Field Gulls
In my preview for this game, I wrote about why I thought this would be a tough game. The Seattle Seahawks managed to make it tough for themselves against the Houston Texans, but for other reasons. A strip-sack in the end zone, three turnovers, and still struggling in the running game.
The defense kept us in the game, and if it maintains this consistency, it could give us hope of reaching greater achievements for the Seahawks. There are mistakes to fix and areas that deserve attention during this bye week. It’s also an opportunity to strengthen the roster.
Could Seattle get a new Ernest Jones, Leo Williams, or Carlos Dunlap?
All data used in this article was taken from PFF.
This topic corroborates what was discussed in the article’s introduction. The Steelers, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Texans—four victories that could have had a different result, as Seattle tried to complicate things. Against the Bucs, we lost by a field goal, and if not for similar errors, we could have had another victory.
One detail: since 2000, teams that:
Were 0-31 (including playoffs). Well, now they’re 1-31.
The errors come from places we wouldn’t expect. Elijah Arroyo is a reliable receiver with no history of fumbles. His route running is good, but he needs to adjust his physicality to maintain possession.
There are plenty of other moves to highlight, but I’d like to focus on the biggest reason why we shouldn’t trade Riq Woolen unless a sensational offer arrives or he’s asking for an exorbitant amount to re-sign: Josh Jobe. His tackle attempt is one of the most bizarre/funny I’ve ever seen.
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Seahawks should be on the lookout for a trade for the referee who executed the best pass block snap of the night.
But seriously, I think that patience has run out with Anthony Bradford. It was clear and evident in primetimes that he’s unfit to start in the NFL.
Klint Kubiak uses an orbit motion, pistol formation, play-action, and shovel pass. As creative as possible, but how can he survive Bradford? He misses the snap, blocks Jalen Sundell, and prevents the center from reaching the linebacker, who ends up tackling Zach Charbonnet, who was already off balance due to Bradford’s contact.
Two RBs in this formation, and the ball is handed off to Ken Walker in motion. Good call, but Bradford is easily pushed back and ends up knocking down Elijah Arroyo, who was going to block the edge, which ultimately ruins Walker’s play.
Also in the running game, the OL struggles to open gaps. The play ends with a TD, but only after much effort. Kubiak puts Charles Cross on the right side, Josh Jones as LT, plus two TEs and a FB. Still, no one...
