2010 Season
The Seattle Seahawks may not have had the greatest record last
season (7-9), but not only did they finish first in the NFC West
division, but they caused a big upset by sending the highly-touted
New Orleans Saints packing in the first round of the playoffs.
However, their luck ran out in the second round when they were
defeated 35-24 by the Chicago Bears. Still, the Seahawks should be
commended for showing some serious pluck last season.
2011 Off Season
By hook or by crook the Seattle Seahawks earned a coveted playoff
spot last season, so it will be interesting if they can earn
another one this season considering the many changes the team
underwent in the off season. For instance, while the team was
willing to keep QB Matt Hasselbeck on (who played very well last
season went he wasn't injured), a new deal could not be reached
and so he left to join the Tennessee Titans. Other departees
included S Jordan Babineaux, TE Chris Baker, LBs Will Herring and
Lofa Tatupu, OT Sean Locklear, C Chris Spencer, G Stacy Andrews
and K Olindo Mare. New sign ups included QB Tarvaris Jackson, TE
Zach Miller, WR Sidney Rice, G Robert Gallery, DT Alan
Branch, DE Jimmy Wilkerson and K Jeff Reed. Using the 2011 NFL
Draft, the Seahawks signed OT James Carpenter, G John Moffitt, LB
K.J. Wright, WR Kris Durham, CB Richard Sherman and S Mark LeGree.
2011 Preview
In the space of two seasons, the Seattle Seahawks went from third
in the NFC West to first, and even made it into the playoffs. The
question many NFL betting fans have is whether that was more down
to luck than skill, and whether Seattle can make it to the post
season two years running? Offensively, the Seahawks will miss the
services of Hasselbeck, and it's unclear how much former Vikings
QB Tarvaris Jackson can add to the mix considered how much he
struggled last season with Minnesota. The alternative is QB
Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to make his presence felt in the
team. On the plus side, Seattle boasts two talented pass catchers
in the form of TE Zach Miller and former Vikings WR Sidney Rice,
while RBs Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett, and Leon Washington can
each run when they need to. Defensively, up front Seattle boasts
talented S Earl Thomas and enough bulk to blockade the running
lanes. However, the secondary could be on shaky ground as they
struggled to generate a decent pass rush last season, and will
likey struggle with the same thing this season.
2011 Prediction
Despite spending some time on the injured list last season, QB
Mike Hasselbeck was the 'glue' that held Seattle Seahawks
together, and with him no longer on the team (who he was with
since 2001), and questions marks hanging over the abilities of QBs
Jackson and Whitehurst, the future of the Seahawks may not be too
rosy. That's not to say they won't win games this season, but it
is doubtful they'll pack the same punch and exhibit the same kind
of exuberance they did last season.
**Our Pick
The Seattle Seahawks look to be a different team this season.
And based solely on their quarterback woes, I believe they'll
struggle to finish first in the NFC West this season, despite it
being the weakest division in the league. That said, if resilient
head coach Pete Carroll has anything to say about it, the Seahawks
will push through to playoffs again this season. But I don't buy
it, which is why I see them finishing third in their division on
6-10.
2011/12 Seattle Seahawks Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
9/11/2011
|
@ San Francisco
49ers
|
| 9/18/2011 |
@ Pittsburgh
Steelers |
| 9/25/2011 |
vs. Arizona
Cardinals |
| 10/2/2011 |
vs. Atlanta
Falcons |
| 10/9/2011 |
@ New
York Giants |
Bye
|
| 10/23/2011 |
@ Cleveland Browns |
| 10/30/2011 |
vs. Cincinnati
Bengals |
| 11/6/2011 |
@ Dallas Cowboys
|
| 11/13/2011 |
vs. Baltimore
Ravens |
| 11/20/2011 |
@ St. Louis Rams |
| 11/27/2011 |
vs. Washington
Redskins |
12/1/2011
|
vs. Philadelphia
Eagles |
| 12/12/2011 |
vs. St. Louis Rams |
| 12/18/2011 |
@ Chicago Bears |
| 12/24/2011 |
vs. San Francisco
49ers
|
| 1/1/2012 |
@ Arizona
Cardinals |
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