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Another look at the scrape exchange

I just wanted to add a quick note about the Seahawks' use of it against Washington because on a number of occasions, we saw Russell Wilson keep the football and instead of running to the outside, he ran right up the gut.

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The Seahawks' read-option wrinkle: split-backs

A look at the newly introduced split-back read-option package to Seattle's offense.

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An alien on the loose

The Seahawks and the A-gap blitz.

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A 'Get Well Soon' card for Leroy Hill

Zone blocking. Seattle fans have been exposed to more talk about zone blocking the last 4 years than is legally allowable, per the Geneva convention. Considering our next opponent, we're going to get to hear a lot more about it in the coming days.

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Defending the zone read option

Still, Washington and Seattle have made quite a splash this year, making a college tactic work in the NFL when so many doubted its viability. Now that its proven viable, we wonder about its longevity. We know how it works, but how do teams stop it?

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The invaluable technique of hand-fighting

There's no doubt that the Seahawks' secondary are notorious for being physical. Too Physical, some have noted.

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The Seahawks & the pro-style I-formation

The Seahawks are indeed sticking with the 'boring old' I-formation, quarterback under center, smashmouth style of football.

78

K.J., Clem & Red slam the door

Lost in the jubilation that accompanied the merciless disassembly of the team-formerly-known-as-the-49ers is the flaming wreckage of a trio of plays. Three screens, all three dead on arrival.

Week 16 snap counts, quick game notes & analysis

The Seahawks' player snap counts are out for Sunday's win at the CLink against the Niners, so let's take a look. Offense: Defense: Instead of offering my notes on player snap counts, I...

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Carroll's remake of the 'Ground Chuck' offense

The specific attribute that I remember most about Knox's offense was the high volume of ways he could disguise a blocking scheme, in order to utilize as many runs as possible.

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