Game Thread: Week 6: Cardinals @ Seahawks 4:05/1:05. CTV/FOX

[Sharkonabicycle]

I never understood why James Jones was playing over him...

Think you mean Josh Jones (apologies if you already edited) but he was an athletic freak... tons of talent, but one of the big weaknesses and the reason he wasn't a first rounder was his football IQ. He failed to recognize a lot of routes and running plays/assignments. It worked in College because he could just out-talent most of the players... but in the NFL he was drafted as a raw prospect that needed to 'figure it out'. Clearly IMO he hasn't... Neal does not have the talent Jones does, but his football IQ is far higher. I mean Neal has talent... you can't go too far to either side. Cody Barton IMO has pretty good football IQ but the talent (speed, strength, size) just isn't there.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Fant stinks

He needs to be benched. He's already cost the offense potentially 7+ points (hard to quantify with the offense, but it wouldn't have been a 3rd and out early, and it wouldn't have been an immediate field goal attempt at goal line).

 

[Screamin12th]

Think you mean Josh Jones (apologies if you already edited) but he was an athletic freak... tons of talent, but one of the big weaknesses and the reason he wasn't a first rounder was his football IQ. He failed to recognize a lot of routes and running plays/assignments. It worked in College because he could just out-talent most of the players... but in the NFL he was drafted as a raw prospect that needed to 'figure it out'. Clearly IMO he hasn't... Neal does not have the talent Jones does, but his football IQ is far higher. I mean Neal has talent... you can't go too far to either side. Cody Barton IMO has pretty good football IQ but the talent (speed, strength, size) just isn't there.

Barton is the Perfect back up Middle linebacker in a 4-3 not a starting Linebacker in a 3-4 where speed is a must.

Incomplete thank god

 

[seahawksfan234]

He needs to be benched. He's already cost the offense potentially 7+ points (hard to quantify with the offense, but it wouldn't have been a 3rd and out early, and it wouldn't have been an immediate field goal attempt at goal line).

I think Fant is a good player, but he's having a really bad game.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Yah can't blame cross there... Smith you can't hold on that long... and it's a sack if Cross doesn't hold.

 

[Screamin12th]

anyone remember what i said about Cross when they drafted him? He is a grabber.

 

[WizardHawk]

Another inside run on 2nd and 20. Brilliant.

 

[Anointed One]

I think Fant is a good player, but he's having a really bad game.

Yeah, kind of like Everett had last season in one of our games... (hopefully it's ok if I bring up a player that's not on the Seahawks roster)...

 

[Screamin12th]

Can we PLEASE get Fant off the field? I like Dissly and Parkinson so much more.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Yah can't blame cross there... Smith you can't hold on that long... and it's a sack if Cross doesn't hold.

Russ would've done that spin move and taken a long sack lol

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Barton is the Perfect back up Middle linebacker in a 4-3 not a starting Linebacker in a 3-4 where speed is a must.

Incomplete thank god

3-4 is HARD to put together. Your DL needs big guys that are used to the system (eat up blocks). Harris is the only one that knows it. Your linebackers have to be physical freaks. The ILBs need to be able to cover the run, pass, and rush the passer if required... it's a really hard system to put together. IF you put together a 3-4 defense it's effective, but it's a HARD thing to do. Why Seattle felt the need to switch to that is beyond me. I mean they got TWO pieces in the offseason (Harris/Nwosu), but you really do require 4+ SOLID players that know a 3-4 system with a STUD in the middle). Brooks is not that guy. Brooks cannot cover for shit... Wagner I think could've adapted, like 5+ years ago when he still had the athleticism.

 

[Anointed One]

Great coverage by Bryant... Lucky Kyler's throw wasn't that great...

 

[WizardHawk]

Need to drop back and int that pass

 

[seahawksfan234]

Yeah, kind of like Everett had last season in one of our games... (hopefully it's ok if I bring up a player that's not on the Seahawks roster)...

Ironically they both have very similar skillsets.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Russ would've done that spin move and taken a long sack lol

Yah probably... and they would've declined the hold. The Russ of 5+ years ago could've probably gotten out of it and I would blame it on Cross.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

3rd and long... we all know what this means.

 

[Anointed One]

Defense has settled down... Last 3 possessions have looked very good... Getting pressure on the QB today is making a difference... Brooks is just out right balling today... He's all over the field...

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Another 3 and out!? *frantically smashes flight attendant button and shoots glaring stares at @WizardHawk *

 

[WizardHawk]

Cards managed 3 total points on this putrid D over an entire half?

 

[Anointed One]

Let's see Geno's two minute offense...