In their 8 wins, Danny Dimes average rush attempts was 4.5. In their losses his rush attempts were 1.8. I think his rushing ability kept the other a little off balance and helped them to win. When he couldn't/didn't they lost. Btw, his career attempts were 5.35 per game.
The last six years of his career, Grandpa Phil averaged a little over 1 attempt per game. He will basically be a sitting Colt when he drops back to pass.
If we can't beat Grandpa Phil and the Dolts, I say you can forget about going to the super bowl.
The key for the game, like most games, is to make them one dimensional. If we come out scoring like we have for our earlier games, it will be a long day for the Colts and a short day for the Hawks starters,
#1, I am so confident about beating the Colts (and covering) that I'm starting to worry that I'm being unrealistic. But Rivers looked cooked when he retired. I get that the rest and healing will go a long way. I get that he knows the offense in his sleep. I have a lot of respect for Rivers; but good luck playing the #1 defense in the rain, on the road in Seattle -where you had better have practiced your silent count.
#2, I feel like this team can beat anyone, but I gave a 3 on winning out the rest of our schedule. The D will always bring it, but this offense went from explosive to very streaky. I'm glad the run game is picking up steam, at least.
#3, I can't believe that over half the responses picked 3 or higher for Myers kicking a 61 yarder again. When he hit the 57, I'm pretty sure I heard it scrape the bottom of the goalpost. And his 61-yard attempt missed so badly that we all knew the Rams had won before it was halfway there.
#4 Jonathon Taylor is a beast. I have watched a handful of parts of Colts games, and highlights and condensed games, and all I could think was that the league was getting the Daniel Jones treatment we got last year, and that running back is special. We can't let up on stacked boxes against this guy. He will break tackles he shouldn't and pick up first downs that seem impossible at the point of contact.
#5, (not mentioned but touched on regarding defensive depth) I'm PISSED that we lost Quinten Bohanna by putting him on waivers. I can name 5 other guys JS could have put on waivers starting with a bunch of guys who haven't played a snap and ending with Shaq Griffin. Bohanna was a productive developmental depth piece who wanted to be here. And now we've lost Pili and Jarran Reed is playing with an injury.
And a bonus #6. You had two quotes that resonated. "Whatever you’ve put off doing in your life to this point, it’s never too late." This is my quote of the year. Outside of extremes where your dream was playing professional football and you're over 50; it really is true. When I was in my late 20's I had a roommate named John here in Asheville, NC. I was trying to learn guitar and gave up on it because I would be near 35 before I got really good. I didn't listen to him, but he dropped some wisdom. "You'll be 35 anyway, do you want to learn to rock out guitar by then or not?" I never put much energy into learning and can only play 3 chords, but in retrospect, I wanted to be a rock star more than actually a good guitar player. His reframing has stuck with me though.
And while talking about the same guy: "The Colts are like that friend you invite to parties because they’re crazy. You don’t know what insane thing they’re going to do next but as long as nobody gets hurt it's that wild quality that gets them in the door." John was that guy. He and I were like oil and water in some ways. He would say yes to almost anything. I was (am) quite risk adverse. He once did a nude cannonball off of a high dive when several friends (men and women) snuck into a public pool after hours and he couldn't believe that I wouldn't even consider it. He would talk to anyone. He didn't want anything from strangers he would meet and they saw that. He could talk to super wealthy people or the homeless while I was worried that I was being judged or about to get stabbed with a needle; respectively. But John didn't care. People were fun to interact with, and that trumped everything. We once went to a Cuban restaurant and when I got back from the bathroom our table was pulled up with a bunch of Cuban dudes who barely spoke English (and neither of us had much command of Spanish). But even though we relied on one younger guy to translate both ways for us, we had a fun time and made a memory! We went to NYC and he wanted an English breakfast. There was a Tottenham Hotspurs game on and lots of fans. He was chanting along with them even though he had never watched soccer in his life and people were buying us beers even though it was breakfast time. John passed away from cancer a week ago today. I will be at his funeral in his hometown of Charlotte on Friday. One of the last things he said to me was that life was about experiences, and he hopes his friends dive into that mindset. I'm going to try. As long as it's not a naked cannonball.
