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Game Day Open Thread -- Week 3: Cincinnati at Seattle

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September 16, 1pm Pacific
Qwest Field
CBS-TV (7)

Carson Palmer visits. T.J. Whosyourmama as well. Chad Johnson books the Seattle Lite Opera for a potential end zone celebration. And you are there. Let's run up the score, shall we? We shall.

Star-divide

Update Three Keys --John

  • The Hawks rushing attack has to break out and that starts with the offensive line. Shaun Alexander has shown that given a hole he can still be a productive back, but he fails to hit creases and seems with authority. Putting aside Alexander's age and recent spate of injuries, that's been true his entire career--just never to this extent. In the second half in Arizona Mike Holmgren began loosening the run blocking calls. Robs Sims, specifically, was asked to pull block with more regularity. Sims as a pull blocker is still a work in progress. Seahawks fans weaned on Steve Hutchinson's ability to move through traffic and square up and dominate his man on the second level must adjust their expectations. Sims hasn't quite the agility of Hutch, but he has most of the power and quickness. What he lacks, but can realistically be expected to learn, is the ability to work through traffic. Once Sims can decipher the wreckage comprising the post-snap defensive/offensive lines, he should be able to slide into the second level and provide the kind of forceful pull blocker that makes Mike Holmgren's power rushing attack work. With the Bengals linebacker corps thin and depleted, Alexander should--and really must--excel if Seattle gives him room to work.
  • I may harp on this fact until I'm blue in the face, but the Hawks defense is built on the pass rush. No player is as essential to that rush working as Rocky Bernard. Bernard doesn't always get the sacks, but no player on the Hawks consistently degrades the pocket like Bernard. Interior pressure does a funny thing to quarterbacks: Some scramble to the left or right often into the teeth of a defensive end or blitzing linebacker or DB (see Tampa Bay), others force the pass; Matt Leinart showed poise and patience waiting for his receiver to get open. Last week I talked about protecting Kelly Jennings against a mismatch, to a limited extent they did. Seven receptions and 87 yards is a productive but not dominating showing for a wide receiver of Larry Fitzgerald's caliber. This week the Hawks must protect both corners. Despite not converting a sack, the Hawks amped up the pressure in the second half. In the first half of the contest Seattle's line looked overmatched. Leinart averaged 9.19 yards per attempt. In the second half Seattle's pressure kept Leinart checking down and he averaged only 6.63 yards per attempt. Sacks are gravy against the Bengals, the rush must limit the downfield passing attack.
  • The final key is unsettling in a way, but important to Seattle winning today and vital to the Hawks hopes of contention. Walter Jones must play better. Jones allowed two sacks against an iffy Bucs pass rush. He looked improved in the second half against the Cards. Unfortunately, that might be as much the continuing decline of Bertrand Berry as Jones. Jones faces his toughest matchup, Justin Smith, of this young season and he must win it. One of the greatest tackles in the history of the NFL, you want to give Jones the benefit of the doubt, but Jones wouldn't be the first once dominant player to hit a wall entering his mid thirties. Without at least a very good left tackle Seattle has no chance at true contention.

Apologies to Bill Watterson. Let's hope Seattle doesn't play the role of Calvin today.

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--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 22, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

green and gold
I just hope the Seahawk defense is closer to the one we saw in Week 1 rather than the one last week.  I don't want to see the defense channeling their inner SuperSonic.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 10:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well so much for the Lions
that was cute while it lasted.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How many thousands of people are cursing...
themselves for not starting Kevin Curtis right now and how many thousands more will be disappointed when he fails to record a touchdown reception next week?

Meanwhile, I believe in Mike Martz.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does it take to insult people's intelligence
and how many prisons are they going to break out of on "Prison Break"? Am I the only one who thinks season five (godwilling) will somehow involve Alcatraz?

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Prison Break
is the best comedy on TV.

by bluemax on Sep 23, 2007 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good god.
205 yards and 3 TDs in the first half for curtis.
Aaron Walker kicks ass.

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 23, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

14-15 332 yards 4 TDs
and we're not out of the first half.

looks like scruffy has me owned.

Aaron Walker kicks ass.

by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 23, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy smokes
I just got back from golf. Thats awesome
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weirdness in Pittsburgh
Moose sounds certain the officials screwed up and I'm no rules buff but I think he's right.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job.
Why not put that into the original post underneath the three keys.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 12:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I got a weird error
and got nervous about killing the game thread. But I'll give it another shot
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nevermind
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitt 20, San Fran 9
Overratted undefeated team soon to be not undefeated but remain overrated.

