Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Through two games, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have found a solution to their most glaring weakness from a season ago: defending the run. And the D-line, they’ve been great as far as stopping the run this year.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 Big-time Bounce Back: • How Bobby set the tone at practice • Unflappable vets, infectious poise • King Gene does it again • thoughts on secondary, Spoon debut, backup tackles, run D + more https://t.co/HkYfizpq6o pic.twitter.com/m3NWcdXgKD — Dugar, Michael-Shawn September 18, 2023 Seattle has made some scheme changes up front, but the biggest difference this year has been the performance of the players. “That’s been a big part of the run game,” Carroll said of Brooks and Wagner playing well together. 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/VzbxY6jrbj — Seattle Seahawks September 17, 2023 “He’s just too quick off the edge,” Brooks said of Nwosu. “I’ve been excited and happy with J Reed, Dre’Mont, Mario Edwards, Chenna, all them dudes in the trenches keeping that line of scrimmage sound.” The Seahawks expect the winless Carolina Panthers to test their run defense early and often in Week 3.

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Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings
3 days, 23 hours ago

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward. “They have really good players, a really good scheme, and they’re well-coached,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “It’s going to be a grind because these are really good football teams we’re going to play, whether it’s two on the road or hosting Green Bay here,” coach Kevin …

Seahawks’ D, led by ‘f—ing beast’ Leonard Williams, smothers Cardinals for NFC West lead
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Seahawks’ D, led by ‘f—ing beast’ Leonard Williams, smothers Cardinals for NFC West lead

New York Times  

SEATTLE — Jarran Reed is not known for his eloquence, but the veteran defensive tackle deserves credit for doing what some of his teammates struggled to accomplish Sunday: properly describe Leonard Williams’ impact in the Seattle Seahawks’ 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. “Playing with him for six years now, I just know when he smells blood in the water …

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run
1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks' 2024 season is in a state of flux, with the offense struggling to find its footing despite strong passing performances from quarterback Geno Smith. The defense, on the other hand, has faced significant challenges, with the offense's offensive line facing injuries and penalties, and the running game failing to gain traction. Despite these struggles, the Seahawks remain …

Seahawks' Ground Game Woes Loom as They Face NFC West Rival Rams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks' Ground Game Woes Loom as They Face NFC West Rival Rams

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks look to get their ground game going against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Despite managing an average of just 89.3 yards on the ground per game, the Seahawks have shown flashes of success in recent weeks. Coach Mike Macdonald is optimistic that the team can improve its rushing production, and he has high hopes for the …

Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners

Associated Press  

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had a blunt assessment of the team’s recent troubles: Seattle needs to run the ball more. And I think if we get Ken 10 more touches, 15 more touches, things are going to look different.” Before the Seahawks fell to the Giants, they played a Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, meaning that Thursday’s game …

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. There’s context that goes with Seattle’s 42-29 loss to Detroit on Monday night considering the Seahawks were missing five key defensive players and lost another starter to injury during the first half. What needs help …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell isn’t one to let a franchise’s losing history — particularly one that predates his arrival — cloud his judgment or get in his head. But even Campbell couldn’t help but acknowledge the recent history between the Lions and a Seattle Seahawks franchise that’s managed to beat him three consecutive years. You get tired of …

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald was hired as a head coach largely because of his defensive mind, and his fingerprints have been all over that side of the ball during the Seattle Seahawks’ 3-0 start. And it’s all 11 guys.” 4 minutes of dominant defense for your enjoyment🍿 pic.twitter.com/4esGX29VyU — Seattle Seahawks September 24, 2024 Outside linebacker Boye Mafe is …

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
3 months, 1 week ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

Seahawks face short week and long trip, but Titans expect Carroll will have them prepared
1 year ago

Seahawks face short week and long trip, but Titans expect Carroll will have them prepared

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has played against Seattle coach Pete Carroll long enough to know the Seahawks will be ready to play Sunday. So we got to do the same.” The Seahawks may be sitting just outside the NFC’s seventh and final playoff spot, but they’re among five teams tied at 7-7 after snapping a four-game …

After 4 straight losses, Seahawks know the 4th quarter of their season must be nearly perfect
1 year ago

After 4 straight losses, Seahawks know the 4th quarter of their season must be nearly perfect

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — If the season is viewed in quarters, as Pete Carroll likes to do, then the third quarter was a complete disaster for the Seattle Seahawks and the fourth quarter needs to be nearly perfect for a team that believed it was playoff-caliber to reach its goal. Seattle lost its fourth straight game on Sunday, 28-16 to San …

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak
1 year ago

Seahawks battered again by 49ers, as playoff hopes grow bleak

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two things are true when the Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers. GO DEEPER 49ers' win vs. Seahawks ends with fight, ejections “Losing to the 49ers — we don’t like that,” tight end Noah Fant said. Ward’s ability to cover Metcalf allows …

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks find their way to 6-3 despite flaws and inconsistency

