I no longer gamble but I do like to keep my eyes on lines to see where the public's head is. Line has moved from -7 at opening to -8.5 yesterday to -9.5 today so people are putting their money on the 49ers. This surprises me after each team's performance last week. I don't *expect* to win on the road in Santa Clara, but it wouldn't shock me and I certainly wouldn't be surprised by a single digit loss.
My hopes for this game are to come out of it with no major injuries, better tackling, and for Kenneth Walker to do Kenneth Walker things all day. And if the last one happens, I have a feeling I'll wish I still gambled!
I'm old (well, older than Ken), so I am somewhat senile, but I nailed the losing season AND the two 8-8 seasons (under three different coaches--Tom Flores 1994 for the 6-10, and Chuck Knox 1985 and Dennis Erickson 1998 for the 8-8s). I'd forgotten Flores's team even started that well. Fun fact: the 1985 team won two, then lost two, all season. My teenaged self thought they were going to the Super Bowl at the start of that year.
And folks, for those of you under 30, you've seen nothing but the golden age of Seahawks football, with only a brief season or two here and there with Patera and Knox to compare in excitement, if not in quality. Treasure it.
You want to talk about the rest of the season when the rest of the season comes. I want to talk about Seattle beating San Francisco in San Francisco after Seattle beats San Francisco in San Francisco. Until then, none of this means anything. I also happen to think our chances of emerging with a win are vanishingly small. But then what do I know? I was shocked when Geno came out throwing darts and moving the team down the field.
Yes, going into primetime games against Denver and LAR, I'm guessing it would really call the direction into question.
Stopping the 9ers run attack is key. Wagner has been good at that, a but reason we were successful against them.
I see KWIII going off. Maybe I've been hanging around the seaside drinking the Joe a bit too much, but I'm seeing yardage on the ground and through the air.
Go Ken Go.
It would be great to hurt the 9ers year, but it's going to be tough on the road.
49ers have a very good Defense, in the box and the secondary. With new rookies playing on the Seahawks OL, they are going to need a good run game to open the passing game for Geno to beat the 49er defense. I believe Geno has better scrambling skills compared to Russ, which Geno will have to use, to avoid the 49er pass rushers. The Seahawk Defense will miss Adams playing in the box to put extra pressure on the 49er rookie QB. Should be a rockem-sockem game. Go Seahawks !!
Why isn't there a show on one of the networks called FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS that features some of the best High School football featuring some of the best talent in the country? It seems like a no brainer to me, and would further interest in all football, but would help satiate my appetite for any good football. Every day of the week.
Seeing the way we have owned the 9ers in the last decade and I believe we have the better quarterback, running backs, top receivers, and tight ends if Kettle doesn’t play I think we will beat them, perhaps badly.
Don't know why folks that watched both teams last week expect the 49er's to win...by 9.5 points !!!???
I expect our defense to eat Trey on a tray and an efficient General Geno to loose the many offensive weapons he has upon his division adversaries. I expect the Hawks to win...I think they are the better team.
One of The Athletic podcasts mentioned that Seattle had scouts at the Kentucky Florida game. It’s to be expected of course but just thought I would mention it.
If we can run the ball successfully or Geno can hit many quick passes that could lead to victory. The most likely winning scenario would be Seattle holding the Niners rushing attack to a dull roar. We all know what that implies.
I never expected Seattle to earn the number one pick, would they like to draft Bryce Young of course. I think there will be a number of quarterbacks that can play Pete ball. How deep that list is even the J and P don't know that yet.
Great in depth on Geno. I looked at 4 highlights over the years Jet's vs Atlanta, Giants vs Raiders, Rams vs Seahawks, Jacksonville vs Seahawks. Geno looked pretty good in those games too. His reads were good and throws above average. He also did a good job under a lot of pressure in the Rams game. The int he threw Lockett was knocked down (should have been illegal contact) and probably would have had the completion. Geno showed great chemistry with Locket and Metcalf and with his TE's in all the highlights.
I tend to think Geno got pigeonholed early in his career and that was his identity from then on (thanks Stephen). Honestly, I bought into the press. What's the old saying "Contempt prior to investigation is the surest sign of ignorance." Guilty as charged.
I believe Geno is not only taking this year as his opportunity to be a starter in the NFL one last time. He may well be looking to keep the job in 23, even if a QB is drafted.
This week at SF will be another test, but I for one am becoming more curious about Geno each week. If Geno can get some help from the defense, the game in SF can be a win. I read a critique on Field Gulls that wasn't very promising with matchups against the 49ers. Then again that's why they play the game. Take the 8.5 and the Hawks (easy money). I still like Pete's Mojo over the niners.
I no longer gamble but I do like to keep my eyes on lines to see where the public's head is. Line has moved from -7 at opening to -8.5 yesterday to -9.5 today so people are putting their money on the 49ers. This surprises me after each team's performance last week. I don't *expect* to win on the road in Santa Clara, but it wouldn't shock me and I certainly wouldn't be surprised by a single digit loss.