The 49er pass defense is legit, that's it.

DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Their line
Sucks on both sides of the ball.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, uh, you think the Niners are smart enough to..
draft a QB next year? Alex Smith has solid tools but damn does he panic when he's rushed.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Off topic
But my fantasy team in my personal league (same settings as the FG league) Is a wrecking ball of dominance.

Tom Brady
Romo
Steve Smith
Randy Moss
Brian Westbrook

It doesn't even matter who else I start

V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

couch
Hey, it's the pits for the 49ers today.  Najeh Davenport just took a dump on them.  Make it 37-16 for the Steelers.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 12:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I watch the Seahawks
because I know that Anaheim can never clinch against them.

by katal on Sep 23, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

have they come to play today?
this is a statement game.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Arizona loses
Baltimore has earned the only win against the NFCW they're going to receive this year.

by katal on Sep 23, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was easy
Josh Wilson needs to not try to cut that back and just out run the guy. But a hell of a start
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice start!
I'm really not paying that much attention to the game - my Rockies are playing a big game this afternoon in San Diego (yeah, I'm one of those rare out-of-state Seahawks fans) - but I've got the Gamecast up and I'm excited to see that start.
Visit The Power Of 12 at mvn.com/nfl-seahawks

by Franchise26 on Sep 23, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They're keeping their safeties deep.
I like Mr. Universe, but I don't buy that call.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"If Tatupu has 10 or 12 tackles today...
the Seahawks will win." That's possibly the stupidest thing I've heard all day.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cheaters.
Hell of a route Chad.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Off PI there uncalled
thanks refs

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Obvious pick
No one gets that wide open.

by Seishi on Sep 23, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice pick Chad
wow, lucky recovery on that play.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He really looks like
Shaun of the Dead. HA! Get it? Oh, I crack myself up sometimes.

by Coach Owens on Sep 23, 2007 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow
Shaun sucks

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone think Shaun falls down because his foot's..
cracked? I'm no doctor, but a broken foot might hurt your rushing a little.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous.
Skeletal integrity is way overrated.
Stuck in Virginia with no Seahawks goodness!

by Cornflakes on Sep 23, 2007 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[thinking hourglass]...
Yes, the Seahawk defense sucks.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how did that split the seattle D
and then FUMMMMMMMMMMMMBLEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

handsmundzadeh
Mama like turnovers.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, nice catch..whoever that was
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't like this game.
Hasselbeck's first interception in a while.  

Hey, last week this same Bengal defense...

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

confession
Chad Johnson is on my fantasy team.  That makes the first Cincy touchdown hurt more because TJ doesn't benefit my fake team.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey!
A third-down stop by the Seahawk defense!

Cincy is now only 5-for-6 on third downs today.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

couple nice plays by Russell
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yardhouse
That Cincy defense that last week was so great is holding the Seahawk offense to 72 total yards.  

The Seahawk defense has given up only 176 yards.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uuuuup
Zero net rushing yards!
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

plackemeier
At least someone is sort of doing their job today.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible play call.
That was awful. Marshall that's on you.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd and 20
that was pathetic
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mebane.
Welcome to the bigs Baller.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this going like Jeff and
Ben Broussard where you "Swoon" over Mebane?

by Coach Owens on Sep 23, 2007 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow hawks
you cannot stop any pass

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whew
Well, it's a baby step if they only allow a 17-yard pass on 3rd-and-20.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Palmer, helping out the fantasy team!
:(
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmph
I just have a weird feeling that Rudi Johnson still has to run for 100 yards or something.  The Seahawks had no backup plan if Marcus Tubbs got injured, after all.  

I guess in that case, Cincy's plan would be to build a big enough lead, then it'll be Run Rudi Run.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Bengals D is shutting us down
the freaking Browns hung 51 points on this team.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So how about that defense.
Think we could try another running back now?

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!
Great signing there!

by Coach Owens on Sep 23, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good job by Grant!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Elbow Drop on Shaun
Did Dwayne Johnson redo football?
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BRANCH!
BOO YAH!
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Coach Owens on Sep 23, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT PLAY HAD SO MUCH TOUCH
BECK SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR MOLESTATION
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does everyone understand how good this team could
be with an even competent--no, no three marginal running backs sharing carries.

This love affair with Alabama must end. He's cooked. You have incredible depth.

FREE THE FIELD!!

