Friday, September 19, 2008

Silent nights.....Sorry

I wanted to say a big SORRY to all my loyal readers. My family has been dealing with a crisis. My house caught on fire at about noon on Wednesday. My wife and child were up north at my mother in law's house doing work and that's when we received the call that our house was on fire. My two dogs LULU and GRACIE were inside the house. I would like to take this opportunity to let all of you know that everyone is going to be just fine. Gracie was found inside of the house unconscious and had to be revived at the scene. I would like to thank the brave individuals at the LYNNWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT for saving my girls. I would also like to thank the AMERICAN RED CROSS for all of their help and support.

Dealing with a crisis of this nature really makes me feel blessed that nobody was hurt. My wife and I will have to replace almost everything we own. That is nothing compared to having to deal with the loss of a family member. Please feel free to send me supporting e-mails. Kind words can help a lot. I will try to post later on in the week after we kill Josh Brown and the Lambs. Until then take care. END....

Saturday, September 13, 2008

The puppet master does it again.

Well I have been right on a couple of predictions I have had over the past month or so. I knew the hawks would keep Forsett through the final cut, I was correct in thinking the decision to have Burleson pull double duty in the Bills game could cause injury and finally, I was right about them moving Bumpus up to the 53 man roster. Danny O'Neil reported earlier; the Hawks released Sammie Parker and activated Michael Bumpus to the active 53 man roster. This is good news. I think with McMullins' WCO experience coupled with the direct knowledge of Seattle's offense and the new addition of hungry Michael Bumpus. Good Luck my friend, I will be rooting for you. End...

Friday, September 12, 2008

To Bumpus...Or not to Bumpus?

Michael Bumpus has an excellent chance of starting in Sunday's game against the 49ers. Wether it will be at wide receiver or returning punts, remains to be seen. Mike Holmgren has been thinking about it and when asked he made it clear they are thinking seriously about his role in this next game. I know Bumpus has returned punts since his pop warner days but this isn't college and it's a long time removed from the pee wee leagues. I have been a fan of Bumpus since his performances in preseason. He is fast, agile, with good hands; why not start him. What does Holmgren have to lose. Bumpus knows the play book better than McMullin and Parker, having spent time with the team. Besides that McMullin did not play football last year. Practice is different than Playing...

Let's hope the Hawks have the skill set to overcome this much adversity and win at home on Sunday. I for one will be watching the game with freinds and family enjoying the beautiful day that is forecast. Tell me what you all have planned. Wether it be a tailgate and a ticket or a BBQ and you. It's all gravy when the HAWKS play....END (sort of)

I am trying to get multiple conversations about the games and during the games, but I need more contributers. So, If you want to join the ranks of the seahawks blogger than e-mail me a short essay on sunday's game.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

This just in...

Mike Sando is reporting that with the heartbreaking loss of Rob Sims the Hawks have utilized that roster spot to sign Sammy Parker to the WR corp. Lets see what comes out of this. Definitely some new faces to remember. Lets hope this was a good move for the Hawks. Lord knows we need receivers. This might actually be a blessing in disguise. Sims wasn't that great to begin with, so know what. I say play Vallos at center and move Spencer over. I think Vallos can handle the pressure. We all saw him do an excellent job in preseason. We will see if Holmgrens eye for talent is as keen as mine... END...

Our favorite sportscaster.....Big FAT Tony....

I know every Seahawks fan hate Tony Saragusa but someone still seems to think this guy has a future in sports casting. Mike Sando over at ESPN is keeping everyone up to date on who is covering the teams in the NFC WEST in order to keep everyone abreast of what kind of bias broadcasting we will see. END....

Another Hawk flies away....

Punter and resident fat man Ryan "Fudge" Plackemier was released by the HAWKS yesterday. Yes the Hawks immediately signed another punter Jon Ryan, formerly of the Green Bay Packers. This release is welcomed in my eyes. After seeing how inconsistent Plackemier was at Buffalo I really could care less about this move. Plackemier was a fat slow piece of crap that didn't even try to stop the return by Roscoe Parrish last Sunday. I feel a little better about the Punt Return because Roscoe Parrish has a better punt return average than Devon Hester. Lets just hope we end up making it to the final game (SUPERBOWL) against the Bills so we can have some shot at redemption.

The Seahawks have got a lot to work on. Especially now with Rob Sims being out for the year with surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Can anyone say Steve Vallos? I think this kid has what it takes to play this position. He showed that in preseason. END....

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Lots to discuss....

