Game Thread: Jets @ Seahawks
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 10:30 AM PST
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PrintNew York Jets at Seattle Seahawks, Dec 21, 2008 1:05 PM PST
The last time Qwest was under snowfall, Shaun Alexander ran for 201 yards on a staggering 40 carries. Alexander's long run that day was 21 yards. In the slop and slip and slide of soggy, snow covered Qwest, the importance of Alexander's lost quickness was diminished while his excellent field vision, ability to read blockers and cutback savvy came to fore. Seattle rode Alexander to a victory over Green Bay and a 7-4 record.
Julius Jones has the best chance to reproduce Alexander's winter miracle, but shouldn't see too many snaps. Maurice Morris has the "hot hand". Thomas Jones shares brother Julius's gliding, patient style. He will see 20+ carries.
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Advanced NFL Stats gives Seattle a 43% chance of winning today. Another way to look at that is: If Seattle and New York played an entire season at Qwest, Seattle would be expected to finish 7-9 and New York 9-7. That's a pretty even matchup.
That's where Kyle Williams comes in. The former backup at USC is not an NFL capable left tackle. On balance, he's probably a little better at left tackle than Steve Vallos is at center. For all the hype left tackles receive, you'd think this a crushing blow for Seattle. We'll soon see just how much losing blindside protection cripples an offense.
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In his final home game at Qwest, Mike Holmgren will be forced into running an offense many shades from the one he envisions. The weather conditions and weaknesses and inexperience on the line will force him into more conservative packages, including, I expect, regular two tight end sets, split backs and few if any four wide receiver packages. Holmgren is 99% sure he's not retiring. Games like this example why.
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Some things to watch:
Can any Seahawks receiver consistently catch the ball? Seattle's next contending team will need receivers who can play in January.
How many interceptions does Seneca Wallace throw?
Does fatigue and slipshod footing undermine Seattle's run defense?
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Reminds me of the 2006 Seahawks
I’m betting the Cards play their starters the majority of the game next week to get that 9th win.
They're getting killed
I wish this season was able to have gone better for us, because we could have totally taken the division again
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by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
So who is your guys adopt-a-team for this seasons playoffs?
I’m going with the Falcons if they can get in.
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
I don't see how anyone can hate Peyton Manning
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
I know some annoying Pats fans that hate him
Speaking of the Patriots, holy crap they might really need the Hawks to win.
I hate the Jets because of Farve
I’m really hoping that the hawks win today
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
My choice as well
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by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
I like the Falcons
I’d pull for the Chargers if they make it, because holy shit that would be a comeback.
by John Morgan on Dec 21, 2008 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
The Titans.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
The Ravens became my #2 team after XL
Naturally it was hell watching them get beaten by Filthburg last weekend.
But wonderful last night when they gave Dallas’ stadium a proper send-off.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Most defiantly
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha Welker got a unsportsmanlike penalty for making a snow angel
The Refs hate baby jesus
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
I just came here to post that
Hilarious
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
I hate home game blackouts
Can’t watch anything else but this. Now if I had my copy of Dark Knight on Blu Ray then I would have options
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
First play of 2nd half, Moss goes 76 yards on a screen.
Yikes.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
This is a terrible terrible game
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
Very, very, very
Good thing The Incredibles is on in HD on ABC Family
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by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
It is?
I’m switching
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
I'm still watching, because I'm a masochist.
Apparently the Cardinals’ defense is unfamiliar with the terms “tackle” and “pass coverage.”
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
Kind of like Brian Russell
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Why the hell is Warner still out there?
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
He needs the practice
They’re probably gonna have to play in the cold and wind again in the playoffs. If they even make it out of the first round that is.
Hey, I found a stream of the Steelers/Titans game
Finally, something resembling entertaining football.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
Brees pursuit for Marinos record is gaining legs
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
nice
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
I'd rather see Hawthorne.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Hawthorne is a ILB though
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Ah.
Well maybe we put enough points up so we can gives Tats a rest.
It's great to be a Florida Gator!
by Wayward Llama on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
I'm really curious about his coverage ability
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Leinart just a scrambling QB
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
embarrassing
he got stripped by the weather
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
wow Cardinals are terrible
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
Does anyone know what's up with Red Bryant?
What the extent of his injury is? I was really hoping to see a lot of him down the stretch.
Just tuned in.
What the fuck? The cards are getting absolutely raped.
And how has Leinart fumbled and lost the ball TWICE in extremely limited action?
Leinart has pretty atrocious accuracy on his passes.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
Amusingly enough, terrible as he's been, he already has over
double the passing yards of Warner already. Tells us how horrid Warner performed…
And then he puts that one right into Fitzgerald's hands
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
In these tough economic times, what's the best way to show her you love her?
By buying her a new Lexus, of course.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
It'll help the economy
Except you should probably buy an American piece of shit
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
I switched over to Golf
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
wow
We’ve stooped to a new level
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
I watched them film Jumanji when I was in high school
Maple Ridge, just outside of Vancouver BC.
Robin Williams is a small guy.
Brandon Miller?
The Fuck?
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
Will Herring not a big guy
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
Seriously who is Brandon Miller
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
Scraped field
Looks like it’s snowing there at the game though
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
I will marry her.
Holy Smokes blue Christmas outfits on cheerleaders are hot.
lol "smash mouth football"
out of a 4 wr formation.
matters to the Jets
not that they seem to care.
did he just say
“seahawks playing mistake free football”?
Season's over, playing his brother Thomas.
We should give him at least 5 carries, if we don’t, we’re dicks. Give Forsett some carries too.
Holmgren is gonna let Morris finish out the season
A parting gift to help him in free agency next season
Carlson is a stud
Ruskell should trade the 1st round pick for a bunch of late second and third round picks, then trade up a bunch of times to get guys in early second round. He’s had much better success with those than his first rounders.
Ryan continues to impress.
I can’t believe the stark contrast in his performance over the last month and before that. Great punting.
He has been good.
It sure would be nice to see that problem go away.
rolling at the #5 slot
Oakland’s at #4 and is currently tied at halftime.
For a team that is fighting for a playoff spot, the Jets are playing some pretty uninspiring football today.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
So, does the OL (and Kyle Williams) get props for stepping up
or are the Jets laying a huge egg? Or does the Jets D suck.
go for it damn you
:)
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Is our makeshift O-line really looking that good...
Or are the Jets’ D-line really that bad?
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
Sloppy field conditions probably impact the D-Line more than any other unit
but the Jets d-line is getting old and fatigued. This has gone on for a few weeks now.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Totally PI
But yes, begging is as annoying as hell
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
that was holding
but man, the ref really had to think about it.
this is like the second time in SEA territory
the Jets side is well-trampelled
Haha
He was begging for the flag and the ref looked him right in the face and said NO
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
Russell was trying to get the ref to flag them for the towel on the field
Hahaha
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
wow
they totally missed the play clock. that was at 00 for a good second or two.
For sure
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
FINALLY NO CIRCUS CATCH AGAINST US!!
KELLLLY!
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
They had 3 timeouts and went for it on the 20?
I’m real aggressive about 4th down, but now the Hawks just kick a field goal and ice it.
Game ball goes to Wilson.
Awesome day.
Every day I hear about Seattle sports' failures. Every night I fall asleep to the sound of my own tears.
Great Day!
Oakland will win too, Buffalo might win!
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