Can The Seahawks get back to the superbowl?

Booblover123

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The Seahawks seem to be peaking at the right time,Russel Wilson set team records for touchdowns and yards and the defense looks as good as ever,i wonder if they can make it 3 superbowls in a row.
 

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The run game will have to be better if they want to make a third trip, they will play outdoors in the winter for their 1st playoff game.
I think Carolina will be the team to beat in the NFC though.
 

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They have a shot, no question. It will take a lot of effort to do it on the road. Because of experience over the past few years, they are more likely to do it than other teams.
 

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Fakehawks!!!
no way they get past Arizona, Packers or Panthers
Rebuild begins next year, many players will jump ship. Pete Caroll still acts like he's still in the NCAAF.
can he ever stay off the field?..AMATURE
Every coach and executive in the NFL thinks he's an idiot.
 

Booblover123

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Fakehawks!!!
no way they get past Arizona, Packers or Panthers
Rebuild begins next year, many players will jump ship. Pete Caroll still acts like he's still in the NCAAF.
can he ever stay off the field?..AMATURE
Every coach and executive in the NFL thinks he's an idiot.
Did u not see the Hawks destroy the Cards.
 

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On any given Sunday . . .

Hawks could shit the bed in DC or Minne but being a long time fan, I'd say the peaking is at exactly the right time.

Lynch has been working out 8 hours a day. Did you hear that in the commentary today?

Beast Mode back in time for the playoff! Hell Yah!
 

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Fakehawks!!!
no way they get past Arizona, Packers or Panthers
Rebuild begins next year, many players will jump ship. Pete Caroll still acts like he's still in the NCAAF.
can he ever stay off the field?..AMATURE
Every coach and executive in the NFL thinks he's an idiot.
Its called being a players coach. The players love him and play hard for him. The fans love him too.

Jackasses like Chip Kelly may have limited success but eventually players stop playing for them...which is part of what happened in Philly this year
 

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Pete Caroll still acts like he's still in the NCAAF.
can he ever stay off the field?..AMATURE
Every coach and executive in the NFL thinks he's an idiot.
Surely you have quotes from every coach and executive to back this up? I can't wait to read who said what, when and where :rolleyes:

Were you trying to spell amateur?
 

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Seahawks are seeded 6th. Can they win one road game at Vikings? Yes. But I cannot see them winning three on the road. They had home field to make it to the last two Super Bowls.
I've been watching lots of biography stuff on the NFL network and recently saw the bio on Al Davis.

The 1980 Raiders team did it to win the Super Bowl. They also had two must wins just to become a wildcard entry.


I can see the Hawks doing it. They seem to have put a winner together even with all their missing parts.

Here is a list of other teams that won the Super Bowl being Wildcard entries:

http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/6-wild-card-teams-that-won-the-super-bowl.html/?a=viewall
 

manni

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I don't have confidence in that offensive line and
going to be a tough task for Seahawks to appear in SB 3 years in a row.
however, it could be a blessing for them playing on the road. I didn't think they
played all that well at home this year.

I'm picking Cards to win it all.
 

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I think they will make it, as long as they stay healthy & Lynch is back in form.
 

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I would love to see the Seahawks get back to the Super Bowl. Sadly, I don't think it's going to happen.

No doubt they're peaking and they've had a good run the past 2 months. Impressive how they've retooled the offensive line and rejigged the offence from a running to a passing team (that should finish all the BS talk about Russell Wilson being a "scrambling game manager" (aka black quarterback) and not a passer).

However, defence wins championships and this one is not up to scratch. They still have too many holes in the middle of the field (which teams with great tight ends and mobile quarterbacks - Panthers, Steelers) will exploit. Kam Chancellor is hurt and appears to have lost a step (as has Richard Sherman). Pass rush will be key and it's been inconsistent...but improving since week 1. Corner play has improved since they moved in Shead and Lane but I don't think we can rely on those guys in the big games. Sure they did great against Arizona yesterday, but the other team was playing for 2 weeks from now.

I also worry about their running game. Beastmode is over. Marshawn is done. He's too slow to the hole. We had a chance with Rawls. This running back by committee (with Marshawn spelling in) won't get it done in the playoffs. Russell has been great in the passing schemes but they've beaten some weak teams too the past 8 weeks. When the intensity steps up, and defences take over, I dont think they have the line to handle the rush, nor the receivers (including Baldwin) who can get open when it matters (my only hope is Lockett - the fast one, not the one who blew the super bowl).

Still, like the past few years, they've started slow and built steadily through the year. It's been a game effort but I don't think they can make it. Maybe they'll get lucky but I fear this recent roll will come to an end fast - maybe even in Minny.

