When we beat the rams, it hit me that we might have a chance for the whole thing! I put 50 cents on the Seahawks making the super bowl in April, among other bets, but that was the "highest ceiling" I could imagine, not winning the whole thing. Definitely been stunned by how cohesive and complementary this team has become/how weak the AFC looks in comparison this year.
I realized that this team had SB potential when I began seeing the last four games as an opportunity for momentum and a gantlet to be run. Instead of hoping for a split, as I would have in recent years, I wanted and expected an intimidating sweep.
Before camp really. Elite defense that's returning everybody plus a stud rookie safety, free agent stud D end, a first round pick on the o-line, possibly a decent quarterback, big name free agent WR, and proven coaches on the offense. Or was it the loss to SF? To me, it looked like finally we better team on the field that day against them.
Joe, one thing I'd like to see you write about is the Seahawks' incredible injury luck as we enter the playoffs. Presuming Cross and Coby make it back next week (as it seems they will), every single starter will be available. How many other playoff teams can say that? And it's not only the starters, as with the possible exception of OG there is a baseline-competent backup available for every position on the field.
While the Seahawks' young core of players might still be a year or two from their peaks and they will likely get a couple more good years from Tank and Big Cat, this year might end up being the best shot they have at a title in their championship window due to the fact that they are likely to regress at least somewhat on the injury front (and would be lucky to secure another #1 seed in the next two years.)
Without a doubt for me it was when Demarcus made that play on Aaron Jones. It was the indicator that we had not just a good or even great defense, but one that could put a championship on its back.
Small note on Monken. Heard he started getting a “big head” and started not listening to his offensive players and really ticked off Lamar. And Harbaugh was defending his guy. Suspect Harbaugh is a HC (Giants or the warmth of Miami) and Monken goes with him. But if Monken is having an inflated ego, then he’s not the right guy for Seattle.
Last night happened upon a list of coaches being interviewed for one of the eight gigs. It was about a dozen guys, including Kubiak. Mostly names I don't recognize, but that's not the point. Right now teams are doing their due diligence and talking to Kubiak is part of that. SSJ is probably correct that his lineage and success this season make him at least a finalist...for somebody. But I dunno...I still don't think his body of work is quite sufficient, nor that he's going to knock anybody over in an interview, based on what we see on the podium at media gaggles.
Eight jobs. Harbaugh and Stefanski get their pick of the litter. After that...how badly do you want a job you have to squint to talk yourself into?
I’ve not really seen much in way of his media interviews so thank you for that, albeit personal, insight. And it’s a good point in today’s media world. Makes you wonder sometimes when some “surefire” hires (see Biennemy) don’t get hired. Pretty sure Coach K on most lists, especially if they want an offensive guy. And your right the 2 likely get their pick then it’s the rest of the teams like Raiders and Cards getting to pick from the general “lower” pool.
For me I knew they would be competitive with what we saw at the end of last season, I honestly think they are a year ahead of schedule and what Mike is doing in year two is incredible and shows major buy in. I knew all year they would make the playoffs and might win a game, but I thought until I saw them beat the rams and niners I just couldnt trust that they would be able to make a deep run. I'd say after the rams game i became a believer that they could win a game in any way they needed to but after watching the niners game i feel this is a recipe for a ring.
I really loved the offseason. And have really loved what js has done these past couple of years. I just couldn’t see weaknesses, other than maybe the o line and run blocking, but even there i loved the zabel pick and the Benton hire.
I’ve never placed any sort of bet on sports in my 50 yrs of life. But when i saw that 8.5 wins line before the year started it was like someone was just handing out free $. So i got in my car and drove further than i probably should have to a casino to place a somewhat irresponsible amount on that.
While there i saw that the odds to win the sb were astronomically stupidly low while, again, i felt like we had as good a chance as any! Placed modest but not nothing bet, while my 25 yr old daughter placed one too, and then she placed another secret birthday bet for her sister (super broke struggling college student) that is still secret and will remain so Unless we win! Then happy fucking birthday!!!
So i was kind of loving us on paper before the season this year. Haven’t felt the preseason excitement like this since 2013.
One bet that lasts all year, developing game by game. Brings me a bit more focus and a helluva lot of fun. This year was special since the nation didn't know what we could do. Neither did Vegas.
I really started to believe in the Seahawks when they beat the Rams, but that euphoria lasted less than a week as we struggled to beat the Panthers. My confidence was at an all-time low until SSJ doubled down, telling me Seattle was just better than S.F. By then, the running game started to kick into high gear, the 'Hawks dominated the 49ers, and I was on the bandwagon. I'm still not going to be a total believer until Seattle just beats the crap out of somebody in the second week of the playoffs.
