Field Gulls
Remember, it’s only the preseason. Remember, it’s only the preseason. Screw it, the Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl! I think that’s how most of us felt after the Seattle Seahawks put on an absolute clinic offensively against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 33-16 victory in Week 2 of the preseason.
It was the first time seeing some of our new faces on the team in Seattle, and boy, did they not disappoint. Let’s break it down.
Kubiak was always one of my favorite potential hires as offensive coordinator when Seattle made the decision to move on from Ryan Grubb. While he may never blow you away in an interview, his knowledge and mentors, combined with some poor luck in previous stints as an OC, made him a potentially perfect hire to partner up with Mike Macdonald. Through training camp and the first two games of the preseason, I think I may have undersold him.
Against the Raiders and now the Chiefs, Kubiak has sent a clear message that the Seahawks will be a dominant ground-and-pound football team that will also use motion, play action, and creativity to open up clear and easy passing opportunities for their offense. On Friday night, Seattle ran 69 plays for 477 yards, with 268 on the ground. Quarterbacks completed 17 of 21 passes and they controlled the time of possession by over 17 minutes.
When was the last time we saw those numbers in Seattle?
Just like his father, Gary Kubiak, and mentor, Kyle Shanahan, Klint has shown a lethal opening 15-play script that has caught the eye of everyone around the league in the first two games.
Again, it’s preseason and teams will adjust, forcing Kubiak to adjust as well. For right now though, he is comfortable, confident and has me wondering if this offense could be a top 10 unit in year one under his leadership.
Tonight was a perfect example of why I believe the Seahawks have the best running back room in the NFL, even after the unfortunate season ending injury to Kenny McIntosh. Zach Charbonnet, starting in place of Kenneth Walker, looked like he was born to run in the wide zone scheme, beautifully executing with his O-line for 45 yards on five carries, including a perfect 15-yard touchdown run in which he wasn’t even touched.
George Holani provided a 30 yard rush along with continued strong play as the team’s main kick returner. He also had a major block that freed up Drew Lock for his 30 yard scamper. Even Damien Martinez was giving me Chris Carson flashbacks.
Kenneth Walker is in a contract year, and he’s the most talented runner of this amazing group. He also stylistically may be the most awkward fit, and his health has always been in question. It could be a career changing season for him, but if it...