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The season is far enough along to just accept this is the way it’s going to be for the Seattle Seahawks. We won at the end of the day, but we got to be better still,” defensive end Dre’Mont Jones said after Sunday’s 29-26 win over Washington. And then those changed to cheers in the second half …

Running backs shine early, defense shines late as Steelers slip past Green Bay with 23-19 victory
1 year, 1 month ago

Running backs shine early, defense shines late as Steelers slip past Green Bay with 23-19 victory

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Najee Harris stopped paying attention to the circumstances long ago. Chris Boswell kicked three field goals — including two in the 16 minutes after Green Bay took a slim 19-17 lead — to help the Steelers improve to 3-1 since their bye week. “We don’t care how we get them as long as we get them.” Love completed …

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more

New York Times  

Geno Smith entered the Week 8 matchup with the Cleveland Browns hoping to play a clean, mistake-free game. “We’re one of the best teams in football if we play right.” Assessing on Monday after watching the film, coach Pete Carroll said, “He did great at the beginning and the end, and in the middle, we weren’t as clean.” Smith led …

Seahawks’ ‘nasty’ defense excels again, stealing the show vs. the Cardinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Seahawks’ ‘nasty’ defense excels again, stealing the show vs. the Cardinals

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of 49ers vs Seahawks in the final NFL Thanksgiving game. “Really helped me go out and shine today.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 “Seahawks defense shines again” • Jordyn Brooks, Jamal Adams and infectious energy on defense • defense is on fire • evaluating Geno’s play • the red zone offense • goal line runs, …

Seahawks pound Panthers, with 2013 champions watching, in throwback performance
1 year, 2 months ago

Seahawks pound Panthers, with 2013 champions watching, in throwback performance

New York Times  

SEATTLE — Jarran Reed’s introduction to the NFL was the environment cultivated by the most successful era of the Seattle Seahawks’ history. “That was good to go back to real Seahawk football,” said Reed, whose predecessor in the middle of the defensive line, Red Bryant, gave an impassioned speech during the team’s walk-through Saturday. The early signs are promising “It’s …

Seahawks’ offense gets explosive, CB battle heats up and more from win vs. Cowboys
1 year, 4 months ago

Seahawks’ offense gets explosive, CB battle heats up and more from win vs. Cowboys

New York Times  

SEATTLE — If the Seattle Seahawks’ first preseason game was a showcase of the young guys, then the second contest, played Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field, was about the contributions — or lack thereof — from the players guaranteed to be on the field when the games count. Offense gets explosive Geno Smith and Seattle’s starting …

Seahawks rookie camp wrap: Early glimpse at what looks like another impactful class
1 year, 7 months ago

Seahawks rookie camp wrap: Early glimpse at what looks like another impactful class

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Even without the top two picks’ full participation, the Seahawks’ two-day rookie minicamp offered a glimpse at how productive this class could be. Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Witherspoon and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who missed most of the 2022 season due to a hamstring injury, were limited so the team can “make sure we know where …

The Seahawks still need defensive line help, but they’re running out of options
1 year, 7 months ago

The Seahawks still need defensive line help, but they’re running out of options

New York Times  

The Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft with defensive tackle as their most urgent position of need. Seattle is currently rostering five healthy defensive tackles: Dre’Mont Jones, Jarran Reed, Myles Adams, fourth-round rookie Cameron Young and fifth-round rookie Mike Morris. Five days before Wagner signed his one-year deal worth up to $7 million, Woods was released to save $3.6 million, …

Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches

New York Times  

The Seahawks roster has changed a bit since our last mock draft. Also since our last mock, coach Pete Carroll has accompanied general manager John Schneider and the highest-ranking members of Seattle’s scouting department on trips to see the pro day workouts of quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Seattle’s defensive scheme features light boxes, requiring the inside linebacker be fast and …

Resetting the Seahawks’ defense: How do new pieces fit, and what holes remain?
1 year, 8 months ago

Resetting the Seahawks’ defense: How do new pieces fit, and what holes remain?

New York Times  

The Seahawks believe they have improved the defense through their moves in free agency. “We’ve gotten pretty good reports on him,” Schneider said of Adams, who’s rehabbing in Texas. “We’ll have a better picture once he’s back up with us in Seattle.” It’s still too early, Schneider said, to know when exactly Adams will be available to play. “You don’t …

The Seahawks need LBs. Bobby Wagner is by far the best available. What gives?
1 year, 9 months ago

The Seahawks need LBs. Bobby Wagner is by far the best available. What gives?