If they get past the Vikes, can they beat the Packers, or the Cardinals, or the Pantherrs - my guess is no. (and, if by some miracle they do, don't think they can beat the Steelers again).

Still, I consider it an achievement that they made the playoffs. Kudos to Coach Carroll and to Russell Wilson (and KJ Wright and Averil). Consider that a win and take it to the bank. Think that's the only one we'll be seeing come playoff time.


(PS...Can you imagine where the Seahawks would be if, instead of trading for Jimmy Graham, they had kept Max Unger and traded Marshawn Lynch to Miami for Brent Grimes?...and Rawls hadn't gotten hurt. The Seahawks would be the ones talking about an undefeated season. So, might be a little early to be talking about "blowing up and doing a rebuild". They still got lots of pieces - and placed Top 5 in both offence and defence - with a ton of injuries and a few aging players)
er, you might want to check the stats Lance.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/team

These stats are for both AFC and NFC combined.

Seahawks Fourth in Total Offense
Seahawks Third in Total Rushing Yards

Seahawks Second in Total Defense
Seahawks Second against the Pass
Seahawks Number one against the Rush.

Stats don't win Super Bowls but as a Wildcard i.e. an underdog, I love their chances.

Hell, they have nothing to lose and all their games are on the road from now on.
 

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er, you might want to check the stats Lance.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/team

These stats are for both AFC and NFC combined.

Seahawks Fourth in Total Offense
Seahawks Third in Total Rushing Yards

Seahawks Second in Total Defense
Seahawks Second against the Pass
Seahawks Number one against the Rush.

Stats don't win Super Bowls but as a Wildcard i.e. an underdog, I love their chances.

Hell, they have nothing to lose and all their games are on the road from now on.
Lol...his post was way off. Steelers are in a different conference.

The middle of the field is where they are strong. They have 2 excellent guys playing Safety and a very solid and deep linebacking core.

Seattle's defense is still excellent . Sherman is still the man...best in the NFL...better than Norman and better than Revis. He's gotten beat on a few TD passes this yr but its usually when he's leaning to help cover a RB or TE. When he's focused on his receiver in straight man to man there is none better.
Chancellor is every bit the stud he was last year. I don't think his injury is thst serious. I think they wanted him to get the extra rest. The one area their defence appears to be weaker in is the pass rush.

Beastmode is done? Not sure about mentally but he's far from done. The O line has worked into form in the last several games so when he gets to run with better blocking he'll be off to the races again.

Roethlisberger is far from a mobile quarterback...Seattle would slay Pittsburgh if they both make it out of their conference.
A one game elimination playoff means anything can happen but Seattle looks as strong as anyone in their conference and the league right now.
 

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Umm CenturyLink Field is outdoors lol
The run game will have to be better if they want to make a third trip, they will play outdoors in the winter for their 1st playoff game.
I think Carolina will be the team to beat in the NFC though.
 

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I know Pittsburgh is in a different conference. I expect they'll win the AFC and face the Hawks if they win the NFC.

Look, I love Sherman and your assessment was fair 2 years ago. This year no. I've watched every single play of every game the Hawks have played. He's been repeatedly torched. Not the player he was and the refs aren't giving him the room he had in the past ( to hold ). He was penalized 6 times this year. Only 1 time last year. He's still a good corner but no longer a "shut down" or best in the league.

Just like with Marshawn, you're relying on the past and on reputation. Watch the game with knowledgeable eyes and you'd see they're not the players they were ( luckily Wilson is better ).

I wish it was different. They're my favourite team and I want them to win. I just don't think they've got enough to do it.

Still it's the NFL and anything could happen.

PS thanks for the stats update BBB . I didn't check them overnight. Ok, they're top 4 in both ( not top 5).

But you're right. Stats don't win championships. Players do. Wish they had the horses to do it but don't think they do.

Go hawks anyway.
I guess we just have a different opinion. I've watched every game since the Jim Zorn days and I've played so I understand the game.

I just don't agree with your assessment including your thoughts on Graham. He was starting to fit into their offence and I think it was a good move to get him.

Anyhow hopefully they play up to their potential. I would put their A game against any other team in the NFL.

Go Hawks
 

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They have as good a chance as any wildcard team has had that I can think of.
But 3 road wins is just so tough. Vikings 80%, Carolina 50%, Arizona 50%.
So that gives them a 20% chance with some optimistic game predictions.
If Arizona gets knocked out much better chance.
 

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wildcard matchup next weekend boyz, whose your pick?

AFC
Chiefs vs Texans
Steelers vs Bengals

NFC
Seahawks vs Vikings
Packers vs Redskins

mine are:
Chiefs
Steelers
Vikings
Redskins
 
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