Postmortem: Seattle v Santa Clara Fraud Department

[douche]

Yup, the big Darnold gaffe we were worried about happened on that drive - that fucking brutal sack - and Darnold got it out of his system for the rest of the game. I particularly loved that he ran the ball when the opportunity was there - somehting about him running seems to pump him up and play fearlessly.

Absolutely. The play that really stood out for me was where he escaped the pocket, ran, looked downfield and hit Kupp. Everything opens up when he's on the move. He needs to realize that, rather than standing in a collapsing pocket.

There was a different series where he didn't throw to Charbonnet in the red zone, and could have. He was open at the top of the screen. Didn't understand that.

Side note: I don't think this team wants to leave that many points on the field in the playoffs.

[auroraave]

Cross gets 4 year $104 million dollar extension. Highest paid non QB in Seahawk history. I like this a lot! Keeping the team together!

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/475 ... -extension

[HawkandMariner88]

Cross gets 4 year $104 million dollar extension. Highest paid non QB in Seahawk history. I like this a lot! Keeping the team together!

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/475 ... -extension

Next up, Jonesy. He's the captain of that D like Bobby was for years

[Michael K.]

Agree with a lot of this. The only thing I'll mention about AA's summary is....I believe going for it after Sam fucked up and took the sack? We forced a three and out and took possession inside their territory. Settle for three and the ensuing punt is a bit different, maybe. I believe that is exactly what MM was thinking. We either get seven, or pin them deep.

[auroraave]

Agree with a lot of this. The only thing I'll mention about AA's summary is....I believe going for it after Sam fucked up and took the sack? We forced a three and out and took possession inside their territory. Settle for three and the ensuing punt is a bit different, maybe. I believe that is exactly what MM was thinking. We either get seven, or pin them deep.

It's not a bad move, but I was concerned points could be at a premium, so get them when you can, don't give SF any confidence or momentum there - not after an opening drive like that. Now, of course, it's no sure thing Myers makes the kick there since he had an off day, so there's that.
Still, that game just did not feel that close at all. Now we are the SB favorites, which is cool, but we're likely gonna have to beat the Lambs again and that is a tall order.

Did anyone see that Pitt/Baltimore game last night? Wow what a 4th quarter. Both kickers missed HUGE kicks on back to back drives. It was an insane game and so Pitt backs into the playoffs.

Oh, looks like Pete Carrol's been fired. Shocking.

[douche]

I guess that victory over KC wasn't enough to secure his job.

This kills me:

"Davis on Monday also indicated that minority owner Tom Brady will take on a larger role within the franchise and will be a key voice in their search for Carroll's replacement."

So... the guy who lobbied for PC and Geno Smith (resulting in a 3-14 season) will take on a larger role to search for Carroll's replacement?

Apparently 2 + 2 = 5

[DavidGee24]

I guess that victory over KC wasn't enough to secure his job.

This kills me:

"Davis on Monday also indicated that minority owner Tom Brady will take on a larger role within the franchise and will be a key voice in their search for Carroll's replacement."

So... the guy who lobbied for PC and Geno Smith (resulting in a 3-14 season) will take on a larger role to search for Carroll's replacement?

Apparently 2 + 2 = 5

Four coaches fired already. At least Carroll got to pump his fist one more time.

Geez, the Raiders might as well hire Matt Millen to be their GM while they're at it.

[Michael K.]

Of all these coaches, besides Morris, the one that frustrates me the most? Siriani. Sorry, but there are so many coaches in this league that would have taken the talent the Eagles had and coasted to the #1 seed. That's what floors me about Atlanta. Yes, signing Cousins and then drafting Penix was a head scratcher. But you don't know that Penix is going to fall to you when you sign Cousins. That team has a TON of talent. Morris is just horrible at his job.

I still laugh when I think about his statement after beating the Rams, about how Bijan Robinson is the best player in the game. It was right around the time they fell to like 4 and 8 or so, I broke down the Falcons offense, and the number of touches that Algier was taking from Bijan. The last person to realize Bijan is the best back in football is the one that lost his job, because.....he didn't realize Bijan is the best back in football!

[maoling]

Great write-up, aurora! I thought take the gimme 3 to open it up on that first drive, but I like the moxie and mettle of MM. It was a Big FU to the Whiners in their house and set the tone.

"Field Goals? We ain't got no field goals. We don't need no field goals. We ain't gotta show you no stinking field goals!"

[Nwadventure]

What if and its a big what if.. How salty would them Niner fans be if the Hawks managed to win the SB @ Santa Clara ?