I mentioned in a previous post that my "2nd team" is the Lions because I grew up near Detroit. But I am also a #GoBlue Michigan fan and it pissed me off royally to see this... no name dude DESTROY what was (I thought) one of the best college D's last year. I was prepared to hate KWIII throughout his pro career wherever he landed but now he is a Seahawk! KWIII clearly gets 'up' for big games/performances and I can't wait to see what he does vs Denver. It is going to be a coming out party for sure.
I am so excited to see this man play in real games. A bright spot on a season without many. Unrelated, but I think I like those practice uniforms better than the gameday ones. I'd buy that dark navy jersey.
Another thing that could help Ken win offensive rookie of the year is the lack of quality QB options for the award. He likely just needs to beat out Breece and a bunch of WRs.
Your first point and the runningback needing an exceptional football IQ, this is what separates the good from the great.
Marshall Falk was the starting tailback for the Colts in Peyton Manning's first season. Having him there for the inexperienced Manning was a God send. Manning still threw a bucket load of ints. Faulk knew every play inside out and what EVERY players job was. He often needed to explain to Manning what was going to happen or why it did. A workhorse runningback is going to touch the ball 300 plus times a season. Just surviving such a demanding work load demands you know where to run and how to avoid being decapitated. On his second catch vs Maryland Walker got his first down plus, then he had the foresight to see he was going nowhere further and stepped out of bounds. This is essential if one is going to have a long and fruitful career. Sure you want to see your back lower his shoulder, but it takes brains and survival instincts to make the smart play. There is a time and a place to put your body on the line.
Make no mistake KWIII is football savvy. He apparently knows the offense so well now he can play at full speed, that is a quote. He said during OTAs he was still learning so he had to think instead of just reacting. Now in a mere seven weeks he feels he knows the offense and needs reps in pass pro. So far Seattle is looking smart to us the Seahawk fans. His draft position will never be talked about after the first half of the season, until the Hawks are deciding how much to pay him on the second contract. Football smart he is.
I mentioned in a previous post that my "2nd team" is the Lions because I grew up near Detroit. But I am also a #GoBlue Michigan fan and it pissed me off royally to see this... no name dude DESTROY what was (I thought) one of the best college D's last year. I was prepared to hate KWIII throughout his pro career wherever he landed but now he is a Seahawk! KWIII clearly gets 'up' for big games/performances and I can't wait to see what he does vs Denver. It is going to be a coming out party for sure.
I am so excited to see this man play in real games. A bright spot on a season without many. Unrelated, but I think I like those practice uniforms better than the gameday ones. I'd buy that dark navy jersey.
Another thing that could help Ken win offensive rookie of the year is the lack of quality QB options for the award. He likely just needs to beat out Breece and a bunch of WRs.
Can’t wait to see KWIII vs Denver!
Hoping that our new KNless defense surprises the Broncs
Also that our “brainy” defense coaching staff has scheme to bait RW into MULTIPLE interceptions
Your first point and the runningback needing an exceptional football IQ, this is what separates the good from the great.
Marshall Falk was the starting tailback for the Colts in Peyton Manning's first season. Having him there for the inexperienced Manning was a God send. Manning still threw a bucket load of ints. Faulk knew every play inside out and what EVERY players job was. He often needed to explain to Manning what was going to happen or why it did. A workhorse runningback is going to touch the ball 300 plus times a season. Just surviving such a demanding work load demands you know where to run and how to avoid being decapitated. On his second catch vs Maryland Walker got his first down plus, then he had the foresight to see he was going nowhere further and stepped out of bounds. This is essential if one is going to have a long and fruitful career. Sure you want to see your back lower his shoulder, but it takes brains and survival instincts to make the smart play. There is a time and a place to put your body on the line.
Make no mistake KWIII is football savvy. He apparently knows the offense so well now he can play at full speed, that is a quote. He said during OTAs he was still learning so he had to think instead of just reacting. Now in a mere seven weeks he feels he knows the offense and needs reps in pass pro. So far Seattle is looking smart to us the Seahawk fans. His draft position will never be talked about after the first half of the season, until the Hawks are deciding how much to pay him on the second contract. Football smart he is.
Recently you described it as "waterfalling" what a perfect description!
His method of swerve and straight, rinse and repeat is so very fun to watch.
I am looking forward to the season for the first time since probably 2017!