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Resurrecting the dead.
Looks like Kurt Cobain's become a meat puppet after all.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You win.
Subcultural reference of the week. We're forwarding a DVD of Hype! to your house immediately.
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhhh so close
that would have been big.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hands on it
Gotta catch it.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey we're winning!
and Nate's gotta catch that!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

slightly happy
I guess I'm just happy that the Seattle offense is taking shots downfield.  

The Seahawks are lucky the Bengals only have 10 points on the board since Palmer, TJ, and Johnson all have stupid numbers right now.  

I'm still not satisfied with the defense's inefficiency to get off the field on third down, but hopefully that takes care of itself.  

How about a running game?

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ocho Stinko
must have taken hours to come up with that one.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woah
Gus Johnson is black. I did not know that.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

First Half Cap:
Lets handle the meat of this 30 minutes. Excuse the tone I am highly caffeinated.

The Seattle Seahawks do not have a bad defense. The rejoinder to that statement is that total yards is not an accurate indicator of defensive performance. John Marshall runs a attacking, opportunistic, bend but don't break defense. Pass rush, pickoffs, forced fumbles--take a second and purge the repetition that has programmed you to believe that total yards are important. The Seattle Seahawks have a good defense that has greatness potential. The Bengals are simply one of the best offenses in football and though they haven't been "stopped" or "contained" they do have 10 points and two turnovers. Tell me this: If the Bengals have 450 yards of total offense to end the day, but 20 points and four turnovers, you're going to tell me that's bad defensive performance?

Shaun Alexander is either hurt, possibly irrevocably, or his career is at an end. It's one thing to look hesitant. That' near unacceptable for a NFL rusher, but still...It's another thing to fall down consistently when you try and make a cut. Alexander has seen some huge holes, the Bengals have the Admirals linebacker corps, and the rushing attack has been all but shutdown. Shameful. Again I repeat: Shaun Alexander is either hurt, possibly irrevocably, or his career is at and end.

FREE THE FIELD

Hawks on top. The pass rush looks adequate. Seattle is by no means out of the woods. Leonard Weaver deserves some carries in the second half. Add a serviceable rushing attack to this team and I guarantee you have a contender.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey pass D
this would be a good time for a stop

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good discipline Burleson.
Better pinned inside the five than a fumble.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stripes
The Bengals had the one good run on that last possession.  With the ball on the Seattle 40, Palmer threw three straight times and completed no passes.  I figured maybe they'd run once or twice to move the chains, then take a shot downfield.  

I was convinced they'd get points on that drive.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck that
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

safety
But this reeks worse than your normal flatulence.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
glad we have to pass from deep in our zone, thank god for our running game.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bengals 19, seahawks 14
I don't want to be too much of a doomsdayer, but I think I see where this is going.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have never understood
Why safeties are points + getting the ball.  Why not just give them more points and redo the kickoff as normal?
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ROCK-EE ROCK-EE ROCK-EE
Nicely done.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sack
I'd be more excited about that sack if it occurred on third down instead of second down.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PICKED!!!!!
and Palmer got fucking ROCKED!!

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PICKED OFF!
HA HA HA HA!!!!  PLAYMAKING DEFENSIVE BACKS RULE!
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

B RUSS!!!!
and Rocky on the previous play!!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did anyone see who laid out Carson?
I think it was 97, but can't be sure.

Whoever it was absolutely destroyed him.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

baby steps
No points on the board.  

Did get halfway across the field, so that helps field position a bit.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our rushing attack is no threat.
That was a conservative nickel package. A draw would have picked up the first with ease. But you can't trust Alexander with anything at this point--even a gimme.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our offense...
...sucks absolute donkey balls right now.  If we lose, this loss is squarely on them.

by dinosco on Sep 23, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh...
The Bengals have erased the one-half of the field the Seahawk offense got on the last possession...
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cough
Just saw Eli Manning heave a desperation throw down the field with no Redskin near it and it was intercepted.  

Not that he threw the ball, but I can't help but wonder how Tom Coughlin still has that job.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

correction
No Giant.  No Giant near it.  Redskins were definitely near it.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Weaver for a series.
Just try it. It won't hurt big guy. One series. Leonard Weaver. Try it. Trust me.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
GIGANTIC hole.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

resuscitate
Shaun Alexander with a sign of life.
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My opinion of Holmgren as a couch is less because
of his refusal to consider other options for running the ball.

by Harrison on Sep 23, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Look it's Shrug!
All beered up. Way to go Paul.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was beyond unlucky
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

are you shitting me?
second INT on Beck that's completely not his fault.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no video
Was that hot potatoed?  

