I saw this story floating across the news wires today and thought this was a pretty cool tribute.
Similar to what Major League Baseball did to honor Jackie Robinson this past year, Skins Pro Bowlers Chris Cooley and Chris Samuels will wear No. 21 to honor the late Sean Taylor at this year's Pro Bowl. It's a fitting tribute since Taylor is the first person voted to an All-Star team since 1986, and it should be fun if for nothing more than to see DL flattened by OL.
On the coaching front, it seems Jim Fassel is still considered one of the front runners for the coaching position but there is activity on the OC front as the team interviewed Seattle QB Coach Jim Zorn for the position.
Regardless of how this all plays out, we should at least be a different team offensively in '08.
Showing posts with label Seattle Seahawks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seattle Seahawks. Show all posts
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Let the media circus begin
The Skins have been out of the playoffs for two days and the local media is already harping on whether Joe Gibbs will be back as coach next season. Nevermind the fact that he is probably still processing the loss to the Seahawks and enjoying his first day off in months, but in an effort to be the first one to break a potential story the media now has to harass a coach the day after his team's season finishes as to whether he is retiring.
I don't know about you but when I finish a huge project that has taken up all of my time, I tend to enjoy a day or two to relax before I start thinking about the next job. And it's my feeling that if I feel that way many others may to, including Joe so why not give the guy a break. He should have at least earned that much considering the type of year he had.
I don't know about you but when I finish a huge project that has taken up all of my time, I tend to enjoy a day or two to relax before I start thinking about the next job. And it's my feeling that if I feel that way many others may to, including Joe so why not give the guy a break. He should have at least earned that much considering the type of year he had.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Seattle comeback ends 07 for Skins
Arguably the hottest team in the NFC entering the playoffs, the Skins saw their season come to a halt with a loss at Seattle on Saturday.
But rather than try to dissect what went right, wrong or second-guess the guy getting paid millions to make the decisions, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on how far the team came this year.
I realize I may be shooting myself in the foot with this statement but the fact that we made the playoffs after the season we had should be considered a victory, especially since it looked like we didn't have what it took after the loss to Buffalo. However, the team rallied together and pulled off a run similar to that from a couple of years.
Now that this season is behind the Skins, we will now spend the next few months speculating what options are available and while we will be doing this a little earlier than desired, I believe that the pieces are place for another run next year, despite the fact things looked good heading into '06 after the run to the '05 playoffs.
Aside from speculating about who Dan Snyder will overpay to come play here, Skins have another cause to keep a close eye on - Art Monk's Hall of Fame election. All I will say about this right now is that it is a tragedy Michael Irvin was voted in before Monk, but both deserve to be there. But again, another topic for another time.
I want to close by saying congrats to the Skins for what they did accomplish and let's hope 2008 turns out better than '07.
But rather than try to dissect what went right, wrong or second-guess the guy getting paid millions to make the decisions, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on how far the team came this year.
I realize I may be shooting myself in the foot with this statement but the fact that we made the playoffs after the season we had should be considered a victory, especially since it looked like we didn't have what it took after the loss to Buffalo. However, the team rallied together and pulled off a run similar to that from a couple of years.
Now that this season is behind the Skins, we will now spend the next few months speculating what options are available and while we will be doing this a little earlier than desired, I believe that the pieces are place for another run next year, despite the fact things looked good heading into '06 after the run to the '05 playoffs.
Aside from speculating about who Dan Snyder will overpay to come play here, Skins have another cause to keep a close eye on - Art Monk's Hall of Fame election. All I will say about this right now is that it is a tragedy Michael Irvin was voted in before Monk, but both deserve to be there. But again, another topic for another time.
I want to close by saying congrats to the Skins for what they did accomplish and let's hope 2008 turns out better than '07.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Playoffs: Redskins at Seattle
For the second time in the second Joe Gibbs era the Skins have made the playoffs by winning a bunch of games in a row to sneak in as the No. 6 seed.
Previews with an abundance of breakdowns showing why each team will win can be found all over the net so I will end this post with one thought: How cool would it be for the Redskins to open the playoffs and 2008 with a win at Seattle, especially since they try to boast having the loudest fans in the league?
Hail to the Redskins.
Previews with an abundance of breakdowns showing why each team will win can be found all over the net so I will end this post with one thought: How cool would it be for the Redskins to open the playoffs and 2008 with a win at Seattle, especially since they try to boast having the loudest fans in the league?
Hail to the Redskins.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy 2008
I realize that it has been a long time since I have regularly updated this blog but in the tradition of New Year's resolutions, one of mine is to update this blog more frequently. But first things first, congrats to the Skins for making the playoffs despite the emotional and injury drains.
