He’s played better than last year. I’m sure they are putting out their 5 best linemen. Right now Bradford is one of them. Richman and Cabeldue are being developed, but that might not see results until next year.
True. I may want to take back my desire to see Sundell move to RG permanently if he gets pushed around a lot tomorrow night. People may run around Bradford sometimes, but they rarely/never run through him. Maybe he'll be fine to play and we won't have to find out.
FYI Jones was actually playing ball and I think doing well enough in relief of Cross before his injury.
As for invisible stats. Apparently it does exist or something close. The Athletic had a write up of the rookie RBs and lack of sensation. They actually noted that while Jeanty YPC is poor, apparently the OLine is so bad, Jeanty has more YAC than he has yards. So, is the Seahawks “poor OLine history” potentially an offshoot of a PC team????
Man I’m so out of it. I didn’t see Ouzts is outsssss. Sucks. Brady is no Ouzts. And Brady should NOT be wearing that uniform number. It needs to be in the Ring of Honor. But, next man up. Brady is a good kid. Great attitude. One of those do almost anything guys. Which we as fans love.
I think Brady Russell will probably do a fine job at FB. He's a smart player, has good instincts, and is big/strong enough to get in the way of tacklers. I think KK and MM are excited for him to have this opportunity, more than they are dreading the loss of Ouzts. All that being said, it super sucks to lose Ouzts as we were just getting the hype train rolling!!!
I’ve been digging into Brady Russell’s background — and I’m more convinced than ever that 2025 is his moment. He’s been quietly grinding on special teams, sacrificing and earning trust.
In high school, he was better known as a defensive end than a tight end — and was only rated a two-star recruit.
He chose to walk on at a Power 5 school (Colorado) rather than take a lower-division scholarship.
Early on in college, he earned praise on special teams and as a scout team “marathoner” — doing the dirty work that doesn’t get glory.
Over his Colorado career, he wasn’t a massive statistical star, but in 2021 he became the first tight end in 15 years to lead Colorado in both catches (25) and yards (307).
His final college stat line: 78 receptions, 799 yards, 3 touchdowns — modest, but earned in a tumultuous environment (multiple coaching changes, poor team records).
Russell’s background includes significant military ties: born on a Marine Corps base, his father served in the Air Force, and his family lineage includes military veterans. This kind of upbringing seems to blur naturally into his “do your job, hustle every snap” reputation.
He’s been called someone who “forces his way onto the field” — not through flash, but through consistency, willingness to block, run, and hit on special teams.
Wearing my Murphy jersey tomorrow. I am happy that I got it last year after the draft, but was a bit underwhelmed by his 1st year production. I think the new haircut has given him the strength he needed to become a wrecker that he has been so far.
In the spirit of non sequitors and as a mercy for low tech geezers who are drowning in a contemporary tsunami of acronyms...if one is writing an article using them, throw in what they stand for in the first sentence (in parentheses perhaps?). In a world of texting and keeping it short, acronyms are breeding like Tribbles. I am overdosing on 'acronyms' (not even sure I spelled that right). So, WTFDTLM (What The F**k Do Those Letters Mean?).
I had to scroll up to find out what acronym you were referring to, I had already forgotten about DVOA.
Defense-Adjusted Value Over Average. I was probably too nonchalant about the reference because the question was nonchalant as well. It's been going around for 15+ years. Does that make it mainstream or commonplace? Not at all. I should have explained it.
I just ignore them. I have no idea what any of them mean. In the 60s and 70s, it was simple, carries, yards, yards per carry. Catches, yards, yards per catch. If you asked someone in 1970 how many hurries did he get, they’d look at you cross-eyed. I’d rather spend my time watching video vs looking at rows and columns of numbers that supposedly say this plate is great and this one stinks. My son would disagree, but he’s a heck of a lot smarter than I am. It just isn’t fun for me to sit there and read numbers.