I knew bad things would happen as soon as I heard Raible say Hasselbeck was changing the play at the line.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.
I don't think I've ever seen that.

How fucking unlucky are we when it comes to interceptions?

DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap. Damn. Crap.
That should be called something other than an interception. Hasselbeck had nothing to do with that.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

great
Another...

third-down...

bedcrapping!

All right!

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

End around
Not reverse, dipshit.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

elementary
Looks like Kenny Watson is seeing something in the Seahawk run defense that the other guys haven't...
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

jesus f#&$ christ
I need to find out what the hell the league average is for third-down conversions against.  I'm sure the Seahawks are incredibly crappy at it.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

of course, we dont pick it
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF hawks?!?!?!
how did you not catch that Julian?!?!?!

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NUTS!!!!
FUCK!

TIPPED BALLS FOR SEAHAWKS = BAD LUCK!

DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

needed
A Devin Hester play would be nice right now.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the safety
I know it's gonna kill us.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels about to win the west
don't completely fuck my day up Hawks.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ideally...
I'd want the Seahawks to get downfield quick, score a touchdown, hold the Bengals off the board, get the ball back, then run down the clock.  

I think I just want the Seahawks to have the ball last.  The Bengals can score a lot of points in a little amount of time, which reminds me of the Rams, with one main difference -- I don't hate the Bengals with every fiber of my being.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Im muting the announcers
The fans are booing Shaun for not catching and NEVER BEING ABLE TO CATCH EVER.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hass's fault
Are they booing Shaun, or Hass for GUNNING a seven-yard pass at a running back with an injured hand?  That was purely an idiot throw by Hass.

by dinosco on Sep 23, 2007 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were booing Shaun.
It was amazing how much they booed Shaun today. Shocking.
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sheesh
A major facemask penalty?  

Come on.  Now it's giftwrapped.  Cash in.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on guys
gotta get that TD

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Nate.
Oh Nate....
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh...
Burleson channeling his inner Koren Robinson there?
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta catch that nate
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

meanwhile, Shaun was wide wide open
on that play. good thing we start a RB who can't catch or run

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

reset
Well, the Bengals have six minutes on the clock, so timeouts probably aren't an issue.  I'm sure they'd want to get into field goal range first before they thought of running down clock.  

...but how confident am I that the Seahawks will hold the Bengals out of field goal range?  Holding the Bengals scoreless does require a third-down stop...

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DE-FENSE!!
DE-FENSE!!
CLAP CLAP

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

big set of downs here
The Seahawks have three chances here to keep the Bengals out of FG range.  

...and they blew it on the first chance.  

Shayne Graham isn't Josh Brown, but the Bengals more than likely have a lead after this.  

We need a big play out of the defense.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

two-minute drill
I'm basically conceding the points here...

I'm trying to mentally prepare for Matt Hasselbeck running the two-minute drill.  

Hopefully no bobbled snaps this time.  

Hey, the Bengals can run the ball now.  Would you look at that?

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

unreal
they just carved us up.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

end zone or bust
Well, I got one wish granted.  The Seahawks should have the ball last.  Of course, that requires they move the chains once or twice...
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sorta moot
With a deficit that would have been anywhere from four points to six points, the two-point stop is kind of moot.  The Seahawks need a touchdown anyway.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

out of bounds!!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh My
A break.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gift
Out-of-bounds kickoff.  

Remember when Josh Brown had a fetish for that way back in the day?

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP GIVING IT TOO SHAUN
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

another!
Seahawks!

First down!

All RIGHT!

I'm glad I got to use the actual chant there.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow
Smart move Hass.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Forgot my
<sarcasm> tags.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crazy tipped balls
There haven't been this many crazy tipped balls since...

...the trap game in Cincy a few years ago.  

Marvin Lewis redflagging it here...uh-oh.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd and 18 now??
this isn't looking good.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well that's a break
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow
What a ruling. I didn't know that.
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad
I wish they just needed a field goal here.  They'd be one set of downs away from Josh Brown range.  

They need 45 yards in 1:58, though they have all three timeouts.  

Of course, none of it matters if they don't convert this third down.  Or the fourth down after it if God forbid they don't convert on third down.  

The Rams held up their end of the bargain -- I want the Seahawks to be two games up on the Rams, dammit.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's what we should do.
Give the ball to Alexander. He's so money. That guy was like balz for my fantasy team in 2005. Dude's gonna run into the HOF like he runs into the endzone.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck, 4th and 1
I have a bad feeling about this play
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SHAUN!!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

christ...
It's too bad about the running game.  