My hopes for this game are to come out of it with no major injuries, better tackling, and for Kenneth Walker to do Kenneth Walker things all day. And if the last one happens, I have a feeling I'll wish I still gambled!
Here is a link to a very long and detailed examination of Geno Smith for everyone's edification. https://deadspin.com/nfl-week-2-bears-texans-are-favorites-among-underdog-1849547106
I'm interested to read comments on this. Go Geno!
I'm old (well, older than Ken), so I am somewhat senile, but I nailed the losing season AND the two 8-8 seasons (under three different coaches--Tom Flores 1994 for the 6-10, and Chuck Knox 1985 and Dennis Erickson 1998 for the 8-8s). I'd forgotten Flores's team even started that well. Fun fact: the 1985 team won two, then lost two, all season. My teenaged self thought they were going to the Super Bowl at the start of that year.
And folks, for those of you under 30, you've seen nothing but the golden age of Seahawks football, with only a brief season or two here and there with Patera and Knox to compare in excitement, if not in quality. Treasure it.
You want to talk about the rest of the season when the rest of the season comes. I want to talk about Seattle beating San Francisco in San Francisco after Seattle beats San Francisco in San Francisco. Until then, none of this means anything. I also happen to think our chances of emerging with a win are vanishingly small. But then what do I know? I was shocked when Geno came out throwing darts and moving the team down the field.
Yes, going into primetime games against Denver and LAR, I'm guessing it would really call the direction into question.
Stopping the 9ers run attack is key. Wagner has been good at that, a but reason we were successful against them.
I see KWIII going off. Maybe I've been hanging around the seaside drinking the Joe a bit too much, but I'm seeing yardage on the ground and through the air.
Go Ken Go.
It would be great to hurt the 9ers year, but it's going to be tough on the road.
49ers have a very good Defense, in the box and the secondary. With new rookies playing on the Seahawks OL, they are going to need a good run game to open the passing game for Geno to beat the 49er defense. I believe Geno has better scrambling skills compared to Russ, which Geno will have to use, to avoid the 49er pass rushers. The Seahawk Defense will miss Adams playing in the box to put extra pressure on the 49er rookie QB. Should be a rockem-sockem game. Go Seahawks !!
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Why isn't there a show on one of the networks called FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS that features some of the best High School football featuring some of the best talent in the country? It seems like a no brainer to me, and would further interest in all football, but would help satiate my appetite for any good football. Every day of the week.
Seeing the way we have owned the 9ers in the last decade and I believe we have the better quarterback, running backs, top receivers, and tight ends if Kettle doesn’t play I think we will beat them, perhaps badly.
Don't know why folks that watched both teams last week expect the 49er's to win...by 9.5 points !!!???
I expect our defense to eat Trey on a tray and an efficient General Geno to loose the many offensive weapons he has upon his division adversaries. I expect the Hawks to win...I think they are the better team.
One of The Athletic podcasts mentioned that Seattle had scouts at the Kentucky Florida game. It’s to be expected of course but just thought I would mention it.
I am expecting another close game with the win going to the team that does a better job protecting the football.
The Seahawks can win this game! If Penny and Walker get loose it will make things much easier.
And by the way, I want one of those KW3 dark blue practice jerseys BADLY!
If we can run the ball successfully or Geno can hit many quick passes that could lead to victory. The most likely winning scenario would be Seattle holding the Niners rushing attack to a dull roar. We all know what that implies.
I never expected Seattle to earn the number one pick, would they like to draft Bryce Young of course. I think there will be a number of quarterbacks that can play Pete ball. How deep that list is even the J and P don't know that yet.
Great piece, but you made a massive faux pas by not — correctly — identifying the ATL/LAR game as "0-1 Falcons at 0-1 Rams". How dare you :)
Great in depth on Geno. I looked at 4 highlights over the years Jet's vs Atlanta, Giants vs Raiders, Rams vs Seahawks, Jacksonville vs Seahawks. Geno looked pretty good in those games too. His reads were good and throws above average. He also did a good job under a lot of pressure in the Rams game. The int he threw Lockett was knocked down (should have been illegal contact) and probably would have had the completion. Geno showed great chemistry with Locket and Metcalf and with his TE's in all the highlights.
I tend to think Geno got pigeonholed early in his career and that was his identity from then on (thanks Stephen). Honestly, I bought into the press. What's the old saying "Contempt prior to investigation is the surest sign of ignorance." Guilty as charged.
I believe Geno is not only taking this year as his opportunity to be a starter in the NFL one last time. He may well be looking to keep the job in 23, even if a QB is drafted.
This week at SF will be another test, but I for one am becoming more curious about Geno each week. If Geno can get some help from the defense, the game in SF can be a win. I read a critique on Field Gulls that wasn't very promising with matchups against the 49ers. Then again that's why they play the game. Take the 8.5 and the Hawks (easy money). I still like Pete's Mojo over the niners.