Then you have the YouTube people who put out a video reading these numbers to you saying this player had a so so game against Pittsburgh and NO. If I’m not mistaken I think Murphy got a so so grade against Pittsburgh and maybe NO. I don’t know who was saying so but it was one of the Hawks YouTube channel “analysts.” And I’m thinking, ‘did you even watch the game?’ Murphy was a beast!
Also, Byron is ball'n!! Him and the D front are why the DB's are feasting. The Card's QB moves like a hummingbird on crack...so seal those edges and bury that little bird! GO HAWKS!
So disappointed to see Ouzts out on IR. Horton looks impressive...reminds me of a big Devonta Smith from the Eagles. Poor Zabel, it's like once every game he's out of control in some respect. He's getting whipped one play. Then he snaps out of it and is good to go...
I think everyone feels that way. Hopefully he can come back at 100% after the bye. I have no idea what the injury is, but he was walking on it after the game.
I went back and watched the first half of the Saints game last night (what a weird game). I don't think Darnold came close to getting a pressure other than that Bresee free rusher play (could be mistaken but don't recall much pressure). Not only that, but he was standing in some huge pockets and/or rolling out into space.
Darnold was excellent last game. Pretty much perfect. The arm talent is there. The command is there. It is awesome stuff.
That also may have been one of the easiest games I have seen at the NFL level for a QB. Which is not meant to be a knock on him. He played exceptional football. It is to say, he had no pressure (other than 1 play), he had great field position all game, he got a redo on the opening drive due to a dumb personal foul call after the Hawks were stopped and then a punt return TD, and a block easy TD. So he played with the lead all day.
Also, great game by Kubiak and the O-line. Even though the run game may not have been efficient, they are sticking with it and teams are respecting it, which helps the pass game and protection.
I would love to see that type of football all year! But, chances are things will get tougher at times during an NFL season. And I am excited to see how SD plays in those environments and situations.
Lastly, just real excited for the game Thursday. I thought the Pitt game was a fork in the road game. This one is a mini-fork in the road game. But I do think this is a true "Are you for real?" game. National TV, standalone game, on the "road" (tons of Hawks fans in Arizona).
This could be a coming out party and dominant win telling the country the Hawks are for real? Or will it be a week 1 slog, toss up type game? I'm thinking more of the blowout we are here type game.
I hope we take the right fork this week. Not necessarily the right fork if the left fork is better ;) I’m with you on another big win. In my dreams, Seahawks 31, Cards 10. Darnold 300 yards passing, Murray 3 turnovers. (One strip sack, two INTs)
Can you imagine what the ESPN/football people would be saying if that happened?
The defense's two games last year against the Cards was some of the best football I have seen in a long time. I am itching to see if they can do it again.
One of my favorite plays to watch from last years was the Bryant pick 6 INT vs the Cards. Incredible play by Spoon to prevent Murray’s attempt to run for the 1st down. He throws it up and Spoon thinks it’s incomplete, so he is facing the Card’s sideline and trash talking. Then he realizes the pass was intercepted and in a flash he’s racing downfield to block for Bryant and help get the TD. It’s hilarious to me. Spoon playing at 110%, mouthing off, oops! Back to 110% again.
I'm not sure I'm buying Jeremiah's argument bc Williams was already a menace last year (arguably the best DL in football, no worse than Top 5) and Murphy wasn't as impactful as this year. So I'm in the corner of Murphy's sophomore jump -- helped by the fact that Murphy's college tape said he'd be like this. Not a one-time wonder. If anything, last year was the anomaly
Murphy continuing to play the way he has early would be huge for the defence. Huge. Here’s hoping.
DVOA is pretty indicative of overall success. It’s not the be all-end all, but it’s a very useful comparative metric. And the Seahawks look pretty good so far.
Teams are getting pretty beaten up already. The NFL is a war of attrition. Here’s to good health.