I have a bad feeling it'll be a draw play to Strong.  Or a delayed handoff to Alexander.  

For no gain or negative yardage, of course.  

Oh, it's bad times in Redskinville right now.  

Hey!  Shaun gets 14!

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BURLESON!!!
BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!! BURLESON!!!
DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So it did matter that
the Bengals missed that two point conversion Morgan. HA!

by Coach Owens on Sep 23, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good observation
I'm glad we don't have to worry about that now though.  Hooray special teams.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

f#&$ YEAH!!!!!
Points.  They got points.  Seven points.  

Seahawks lead.  

Bengals need a field goal to tie.  

But the point is, that s#*$ was CLUTCH.  

Hoorah Nate Burleson.  It's great to see him become a big part of this offense compared to last season.  

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I have to address this while we have a second
I know about GTE, I know we live in the gloomy PNW, but the pessimism is getting sickening. Let's show some goddamn spirit, okay?

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry John
I do apologize, I know it's not just me (well maybe it is,lol)

so I am sorry.

Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not you actually, but...
I'm trying not to call anyone out. It's not GTE so much as eternal pessimism. I'm fine with the highs and lows that come with being a fan. The fact that you care so much and control nothing is thrilling but frustrating. However, assuming and moreover writing in the game thread worst case scenario over and over again becomes whinny and, frankly, nigh intolerable. So, yeah, everyone refill their Zoloft, this shit is supposed to be fun not some Clockwork Orange style contrapasso for being a fan.

by John Morgan on Sep 23, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAME!!!!!!!!
OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY. SHIT
best game ever
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was GTE
the good version.  Yes, Romo was better.  Actually NFC championship game was the best.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.
Hate to say it. But Shaun's primary worth to the Seahawks so far this year is picking up first downs in the closing minutes of the game. That has to change, or our running back has to change.
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

century
It's not cricket, but Alexander has 100 yards for the game.  I'll be damned.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That just kills me/us...people will look at the
box score and think "wow Alexander with another 100 yard game..."

by Harrison on Sep 23, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if not for one stupid snap
we're 3-0.

we're going to be fine.

by Matthew on Sep 23, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whew
I'm glad the offense came through in the final two minutes where it didn't last week.  

Now that that's over...

Was anyone lucky enough to bet heavy on the under?

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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was perfect on my picks
until the Bengals won, stupid Hawks :)!!
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you know
the rams are really sucking balls, i didnt think they would suck as bad as they have been.

by wadswerth on Sep 23, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yikes
The Eagles jerseys today look like what you'd get if some guy on LSD tried to design a new UCLA jersey and had to keep the same colors.  
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by wackomann on Sep 23, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
If the Osmonds' clothes designer had taken the other career path...
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy Shit
That was awesome
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 4:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoever picked Deon Grant as their Hawk
probably won, he was all over the place.  Matt probably gets an honorable mention, and I thought Russell had a solid game.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Russell might of gotten badly hurt
on that last kick off play.
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that would kinda suck
especially with Boulware gone.

I thought I saw him shaking it off, hopefully it's nothing serious.

Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Supposedly he just got the wind knocked out of him
I hope thats true. He had a good game but he needs to wrap up on some of those tackles
V. 1.0, mutherf***er, know what I'm sayin'?

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 23, 2007 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I noticed that
he seems to hit pretty hard, but wrap!!..seriously Brian, they teach that in High school.
Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap.
I was on Ventrillo with my raiding guild when the Seahawks scored a touchdown.  I went nuts and got warned that if I did that again, I was gone from the raid channel.  I said "ok".

Then the kickoff fumble happened.  Needless to say I'm not invited back into the raid channel for at least 10 hours.

DAMNIT!

by TIF on Sep 23, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AWESOME
I play WOW too and I completely understand everything you just went through. That is so friggin hilarious, definitely worth being tossed out of a guild for such an amazing Hawks victory!!!

by Babar on Sep 23, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shaun
21 carries 100 yards.

those last two runs helped.

Josh Brown is better than you.

by MFAN on Sep 23, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Luck.
Great emotional victory. I'm nowhere near convinced of anything else. But at least we beat a good team.

There just needs to be a convincing sea change by week 6. I'm not convinced we'll get it. We could. But I'm not convinced.

--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.
And I used the words "convinced" or "convincing" four times in that last comment. H.I.N.T.
--Shrug

by Shrug on Sep 23, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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