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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

There are two ways Russell can mess up in his first game. 1. His over-abundant ego, or 2. Nerves over being on the Hawks field knowing the history of the win record & the energy of the 12s. He's going to have to hope he can see over the defensive players fast enough to get a ball in the air before his bum is on the ground. One thing's for sure. The Hawks are going to have a LOT more fun than the Broncos.

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

“Don’t do that… don’t give me hope!”

Thanks for the write-up, Kenneth, and I agree with you - both scenarios are definitely plausible; and while a season-opening MNF win over the Wilson-led Broncos would be my fondest birthday, Christmas, and Arbor Day wish come true, you’ve helped convince me that the QBs in the 2023 draft are worth sucking for… is it too much to ask for a 1-0 start, and then to be ridiculously competitive in the next 16 games while PCJS sorts out the team, but only win 2-3 more along the way to get a Top-5 pick? Dream scenario… but then I read an article like this, and I get so hyped for the the ‘Hawks to win!

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Defense will keep most games close, but unless they get an upgrade at QB. ( Jimmy G., Mayfield or Minshew) they won't go far with a 3 year bust and career back up at the most important position in the NFL.I still believe the starting QB is to be determined.

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If we upgrade at QB, 3-0 isn’t out of the question. If we don’t, 0-3 isn’t. I’d like to think we beat the Falcons though. From all the OTA pressers, it sounds like Geno is ahead of Drew. All the players and coaches praised Smith with hardly a mention of Lock.

One player I think could benefit the team most by having a breakout season is Dee Eskridge. If Ken Walker is as good as I expect and we have a dynamic wr3, that’s going to make this offense very potent with even decent qb play.

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

YEAH , I agree. Week one may be a surprise. I am wondering if they set up for a 3-3-5 heavy nickel as a base ( thus 3 starting safeties with 3 backups ).

WE KNOW Wilson does not like 2 deep safeties. Put a 3rd in the box as well to spy QB and RB? ( you know who ) .

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(Banned)May 29, 2022·edited May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I'm not going to make a prediction because who knows. But I think 1-2 is more likely than 2-1. If there were an over under, I'd place it at 1-2 after the first three games. The off season always breeds optimism. A sober analysis has to place us in the bottom half of the NFL.

I agree that Lance hasn't proven anything but Garropolo may start. I'm not convinced San Francisco is going to trade or cut him. Also, Lance may not be great but he could still be good enough to beat us. I'd like to think Lock can be decent. Hopefully he can be. But there's no evidence of it yet. Maybe Walker can be so great, he takes over and carries the team. Again, not likely. But who knows.

I doubt we beat Denver. Under the big lights against his old team, with lots of time to prepare, my guess is Wilson probably cuts our defense to ribbons. If Denver's run game is solid, I don't think we'll have a chance. Unless Walker turns out to be the next Barry Sanders. Then all bets are off. But how likely is that. I'm not sure Barry Sanders in today's NFL would be Barry Sanders.

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

The reason we watch and follow football is we never know if we will cheer or be throwing bricks at the tv. Really do not know how the season will start or end? Good write up!

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

Interesting take Ken - and yes - optimistic!!!

I think '...the entire San Francisco offense is kind of just “in theory”.' applies to the entire 2022 Hawk O & D - not just players but coaching and scheme.

I interpret PC comment about being "arrogant", applies to himself, for not giving O & D coordinators enough autonomy. PC will try to turn into "chairman of the board"/chief strategist and challenge O & D coordinators to scheme to his strategy.

New Hawk O line will learn by seat of pants, still have a speed bump for center. Hawk QB's will run for their lives. In theory, power run game complements quick release passing?

In theory, defense new 3-4 scheme works: New Hawk D line generates a pass rush, injured DBs & S come back healthy, Brooks-Barton inside LB and 2 TBD OLBs work well. A LOTTA THEORY ;-)

Broncos win September 12. Bronco OL gives Russ time to be Russ unlike past Hawk OL scrap heaps, in theory. 49rs & Falcons are toss-ups for me.

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If it bleeds, we can kill it. Heh, heh.

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

1-2 I think. Denver is going to be too good with Wilson, so is SF, but they do knock off the Falcons.

Whose fans prob have at Seattle as their 1st win of the season.

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

1-2.

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vs Broncos WIN

vs 49ers LOSS

vs Falcons WIN

and may the Force be with me on these predictions!!

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May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I think it will depend on how quickly the OL comes together. We can and I hope to finish September with a 3-0 record.

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May 29, 2022·edited May 29, 2022Liked by Seaside Joe

I don't have any idea about their record in Sept; I just really don't have a clue about how the offense may perform. I do think the we have a good chance to hold the Broncos scoring down in the 1st game, for the very good reason you mention, but also because I think that there will be a lot of guys on D who have been going up against Russ every practice for years, and they'll all be real fired up. Russ will be, too, and for much the same reason, I think he'll just be quite outnumbered in that regard. Sure, everyone on the field will be pumped for a new season, MNF in Seattle and all that (I expect the rookies on each side are going to be gob-smacked), but I think our D is just going to really be out there that much more. We may very well still lose (see my 1st comment), but I think our D is really going to try to show for this one.

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Week 1 the Hawks offense struggles mightily and Javonte Williams, not Russell Wilson, is the game's MVP. It's an easy win for Denver and Russ disappoints his fantasy owners.

Week 2 is really fun because the two teams combine for 500 rushing yards, five different players take at least one snap, and the winning team's defense outscores its offense.

Weeks 3 is a low-scoring and ugly affair, but DK does something cool.

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It's hard to say at this point who Seattle is offensively or defensively but Kenneth is right about catching Wilson early, and possibly without Jeudy. Seattle has a chance but i think the game has to stay close. I think Seattle won't find a way in SF with new QB. I like Seattle over Atlanta at home. I think they are in the same boat as Seattle and I have never been overly impressed by Mariota as an NFL QB. I have Seattle at 1-2. The one caveat that could change that would be Seattle really being on the map defensively out of the gate which might be a little much to ask.

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