here is a talking head just before Monday's game, and yeah, they have the bye to work on it now...
If it sounds odd coach Pete Carroll’s squad has been winning games because of an explosive offensive attack led by Wilson rather than defense, you’re certainly not alone. The 69-year old built a perennial NFC powerhouse in the Pacific Northwest on the defensive side of the football, which is supposed to be his specialty.
Seattle could also make some simple personnel changes, including installing Quandre Diggs as the new starting slot cornerback and running more nickel packages with five defensive backs on the field to try and stifle opposing passing attacks. To add some much-needed speed to the pass rush, maybe try to sprinkle in Shaquem Griffin off the edge a few plays per game as well.
Carroll and Norton Jr. have some options to consider, and with a bye week coming, maybe we'll see some of significant moves coming in the near future. Maybe we won't.
As long as Wilson remains under center, the Seahawks will have a chance to win every game remaining on their schedule. Even with the league’s toughest remaining schedule by win percentage, getting back to 10 or more wins and returning to the playoffs appears likely.
Given the defensive struggles across the board, however, this isn’t a Super Bowl contender. At least not now. There’s still a ton of football left to be played and with the players Seattle has on defense, it’s not out of the question the light switch will turn on at some point.
Heck, it’s even possible it could happen on Monday in a high stakes divisional matchup against the 49ers, as Carroll’s teams have a tendency to play up or down to competition.
But we’re late enough in the season where it's fair to question whether or not the Seahawks will ever put it all together defensively as initially hoped. If they can’t and proper adjustments aren’t made, a prime opportunity to compete for a second Lombardi Trophy in Wilson’s prime could slip away.
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