We get another shot at Seattle in the playoffs and considering where this team picked itself up from, we should be considered by everyone in the NFC as the scariest team in the playoffs. Excluding the loss to the Patriots, even when the Skins were down they managed to keep their other losses within 8 points.
It will take a lot to make the Super Bowl and it will take even more to beat the AFC rep, but I don't see any reason why Washington won't make it. Granted we beat a down Dallas team and we also lost to Green Bay and Tampa Bay during the regular season, but again, those were close games coming down to the final drive.
The postseason already got more exciting with Washington earning the final spot, but the fact that we actually have a shot at advancing makes it even better.
We get another shot at Seattle in the playoffs and considering where this team picked itself up from, we should be considered by everyone in the NFC as the scariest team in the playoffs. Excluding the loss to the Patriots, even when the Skins were down they managed to keep their other losses within 8 points.
It will take a lot to make the Super Bowl and it will take even more to beat the AFC rep, but I don't see any reason why Washington won't make it. Granted we beat a down Dallas team and we also lost to Green Bay and Tampa Bay during the regular season, but again, those were close games coming down to the final drive.
The postseason already got more exciting with Washington earning the final spot, but the fact that we actually have a shot at advancing makes it even better.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
2007 Previews: Seattle Seahawks
I apologize for this update being late, I've been a little under the weather lately.
Note: This is a team-by-team look previewing the 2007 season. These are my official thoughts on how I think things will play out.
Last year: 9-7 (NFC West champs)
Best addition: Patrick Kerney (DE, Falcons)
Key personnel loss: Darrell Jackson (WR, 49ers)
2007 outlook: For the last couple of years, the Seahawks have been one of the teams to beat in the NFC, and this year should be no different. With an offense that boasts Shaun Alexander, Matt Hasselbeck and Deion Branch, this team should be able to put up points and as long as Alexander and Hasselbeck stay healthy this year, they should at least win the NFC West again.
The most changes to the team were made on defense where the Seahawks signed three potential new starters, including Kerney, in hopes of improving last year's record. If things go as planned, Seattle could surprisingly boast one of the NFC's best defenses to compliment its offense.
Key to success: The one chink in Seattle's armor could be its WR's. Besides Branch, Seattle is pinning its hopes on third-year player D.J. Hackett and aging veteran Bobby Engram. If Hackett and Engram can't perform consistently teams will be able to double team Branch and effectively shut down the Seahawks' passing game.
Against Washington: Few Skins fans will forget that it was Seattle who ended Washington's playoff run in 2005 after the Skins beat them during the regular season. Skins fans will have to wait a little longer for vindication as Seattle is not on this year's schedule.
Fantasy sleeper: D.J. Hackett. The key to Seattle's offense is Hackett and if he can deliver, he could be a surprising fantasy sleeper, making any owner that takes a chance on him a smart owner if he performs up to expectations. But don't pass up other, more consistent WR's if they are still on the board unless you want to take a chance.
Note: This is a team-by-team look previewing the 2007 season. These are my official thoughts on how I think things will play out.
Last year: 9-7 (NFC West champs)
Best addition: Patrick Kerney (DE, Falcons)
Key personnel loss: Darrell Jackson (WR, 49ers)
2007 outlook: For the last couple of years, the Seahawks have been one of the teams to beat in the NFC, and this year should be no different. With an offense that boasts Shaun Alexander, Matt Hasselbeck and Deion Branch, this team should be able to put up points and as long as Alexander and Hasselbeck stay healthy this year, they should at least win the NFC West again.
The most changes to the team were made on defense where the Seahawks signed three potential new starters, including Kerney, in hopes of improving last year's record. If things go as planned, Seattle could surprisingly boast one of the NFC's best defenses to compliment its offense.
Key to success: The one chink in Seattle's armor could be its WR's. Besides Branch, Seattle is pinning its hopes on third-year player D.J. Hackett and aging veteran Bobby Engram. If Hackett and Engram can't perform consistently teams will be able to double team Branch and effectively shut down the Seahawks' passing game.
Against Washington: Few Skins fans will forget that it was Seattle who ended Washington's playoff run in 2005 after the Skins beat them during the regular season. Skins fans will have to wait a little longer for vindication as Seattle is not on this year's schedule.
Fantasy sleeper: D.J. Hackett. The key to Seattle's offense is Hackett and if he can deliver, he could be a surprising fantasy sleeper, making any owner that takes a chance on him a smart owner if he performs up to expectations. But don't pass up other, more consistent WR's if they are still on the board unless you want to take a chance.
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