| 23 July 2009
Jason Burlew of the Associated Press wrote up a preview of the NFC West. Not surprisingly, Burlew states that the Cardinals should repeat as the NFC West champions based on the fact that they have the same basic core on the team. The Seahawks and 49ers, he says, could "surprise." If you ask me, the Seahawks taking back the crown would not be a surprise -- they had worn it proudly for four consecutive years, after all. The 49ers would be a slight surprise, but most people probably agree that they should be a decent team this year, and certainly in the mix for the NFC West title. I agree with the underlying point that it should be a three-way race this year and sure, lets give the Cards the edge...
Still, the only genuine knock against the Seahawks is that our running backs stink. Yeah, yeah, we get it. They've proven nothing yet. There is almost no question that our running backs are the weak spot of this team at the moment. Still, that is actually quite weak considering Knapp's success with the run game in the past. I don't expect him to work miracles, Julius Jones is not likely to come out of nowhere and lead the division in rushing like his brother did last year for the Jets. A balanced run-pass attack and disciplined play on the line will be the key to a successful offense.
Forget the old idiom about opening up the passing game with the run or vice versa. You open up the run by being a good running team, and you open up the pass by being a good passing team. Bottom line is that you have to do both well -- but especially passing -- to succeed in this league. Teams that win run, teams that run don't necessarily win... Just look at the Raiders.

written by STTBM, July 23, 2009
So the only thing holding us back from regaining the title is our offensive line play, not our RB's.
written by Jesse, July 23, 2009
written by ben, July 24, 2009
There is no reason to get worked up about this incredibly stupid piece (defense isn't mentioned once in the piece) because its just written by some random dude out there on the interwebs (insert "parents' basement" referenc here).
written by Dr Evil, July 24, 2009
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Why is it the pundits feel like the injury status of the Seahawks last season was not a surprise?
No team has sufficient depth to handle both the number and position concentration of injuries that the Seahawks suffered last season.
And, regardless of whether or not he mailed it in, Holmgren's lame duck status had an effect on the team.
as far as I can see, the only surprise will be if the Seahawks are not in contention for the NFC West Crown this season.