2024 Season Thread

[JMR]

Well I think Mike might be playing the long game and the war of attrition. With 17 games now, players are getting more banged up than ever and instead of rushing them back I'm wondering if Mike is saying, "Nah, take an extra week. Let's make sure you're 100%."

He could PROBABLY march Mafe, Nwosu, and Williams out there tomorrow evening, but at what cost? Then you have a short week against the Giants, and an even shorter week to follow with the 9ers... so you bring Mafe/Williams/Nwosu out there let's say, at 75%... they either stay at 75% or get more banged up (or a bigger injury)... well wtf good did that do? Not to mention even if the entire front 7 was healthy, the Lions would still be insanely tough since a) they have a beast OL - yes Ragnow is out but still, b) the rest of their team is pretty much good to go.

Not saying Mike is throwing in the towel tomorrow, but you gotta think a little longer term. When asked if he was concerned about all the injuries on D, he basically said, "No... it gives guys an opportunity and let's them step up." He didn't seem that bothered by it. We'll get a real good look tomorrow night at what his system is all about and it will be interesting to see how the backups picked it up.

Definitely could be a strategy of taking a bit more risk in tomorrow's battle in order to stand a better chance in the remaining war.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Definitely could be a strategy of taking a bit more risk in tomorrow's battle in order to stand a better chance in the remaining war.

Yah, I mean Detroit was going to be tough anyway (even though we always seem to do well against them)... I mean if guys were 100% play em', duh. But if they're not, might as well sit. And MacDonald in the presser did mention you got two short weeks in a row coming up (both conference games and one division game).. so if some of those guys are banged up now is really not the time to bang them up more lol.

And Mike didn't really seem concerned with backups going out there. He came off with a level of confidence that it's "Next man up" and that he can work with that. Not going back to harp on him, but if it was Pete's defense where it's the same thing EVERY time (cover 3) and you require insane level of play at all levels, then I get it... it's a bigger deal because your stars are not on the field. Just different philosophies.

I mean Baltimore's D really wasn't filled with superstars when Mike was there. He turned some of them into big name players... but he worked with what he had.

 

[Screamin12th]

Geno's last few games against the Lions have not been bad and the offense has put up points. 100% need them to do that again but can we win for what, the 4th time in a row in Detroit?

Geno has put up 320+ and 2TD's in each of the games against them. Say what you want about Pete and his staff, they sure did know how to attack that Detroit team the last few years that was for sure.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

OOF, sounds like Mafe, Williams, Nwosu, Murphy are all out... Jeebus. We need a big step up from Jones and basically whoever the else can throw in there. This is pretty bad. Baker is also prob. out.

I mean if we win this game, WOW... but I'm 100% expecting a loss.

Gonna have to play a near perfect game and hope no one gets badly banged up.

 

[Screamin12th]

Derrick Henry is not human.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Derrick Henry is not human.

Well he is... he's just a very big, strong, and fast, human....

 

[Screamin12th]

Well he is... he's just a very big, strong, and fast, human....

well you forgot the most important part he doesn't AGE like a normal Power back. 30 years old and is still as fast and effective as he ever was.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

well you forgot the most important part he doesn't AGE like a normal Power back. 30 years old and is still as fast and effective as he ever was.

Kinda like Adrian Peterson was.

 

[JMR]

And Mike didn't really seem concerned with backups going out there. He came off with a level of confidence that it's "Next man up" and that he can work with that.

Yeah, "next man up" is the mindset you have to have when facing those injury challenges, but the reality is that doesn't mitigate the loss of very talented players. If it did, there wouldn't be a reason to pay for talent.

Sucks to be without so many guys at one position group. Give it the best you got, and live to fight another day.

 

[seattlefan75]

well you forgot the most important part he doesn't AGE like a normal Power back. 30 years old and is still as fast and effective as he ever was.

He is doing well for 30 but I am a firm believer that father time comes for everyone. He is doing well now as the season is still fresh we will see how still effective he is come December.

 

[flyerhawk]

Sounds like we may have Nwosu, Baker, Mafe and Williams back for Sunday. Murphy still not practicing so he's probably still out which isn't surprising since he had a hamstring pull.

 

[Screamin12th]

well it's good to see the injury list get smaller instead of growing more. We need all these guys back ASAP.

So who is the stud Linebacker/s in the 2025 draft? lol Jalon Walker*?? (MLB)Danny Stutsman??? Jihaad Campbell??? Nick Martin??? (MLB) Lander Barton. Maybe safety Nick Emmanwori

* He is the one i want.

 

[JMR]

Sounds like we may have Nwosu, Baker, Mafe and Williams back for Sunday. Murphy still not practicing so he's probably still out which isn't surprising since he had a hamstring pull.

That is great news. On the other side, I heard this morning that Nabers is not progressing through concussion protocols very quickly and appears to be a longshot to play. You've probably heard more than us on that.

 

[flyerhawk]

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Sounds like we may get everyone back this weekend with the exception of Murphy. I wouldn't RUSH people back for the Giants... because with the 49ers we'll need em' all.

Glad Hall/Love are full practicing. Love is playing amazing so far this year. When he went out in that Lions game I was seriously screaming "WTF!?"

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Sounds like we may get everyone back this weekend with the exception of Murphy. I wouldn't RUSH people back for the Giants... because with the 49ers we'll need em' all.

Glad Hall/Love are full practicing. Love is playing amazing so far this year. When he went out in that Lions game I was seriously screaming "WTF!?"

Yeah, Love has been our best cover guy on TEs specifically and has been involved in a lot of plays and stuffed a few runs. I think he more or less got a bit of a charlie horse which isn't serious. Had lots of those back in the day. Usually was just fine in a couple of days.

 

[flyerhawk]

 

[Anointed One]

Seattle Seahawks trade for veteran defensive lineman, per reports

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly have agreed to trade a 2026 late-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a veteran presence up front.

sports.mynorthwest.com

Looks like we traded a 2026 late round draft pick...

 

[blstoker]

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[flyerhawk]

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Seattle Seahawks Top 50 Players: Vote now for your Top 50 Seahawks Players. You have until December 22 to vote.

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