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445: Analyzing the Seahawks Offensive Philosophy and Defensive Execution Oct 08, 2024

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How frustrating was the loss to the New York Giants? There are still elements of the game that have us scratching our heads. We get into the offensive struggles and the questionable play-calling decisions that are leading us to ask an important question: Is it a Ryan Grubb issue, or is Coach Mike McDonald more involved with the offensive philosophy than we have been thinking? We get into three things Mike said in the last two days that lead us to explore the philosophical approach of the Seahawks' offense and why it might be setting the team up for failure.

On the defensive side, the struggles appear to be more related to execution rather than philosophy. We take a look at the run game issues and linebacker performance, particularly focusing on Jerome Baker's "guesses." Despite the defensive struggles, does the offense bear the brunt of the blame for the latest loss? Special teams also come under scrutiny, especially after a blocked field goal that could have turned the game around.

Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Can the Seahawks' defensive line capitalize on the 49ers' offensive line weaknesses and will the offensive line be able to slow down Nick Bosa and exploit the Niners' secondary? Plus, we're already seeing internal drama within the 49ers' locker room. Are Niners fans right that it is time to move on from their current coach? We suggest at least one recommendation. With a short week ahead, the Thursday night showdown will be another important test for our Seattle Seahawks.

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Seahawks Stumble in All Phases Against Giants in Week 5 Oct 07, 2024

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The Seahawks 29-20 loss to the New York Giants 29-20 was a complete team loss, with struggles evident in every facet of the game. From an offensive performance that failed to find footing in the ground game to defensive lapses and a critical special teams error, the Seahawks have a lot to clean up ahead of Thursday night's game against the 49ers. With a short week ahead and a pivotal divisional game coming up, can they find a way to bounce back? Join us as we break down the game, talk about some key mistakes and discuss how the Seahawks can turn things around. It may involve adding motivational devices into the play calling booth.

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Week 5 Underwhelming and Regrettable Picks Oct 06, 2024

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Our Seahawks are off to a slow start against the Giants. Is it because we forgot to post our Thursday pick'em show?

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444: The Seahawks offense has the potential to be unstoppable Oct 04, 2024

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Monday night's game, which ended in a 42-29 loss for Seattle, was a rollercoaster of emotions. While there were offensive and defense lapses, the offense looked like they were going to find ways to get back into the game throughout the night. We talk about our mixed feelings about the game and the offense in particular. While the Seahawks' offense, led by Geno Smith, showcased some impressive plays, the defense struggled to keep up, allowing Jared Goff to complete a perfect 18 for 18. But was Geno's game better than Goff's "perfect" game? Especially considering the pressure he faced from the Lions' defensive line, particularly Aidan Hutchinson.

Ken Walker's dynamic running style continues to be a bright spot for the Seahawks. He has shown that he needs to be an even bigger part of the offense throughout the game. We also look ahead to the Seahawks upcoming matchup against the New York Giants. We're looking to see how the team bounces back against an opponent that looks like they may struggle to put points on the board.

The Los Angeles Rams are struggling to keep points off the board with their defense. They dropped another game in the standings this week along with the Cardinals. Brock Purdy is looking a lot like Geno behind a mostly suspect offensive line and we'll be facing them next week. The refs from the game against the Lions need to do better, but maybe not for the reason you'd expect. Adam also spikes the football on an issue he saw coming years ago. Better at life honors go out to something we don't see as often in the political sphere and to a Seahawks player who should walk into the Hall of Fame.

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Seahawks Defense Struggled in Every Way Versus the Lions Oct 01, 2024

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The Seahawks got a 400 passing yard performance by Geno Smith and a three touchdown rushing performance by Ken Walker and they still lost by two scores to the Detroit Lions. Key injuries along the defensive line limited the pass rush and allowed Jared Goff to have a perfect performance on the day. An early fumble by DK Metcalf put the Seahawks behind early, but in previous weeks we saw the defense help limit the points given up from mistakes on offense. In addition to the three touchdowns, Kenneth Walker had an incredible broken tackle that still has us in disbelief that he never touched the ground.

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Week 4 Picks: Trying to Curse Pick the Niners Sep 30, 2024

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There were some audio issues this week, but we got them cleaned up here if you weren't able to catch it live on YouTube this past Thursday. We'll try and have these out before the games next week, but hopefully you can enjoy our after the fact picks and discover who we like for tonight's game between the Dolphins and Titans (which we won't be watching, because it's Seahawks football today!!).