At my age, I often misplace my reading glasses. But I never misplaced my homer glasses! I thought the Seahawks were a Super Bowl contender from preseason on!
I may be considered a homer but my belief in the Hawks began when they traded Geno and DK and signed Yosemite Sam as their QB. I thought that he would be better than Geno. I did not believe he would win 14 games right off the bat because of the O line. However all the moves by JS over the off season and the draft I thought that they could, and would ,contend for a Super Bowl after the pre-season. I went out on a limb and predicted three losses but really wasn't sure there wouldn't be four. Right now they are contending for the Super Bowl. There is so many things that could still go wrong, such as injuries, the Any Given Sunday Syndrome, bad officiating, head scratching play calling and unwise clock management. Still, they are in the driver's seat and their defense is looking unbeatable. Go Hawks!!!
Great question. I think when the panthers beat the rams. I have a healthy bias that the Rams are always better than we are, and then of course I fight to prove the doubters in my own head wrong. I knew we were awesome and good and a playoff team pretty early, what with all the JSN of it all and trust in the D, but us being SB worthy really sank in when i realized that other key teams (well The Rams TBH) have real exploitable weaknesses. Then the falcons? i shot through the roof believing we were the best.
Yes, I am convinced the Hawks have a SB quality team. They may be the best team in the NFL today, but that doesn't mean they will win the SB this year. There are too many unknowns today to have anything more than a strong hope we will get to and win the SB.
It's been a great season with plenty of excitement. I started getting really excited when in the preseason we were looking good. Los Angeles still stands in our way.
When did I realize the Seahawks were a Super Bowl quality team?
Early. When it became clear that JSN was going to level up significantly, and that the Special Teams was going to be a strength. I knew the defense would go from good to really good, I was thinking top 5. So once the other two pieces declared themselves, I knew we could get there and compete. Didn't know we'd go 14-3, and nobody knows what lies ahead in the playoffs, but I knew they COULD get there. And they can, and should if they play good ball.
That loss to the Rams was kind of the one that put an exclamation mark on it for me. Played a pitiful game on offense, and still came a few yards from beating them.
When we beat the rams, it hit me that we might have a chance for the whole thing! I put 50 cents on the Seahawks making the super bowl in April, among other bets, but that was the "highest ceiling" I could imagine, not winning the whole thing. Definitely been stunned by how cohesive and complementary this team has become/how weak the AFC looks in comparison this year.
About the time of the Monday night W over the Texans and subsequent theashing of the Washington “Moons” :D
I realized that this team had SB potential when I began seeing the last four games as an opportunity for momentum and a gantlet to be run. Instead of hoping for a split, as I would have in recent years, I wanted and expected an intimidating sweep.
Before camp really. Elite defense that's returning everybody plus a stud rookie safety, free agent stud D end, a first round pick on the o-line, possibly a decent quarterback, big name free agent WR, and proven coaches on the offense. Or was it the loss to SF? To me, it looked like finally we better team on the field that day against them.
I meant to say this yesterday, on the road to the next 2,500.
Beastquake replay with commentary by you know who. Be sure to turn on the sound when you watch it.
https://x.com/NFLFilms/status/2009311000474898471
"Just a little baby stiff arm."
Joe, one thing I'd like to see you write about is the Seahawks' incredible injury luck as we enter the playoffs. Presuming Cross and Coby make it back next week (as it seems they will), every single starter will be available. How many other playoff teams can say that? And it's not only the starters, as with the possible exception of OG there is a baseline-competent backup available for every position on the field.
While the Seahawks' young core of players might still be a year or two from their peaks and they will likely get a couple more good years from Tank and Big Cat, this year might end up being the best shot they have at a title in their championship window due to the fact that they are likely to regress at least somewhat on the injury front (and would be lucky to secure another #1 seed in the next two years.)
Without a doubt for me it was when Demarcus made that play on Aaron Jones. It was the indicator that we had not just a good or even great defense, but one that could put a championship on its back.
Small note on Monken. Heard he started getting a “big head” and started not listening to his offensive players and really ticked off Lamar. And Harbaugh was defending his guy. Suspect Harbaugh is a HC (Giants or the warmth of Miami) and Monken goes with him. But if Monken is having an inflated ego, then he’s not the right guy for Seattle.
Last night happened upon a list of coaches being interviewed for one of the eight gigs. It was about a dozen guys, including Kubiak. Mostly names I don't recognize, but that's not the point. Right now teams are doing their due diligence and talking to Kubiak is part of that. SSJ is probably correct that his lineage and success this season make him at least a finalist...for somebody. But I dunno...I still don't think his body of work is quite sufficient, nor that he's going to knock anybody over in an interview, based on what we see on the podium at media gaggles.