I know there have been many speculations and thoughts as to what the Seahawks are going to do now. This scenario the team is face with right now is a very touchy one. If the hawks make one more bad move with regards to the Offense we will not be getting anywhere close to the superbowl. Let me backpeddle for a second... Looking back on the draft; was it smart of Ruskell to waste a pick on a kicker? Is TR kicking himself for spending a draft pick on a long snapper? I would say definitely yes! We as fans think because TR drafted Hill and Tatupu and they contributed to our superbowl appearance, he can do no wrong in the draft. Well my friends I can tell you that most of us are thinking differently now. Why does TR seem to draft late round losers too? I mean go out and get a 2nd round WR. Ruskell is definitely a douche-bag in my eyes.

Now that I have ranted a little. I would like to point out a little write up that Frank Hughes did today about Forsett fumbling the punts causing Burleson to tweak his knee. I was just talking about this to a freind of mine via e-mail and then this article gets published. I was saying that if Forsett was actually returning the punts in the loss to Buffalo that Burleson would not have had to do extra work. That first punt where Nate hurdled up and over a would be tackler and then got piled on top of by several other seems to be the play that Frank Hughes has norrowed the injury down to. I am right in line with your thinking Frank. Now that Forsett has been released, who is going to return punts? Josh Wilson, oh great now we have a guy that's been released by the Hawks now twice I think. I would have to look that one up but I am pretty sure it is twice, and we wasted a 2nd round pick on this guy. (another Ruskell fuckup) I for one am starting to think the Seahawks have begun to dig a hole they might not be able to get out of in time to make it to the superbowl. We will see, but as a true fan I have faith that this team will pull through.

Little side note: Seahawks signed Redskins throw away receiver named Billy mcMullin. Who the fuck is that. I am not excited at all. Jordan Kent excited me more than this loser but I have yet to see him play. If he doesn't come in here and kick ass in the WCO then I can say for sure that Ruskell is a Douche-bag.....END...

Saturday, September 6, 2008

The swammy says.....Seattle vs. Indy in the big show

Chris Berman, the one and only, has picked the Seattle Seahawks to play the Indianapolis colts in the Superbowl this year. I love the fact that Chris Berman loves the Seahawks. I know he loves Hasselbeck and Holmgren. I don't think Peyton Manning will make it all the way. I think it will be Seattle VS New England. This year the Pats lose 4 but go all the way. As for the Hawks, I will call it now. I see them pulling off a 12-4 season just like the Pats, but Seattle is younger and will out last their opponent. End...

Friday, September 5, 2008

Week 1 match up, in a warm Buffalo?

An associate of mine from Buffalo keeps telling me how nice it is there this time of year. He also said "the Seahawks are going to lose for sure; Buffalo on opening day is a hard place to play", and "the fans there are crazy; that's all those people have". I thought Buffalo had a hockey team? I thought the NHL was a goner? Never mind all that. I want to talk about what is really going to transpire. Below you will find my edition of the season opener preview for the Hawks; with a little bit of the NFC west to accompany.

First off, we head to Buffalo with a young bevy of receivers to help Hasselbeck march his team to a almost definite 3-0 start. Using their fast yet stout defense, Seattle will create turnovers against a weak passing game of the Bills. With 11 starter returning to the field on defense, the Seahawks can make things happen. The depth at DL is deeper than it has been since 05. Seattle's offense has been a question mark on the minds of many since the beginning of the first mini-camps. From questions about the health of Dion Branch and now the injury to Bobby Engram, to the debate about the young WR corp, there has been a ton of scrutiny about the Hawks' offense.
Buffalo has a strong running game with Marshwn Lynch, but their passing game is inconsistant. I don't see their defense being able to kill the passing attack as much as people are predicting, but I do think it will be a good game. The Bills are decent against the run. Look for a lot of screen plays from Seattle in an attempt to spread the Bills' defense. Should be a close game but I predict a 27-14 win from Seattle on the road...

Rams @ Eagles
The Rams face the Eagles at home in Philly. Philadelphia has some commanding fans. McNabb and company play well in front of their fans, except against the Hawks on Monday night!! Look for the Rams to use Steven Jackson a lot in order to keep the Eagles' pass rush at bay. The Rams are the 3rd oldest team in the NFL so I don't think they will be able to last the whole season, let alone protect Bulger for that long. Look for the Rams to have a tough one in Philly. I predict a 27-24 win by the Eagles at home.

Cardinals @ 49ers
The Cards fly west to SanFran to face Mike Martz's new team. Frank Gore should be able to run the ball well against a more pass rush focused defense in the Cards. Kurt Warner is still able to burn you deep and Boldin and Fitzgerald will be the main targets. The 49ers will probably end up losing. I expect J.T. O'Sullivan's inexperience to hinder the 49ers hopes for a good start. Cards will take this with a 34-27 aerial assault by Warner.