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Is Schotty the Less Predictable Play Caller in this Game?

A sizable portion of Seahawks fans bemoan Brian Schottenheimer’s predictable playcalling. If you have ever seen the term, “RRP,” or “R-R-P,” that stands for “Run, Run, Pass,” and it is likely accompanied by some angry emoji. It may come as some surprise or comfort that Schottenheimer may not top...

The Morning After: Seahawks Scrape Out Tenth Victory, Eye Playoffs

This has not been an artful 2018 season for the Seattle Seahawks. Fun? Surprising? Exciting? Yes to all of those. Artful? Not so much. They are a team that can slug it out with the most powerful offenses in football, and muck it up with the worst. Arizona brought...

NFL Power Rankings Week 16 — Ravens Emerge as AFC Darkhorse

POWER RANKINGS It has become boring to ask which is the best team in the NFL. The Saints have earned that title consistently through the season. Any team not from New Orleans that makes the Super Bowl will be a surprise. More interesting is trying to assess who might...

Tale of the Tape: Points Aplenty Ahead in Seahawks vs Chiefs

Pete Carroll thought the 3-0 score through much of the matchup against the Vikings was beautiful. He is far less likely to enjoy this game if defense is what he craves. There may not be a punt when the Chiefs roll into town to face the Seahawks in another...

Tale of the Tape: Homefield Gives Dallas Slight Edge over Seattle

There is a myth associated with the playoffs that the best teams win. That is probably truest when judging the Super Bowl, where two teams meet on a neutral field. Seahawks fans know better than most how significant home field can be in the playoffs. How else does a...

Real Hawk Talk Episode 50 with Special Guest Mike Sando of ESPN

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). The Seahawks clinched a playoff berth after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in a shootout. Heading into the final game of the regular season, Brian Nemhauser and Jeff...

The Morning After: Seahawks Pound Doubters to Dust, Clinch Playoffs with Win Over Mighty KC

Pete Carroll is unbending in his philosophy. It rankles many, who want to see him follow the trends appearing throughout the league. Part of his approach includes a stay-in-the-moment mentality that treats each game as equally important and discourages reflecting too much on either a win or a loss....

The Morning After: 49ers Outplay, Outcoach Seahawks in Frustrating Loss

Seahawks fans have their worry glasses, like all fans. When something goes wrong, they pull them out and all the bad things are conveniently explained by the one, two, or ten things they have been griping about all season. Pete Carroll sucks. Russell should be traded. Schotty is a...

11 Key Differences for Cowboys and Seahawks Since Week Three

Looking at previous head-to-head matchups is the first thing most analysts will do when assessing a new contest. The closer a rematch is to the original game, the more relevant any lessons learned might be. However, as evidenced by the Seahawks 43-16 victory and 26-23 loss to the 49ers...

Tale of the Tape: Historically Bad Arizona Offense Comes to Town

I have been writing about the Seahawks for decades, and for over ten years on this blog. In all that time, I cannot say I have seen an offense so thoroughly terrible as the one Arizona will trot on the field Sunday. This is not hyperbole. Wait until you...

Real Hawk Talk Episode 50: Debut of Cable Thanos

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). In the 50th episode of Real Hawk Talk, Brian Nemhauser, Evan Hill, Jeff Simmons, and Josh (aka Cable Thanos) break down the discouraging loss to San Francisco, the...

Softy and Brian Recap Vikings, Preview 49ers

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Show Topics: Coming off the big Monday Night Football victory over the Vikings, Softy and Brian discuss what they saw and what they are expecting this weekend against the 49ers. ...

Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Face Depleted Commanders

The Morning After: Seahawks Grind Cardinals To Dust In Desert

Tale of the Tape: Dark Side Faces Arizona Sun