My biggest observation from the videos in which you asked for our responses: 1) Is Jobe as good as he seems? My lord, does he look good. He’s 27 I believe, so is this the result of good coaching? Is it here to stay? His physical play is right up MM’s alley. He plays 100% all the time. He’s set the bar so high for Woolen I can’t imagine they will extend him. Unless the Jobe balloon deflates. But I don’t see that happening. 2) I was always high on Horton, but the last two games seem to suggest he might be among the best WR2s at some point in the next season if he continues to work at it and stays healthy. His college film is ridiculous, but it looks like stepping up to the NFL level CBs hasn’t been able to stop him.
You bad we didn’t get Woolen off the street. To me he seems to be playing the run a little tougher, but you watch the aggressiveness of Jobe closing down on ball carriers, and you just know that will never be Woolen. He stuck to DK like glue all game. He looks to get involved even when the play is taking place away from him. I can see the Hawks trading Woolen this season if a contender needs a CB due to injury. He easily fits into the cap for this season for any team, and still is a good cover CB who might get better.
Jobe reminds me of DJ Reed, who was undervalued when he came here, played great so was able to get a contract Seattle wouldn't match, but then proved to be the real deal and worthy of the contract. Wonder if Schneider will treat Jobe like Reed, if he continues at this level
If he continues at this level, you trade Woolen and sign Jobe. He deserves it. My guess is they can get Jobe for less than Woolen even though Jobe is playing better than Woolen. Just based on the fact that Jobe was cut and had no market when the Hawks signed him.
BACK: Witherspoon, Love
DOUBTFUL: Emmanwori
QUESTIONABLE: Bradford, Mafe, Charbonnet
Maybe Bryce Cabeldue era?
Sorry for any misleading info before. Apparently the Seahawks are listing Charbonnet as questionable actually.
If we had to lose an O-lineman, Bradford would be my pick. Maybe Sundell slides right and Olu steps in.
And maybe Bradford never gets his job back
He’s played better than last year. I’m sure they are putting out their 5 best linemen. Right now Bradford is one of them. Richman and Cabeldue are being developed, but that might not see results until next year.
True. I may want to take back my desire to see Sundell move to RG permanently if he gets pushed around a lot tomorrow night. People may run around Bradford sometimes, but they rarely/never run through him. Maybe he'll be fine to play and we won't have to find out.
Oh yeah, you're probably right
Cards look beat up...lot of o line likely out. We should push them around. Guessing we get em early and don't let up.
FYI Jones was actually playing ball and I think doing well enough in relief of Cross before his injury.
As for invisible stats. Apparently it does exist or something close. The Athletic had a write up of the rookie RBs and lack of sensation. They actually noted that while Jeanty YPC is poor, apparently the OLine is so bad, Jeanty has more YAC than he has yards. So, is the Seahawks “poor OLine history” potentially an offshoot of a PC team????
Man I’m so out of it. I didn’t see Ouzts is outsssss. Sucks. Brady is no Ouzts. And Brady should NOT be wearing that uniform number. It needs to be in the Ring of Honor. But, next man up. Brady is a good kid. Great attitude. One of those do almost anything guys. Which we as fans love.
I think Brady Russell will probably do a fine job at FB. He's a smart player, has good instincts, and is big/strong enough to get in the way of tacklers. I think KK and MM are excited for him to have this opportunity, more than they are dreading the loss of Ouzts. All that being said, it super sucks to lose Ouzts as we were just getting the hype train rolling!!!
I’ve been digging into Brady Russell’s background — and I’m more convinced than ever that 2025 is his moment. He’s been quietly grinding on special teams, sacrificing and earning trust.
In high school, he was better known as a defensive end than a tight end — and was only rated a two-star recruit.
He chose to walk on at a Power 5 school (Colorado) rather than take a lower-division scholarship.
Early on in college, he earned praise on special teams and as a scout team “marathoner” — doing the dirty work that doesn’t get glory.
