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Seattle Seahawks 81% of Winning

A quarterback is never worse than he is at 21.

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A quarterback is never worse than he is at 21.

Brian Burke calculates Seattle to be heavy favorites at home against the Detroit Lions. Seattle hosts the younger bust brother, Field Gulls favorite Matthew Stafford. Stafford turned 21 about three months before the draft. Using PFR's research on quarterback peak, that projects Stafford at 12.4% of capacity -- far away the lowest projection of any listed age. Stafford has played poorly this season and that shouldn't end in Qwest. He will be facing an attacking defense, a roaring crowd and in all likelihood, an early deficit. There's no gimmes in the NFL, but hosting a struggling 21 year old quarterback at home is pretty close. These are the games to get amped for, because even the pessimists are likely to overestimate the Seahawks after Sunday's coming beatdown.

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A few less mistakes vs. the Bears and we'd be undefeated at home

with SENECA AT THE HELM.

The Lions are progressing, but they need a near-miracle to win at Qwest.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Shit, forgot about the Cards game.

sigh i’m dumb.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Andron's advanced betting odds predict:

Seahawks: 30 point favorite

O/U: 30

:P

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 3:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll take the under, actually.

Sure, we obliterated the Jaguars with more than 30 points, but we didn’t obliterate the Rams by more than 30. So based on that sound logical reasoning, we have a 50/50 chance to obliterate the Lions by 30 points. It’s a good sporting bet!

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Nov 5, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Best

Logic
Ever

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

by Cheddar28 on Nov 5, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This, much like before the Jags game, has me excited.

Excited knowing we have a real chance to win, perhaps convincingly.

Early prospect watch: RB C.J. Spiller, OT Ciron Black, DT Gerald McCoy, S Eric Berry, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ras-I Dowling 6'2, 200, RB Jonathan Dwyer, Sam Bradford*.

by Misfit74 on Nov 5, 2009 3:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Double Calvin Johnson?

Looks like he’s playing after a full practice today. That guy, along w/ Stafford’s arm is a deadly battery. I hope we cover him correctly – the entire game, and put the heat on Stafford. Major heat. We know the fans will bring it. So must our front seven.

Early prospect watch: RB C.J. Spiller, OT Ciron Black, DT Gerald McCoy, S Eric Berry, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ras-I Dowling 6'2, 200, RB Jonathan Dwyer, Sam Bradford*.

by Misfit74 on Nov 5, 2009 3:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Correction:

Calvin was ‘limited’ in practice Thursday.

Thursday limited practice for Detroit:
RB Jerome Felton (ankle), DE Jason Hunter (ankle), WR Calvin Johnson (knee), RB Kevin Smith (shoulder), QB Matthew Stafford (knee), DE Dewayne White (elbow)

by Misfit74 on Nov 5, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

they're*

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was there for the Bears preseason game

when Forsett went off, and it was a blast. I was hoarse for 3 days. I can’t imagine what’s going to happen during a regular season game.

by Fear on Nov 6, 2009 12:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I had one beer at the season opener and it was more than enough

I finished it in the first half and had no desire to drive back to Portland 3 hours later.

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 6, 2009 9:32 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey me too!

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

by Cheddar28 on Nov 5, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

12.4% has a lot of significant figures

and also refers to potential peak production over an arbitrary replacement value (not total peak production).

I feel a lot more confident saying that Stafford will play poorly based on the ideas that (1) he’s young and (2) playing away at a noisy stadium on (3) a crappy team missing his WR1 against (4) a defense that desperately needs a win and chews up marginal teams.

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 5, 2009 3:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Calvin Johnson is playing

And don’t forget it’ll probably be raining.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Megatron's a game-time decision

I’ve got him on my fantasy team, but don’t expect him to play or do much.

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 5, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If the Hawks lose this one

they should lose a head coach as well.

by mrcoffee1969 on Nov 5, 2009 3:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

.....

Ugh.

Today is my birthday. Whoo hoo!

by SSreporters on Nov 5, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fire Ruskell!

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 5, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong

The long-snapper. You always blame the longsnapper first.

"Its not that I can't read and write, its just that I don't like to read and write."
-Charlie

by ninjasocks on Nov 5, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

THe medical staff is to blame!

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

by Cheddar28 on Nov 5, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

After last week's performance, great question

Wouldn’t be shocked if he’s doubled on obvious passing downs.

The demise of the Broncos in '09 is our future. Pray hard.

by Nick Andron on Nov 5, 2009 4:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Does Tru or Lucas cover Johnson?

Judging by recent play in our secondary, I doubt it.

by mrcoffee1969 on Nov 6, 2009 7:35 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Wel, primary cover. I'm assuming they

also have a deep safety in every case to help.

by redwolf75 on Nov 6, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This would be a nice (3 days after) birthday gift

To see the Lions lose 55-0 as the Seahawks sack Stafford 15 times.

There will be no time for Calvin Johnson to catch the ball. Stafford will be busy running for his life.

SEA!

Today is my birthday. Whoo hoo!

by SSreporters on Nov 5, 2009 4:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Detroit signed Jason David

As Demarcus Faggins (what a name) was put on IR.

I hope David starts. Hasselbeck can tear him up.

Today is my birthday. Whoo hoo!

by SSreporters on Nov 5, 2009 7:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he

is friends with De’Cody Fagg?

Something tells me these guys didn’t get picked on much, though.

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!

They forgot El-ahrairah, for what use had they for tricks and cunning, living in the enemy's warren and paying his price?

by Wayward Llama on Nov 6, 2009 9:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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