Seattle Seahawks: Geno Smith won’t be the problem
Andrew Elderbaum
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It’s not the O, but the D
Seattle’s defense is abominable regardless of who’s running the offense. In particular, their secondary, with the exception of Quandre Diggs, has been horrific. There’s miscommunication, blown assignments, and flat-out getting beat on play after play. The defensive back’s inability to cover has hurt the pass rush and run defense by forcing Seattle to keep more players in coverage and out of the box.
Due to the porous pass defense, safety Jamal Adams has to play in coverage more. Defending the pass is the most average part of his game and poor use of his talent. Forget Adams blitzing because defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. can’t leave any of his corners in man coverage.
Against Pittsburgh, it won’t be an issue. At this point, Ben Roethlisberger is more of a memory than an effective passer. Jacksonville, the next week is a train wreck. But New Orleans, the week in between will be a problem for the defense.
That’s where Smith’s limitations will become an issue. I think he can win games if the defense can hold opponents to 21 points or less. I’m not sure they can do that against the Saints. Meanwhile, the Green Bay game will be rated NC-17. No minors permitted to watch Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams eviscerate the Seattle defense.
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