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Hey Seahawks fans, Andrew from Revenge Of The Birds here. Just stopping by to prepare for our match up this Sunday. Obviously it should be a good game, as we are division rivals. Seattle's a tough place to play and I'm hoping the Cardinals don't drop a goose egg like two teams have done there already. Anyway, if you have any questions or comments, drop them here and I'll get back to answer them as quick as I can.

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What's the plan for after Kurt Warner?

Is Leinart going to get another shot, or will the Cardinals be looking elsewhere for their future QB?

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by Phildopip on Oct 14, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say that they will give Leinart the spot once Warner is done

He looked good in the preseason and I haven’t heard anything as far as the Cardinals looking for somebody next year or the year after.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's Beanie looking, and their o-line in the rushing attack?

Is he clearly the #1 starter now over Hightower?

What happened to your pass defense? With Rolle, Wilson, and DRC, I thought you guys would be great.

by LantermanC on Oct 14, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering the same

regarding the pass defense situation

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by Nick Andron on Oct 14, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beanie has looked great so far.

He had a case of fumblitis in Jacksonville but has held on ok since then. He’s not the starter yet and the Cardinals haven’t given him the rock much. Everytime he gets the ball he’s a threat. Hopefully you see a lot of him on Sunday. The run blocking has been just as bad as last year and we need help

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The pass defense

Hasn’t been great mainly due to certain players getting caught out of position, mainly Rolle. DRC has been picked on but we’re confident he’ll be ok(see last week). B Mac has been solid and Wilson doesn’t play enough coverage to say it’s all his fault. I blame our linebackers. Teams have been beating us with the short pass and I’d expect Carlson to have a big day when we play.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dockett has a reputation

But how do you see the rest of the front seven doing in rushing Matt?

And all the land was in ruin, and burnination had forsaken the countryside.

by Cheddar28 on Oct 14, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The front seven looked good through the first two games(8 sacks)

But since have fallen off. It could be the quick releases of Matt Schaub and Peyton Manning also. I think they should get at least two on Sunday. Bill Davis(def coor) will try some different looks because what we’ve been doing isnt working. Watch out for Calais Campbell. He’s been an impact player so far this year.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't put the blame entirely on Larry

When you have two other receivers wanting the ball(Breaston, Boldin), that’s going to happen. Not to mention our offense started the year out of synce, and defenses have been putting more coverage on Larry as well. The season’s still young so we may see his numbers increase by the end of the year. He’s on pace for over 1,000 yards and 16 TDs though.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does the medai still go on about the "loser's curse"?

because god knows by this point in the 06 season I was already sick of hearing it.

by Will Kier on Oct 14, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah yes

It was big over the off season and now they’re just blaming the 2-2 start on it. I think teams just have trouble repeating success period. See the Titans, Dolphins, Steelers, and Chargers. All were playoff teams last year and all have started slow.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 14, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see the biggest key in the game is Seattle's pass rush vs. the Cardinals.

Do you agree?

Granted it’s oversimplified, because there are many facets of the game that affects the entire outcome of the game, but I think if the Seahawks successfully pressure Warner, the Cardinals could have a long day.

Sam Bradford, future Seattle Seahawk.

by Carl Shinyama on Oct 14, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not the biggest key

so much as the most variable factor. We have a totally beat up line that somehow held the Jags to one sack and Arizona’s pass rush hasn’t been impressive either. So how will that play out? Seattle D has been mediocre to bad at rushing the passer until last Sunday – against a respectable O-line. How will THAT play out? I don’t think anyone has a sure answer for either question.

We know that both QBs can pass well given time in the pocket, that neither Arizona nor Seattle are likely to run very well, and that both teams have dangerous receivers.

However, if somehow Seattle’s receivers don’t get open enough or Matt or Kurt get hit good or one team starts running respectably and eats up the clock, then those could be more key.

And all the land was in ruin, and burnination had forsaken the countryside.

by Cheddar28 on Oct 14, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the biggest key is the Cards' pass rush against us.