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443: Seahawks Remain Undefeated, But Are They Super Bowl Bound? Sep 27, 2024

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The Seattle Seahawks are off to a fast start this season, and have a 3-0 record for the first time since their Super Bowl-winning season. Can this be a team we see in the postseason, or is there more that we need to see in terms of resilience and growth over this next stretch of games? Even if these first three games don't have fans looking ahead to the postseason, the rest of the NFL isn't showing us that there are many complete teams. One mark of an elite defensive team is the ability to limit points (especially against the bad teams) and that part of the team appears to be legit through these three games.

Looking ahead to the matchup with the Detroit Lions, it offers the Seahawks an opportunity for an early season signature victory - on the road on Monday Night Football. Geno Smith has put together some strong performances at Ford Field and we're going to look for that to continue against some questionable members of the Lions secondary. But can the offensive line hold up against one of the top pass rushers in the league right now? We'll see how offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb handles that test.

In the second half of the show, we take a moment to enjoy our status at the top of the NFC West while looking at the situation the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in. Could this be the start of the implosion that we've been predicting? The Cardinals had people thinking they were an offensive juggernaut, until they were shut down by the Lions defense. Do better call outs go to a betting site for having Seattle among their top destinations for a quarterback trade and to the Dolphins head coach. Better at life honors go out to an executive producer and to DK Metcalf for an honest moment in a press conference and dedication to improving on an area of his game that paid off this week.

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Week 3 Postgame Reaction: Seahawks Defense Crushes Dolphins Sep 23, 2024

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Our Seahawks have done it again! The Seahawks put up 17 points in the first quarter and looked like they were going to cost to victory while hammering the Miami Dolphins. It was only the defense that would dominate the next two quarters. When the Dolphins offense looked like it might climb within one score of the game, the defense turned them away at the goal line and the offense closed the game out. This week's episode dives deep into the game, highlighting our stellar defense that kept Miami at bay and the key offensive plays that secured the win.

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Week 3 Picks, Dolphins vs Seahawks preview with Sam Marcoux Sep 22, 2024

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On Thursday, we went live on YouTube to offer up our Week 3 picks. Sam Marcoux also joined us to preview the matchup with the Dolphins. You can skip ahead to about the 18:00 mark as we get into the discussion about some of the matchups. How will DK do against Jalen Ramsey? What does a Jerome Baker revenge game look like? Have the Phins fully recovered from what was such a devastating injury last Thursday? Sam helps break it all down and tells a story about how he was nearly a part of Dolphins history.

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442: Geno Smith dials up the first Seahawks road victory of 2024 Sep 19, 2024

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The Seattle Seahawks secured a 23-20 victory over the New England Patriots, pushing them to the top of the NFC West. This week, we get into the key moments that defined the game, breaking down Geno Smith's exceptional day and the defensive plays that turned the tide in the Seahawks' favor. Geno put on a show, completing 33 of 44 passes for 327 yards and a touchdown, and receivers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba also had strong performances and DK's 56-yard touchdown standing out as one of the game's biggest highlights.

Ryan Grubb's scheme opened up opportunities for JSN throughout the game, which helped offset a lack of a dominant running game. We discuss whether or not this was a one-time thing, or if we're starting to trend toward a full-on passing offense when Ken Walker isn't in the backfield. Defensively, the Seahawks racked up 21 total pressures and three sacks. Boye Mafe, Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy were disrupting the Patriots' offense, while Julian Love's key block of a field goal attempt and his work in run support helped the Seahawks stay in the game. Special teams also came up big, with Jason Myers knocking through three crucial field goals and Dee Williams delivering a strong punt return.

The Miami Dolphins are up next. Can Skylar Thompson take over for Tua and be the backup quarterback that ends up delivering the type of performance that Seahawks fans dread? It's going to be another big test for the Seahawks to stop De'Von Achane who could be catching a lot of short passes out of the backfield.

In the second half of the show, we celebrate the Seahawks atop the division with the 49ers falling to the Minnesota Vikings and the Rams falling to the cellar in the NFC West. We shout out some of the flockers we ran into during our trip to Boston, and get a shoutout from a gathering in Sweden. We fight narratives in the football world and in space in the Do Better segment. A TikTok star, YouTube and the NFL all share the stage in this week's Better at Life.

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