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NFL Season Preview: Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
2010 Statistics:
SU Record: 8-10
ATS Record: 8-10
Over/Under: 13-4-1
Points Scored: 19.4 PPG (23rd in NFL)
Points Allowed: 25.4 PPG (25th in NFL)
2011 Odds:
Odds to Win NFC West: 7/1
Odds to Win NFC Championship: 50/1
Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVI: 80/1
Regular Season Wins Over/Under: 6
2011 Preview:
Offense:
Despite an NFC West title and a first-round playoff win, the Seahawks are making some major changes to their offense. In a surprise move, they fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and brought in former Minnesota play-caller Darrell Bevell. Bevell’s offense won’t be drastically different, as he’s also a West Coast disciple, and he will teach former Vikings pupils QB Tarvaris Jackson and WR Sidney Rice. Seattle also inked former Raiders TE Zach Miller and G Robert Gallery. RB Marshawn Lynch proved to be a capable workhorse late last season and in the playoffs, and Leon Washington should be more effective as a change-of-pace runner and return specialist in his second year back from a broken leg.
Defense:
Defensively, the Seahawks will continue to go with Pete Carroll’s versatile, hybrid scheme. They’re excellent against the run when both Brandon Mebane and Colin Cole are in the lineup, and they have versatile playmakers in the linebacking corps, led by Aaron Curry and David Hawthorne. They have issues covering though, especially on the perimeter. Their collection of cornerbacks is one of the weakest in the NFL, but they signed a quality safety in Atari Bigby.
Key Offseason Moves
ADDITIONS
QB Tarvaris Jackson (from Vikings)
WR Sidney Rice (from Vikings)
TE Zach Miller (from Raiders)
G Robert Gallery (from Raiders)
DE Jimmy Wilkerson (from Saints)
DT Alan Branch (from Cardinals)
S Atari Bigby (from Packers)
PK Jeff Reed (from 49ers)
SUBTRACTIONS
QB Matt Hasselbeck (Titans)
TE Chris Baker (released)
C Chris Spencer (Bears)
T Sean Locklear (Redskins)
T Ray Willis (Dolphins)
G Stacy Andrews (Giants)
DT Amon Gordon (Chiefs)
LB Lofa Tatupu (released)
LB Will Herring (Saints)
S Jordan Babineaux (Titans)
PK Olindo Mare (Panthers)
2011 Schedule:
2011 Schedule Strength: 16.94 (30th toughest in NFL)
Week 1 - at San Francisco
Week 2 - at Pittsburgh
Week 3 - Arizona
Week 4 - Atlanta
Week 5 - at New York Giants
Week 6 - BYE WEEK
Week 7 - at Cleveland
Week 8 - Cincinnati
Week 9 - at Dallas
Week 10 - Baltimore
Week 11 - at St. Louis
Week 12 - Washington
Week 13 - Philadelphia
Week 14 - St. Louis
Week 15 - at Chicago
Week 16 - San Francisco
Week 17 - at Arizona
******* Take: The Seahawks are one of the toughest teams to predict because of so much turnover with key personnel, both players and coaches. Tarvaris Jackson will probably never be a star in this league, but he feels comfortable in the system and has some pass-catching weapons (WR Sidney Rice and TE Zach Miller) to enhance his learning curve. Seattle rarely loses at home, and should tally at least five CenturyLink Field victories with a soft schedule that includes the Bengals and Redskins in addition to the weak divisional opponents. The Seahawks likely won’t capture the division title again, but they should still win seven or eight games in 2011.
Prediction: OVER 6 (+110)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
2010 Statistics:
SU Record: 8-10
ATS Record: 8-10
Over/Under: 13-4-1
Points Scored: 19.4 PPG (23rd in NFL)
Points Allowed: 25.4 PPG (25th in NFL)
2011 Odds:
Odds to Win NFC West: 7/1
Odds to Win NFC Championship: 50/1
Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVI: 80/1
Regular Season Wins Over/Under: 6
2011 Preview:
Offense:
Despite an NFC West title and a first-round playoff win, the Seahawks are making some major changes to their offense. In a surprise move, they fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and brought in former Minnesota play-caller Darrell Bevell. Bevell’s offense won’t be drastically different, as he’s also a West Coast disciple, and he will teach former Vikings pupils QB Tarvaris Jackson and WR Sidney Rice. Seattle also inked former Raiders TE Zach Miller and G Robert Gallery. RB Marshawn Lynch proved to be a capable workhorse late last season and in the playoffs, and Leon Washington should be more effective as a change-of-pace runner and return specialist in his second year back from a broken leg.
Defense:
Defensively, the Seahawks will continue to go with Pete Carroll’s versatile, hybrid scheme. They’re excellent against the run when both Brandon Mebane and Colin Cole are in the lineup, and they have versatile playmakers in the linebacking corps, led by Aaron Curry and David Hawthorne. They have issues covering though, especially on the perimeter. Their collection of cornerbacks is one of the weakest in the NFL, but they signed a quality safety in Atari Bigby.
Key Offseason Moves
ADDITIONS
QB Tarvaris Jackson (from Vikings)
WR Sidney Rice (from Vikings)
TE Zach Miller (from Raiders)
G Robert Gallery (from Raiders)
DE Jimmy Wilkerson (from Saints)
DT Alan Branch (from Cardinals)
S Atari Bigby (from Packers)
PK Jeff Reed (from 49ers)
SUBTRACTIONS
QB Matt Hasselbeck (Titans)
TE Chris Baker (released)
C Chris Spencer (Bears)
T Sean Locklear (Redskins)
T Ray Willis (Dolphins)
G Stacy Andrews (Giants)
DT Amon Gordon (Chiefs)
LB Lofa Tatupu (released)
LB Will Herring (Saints)
S Jordan Babineaux (Titans)
PK Olindo Mare (Panthers)
2011 Schedule:
2011 Schedule Strength: 16.94 (30th toughest in NFL)
Week 1 - at San Francisco
Week 2 - at Pittsburgh
Week 3 - Arizona
Week 4 - Atlanta
Week 5 - at New York Giants
Week 6 - BYE WEEK
Week 7 - at Cleveland
Week 8 - Cincinnati
Week 9 - at Dallas
Week 10 - Baltimore
Week 11 - at St. Louis
Week 12 - Washington
Week 13 - Philadelphia
Week 14 - St. Louis
Week 15 - at Chicago
Week 16 - San Francisco
Week 17 - at Arizona
******* Take: The Seahawks are one of the toughest teams to predict because of so much turnover with key personnel, both players and coaches. Tarvaris Jackson will probably never be a star in this league, but he feels comfortable in the system and has some pass-catching weapons (WR Sidney Rice and TE Zach Miller) to enhance his learning curve. Seattle rarely loses at home, and should tally at least five CenturyLink Field victories with a soft schedule that includes the Bengals and Redskins in addition to the weak divisional opponents. The Seahawks likely won’t capture the division title again, but they should still win seven or eight games in 2011.
Prediction: OVER 6 (+110)
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