We won’t run the ball well. Our pass rush may be the story of the game, if it’s a success. Hopefully it shows up, hopefully it’s not showing up consistently but consistently too late. But not the biggest key. It could show up and we could still lose. Unfortunately, I think it’s slightly more likely that we’ll lose than that we’ll win.

by jacobstevens on Oct 15, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually going to be posting some keys to the game later

But the biggest key for me would be out secondary against your passing offense. It killed us last week and let the Texans back into the game. It was also an issue against the 49ers, Colts and Jaguars. Whether we get out to a big lead or not, we’ll need to contain your receivers.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 15, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any thoughts as to the reason the Cardinals' pass defense has been so mediocre?

Also as to why they let Houston back into the game last week after basically dominating the first half?

Finally, I read your matchup post back on Revenge of the Birds. I might quibble with a couple of items, but overall I think it’s a fairly evenhanded look at the game. Nice work.

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by crushedoptimist on Oct 14, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I see you answered that upthread.

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by crushedoptimist on Oct 14, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My quibble would be

that he gives a split for edge in offensive line, and I would give the edge to the Cards. Their tackles are poor pass blockers, but it’s not totally restricting. They’re better run blockers. The interior is better at pass blocking, which helps alleviate the tackles, there’s often room to step up and Warner has good pocket presence. The interior is worse at run blocking, which quashes their run game pretty good.

Ours? We’ve got some hurt guys. Ray Willis is doing allright. Spencer’s become good. Unger’s been promising. I didn’t have time to evaluate Wrotto — hopefully John will — but from the preseason I was left wanting. They’ve held up better than might be expecting considering all things, but I’d give the edge to the Cards there.

Other quibble would be the methodology. The matchup ought to be compared in field matchup components.

by jacobstevens on Oct 15, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and so I might as well just do that

Cards’ ball
- Pass rush vs. pass protection: our house, and we have the capability. Edge Hawks
- Pass offense vs. pass defense: even including pass rush considerations, edge Cards
- Running vs. Run defense: Edge Hawks
- coaching/strategy: I dunno. Who replaced Haley? How different are they? I don’t know. I like what Bradely and Mora have done. I dunno that they do a good job each week. I dunno how they’ll follow a 41-0 game. I don’t know.

Hawks’ ball:
Pass rush vs. pass protection: Edge Cards. They’ll use Wilson. Don’t think they won’t go after Hasselbeck hard. We’re hurt, and Hasselbeck isn’t best in getting the ball away or himself away.
Pass offense vs. pass defense: Edge hawks.
Running vs. run defense: Edge Cards.
- coaching/strategy: Edge hawks, I think. Big improvement by not going crazy with Pendergast. Maybe too simple, though. It helps execution, sure. But I am pretty pleased with Knapp. I feel he’ll attack their use of Wilson on the line/in the box.

Special teams: I dunno. Cards? Our return game in both facets is still sub-par. Still love Mare and his kickoffs, though. Punting’s been OK. Haven’t looked up their stuff, and FO seems to be down at the moment.

Looks like a wash! Will be a tough game.

by jacobstevens on Oct 15, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed it could very well be a wash

It should be close on Sunday. Key words – should be.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 15, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Jags-Hawks game

SHOULD have been close too.

And all the land was in ruin, and burnination had forsaken the countryside.

by Cheddar28 on Oct 15, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cardinals pass defense can be blamed on the poor coverage from out linebackers

The Texans owned us with short passes all day because everybody was caught out of coverage. We need more youth at linebacker.

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by Andrew602 on Oct 15, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

If anybody here can post a similar QnA over at ROTB, I know a lot of our guys would like to ask some questions before Sunday. Thanks

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by Andrew602 on Oct 15, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool,

I made a post. Anyone here at FG, feel free to answer any questions RotB posters put in the post.

by LantermanC on Oct 15, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trick plays

Are more prevalent with the Seahawks with Mora in charge: SeneCat, Forsett Option.

Wiz is known for his unconventional plays. What wacky stuff has he called so far this year?

by Groundhog on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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