Thank you, Don. The phrase "never met a stranger" never hit truer with anyone I ever met. I can almost guarantee that if you met him; you would like him. I wish I had that quality about myself, but self-preservation is pretty ingrained for me. But keeping that *and* being super interested in what other people have to say is a happy medium I think I can pull off.
The poll reflects to me a fan base that is cautiously optimistic, which is reasonable.
Here are some comparisons of the offenses for our last 2 SB teams and this year's squad.
2013
- Net yards per passing attempt: 7.0
- Yards per rushing attempts: 4.3
- Points per drive: 2.12
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 7
- Points per game: 26.1
- Point differential: +186 (team record)
2014
- Net yards per passing attempt: 6.6
- Yards per rushing attempts: 5.3
- Points per drive: 2.13
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 5
- Points per game: 24.6
- Point differential: +140
2025
- Net yards per passing attempt: 8.2
- Yards per rushing attempts: 4.0
- Points per drive: 2.43
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 6
- Points per game: 29.8
- Point differential: +161 (tops in the NFL)
When I compare the offenses, I see for the team this year the offense is more explosive and is scoring more than the SB teams. We have a great chance of setting a new team record for the points differential. The rushing offense is the only area the two SB teams edge today's team.
The defense is the strength of the team but I think the offense is pretty good as well.
I used to compete in Masters Swimming. My coach set two WRs in fly (100m, 65-69; 50m, 70-74.) He used to say, “You don’t need to be faster than the competition; you just need to outlive them.”
I’m not sure that applies to playing in the NFL.
FWIW, here’s his 50m WR swim. During a 30s race, he takes one breath. That’s like running to the far end zone, breathing once, then turning around and running back.
I am having a hard time seeing how this game is close.
But for the sake of argument.
The only route I could see (other than turnovers) is colts with long drives. Rivers will get the ball out quick, that’s almost for sure.
So I am interested to see Tyler Warren.
Colts have good receivers and Warren is very good tight end already. Could be the guy Rivers targets with quick throws on 3rd and short after a couple runs and chews the clock.
But the reality is, I have a hard time seeing the colts score more than 10 points (assuming all drives start on their side of the field).
Hey all. Just posted. Sundell and Saubert activated. And so was Mills. Arroyo going to IR. Probably a good game to get Mills time. Question will be who is inactive for the game. But those 3 back to 53 man roster.
Yeah that was one of those hard deals. But also sort of a good thing about PS. Another team can poach which is good for him. With so many “specialists” now, it’s hard to keep 53, protect, 53. I do hope Mills shows us stuff.
We have so many guys I would have put on waivers before QB, but yeah it's part of reactivating a guy on IR. We have a team where people are going to look hard at our waivers, for sure.
I just don’t see the Seahawks losing tomorrow. I’m leaning towards another blowout which will let the team rest starters ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rams.
And with the Rams playing the Lions, they will likely not have a chance to rest starters.
Much to be said in our Running Game tomorrow.
Of 3 of Indy's four recent losses, three were on the road, outdoors on grass.
In all their losses, Indy was held below 100 yards rushing. In four of the losses, they allowed over 100 yards rushing.
I was wrong.
Wait a minute… The top four teams in DVOA are
1) Seahawks
2) Rams
3) Lions
4) Colts
Wild.
Something to consider.
In their 8 wins, Danny Dimes average rush attempts was 4.5. In their losses his rush attempts were 1.8. I think his rushing ability kept the other a little off balance and helped them to win. When he couldn't/didn't they lost. Btw, his career attempts were 5.35 per game.
