douche wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:01 pmI find myself deeply appreciative of the season. It was another up-and-down ride and there were some losses that shouldn't have been, but all things considered it has to be viewed as a success.
I've heard some people say that Purdy is nothing, but I disagree. He's been playing very well. Sure, he's on a stacked team, but the dude can play. Which supports my contention that perhaps you don't need a superstar QB, you just need a well built team with a QB who can handle the basics and doesn't make mistakes.
Side note: SEA needs to work on their tackling. It just appears that people are afraid to tackle. They seem to hesitate, hoping someone else will make the tackle. Beyond ridiculous. This team needs to be far more aggressive on defense, both as a unit and individually.
I think Seattle's philosophy has moved into "build a complete team, add functional/affordable/reliable QB" - and i think that ideology may be spreading around the NFL as BQ salaries are becoming cost prohibitive. The QB position is changing - now teams will get a 'duel threat' and hope to make a run on his first contract and while he is in his athletic prime. Not many lawrence's coming out it seems.
I think the tackling has two elements to it - zero practicing, lesser preseason where it can be emphasized, and Seattle's lack of quality front seven play is resulting in pressure on the secondary to make more tackles. Moreso, I think it is lack of preseason practive and emphasis on fundamentals. Also, there are too many games - players are getting fatigued.