Over his Colorado career, he wasn’t a massive statistical star, but in 2021 he became the first tight end in 15 years to lead Colorado in both catches (25) and yards (307).
His final college stat line: 78 receptions, 799 yards, 3 touchdowns — modest, but earned in a tumultuous environment (multiple coaching changes, poor team records).
Russell’s background includes significant military ties: born on a Marine Corps base, his father served in the Air Force, and his family lineage includes military veterans. This kind of upbringing seems to blur naturally into his “do your job, hustle every snap” reputation.
He’s been called someone who “forces his way onto the field” — not through flash, but through consistency, willingness to block, run, and hit on special teams.
I’m bullish on Brady!
Wearing my Murphy jersey tomorrow. I am happy that I got it last year after the draft, but was a bit underwhelmed by his 1st year production. I think the new haircut has given him the strength he needed to become a wrecker that he has been so far.
I hope there’s no one named Delilah on the Cards.
In the spirit of non sequitors and as a mercy for low tech geezers who are drowning in a contemporary tsunami of acronyms...if one is writing an article using them, throw in what they stand for in the first sentence (in parentheses perhaps?). In a world of texting and keeping it short, acronyms are breeding like Tribbles. I am overdosing on 'acronyms' (not even sure I spelled that right). So, WTFDTLM (What The F**k Do Those Letters Mean?).
I had to scroll up to find out what acronym you were referring to, I had already forgotten about DVOA.
Defense-Adjusted Value Over Average. I was probably too nonchalant about the reference because the question was nonchalant as well. It's been going around for 15+ years. Does that make it mainstream or commonplace? Not at all. I should have explained it.
I just ignore them. I have no idea what any of them mean. In the 60s and 70s, it was simple, carries, yards, yards per carry. Catches, yards, yards per catch. If you asked someone in 1970 how many hurries did he get, they’d look at you cross-eyed. I’d rather spend my time watching video vs looking at rows and columns of numbers that supposedly say this plate is great and this one stinks. My son would disagree, but he’s a heck of a lot smarter than I am. It just isn’t fun for me to sit there and read numbers.
Then you have the YouTube people who put out a video reading these numbers to you saying this player had a so so game against Pittsburgh and NO. If I’m not mistaken I think Murphy got a so so grade against Pittsburgh and maybe NO. I don’t know who was saying so but it was one of the Hawks YouTube channel “analysts.” And I’m thinking, ‘did you even watch the game?’ Murphy was a beast!
Also, Byron is ball'n!! Him and the D front are why the DB's are feasting. The Card's QB moves like a hummingbird on crack...so seal those edges and bury that little bird! GO HAWKS!
So disappointed to see Ouzts out on IR. Horton looks impressive...reminds me of a big Devonta Smith from the Eagles. Poor Zabel, it's like once every game he's out of control in some respect. He's getting whipped one play. Then he snaps out of it and is good to go...
I think everyone feels that way. Hopefully he can come back at 100% after the bye. I have no idea what the injury is, but he was walking on it after the game.
I went back and watched the first half of the Saints game last night (what a weird game). I don't think Darnold came close to getting a pressure other than that Bresee free rusher play (could be mistaken but don't recall much pressure). Not only that, but he was standing in some huge pockets and/or rolling out into space.
Darnold was excellent last game. Pretty much perfect. The arm talent is there. The command is there. It is awesome stuff.
That also may have been one of the easiest games I have seen at the NFL level for a QB. Which is not meant to be a knock on him. He played exceptional football. It is to say, he had no pressure (other than 1 play), he had great field position all game, he got a redo on the opening drive due to a dumb personal foul call after the Hawks were stopped and then a punt return TD, and a block easy TD. So he played with the lead all day.
Also, great game by Kubiak and the O-line. Even though the run game may not have been efficient, they are sticking with it and teams are respecting it, which helps the pass game and protection.
I would love to see that type of football all year! But, chances are things will get tougher at times during an NFL season. And I am excited to see how SD plays in those environments and situations.