The last six years of his career, Grandpa Phil averaged a little over 1 attempt per game. He will basically be a sitting Colt when he drops back to pass.
If we can't beat Grandpa Phil and the Dolts, I say you can forget about going to the super bowl.
The key for the game, like most games, is to make them one dimensional. If we come out scoring like we have for our earlier games, it will be a long day for the Colts and a short day for the Hawks starters,
And a little bigger/surprising news, Saubert signed to a one year extension.
William Howard Taft was the POTUS (not that Kowalski cared). US Presidents in his lifetime:
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
George H W Bush
Bill Clinton
George W Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Also, the Chicago Cubs played the first 106 seasons of Kowalski’s life without winning a World Series (99 years for the White Sox).
Thank you for linking the extended Jim Mora interview clip. I forgot how bad that game had been before they asked him about the playoffs
Five thoughts.
#1, I am so confident about beating the Colts (and covering) that I'm starting to worry that I'm being unrealistic. But Rivers looked cooked when he retired. I get that the rest and healing will go a long way. I get that he knows the offense in his sleep. I have a lot of respect for Rivers; but good luck playing the #1 defense in the rain, on the road in Seattle -where you had better have practiced your silent count.
#2, I feel like this team can beat anyone, but I gave a 3 on winning out the rest of our schedule. The D will always bring it, but this offense went from explosive to very streaky. I'm glad the run game is picking up steam, at least.
#3, I can't believe that over half the responses picked 3 or higher for Myers kicking a 61 yarder again. When he hit the 57, I'm pretty sure I heard it scrape the bottom of the goalpost. And his 61-yard attempt missed so badly that we all knew the Rams had won before it was halfway there.
#4 Jonathon Taylor is a beast. I have watched a handful of parts of Colts games, and highlights and condensed games, and all I could think was that the league was getting the Daniel Jones treatment we got last year, and that running back is special. We can't let up on stacked boxes against this guy. He will break tackles he shouldn't and pick up first downs that seem impossible at the point of contact.
#5, (not mentioned but touched on regarding defensive depth) I'm PISSED that we lost Quinten Bohanna by putting him on waivers. I can name 5 other guys JS could have put on waivers starting with a bunch of guys who haven't played a snap and ending with Shaq Griffin. Bohanna was a productive developmental depth piece who wanted to be here. And now we've lost Pili and Jarran Reed is playing with an injury.
And a bonus #6. You had two quotes that resonated. "Whatever you’ve put off doing in your life to this point, it’s never too late." This is my quote of the year. Outside of extremes where your dream was playing professional football and you're over 50; it really is true. When I was in my late 20's I had a roommate named John here in Asheville, NC. I was trying to learn guitar and gave up on it because I would be near 35 before I got really good. I didn't listen to him, but he dropped some wisdom. "You'll be 35 anyway, do you want to learn to rock out guitar by then or not?" I never put much energy into learning and can only play 3 chords, but in retrospect, I wanted to be a rock star more than actually a good guitar player. His reframing has stuck with me though.
And while talking about the same guy: "The Colts are like that friend you invite to parties because they’re crazy. You don’t know what insane thing they’re going to do next but as long as nobody gets hurt it's that wild quality that gets them in the door." John was that guy. He and I were like oil and water in some ways. He would say yes to almost anything. I was (am) quite risk adverse. He once did a nude cannonball off of a high dive when several friends (men and women) snuck into a public pool after hours and he couldn't believe that I wouldn't even consider it. He would talk to anyone. He didn't want anything from strangers he would meet and they saw that. He could talk to super wealthy people or the homeless while I was worried that I was being judged or about to get stabbed with a needle; respectively. But John didn't care. People were fun to interact with, and that trumped everything. We once went to a Cuban restaurant and when I got back from the bathroom our table was pulled up with a bunch of Cuban dudes who barely spoke English (and neither of us had much command of Spanish). But even though we relied on one younger guy to translate both ways for us, we had a fun time and made a memory! We went to NYC and he wanted an English breakfast. There was a Tottenham Hotspurs game on and lots of fans. He was chanting along with them even though he had never watched soccer in his life and people were buying us beers even though it was breakfast time. John passed away from cancer a week ago today. I will be at his funeral in his hometown of Charlotte on Friday. One of the last things he said to me was that life was about experiences, and he hopes his friends dive into that mindset. I'm going to try. As long as it's not a naked cannonball.
