tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post8549781801156746450..comments2024-03-11T20:55:07.393-07:00Comments on 17 Power, A Seattle Seahawks Blog: The Overrated Red Bryant...Position?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-2872599905989385822011-05-06T19:01:37.846-07:002011-05-06T19:01:37.846-07:00You have to remember too, that no one had tape on ...You have to remember too, that no one had tape on Seattle's D-Line. I have no idea if the DB run Seattle went on will help, but you have to have faith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-56366860388420503842011-03-30T20:06:13.411-07:002011-03-30T20:06:13.411-07:00Love your great posts. I feel like I'm always...Love your great posts. I feel like I'm always educated. It feels like I've read your work at Fieldgulls. Ever consider writing there? Either way, I really appreciate your enthusiasm and writing. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-42720760847602476982011-03-30T11:32:53.343-07:002011-03-30T11:32:53.343-07:00Brandon, I am new to your blog. I am so glad that...Brandon, I am new to your blog. I am so glad that I found a Seahawks blog to replace the one that was lost a while ago on FieldGulls. <br /><br />I don't typically post comments much, but I wanted to let you know I appreciate your writing style, even if I don't always agree. I like to read others opinions and sometimes I learn something I didn't know(pretty frequently actually). Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-88484428258880080332011-03-30T10:42:16.422-07:002011-03-30T10:42:16.422-07:00First post here,
That is true, but that is only a...First post here,<br /><br />That is true, but that is only assuming they could score the tying/winning td in around a minute with the whole field to go...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18160677955172631978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-74933992128325102192011-03-30T08:42:10.097-07:002011-03-30T08:42:10.097-07:00Thanks a bunch 77! Glad to have ya.
But New Orlea...Thanks a bunch 77! Glad to have ya.<br /><br />But New Orleans scored a TD after Lynch's run. Without that run, Seattle is tied if the "Run" possession merely ends in a FG, and behind if it results in no points, leaving less than three minutes for Seattle's stop-and-go offense to get a FG. Precarious position.<br /><br />Agreed, Scott. Our LB's not being able to cover is another huge reason why Bryant's impact may not matter.Brandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-60016204012610416762011-03-30T07:27:59.350-07:002011-03-30T07:27:59.350-07:00Brandon,
New reader, very impressed with your pos...Brandon,<br /><br />New reader, very impressed with your post. Just one comment concerning one of your comments, specifically about Lynch's miracle run.<br /><br />That run didn't win the game. Remember the circumstances. Seattle in the lead (by 3 I think) with around 3 minutes left in the game. If Lynch makes a first down, the odds of Seattle winning must exceed 90%. Even if Seattle doesn't score on the drive, NO gets the ball with mere seconds on the clock. If Seattle gets another first, game over.<br /><br />Yes, the TD iced the game, but Seattle was close to winning it anyway, barring a turnover.Hawksince77http://www.theinnonthelibrarylawn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-8008662601934527822011-03-30T06:42:58.183-07:002011-03-30T06:42:58.183-07:00Another thing to think about. A really good rush ...Another thing to think about. A really good rush defense should have the ability to defend the short pass on first and second down, which falls on the linebackers and safeties. The downfall of our run defense was just that. <br /> A guy like Clayborn is a perfect fit just because he can go from run defender to pass rusher at the snap. That is where Pittsburg's run defense excels, their personnel can play the run and the short passing field on first and second down. Ours can't.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606055041796769662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-88233552831698895642011-03-29T19:04:25.480-07:002011-03-29T19:04:25.480-07:00Agreed Anonymous, a better back seven would give B...Agreed Anonymous, a better back seven would give Bryant a couple extra seconds to terrify QB's. And there could be another explanation for the disconnect between Bryant's stats and his impact - maybe teams just ran away from him. I might explore that later.Brandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-7944161174260372932011-03-29T16:40:41.416-07:002011-03-29T16:40:41.416-07:00Brandon, your blog is awesome, and this was yet an...Brandon, your blog is awesome, and this was yet another quality read. It would seem from the statistics that Bryant was overrated. But at the same time I remember watching the games, and he truly dominated. He was an absolute beast. There was never any room to run on the strong side when he was in. He always seemed to get push and disrupted plays. Curry seemed to benefit hugely from his presence too. I love to use statistics to analyse football but sometimes you just have to judge it with your eyes.