| 11 August 2009
Matt Hasselbeck is talking with Mitch in the Morning on KJR 950 AM right now. Here's a direct link to the live feed.
It's been an interesting chat so far. I won't have time to transcribe any of this today (Sully? Bill? Aaron?) but Matt has mentioned that they'll be a much more physical, dominating team this year.
Some things he's said so far:
"We're installing the encyclopedia of the offense right now. There will be some weeks where we'll just shove it down their throat, and there will be some days where we'll go four-wide."
"It'll be hard to take John Carlson off the field. The plays weren't even designed for him last year. He's a great dude, tremendous athlete and a great draft pick. He'll probably be a Seahawk forever."
"Justin Forsett is seriously dialed in right now. The offensive line has also done great with learning all the new terminology."
"I think we're still learning TJ (Housh) a little bit. He thinks he's open all the time. (Laugh) Like Nate, he'll be open, and he'll be like 'I can run by this guy,' but when you're anticipating a throw to TJ, in his mind he's like 'hey, listen, throw this ball anywhere near me right now, and I'll catch it.'"
"All of our receivers have had a great camp. Greg Knapp has said it's the best group (of receivers) he's ever had."
We've been hearing some of this before, but it's no less exciting. Tune in quick if you're awake. Otherwise I'm sure a transcript will be posted soon, here or elsewhere.
written by HassBeen, August 11, 2009
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written by IdahoSeahawksFan, August 11, 2009
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written by Mike K, August 11, 2009
i know we're talking Atlanta and Oakland here, but still, while i dont doubt we have a solid WR core of Housh, Nate, Branch, etc... to say the best he's ever coached makes me feel bad for him
theres potential, but the O Line has me worried
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written by nightwulf, August 11, 2009
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written by Mind of no mind, August 11, 2009
One thing I did find interesting, a few weeks back on NFL Live, they were talking about Michael Vick and where he would fit into an NFL offense. They mentioned how the Wildcat offense didnt really start in Miami, it just used to be called "The Michael Vick Offense". They then showed a couple of designed plays run by Vick that looked like they were straight out of Miami's wildcat playbook. I think that's one thing that Knapp doesn't get enough credit for. He was stuck with a QB with limited passing skills, that was brought in by the previous coaching regime, but still found a way to use him that apparently was several years ahead of its time.
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written by STTBM, August 11, 2009
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written by jdn9, August 11, 2009
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written by texashawk, August 11, 2009
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written by MontanaMike, August 11, 2009
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written by AK Seahawk, August 11, 2009
The National Football Post reports that the Jets are "gauging interest" in Thomas Jones and have placed a call to an NFC West club.
The team was probably Seattle, although St. Louis could use an upgrade at backup tailback. Jones is coming off his first career Pro Bowl berth and a 1,312-yard, 13-touchdown season, but has been upset with his contract and turns 31 in a week. He'd likely only cost a fourth-round pick. The Jets will use a 1-2 punch of Leon Washington and Shonn Greene if they can move him. Aug. 11 - 6:42 pm et
Source: National Football Post
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written by Gonzo, August 12, 2009
Citing "a person with knowledge of the Jets' plans," the NY Daily News has joined that Newark Star-Ledger in reporting that Thomas Jones is not on the trading block.
Beat writer Rich Cimini suggests that the original report was fueled by Jones' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, in hopes of building momentum for a deal to a club willing to upgrade Jones' salary. The Jets intend to be a run-first team this season, so they may believe they need as deep a backfield as possible.
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