Brandon Pili is good to go for this Sunday.
Your friend John sounds like a great guy and friend. My condolences for your loss.
Thank you, Don. The phrase "never met a stranger" never hit truer with anyone I ever met. I can almost guarantee that if you met him; you would like him. I wish I had that quality about myself, but self-preservation is pretty ingrained for me. But keeping that *and* being super interested in what other people have to say is a happy medium I think I can pull off.
There is no doubt, after reading your memories about him, I would like him.
The poll reflects to me a fan base that is cautiously optimistic, which is reasonable.
Here are some comparisons of the offenses for our last 2 SB teams and this year's squad.
2013
- Net yards per passing attempt: 7.0
- Yards per rushing attempts: 4.3
- Points per drive: 2.12
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 7
- Points per game: 26.1
- Point differential: +186 (team record)
2014
- Net yards per passing attempt: 6.6
- Yards per rushing attempts: 5.3
- Points per drive: 2.13
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 5
- Points per game: 24.6
- Point differential: +140
2025
- Net yards per passing attempt: 8.2
- Yards per rushing attempts: 4.0
- Points per drive: 2.43
- Number games won by 14 points or more: 6
- Points per game: 29.8
- Point differential: +161 (tops in the NFL)
When I compare the offenses, I see for the team this year the offense is more explosive and is scoring more than the SB teams. We have a great chance of setting a new team record for the points differential. The rushing offense is the only area the two SB teams edge today's team.
The defense is the strength of the team but I think the offense is pretty good as well.
I used to compete in Masters Swimming. My coach set two WRs in fly (100m, 65-69; 50m, 70-74.) He used to say, “You don’t need to be faster than the competition; you just need to outlive them.”
I’m not sure that applies to playing in the NFL.
FWIW, here’s his 50m WR swim. During a 30s race, he takes one breath. That’s like running to the far end zone, breathing once, then turning around and running back.
https://vimeo.com/6542678
I am having a hard time seeing how this game is close.
But for the sake of argument.
The only route I could see (other than turnovers) is colts with long drives. Rivers will get the ball out quick, that’s almost for sure.
So I am interested to see Tyler Warren.
Colts have good receivers and Warren is very good tight end already. Could be the guy Rivers targets with quick throws on 3rd and short after a couple runs and chews the clock.
But the reality is, I have a hard time seeing the colts score more than 10 points (assuming all drives start on their side of the field).
Go hawks
Hey all. Just posted. Sundell and Saubert activated. And so was Mills. Arroyo going to IR. Probably a good game to get Mills time. Question will be who is inactive for the game. But those 3 back to 53 man roster.
If Mills is good, I can stop being salty about Bohanna getting claimed.
Yeah that was one of those hard deals. But also sort of a good thing about PS. Another team can poach which is good for him. With so many “specialists” now, it’s hard to keep 53, protect, 53. I do hope Mills shows us stuff.
We have so many guys I would have put on waivers before QB, but yeah it's part of reactivating a guy on IR. We have a team where people are going to look hard at our waivers, for sure.
Thanks for the heads up.
The Seahawks just extended Saubert’s contract and gave him one more year. He’ll be on the roster next year.
Mills, Sundell and Saubert are activated! Arroyo on IR, out for at least the remainder of the season, could be activated post season.
I just don’t see the Seahawks losing tomorrow. I’m leaning towards another blowout which will let the team rest starters ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rams.
And with the Rams playing the Lions, they will likely not have a chance to rest starters.