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-75437226722205576132011-03-29T16:27:46.402-07:002011-03-29T16:27:46.402-07:00Bryant would show his worth if we could shore up t...Bryant would show his worth if we could shore up the defensive backfield. How many times did we have to get crazy creative with defensive backs, hoping something would work, someone on the opposing offense would slip, or Kelly Jennings would grow three inches? It seemed like half the game in the latter part of the year we'd field one defensive lineman and ten backs just to avoid the touchdown that would eventually come anyway. I know that's a bit of hyperbole, but it still shows how much we had to hedge our bets toward stopping the pass.<br /><br />If we concentrate our efforts on stopping the passing game, the run defense will be there. It'll be amazing how much of a 'comeback' Red Bryant will appear to have if we can stop the pass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-19896149934797188012011-03-29T13:11:37.948-07:002011-03-29T13:11:37.948-07:00Thanks, Bart! Welcome to the site and thanks for t...Thanks, Bart! Welcome to the site and thanks for the research. Yeesh, that's a scary lineup. Bryant will certainly get his true test right off the bat in 2011.<br /><br />Neuro, you're definitely right in that run defense has its place. Kip Earlywine would say that run defense is a form of damage control when you're playing from behind, and rushing offense in general does need to be there to help a QB. It helps wear down a defense.<br /><br />But even then, when Drew Brees played us in the playoffs without a running game, he posted great stats and would have won the game singlehandedly without a Marshawn Lynch run that's so improbable it probably wouldn't happen again in a century.<br /><br />I really want a 3-tech, if any are available. A good 3-tech can scoot Mebane back to 1-tech and effectively fill two holes, while a CB, 1-tech, or 5-tech fill only one. But they're all needs. It's hard to go wrong when you have this many needs!Brandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-61724690861212789942011-03-29T13:00:10.815-07:002011-03-29T13:00:10.815-07:00Minnesota had the best rush defense in 2006, and t...Minnesota had the best rush defense in 2006, and their total defense finished 25th. In 2007, they, once again had the best rush defense, but they also had the best rush offense as well. Their defense, and offense, both finished 13th overall. In 2008, their rush defense was again the best, and their overall defense was fifth. Their offense ranked 17th, while the rushing offense was fifth. In 2009, Minnesota's rush defense was second, and their overall defense was fifth. Their offense was fifth, while the rush offense was only 13th. <br /><br />Why did I post these statistics? Because it is still believed that establishing the run, and stopping the run lead to success in the NFL. In 2006, Minnesota finished at 6-10. In 2007, when they had the best run offense and defense, they finished at 8-8.Minnisota finished 10-6 and 12-4, in 2008 and 2009, respectively. <br /><br />Minnesota had great run offenses and defenses over a three year period, and it netted them one winning season and no playoff wins. When they finally had a quarterback, they won one playoff game. When Minnesota learned to play pass defense, they finally posted winning records. <br /><br />Brandon, as you said, the NFL is a passing league. Teams do need to be able to run and stop the run, but only enough to keep their opponents off balance. Once a team is able to dictate their way with the passing game, whether it's on offense or defense, then that team has a winning foundation. A defense either needs rushers that can have an effect on the passing game, or defensive backs that can take away the receivers until the rush can have that effect on the qb.<br /><br />Great article. I'm torn on the Hawks first round pick. If the Hawks go defense, Phil Taylor would be a great pick because he can get to the passer, as well as support the run. A cover corner, like Jimmy Smith would also be a great addition. I'd love to see a big, speed rushing end, but I don't see any of those guys being around after the 15th pick.neurocellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682975810327678648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-31337459314654700672011-03-29T12:49:19.351-07:002011-03-29T12:49:19.351-07:00Wow- fantastic write-up! I've been thinking a...Wow- fantastic write-up! I've been thinking about this same question for a while now. <br /><br />You made me want to look at our 2011 opponents and their rankings:<br /><br />2011 Opponents <br /><br />(ordered by 2010 Team Rush. Off. Ranking)<br /> <br />Eagles 1<br />Giants 7<br />Ravens 13<br />Steelers 14<br />Browns 15<br />Cowboys 16<br />49ers 17<br />Cards 22 <br />Redskins 24 <br />Bengals 29<br />Rams 31 <br /><br />Assuming we have the same approach with a healthy Bryant, it'll be interesting to see how your theory plays out esp. against the Eagles and Giants.Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626569415202754815noreply@blogger.com