Murf. Thank you so much for sharing. He is fabulous. "The Artist formerly known as the quarterback." I've forgotten your questions.
Top over reaction? No such thing. I was more engaged and screaming in that game than any time since... well, for at least 3-4 years. We're going to win the Super Bowl! Allow us at least four days to indulge in serene Seahawk idiocy.
Which play to change or do over... it wasn't listed, but Adams's injury. Of course, if it wasn't then, it was going to happen sometime; so... I'd have them win the sneak. That would have been good for the whole team.
Okay, now I really can't remember the questions.
I’m going go with Clint Hurtt having a better game by a nose. Waldron had a better half ( first) but they floundered on O in the second half.
And hey….
“ this is the best Seahawks fan community on the internet—and I’m including all of Twitter in that comparison.”
Damming us with faint praise, I see.
It is not as though the Seahawks spanked the Broncos. Yes, we won - even a close win or for that matter, a truly unlikely/remarkable win equals the same as a blow out. Any and every week-one result should be taken with a grain of salt and perhaps a shit-load of garlic too.
The day after the first weekend of every NFL season is chalk full of over reaction. Denver's Hackett is the zaniest coach ever! Geno F-ing Smith blows Russell away! Jamal Adams always get hurt! Well that one sure seems true...
Look, because of a new QB, new coaches, unfamiliar connection with his receivers and the Monday night crowd all gave us reasonable prognasticators a feeling this would be a win. The same sane treatment looking at next week's game tells us that a SF win is likely.
Looking at this year as the late John Clayton would, I have come up with an 8 win season - with 9 victories being a possibility. So is only four...but that will be less likely. Remembering that in the NFL injuries happen leads us to all different possibilities. Unfortunately, Jamal IS out for at least a while. Hopefully this is one of very few big blows our roster will have to absorb.
By the way, the 2023 draft will take place and Denver's pics are likely to be very close to our natural selections. Their likely 9-win season will barely miss the playoffs. So we end up with two draft pics in next year's first round that are each in the mid-teens. Another two very nice second rounders. Don't trade up...keep building like champions do.
That is cool by me as we will be able to pic from a 1983-like QB draft. No need to trade up. No need to shamefully tank games. Just play out the 2022 season, miss the playoffs and get a QB that will be on a rookie deal - do not overshoot for a Christian Ponder-type.
Russell was NOT elite until well after hoisting the Lombardi trophy. Elite is Not needed to win Superbowls if you have a well-rounded team that boasts a truly bad-ass defense. We do not need, or will be be getting a first year stud QB - they never are in their first year. But we will be in draft range to get a first year Patrick Mahomes or a Josh Allen type. Both of them came up in the early-ish teens.
All is good enough to enjoy and we Are on the way to future Superbowl appearances. Just not this year...lets quell further over-reactions. Thank you Kenneth for this forum for passionate fans to be both well-informed and to share. Kudos!
It was a great win but I'm really, really bummed that we've lost Jamal for the season. I felt like the whole defensive scheme change was done largely to free up Adams to do what he does best and I was excited to see him challenge the "worst trade ever" narrative. Dynamic of a player as he can be, it really does look like an awful trade at this point with little chance of redemption.
To keep this from being completely negative, we won the game I most wanted to win on the whole schedule, our division games suddenly look more winnable, and we haven't even seen KW3 yet.
I think both will get 1000 yards
DK first
Did anybody even notice that the hometown O got right on it out of the gate? They did not light it up (scoreboard-wise) but this was truly a welcomed and actually rather refreshing sight. Hopefully it becomes a trend!
Forget what the stats say, if you could give Geno Smith a score between 1-10 for last night only, what would you grade him?
I'm giving Geno a 10 for completely exceeding expectations. Sure, he's still Geno. He can't do what he can't do. But he did what he can and did it about as well as possible. Great work, Geno!
Damn, I blew his age. I guess that raises the question- can he "grow out " of the injury bug he is experiencing? (Maybe Penny has but this year will be telling). I think Adam's contract is such that we would have a dead cap hit of "only " $7.1M if we were to cut him prior to June 2024. Guess that means he has next season to prove he can stay healthy.
Let's chat about Adams. He is an injury looking to happen. Reminds one of Penny, only Adams is what, 6 years older. This makes things even worse for him. Time to cut bait as soon as his contract allows us to cut him with the least amount of financial pain. Bite the bullet and admit he was a dud trade. Move on.
Geno. 6.5
1000 yds each - no. But like mentioned below YAC is critical
GB needs a #1 WR
Clint Hurt
Dropped INT
I give Geno a solid 5. No turnovers and only a few mistakes. But also, no elite plays to raise his grade. He managed the game better than I expected he would, and I was pleasantly surprised by that. I am not as high on the defensive play as most because of Hurtt's defense allowing 433 yards and 8 for 15 on third downs. Because of this, I have to give the "better night" trophy to Waldron. He did more with less.
If you could have a re-do on one play from Monday Night Football, which would it be: The Quandre Diggs dropped interception or the Noah Fant tackle and Geno Smith slip-QB sneak that resulted in a turnover on downs near the Broncos end zone? Or pick a different play!
Who had a better Monday Night: Shane Waldron or Clint Hurtt?
What’s the biggest “overreaction take” that fans are having right now?