New York Times  

The Seahawks tried to be proactive at linebacker when they selected potential successors to K.J. After the first season since 2012 without either longtime defensive star on the roster, Seattle is in a reactionary mode, as linebacker has become the team’s most pressing need, with very few viable options remaining. Seahawks tracker: Following every deal Big Board: Current best available …

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is never going to feel good about losing his last game of the season. • The big difference between SEA and SF and how Seahawks can bridge that gap • Geno’s future + payday • recapping 2022 SZN • draft options, fixing the roster, big-picture outlook + more https://t.co/INIDKxJDyB pic.twitter.com/0rj9cktwXz — Dugar, Michael-Shawn January 16, …

What can Seahawks learn from getting ‘whooped’ by 49ers? Plenty of building still needed
1 year, 11 months ago

What can Seahawks learn from getting ‘whooped’ by 49ers? Plenty of building still needed

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Pete Carroll trains his players and coaches to treat every game like a championship bout, no one battle is bigger than the next. GO DEEPER 49ers use second-half run to thump Seahawks “Them boys whooped us,” said veteran defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson, whose Seahawks held a one-point lead at intermission. 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/iqvzRwc9us — Seattle Seahawks …

Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks unexpected playoff spot validates offseason choices

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Ten months to the day the Seattle Seahawks entered the next chapter of their history, they qualified for the playoffs in a season where pundits believed they would be in the league’s basement. And on Jan. 8, 2023, with once cast-off QB Geno Smith at the helm, the Seahawks found themselves back in the postseason through a …

Seahawks keep playoff hopes alive with win, eliminate Jets
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks keep playoff hopes alive with win, eliminate Jets

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Geno Smith finished off a very personal sweep. Smith threw two first-half touchdowns, Kenneth Walker III rushed for 133 yards and the Seahawks kept alive their postseason hopes with a 23-6 win Sunday that eliminated the New York Jets from playoff contention. “You know it’s fun to be in that position and and the guys held on great.” …

Seahawks fail to solve defensive issues as slide continues
2 years ago

Seahawks fail to solve defensive issues as slide continues

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — A month ago, it seemed the Seattle Seahawks were in control of the NFC West race. The latest stumble came Sunday when Carolina became the second straight team with a losing record to walk into Lumen Field, run through Seattle’s leaky defense and leave with a victory. Carolina’s 30-24 win was highlighted by 223 yards rushing, two …

Bad day from Geno Smith, shaky run defense doom Seahawks
2 years ago

Bad day from Geno Smith, shaky run defense doom Seahawks

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — For most of this season, the Seattle Seahawks have not faced a day where Geno Smith was unable to make up for whatever issues were on the other side of the ball. And coupled with Seattle’s inability to slow the Panthers’ run game, the Seahawks were left trying to explain a third defeat in their past four games. …

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast
2 years, 1 month ago

The Seahawks are suddenly contenders … and they’re having a blast

New York Times  

SEATTLE – Ryan Neal knew he shouldn’t have been on the field, but the Seahawks safety just couldn’t help himself. “That was just Ryan Neal being a pure dumbass, living in the moment, trying to make s— happen, knowing damn well I shouldn’t have been doing that,” Neal said with a laugh afterward. They’re corralling ball carriers in the backfield, …

Inside (another) Seahawks defensive makeover and whether fixes are sustainable
2 years, 1 month ago

Inside (another) Seahawks defensive makeover and whether fixes are sustainable

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks’ defense is slowly making a dramatic midseason pivot. Then from Week 10 to Week 17, Seattle had a top-10 defense by EPA per dropback, sack rate, net yards allowed per pass attempt and EPA per play, according to TruMedia. From Week 1 to Week 5, Seattle had the worst pass defense in the league by …

Seahawks’ defense needs more from young core. More Boye Mafe, less Darrell Taylor?
2 years, 2 months ago

Seahawks’ defense needs more from young core. More Boye Mafe, less Darrell Taylor?

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — It would be unfair to single out one player or one position group when assessing Seattle’s defensive ineptitude through three games of the season. Coach Pete Carroll gave a vague yet revealing answer Wednesday when asked about Taylor’s play, and intimated that he may end up playing less on obvious run downs; Taylor played a season-low 29 …

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin

New York Times  

Russell Wilson is unable to adequately throw a football. “I’m really going to try not to talk about the details of it because I don’t know,” coach Pete Carroll said Friday morning. I want to go to the specialist and make sure he tells us, but there is something going on and we have to figure out the extent of …

Seahawks risers and fallers: RB DeeJay Dallas looks great again; QBs struggle versus Broncos
3 years, 4 months ago

Seahawks risers and fallers: RB DeeJay Dallas looks great again; QBs struggle versus Broncos

New York Times  

The Seahawks lost more than just a preseason game to the Broncos on Saturday night at Lumen Field. Risers RB DeeJay Dallas For the second straight week, Dallas looked like Seattle’s best offensive player. He also caught a swing pass for 16 yards in the third quarter — Seattle’s only explosive pass play in the game to that point — …

Seahawks risers and fallers: Ugo Amadi keeps pace at nickel cornerback; tough night for Geno Smith
3 years, 4 months ago

Seahawks risers and fallers: Ugo Amadi keeps pace at nickel cornerback; tough night for Geno Smith

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The Seahawks played barely any starters in their 20-7 preseason loss to the Raiders on Saturday night. He came through in a big way.” FS/NCB Ugo Amadi Amadi started the game at free safety and nickel in Seattle’s sub packages, showcasing the versatility that makes him valuable to the team. Green on the first snap generated a …

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