Lastly, just real excited for the game Thursday. I thought the Pitt game was a fork in the road game. This one is a mini-fork in the road game. But I do think this is a true "Are you for real?" game. National TV, standalone game, on the "road" (tons of Hawks fans in Arizona).
This could be a coming out party and dominant win telling the country the Hawks are for real? Or will it be a week 1 slog, toss up type game? I'm thinking more of the blowout we are here type game.
Go Hawks.
I hope we take the right fork this week. Not necessarily the right fork if the left fork is better ;) I’m with you on another big win. In my dreams, Seahawks 31, Cards 10. Darnold 300 yards passing, Murray 3 turnovers. (One strip sack, two INTs)
Can you imagine what the ESPN/football people would be saying if that happened?
The defense's two games last year against the Cards was some of the best football I have seen in a long time. I am itching to see if they can do it again.
One of my favorite plays to watch from last years was the Bryant pick 6 INT vs the Cards. Incredible play by Spoon to prevent Murray’s attempt to run for the 1st down. He throws it up and Spoon thinks it’s incomplete, so he is facing the Card’s sideline and trash talking. Then he realizes the pass was intercepted and in a flash he’s racing downfield to block for Bryant and help get the TD. It’s hilarious to me. Spoon playing at 110%, mouthing off, oops! Back to 110% again.
I'm not sure I'm buying Jeremiah's argument bc Williams was already a menace last year (arguably the best DL in football, no worse than Top 5) and Murphy wasn't as impactful as this year. So I'm in the corner of Murphy's sophomore jump -- helped by the fact that Murphy's college tape said he'd be like this. Not a one-time wonder. If anything, last year was the anomaly
Murphy is still so young. His best years are 2 years down the road. Linemen peak after 25.
Murphy continuing to play the way he has early would be huge for the defence. Huge. Here’s hoping.
DVOA is pretty indicative of overall success. It’s not the be all-end all, but it’s a very useful comparative metric. And the Seahawks look pretty good so far.
Teams are getting pretty beaten up already. The NFL is a war of attrition. Here’s to good health.
A game-wrecking interior DL player has won a lot of Super Bowls lately. Chris Jones. Aaron Donald. Jalen Carter. Vita Vea.
It would be huge if that's Byron Murphy next.
My biggest observation from the videos in which you asked for our responses: 1) Is Jobe as good as he seems? My lord, does he look good. He’s 27 I believe, so is this the result of good coaching? Is it here to stay? His physical play is right up MM’s alley. He plays 100% all the time. He’s set the bar so high for Woolen I can’t imagine they will extend him. Unless the Jobe balloon deflates. But I don’t see that happening. 2) I was always high on Horton, but the last two games seem to suggest he might be among the best WR2s at some point in the next season if he continues to work at it and stays healthy. His college film is ridiculous, but it looks like stepping up to the NFL level CBs hasn’t been able to stop him.
MM knows a thing or two about developing secondary players off the street.
You bad we didn’t get Woolen off the street. To me he seems to be playing the run a little tougher, but you watch the aggressiveness of Jobe closing down on ball carriers, and you just know that will never be Woolen. He stuck to DK like glue all game. He looks to get involved even when the play is taking place away from him. I can see the Hawks trading Woolen this season if a contender needs a CB due to injury. He easily fits into the cap for this season for any team, and still is a good cover CB who might get better.
Jobe reminds me of DJ Reed, who was undervalued when he came here, played great so was able to get a contract Seattle wouldn't match, but then proved to be the real deal and worthy of the contract. Wonder if Schneider will treat Jobe like Reed, if he continues at this level
If he continues at this level, you trade Woolen and sign Jobe. He deserves it. My guess is they can get Jobe for less than Woolen even though Jobe is playing better than Woolen. Just based on the fact that Jobe was cut and had no market when the Hawks signed him.
High hopes for Tory’s evolution. Trying not to get ahead of myself.