Eight jobs. Harbaugh and Stefanski get their pick of the litter. After that...how badly do you want a job you have to squint to talk yourself into?
I’ve not really seen much in way of his media interviews so thank you for that, albeit personal, insight. And it’s a good point in today’s media world. Makes you wonder sometimes when some “surefire” hires (see Biennemy) don’t get hired. Pretty sure Coach K on most lists, especially if they want an offensive guy. And your right the 2 likely get their pick then it’s the rest of the teams like Raiders and Cards getting to pick from the general “lower” pool.
Oh. SSJ explains today: bags of money. Fair enough.
For me I knew they would be competitive with what we saw at the end of last season, I honestly think they are a year ahead of schedule and what Mike is doing in year two is incredible and shows major buy in. I knew all year they would make the playoffs and might win a game, but I thought until I saw them beat the rams and niners I just couldnt trust that they would be able to make a deep run. I'd say after the rams game i became a believer that they could win a game in any way they needed to but after watching the niners game i feel this is a recipe for a ring.
I really loved the offseason. And have really loved what js has done these past couple of years. I just couldn’t see weaknesses, other than maybe the o line and run blocking, but even there i loved the zabel pick and the Benton hire.
I’ve never placed any sort of bet on sports in my 50 yrs of life. But when i saw that 8.5 wins line before the year started it was like someone was just handing out free $. So i got in my car and drove further than i probably should have to a casino to place a somewhat irresponsible amount on that.
While there i saw that the odds to win the sb were astronomically stupidly low while, again, i felt like we had as good a chance as any! Placed modest but not nothing bet, while my 25 yr old daughter placed one too, and then she placed another secret birthday bet for her sister (super broke struggling college student) that is still secret and will remain so Unless we win! Then happy fucking birthday!!!
So i was kind of loving us on paper before the season this year. Haven’t felt the preseason excitement like this since 2013.
The secret birthday bet needs to happen!
Your Daughter IS SO COOL ! ! !
That brings tears. One of the best positive news i've come across recently.
One bet that lasts all year, developing game by game. Brings me a bit more focus and a helluva lot of fun. This year was special since the nation didn't know what we could do. Neither did Vegas.
I really started to believe in the Seahawks when they beat the Rams, but that euphoria lasted less than a week as we struggled to beat the Panthers. My confidence was at an all-time low until SSJ doubled down, telling me Seattle was just better than S.F. By then, the running game started to kick into high gear, the 'Hawks dominated the 49ers, and I was on the bandwagon. I'm still not going to be a total believer until Seattle just beats the crap out of somebody in the second week of the playoffs.
At my age, I often misplace my reading glasses. But I never misplaced my homer glasses! I thought the Seahawks were a Super Bowl contender from preseason on!
I may be considered a homer but my belief in the Hawks began when they traded Geno and DK and signed Yosemite Sam as their QB. I thought that he would be better than Geno. I did not believe he would win 14 games right off the bat because of the O line. However all the moves by JS over the off season and the draft I thought that they could, and would ,contend for a Super Bowl after the pre-season. I went out on a limb and predicted three losses but really wasn't sure there wouldn't be four. Right now they are contending for the Super Bowl. There is so many things that could still go wrong, such as injuries, the Any Given Sunday Syndrome, bad officiating, head scratching play calling and unwise clock management. Still, they are in the driver's seat and their defense is looking unbeatable. Go Hawks!!!
Keep those special glasses on, Gavin.
Great question. I think when the panthers beat the rams. I have a healthy bias that the Rams are always better than we are, and then of course I fight to prove the doubters in my own head wrong. I knew we were awesome and good and a playoff team pretty early, what with all the JSN of it all and trust in the D, but us being SB worthy really sank in when i realized that other key teams (well The Rams TBH) have real exploitable weaknesses. Then the falcons? i shot through the roof believing we were the best.
Yes, I am convinced the Hawks have a SB quality team. They may be the best team in the NFL today, but that doesn't mean they will win the SB this year. There are too many unknowns today to have anything more than a strong hope we will get to and win the SB.
It's been a great season with plenty of excitement. I started getting really excited when in the preseason we were looking good. Los Angeles still stands in our way.
When did I realize the Seahawks were a Super Bowl quality team?
Early. When it became clear that JSN was going to level up significantly, and that the Special Teams was going to be a strength. I knew the defense would go from good to really good, I was thinking top 5. So once the other two pieces declared themselves, I knew we could get there and compete. Didn't know we'd go 14-3, and nobody knows what lies ahead in the playoffs, but I knew they COULD get there. And they can, and should if they play good ball.
That loss to the Rams was kind of the one that put an exclamation mark on it for me. Played a pitiful game on offense, and still came a few yards from beating them.