This won’t be a matter of counting your chicks before they hatch, it’s just a fact: The Seahawks didn’t win the division last year because they lost one too many NFC games.
I find cold comfort knowing Baker Mayfield has Nick Emmanwori’s name in his mouth. Might well be they’re planning to test the rookie.
But he’s my first player. Sundell is second because the interior of the Bucs’ dline is said to be powerful. Mayfield is third and has to be contained. Tampa’s LBs are fourth because they’re said to be a weak unit. And any Hawks receiver not named JSN.
Going to this game, right by the seahawks tunnel. Should be a good game! I suspect our Dline is going to limit Baker to quick passes so we need to have good corner / safety performance and especially good tackling to limit yards. I feel like this is going to be close and won by time of possession or come down to a game winning drive one way or the other.
No offense to our former, vastly under appreciated, un appreciated QB. Geno, unlike last season, I don't fore see Sam throwing 5 red zone picks to keep us out of the playoffs!
I’ve watch some all-22 analysis on the Bucs, and it seems they’re quite poor defending against passes in the middle of the field between the numbers. Darnold is killing it using the middle of the field with an adjusted completion rate of 90%. I’m not sure what adjusted completion rate is, but 90% does sound outstanding. The Bucs linebackers have been struggling as pass defenders. I’d really like to see what Barner and Arroyo can do attacking the middle of the field, beating the linebackers. I know I’ve called for a TE breakout game already, but quick passes to the TEs will stifle to TB pass rush. I want to see Horton beat one of the TB outside corners for a big TD catch. How about K9 gets 2 or 3 explosive runs.
On defense, I want to see our D-line attack the whole right side of the TB O-line which is missing both starters. How about another 6 sack game with both Williams and Murphy getting sacks, Chenna, Hall, Mafe AND Emmanwori! We get 2 INTs, I’m thinking E Jones get another, and can Woolen get some redemption with an INT?
Go Hawks! No score prediction, but the Offense scores over 30 and the defense holds TB to 17 or fewer points. The 12s hit 110db regularly and 4 false starts plus a delay of game on TB.
We have different views on The Smashing Machine - but similar views on they key areas for the game.
I'd swap out NickE for like Charlie Heck or Elijah Klein. Can the Buccs O-Line hold up against our Rush Rotation? Mayfield is good and will play good, but that O-Line has weaknesses and our Pass Rush could do with a second prove-it game to show they are capable of wrecking a game themselves. Taking down Murray a lot isn't crazy hard, putting Baker on his butt 3+ times would be a statement of intent to the league.
I find cold comfort knowing Baker Mayfield has Nick Emmanwori’s name in his mouth. Might well be they’re planning to test the rookie.
But he’s my first player. Sundell is second because the interior of the Bucs’ dline is said to be powerful. Mayfield is third and has to be contained. Tampa’s LBs are fourth because they’re said to be a weak unit. And any Hawks receiver not named JSN.
Apparently Grey Zabel will be tasked with Vita Vea. Cool.
Going to this game, right by the seahawks tunnel. Should be a good game! I suspect our Dline is going to limit Baker to quick passes so we need to have good corner / safety performance and especially good tackling to limit yards. I feel like this is going to be close and won by time of possession or come down to a game winning drive one way or the other.
I'd love to hear your impressions of our 12s! I don't expect a whole lot of Tampa fans...
No offense to our former, vastly under appreciated, un appreciated QB. Geno, unlike last season, I don't fore see Sam throwing 5 red zone picks to keep us out of the playoffs!
Great article!
I’ve got nothing of substance to add, but I realize I have been too quiet as a fan of SSJ.
I’ve watch some all-22 analysis on the Bucs, and it seems they’re quite poor defending against passes in the middle of the field between the numbers. Darnold is killing it using the middle of the field with an adjusted completion rate of 90%. I’m not sure what adjusted completion rate is, but 90% does sound outstanding. The Bucs linebackers have been struggling as pass defenders. I’d really like to see what Barner and Arroyo can do attacking the middle of the field, beating the linebackers. I know I’ve called for a TE breakout game already, but quick passes to the TEs will stifle to TB pass rush. I want to see Horton beat one of the TB outside corners for a big TD catch. How about K9 gets 2 or 3 explosive runs.
On defense, I want to see our D-line attack the whole right side of the TB O-line which is missing both starters. How about another 6 sack game with both Williams and Murphy getting sacks, Chenna, Hall, Mafe AND Emmanwori! We get 2 INTs, I’m thinking E Jones get another, and can Woolen get some redemption with an INT?
Go Hawks! No score prediction, but the Offense scores over 30 and the defense holds TB to 17 or fewer points. The 12s hit 110db regularly and 4 false starts plus a delay of game on TB.
I'm still waiting for our Defense to bust loose scoring points... Wake up, Boyz! The A Game is just getting started.
We have different views on The Smashing Machine - but similar views on they key areas for the game.
I'd swap out NickE for like Charlie Heck or Elijah Klein. Can the Buccs O-Line hold up against our Rush Rotation? Mayfield is good and will play good, but that O-Line has weaknesses and our Pass Rush could do with a second prove-it game to show they are capable of wrecking a game themselves. Taking down Murray a lot isn't crazy hard, putting Baker on his butt 3+ times would be a statement of intent to the league.