Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Did That Really Happen?!

Brandon Browner pulverizing Wes Welker courtesy of BigLeadSports


And that wasn't the only time Brandon Browner annihilated Wes Welker.  Welker's tough and had a great game but in the end it was the Seahawks who were built like warriors, outlasting the exhausted defending AFC Champion Chowdawheadz Patriots.

Brady was getting anything and everything early on and seemed primed for a massive game but the SeaFence wasn't havin it!  I felt that the players were making plays when given the opportunity but the playcalling on both sides of the ball seemed timid.  Gus Bradley did a great job at the half of making the necessary adjustments (a common theme here) to shut down the Patriots offense and the players executed them to perfection.  Darrell Bevell had his up and down moments as well but in the end found the formula for success and more importantly, victory.

Things weren't looking too good for a minute there.  I've got to admit that I thought I was having an SOS moment before Russell Wilson and the defense turned the game on it's head.  I still can't believe they really won this game.  It's apparent that this team isn't the Same Old Seahawks and that it deserves our 100% loyalty and pride.  These guys never give up and have come up with big play after big play when it's absolutely needed most.  You always hear sayings like "learning how to win" trotted out but it seems to be the case here.  This team is finding the recipe for success and showing a knack for getting it done when it matters most, no matter who the opponent is.  Here are some other notes from this massive win!

- Bobby Wagner is a stud, period.  What a blend of speed and toughness, and he does an impressive job of diagnosing and shedding blocks.  Seems to get better week by week.  Could he be better then Lofa in time?  I'm excited about his potential and the progression/production we're already seeing from him

- Russell Wilson looked the part of franchise quarterback.  With his back up against the wall, down 13 in the 4th quarter, Russell showed why John Schneider loves him so much.  Ballsy throw to Edwards on 4th and 3 when Tate was probably the go to option and 3 beautiful deep bombs to Baldwin, Tate, and of course Rice for the winner.  Gotta love what you saw from #3.

- Richard Sherman turns opposing wide receivers into invisible men out there.  If I were an opposing coordinator I'd line up my weakest line across for him every time.  He talks the talk like a young Ali and backs it up like the first Richard Sherman.  He's a unique talent and one that we're lucky we get to watch blanket opposing receivers every week.  You can tell he was a receiver for most of his life.  He does an excellent job of boxing out receivers and high pointing the ball to pluck away interceptions from helpless, unsuspecting receivers.  He has a skill of making it look like he's the intended receiver.  RARE!

- We're still good for a few WTF moments out there but it kind of makes the game even more enjoyable.  My heart begs to differ but the guys have done a good job of overcoming penalties, shady playcalling, bonehead mistakes and miscues, dropped passes, etc.  Jon Ryan's fumbled snap was this week's WTF moment for sure.  You know he's glad the team picked him up after that one.

- McQuistan got blown up quite a few times and had some key whiffs.  He's normally pretty solid, which made this surprising.  We'll see if he bounces back against the Niners.

- I've got a ton of respect for what James Carpenter has been able to do this season.  Some thought he'd be done for the season and yet he's been extremely solid since his return, a testament to his hard work and dedication.

- We won't see Walter Thurmond III this week due to the short week but apparently he should be ready to go for the Lions game.  We'll see if he can provide a similar impact to Carptenter upon his return.  While the secondary has been lights out this year, Tru could use some competition in the nickel.  I think WTIII will be a nice shot in the arm.

- I'm never doubting this team again.  This is the most exciting Seahawks football team I've ever watched.  With the offense looking like it now has some life and potential, every moment of every game seems jam packed with excitement and anticipation. 

- This game reminded me a lot of the Cowboys game in 2005.  A game the Seahawks won 13-10 on a last second 55 yard field goal from Josh Brown.  That game was in Week 7, this game week 6. Rainy and windy conditions throughout the game, Seahawks stage a late comeback on the strength of a tough defensive performance and timely interceptions, and a dramatic victory.  We'll see if this game is the catalyst for an 11 game winning streak like in 2005.  Seriously.  I wouldn't put it past this team.

- Don't even know what to say about Brandon Browner except that I love him. 

- Great to see Doug Baldwin making an impact again.  I just love the guy's tenacity and his willingess to give up the body for the team.  Nice game Dougie Fresh!

- Can't wait to see Turbin get more touches.  There's going to be games where opposing defenses are hellbent on taking away Marshawn.  It happened on Sunday.  I think in games where this is the case, we'll see more and more of Turbin as the season progresses. 

- The punt return by Leon to set up the final drive was glorious.  The rest of his game might've been unspectacular but he came up aces when we needed him most.  Love having him on the team!

- Got to try and avoid obvious mismatches like Jeron Johnson guarding Aaron Hernandez at the 1 yard line.  I'm a fan of Jeron but he didn't stand a chance there.  I had a Kelly Jennings flashback for a minute there. 

- How huge was the grounding call on Brady to end the 1st half?  The stars aligned for us on that one.

- K.J. Wright is a scary dude.  I can't help but laugh when I think of him hitting me and me then being fed through a straw for the rest of my life.

- I like keeping Wagner on the field in the nickel with Leroy going to the sidelines.  Hill's solid in the base package but has never been very reliable in coverage.  The D needs Wagz on the field as much as possible.

- Big shout out to Braylon on the TD catch.  He stepped up when his number was called.  Hopefully we'll see more of this.

- I love Pete Carroll and John Schneider.

4-2 with the Niners in San Fran tomorrow!  This is the game I had circled on the calendar when the schedules were released in April.  I was very optimistic that the 'Hawks would be much improved and would possibly exact revenge on Harbaugh and co.  Before the season, I would've told you that this game is probably a loss but now I'm definitely feeling the opposite way.  Funny how momentum can change your perception.  The Niners just got hammered at home by the Giants and looked lousy in the process.  Meanwhile the Hawks are coming off of an emotional rollercoaster of a win against the Pats.  Worry not, this isn't the Same Old Seahawks and I'd be surprised by a letdown.  Here's hoping the team rides this wave of momentum in to another upset victory over one of "America's teams." 

WE ALL WE GOT, WE ALL WE NEED!  Go Hawks!

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