A number of video games in the past I stated it might be higher to offer the Seattle Seahawks newcomers as a lot of an opportunity as doable. Now we’re in complete collapse, I imagine that common supervisor John Schneider will attempt to save his place in any respect prices, so this concept of giving extra alternatives to rookies is unlikely to materialize. A bye week with the reminiscence of a bitter defeat towards the Los Angeles Rams.
All knowledge used on this article was taken from PFF.
Byron Murphy II, Defensive Lineman (42 snaps)
Murphy didn’t produce a lot as a cross rusher. He solely had one strain (1 hurry) however was extraordinarily efficient, producing one incomplete cross. His greatest spotlight was within the struggle towards the bottom sport, the place he led the crew in run stops with 3. The protection as a complete made a leap in high quality within the struggle towards the operating sport, and Murphy’s presence definitely helped with that.
First, Murphy is lined up within the B hole. Simply earlier than the snap, the road reorganizes and he modifies his alignment to 1-tech. He’s blocked by LG and C, however manages to infiltrate the double crew and make the fast sort out. It’s value highlighting the wonderful work of Roy Robertson-Harris who left the TE on the bottom and helped with the sort out.
Lined up in 1-tech, he once more makes a wonderful play towards the run. He’s double-teamed by the RG (Kevin Dotson) and C (Beaux Limmer), however bodily dominates the middle by pushing him again and making the sort out. His work was helped by the nice infiltrations of Devon Witherspoon, Ernest Jones, and Tyrel Dodson.
One other snap as 1-tech this time towards the cross. He and Leo Williams carry out a stunt. Murphy is the looper and places strain on Stafford who throws a nasty cross that nearly will get intercepted.
Christian Haynes, Offensive Guard (0 snaps)
What a disappointment. What an enormous disappointment.
When Haynes was drafted, I celebrated quite a bit and thought it was one in all our greatest picks, contemplating the cost-benefit. My favourite guard, Cooper Beebe, had gone just a few picks earlier to Dallas and I used to be actually hoping that Haynes, the following one on my board, could be obtainable with our decide. It appeared like Seattle had managed to seek out its starter within the third spherical.
The camp began and I believed it was very unusual that he wasn’t a starter. Nonetheless, some coaches have an method of holding their veterans, so I believed it was only a matter of time. The truth is, he wasn’t simply behind Anthony Bradford, however McClendon Curtis as properly.
Bradford’s performances demanded a change, however each time they have been rotated between the 2, Haynes by no means had a dominant sport. It appeared like we have been residing within the Gabe Jackson-Phil Haynes period, the place neither might discover their footing.
Haynes appeared to hit all-time low towards the Rams. He was inactive and right here is Mike Macdonald’s response about that:
“He’s proper there. The rationale he was inactive is a lot of issues. Jalen Sundell wanted to be up and Olu Oluwatimi due to some positional flexibility. You’ve acquired to go earn it day by day in follow. That’s the message. Guys that convey day by day and present up in follow and video games, they’re going to play. For those who take a step again, then you definately’ve acquired to be accountable.”
I’m not at VMAC throughout follow, however for me, listening to this interview with MM, I perceive that Haynes has been underperforming in follow. It acquired to the purpose the place, though he’s a third-rounder, he was handed over for Sundell, a rookie UDFA, and Olu Olu who was inactive in just a few video games.
Possibly he simply wants a chance and a enjoying time. Possibly. However while you have a look at the extent at which Bradford has been enjoying and nonetheless stays a starter (the rotation is over, in accordance with Macdonald), it appears that evidently Haynes’ stage of play is in such a deep gap that it might be unattainable to get better.
Tyrice Knight, Linebacker (0 snaps)
Until he will get injured, Knight possible gained’t begin once more till subsequent 12 months. Ernest Jones has been a standout within the final two video games and Tyrel Dodson has the inexperienced dot, so it gained’t be simple to take away him from the beginning lineup, particularly contemplating that the rookie was handed over for Jerome Baker up to now.
AJ Barner, Tight Finish (73 snaps)
He had the possibility to be the crew’s TE1 with Noah Fant’s damage. He had 7 targets with 4 receptions for 27 yards. This features a drop attributable to a complete lack of consideration. For comparability, he managed to outperform the opposite TEs by far. Apparently, the second in snaps was Brady Russell (some FB snaps) with 9 and Pharaoh Brown, who arrived to be the crew’s TE2 with solely 7.
His blocking work was inconsistent. Some excellent performs and a few very unhealthy ones. Within the play above, the Seahawks name a Lengthy Entice (it’s the identical idea as a entice, a participant on the other aspect seems to dam, however as an alternative of an IDL being blocked, the goal is an EDGE) and it has a superb outcome. Barner and Charles Cross get a wonderful double-team on the DT and Barner goes to the following stage to dam the LB.
The Seahawks name a variation of Wham. Barner is on the transfer and may block the EDGE, Jared Verse. It was one of many few performs the place the Seahawks managed to create a superb hole with the double-team of Connor Williams and Laken Tomlinson on one aspect, mixed with Mike Jerrell and Anthony Bradford on the opposite. If Barner will get the block, we’d inevitably have a superb advance on this play. Nonetheless, the TE goes too low and permits Verse to make the sort out.
Barner had two drops within the sport. Within the first, he comes off the road after making a wonderful chip block and making Charles Cross’s life simpler. Geno has to improvise and pump-fakes, the TE wasn’t on the identical web page and finally ends up letting the ball slip away.
That is the basic drop. He’s already enthusiastic about turning and gaining yards, even earlier than making the catch.
Barner has been enhancing quite a bit as a receiver. He comes off the road of scrimmage and processes shortly, primarily based on the defender’s alignment, the place he may have house. He instantly turns to his QB and makes the catch.
He runs a late route after serving to on the chip block and will get the primary down. He hurdles defenders to achieve some extra yards,
Nehemiah Pritchett, Cornerback (0 snaps)
Injured, he sat out and watched Josh Jobe on the sector, threatening his future snaps, once more. This time, Jobe even acquired the nod over Tre Brown for one more week.
Mike Jerrell, Proper Sort out (63 snaps)
He needed to come again on the sector after George Fant injured his knee once more. The rookie suffered, as did the complete OL. Along with penalties (4!) that negated one other 80 yards of offense, he gave up two sacks on Geno. He led the crew in pressures given up with 4 (2 sacks, 1 hit and 1 hurry).
Jerrell strains up towards the nice edge Byron Younger who’s at wide-9. Jerrell’s preliminary work is sweet. He closes the hole and will get his palms on the opponent’s chest. Nonetheless, he’s unable to maintain the block. He nonetheless has an opportunity to get better, however is unable to take action and Younger manages to strain Geno, which finally ends up ensuing within the 103-yard decide six.
Dee Williams, Particular Teamer (solely particular crew snaps)
Made higher choices on the return. It is very important observe that Laviska Shenault obtained extra probabilities on the kickoff, leaving Williams extra with the punts. Did a superb job in kick protection, together with a pleasant sort out. Had the third highest particular groups grade, behind solely Cody White (blocked a punt) and the captain Drake Thomas.
Ultimate Ideas
John ought to do all the things he can to save lots of his job. We’re nearer to a top-10 draft than to a playoff spot proper now. So the crew ought to use probably the most succesful gamers, barring accidents. We must always solely see Barner and Murphy with any regularity (and Williams on particular groups).
