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445: Analyzing the Seahawks Offensive Philosophy and Defensive Execution

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

Release Date: 10/08/2024

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Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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455: Seahawks Infuriating Packers Loss, Vikings Trap Game Ahead?

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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454: Celebrating a Historic Seahawks Win, Packers Showdown Ahead

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

The Seahawks are sitting pretty at the top of the NFC West after a solid win over the Arizona Cardinals, and we are here to recap a milestone victory. Celebrating the Seahawks' 400th franchise win, we discuss the breakout game from Zach Charbonnet, who racked up nearly 200 yards on the ground and through the air. The defense continues to impress, with Ernest Jones making key plays to stifle James Conner and the Cardinals' offense. Looking ahead to Sunday night, we discuss the upcoming match against the Green Bay Packers, a team that poses a real test for Seattle's improving squad. Despite last...

Seahawks Feast on the Cardinals, Stay Atop NFC West

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

The Seahawks delivered a 30-18 win over the Cardinals on Sunday, fueled by a strong start with the help of back-to-back interceptions by Ernest Jones and Coby Bryant on defense. The offense capitalized off the turnovers to help set the tone for one of the team’s most complete performances of the year. Zach Charbonnet shined with 134 rushing yards, 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown, while Geno Smith’s efficient day under center included a touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Are things starting to come together for offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb? Seattle are atop the NFC West, but the Rams...

453: Seahawks Special Teams Debacle, Prepare for 'Road Playoff' vs Cardinals

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

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452: Seahawks Defense Stifles Cardinals, Eyes on a Geno Smith Revenge Game

Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans

The Seahawks jumped back up to the top of the NFC West this past Sunday with a 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. We dive into the game and talk about the defense's outstanding performance that held James Conner to under 10 rushing yards and contained Kyler Murray. Leonard Williams made a significant impact, and the pass rush as a whole is pressuring at a rate that is difficult to believe. It wasn't the prettiest win though. With only 10 offensive points, we examines the Seahawks offensive struggles and we get into some of the theories around why it may take some time for it to pull together...

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How frustrating was the loss to the New York Giants? There are still elements of the game that have us scratching our heads. We get into the offensive struggles and the questionable play-calling decisions that are leading us to ask an important question: Is it a Ryan Grubb issue, or is Coach Mike McDonald more involved with the offensive philosophy than we have been thinking? We get into three things Mike said in the last two days that lead us to explore the philosophical approach of the Seahawks' offense and why it might be setting the team up for failure.

On the defensive side, the struggles appear to be more related to execution rather than philosophy. We take a look at the run game issues and linebacker performance, particularly focusing on Jerome Baker's "guesses." Despite the defensive struggles, does the offense bear the brunt of the blame for the latest loss? Special teams also come under scrutiny, especially after a blocked field goal that could have turned the game around.

Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Can the Seahawks' defensive line capitalize on the 49ers' offensive line weaknesses and will the offensive line be able to slow down Nick Bosa and exploit the Niners' secondary? Plus, we're already seeing internal drama within the 49ers' locker room. Are Niners fans right that it is time to move on from their current coach? We suggest at least one recommendation. With a short week ahead, the Thursday night showdown will be another important test for our Seattle Seahawks.

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