Seattle Seahawks: Keeping Up With The Rams
Step 3
The most important area Seattle needs to improve is their offensive consistency. Over the last two seasons, they’d have three drives that result in scores sandwiched by three and outs on either side the rest of the game. The defense would invariably break down in key late-game moments after spending twice as much time on the field as the offense. It’s not a winning formula.
Getting the running game going will help with part of it, but the rest falls on Russell Wilson. Too often, RW3 plays hero ball, dodging pass rushers and running in circles before heaving the ball downfield (if he isn’t creamed by a tackler first). About a quarter of the time, it’s a big play and/or a touchdown. The other 75 percent is either an overthrow or a drive-ending sack. Neither is conducive to sustaining drives or keeping possession.
If offensive coordinator Shane Waldron can actually get Wilson to use hot reads and intermediate routes more often, it should lead to more medium gains and first downs. Taking what the defense gives while still occasionally going for the deep ball improves efficiency while still keeping the defense honest. The question is if Wilson will make that adjustment.
Full throttle. 🚀
Just the #WinningWednesday touchdown drive we like to see. pic.twitter.com/AjXBN2qQtd
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 28, 2020
Final Thoughts
Seattle’s not far away from being right back in the contender category. If they can make a few improvements in these specific areas, they’ll be in the hunt for a division title and a Super Bowl run. With the rest of the division and conference being reshaped by retirements and cap issues, things are wide open.
Add in a fourth-place schedule and Wilson being healthy for the season, and the path is there. Will Pete and John make the right moves to follow it? If they can keep Hangin’ Tough, they just might have a team with The Right Stuff.
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