Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, John Schneider, Seattle Seahawks.
“There must have been some magic in that old” umm head coach or quarterback that the Seattle Seahawks have. Apologies for the poor rewriting of the classic Christmas carol of Frosty the Snowman. “Guess who’s back? Back again.” Ok, I’ll stop incorporating song lyrics so you can actually read and enjoy this writing. However, the opening part of the Frosty the Snowman lyric does hold some similarities to this week’s Seattle Seahawks 51-29 win over Detroit.
In this week’s edition, we will look at three big points. The offensive stars steal the show. Special teams not being very special. Finally, the possible end of an era in Seattle Seahawks football history.
In their last game of the year at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks put on a good show for the home crowd. Russell Wilson reverted to vintage Wilson form (four touchdowns and zero interceptions). He made good quick decisions while being extremely efficient (20 of 29 passing for 236-yards). Russ also showcased that he remembers he had a good set of wheels, rushing six times for 24-yards.
The two big guns both showed. Tyler Lockett caught all three of his targets for 24-yards and one touchdown. D.K. Metcalf proved it on the field instead of trash-talking the whole game. Finishing his day with six catches, on nine targets, for 63-yards and three touchdowns. Gerald Everett and Freddie Swain also made impacts, adding diversity to the passing game.
Then there’s Rashaad Penny. He had 25 carries for 170-yards (6.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. All game long, Penny showed exactly why Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider drafted him. It may be too little too late for Penny to play for Seattle again next year. However, he will most likely get a deal from some team out there in the offseason.
For maybe the first time ever, I’m going to talk about special teams, and it won’t be all about the poor play from the guys kicking the ball. Swain received two punts and gained five yards combined. If this type of performance happens, better it happened this week. Deejay Dallas took his two returns and turned them into a combined 48-yards.
The Seattle Seahawks kick coverage was abysmal. Allowing Godwin Igwebuike to take his two returns for a combined 74-yards. Granted, over half of that came on his one 47-yard return that he almost broke for a touchdown (a nice tackle by kicker Jason Myers). Then there’s Detroit’s SUCCESSFUL onside kick. The Seattle Seahawks hands team poorly executed on that attempt.
Now, talk about the two guys who kick the balls for the Seattle Seahawks special teams. First, Jason Myers was perfect on the day. He went nine for nine on all of his kicks, six extra points, and three field goals. His longest and the most difficult kick was good from 51 yards out.
Michael Dickson practically took the day off. He made one punt for 45-yards that Detroit didn’t return. I don’t know the math, but that one kick was an expensive game check for the Seattle Seahawks to write. Maybe the only better day at the office for Dickson is if he didn’t even get one snap.
Wilson himself has already hinted or alluded to the idea that this game may have been his last home game as a Seattle Seahawk. Wilson is not only the face of the organization but also the offense. On the other side of the ball, Bobby Wagner is the face of the defense. Both of these guys are the pillars of their respective units.
However, both of these pillars may not be wearing Seattle Seahawks gear when they play in 2022. Wagner recently came out to say that he too may not be back in Seattle next year. Earlier today, the Seattle Seahawks announced he suffered sprains to both the MCL and PCL in his knee on the game’s first series. He shouldn’t need surgery as the injuries will heal on their own. However, his 2021 season is over.
Let’s hypothetically say this is both Wilson and Wanger’s last year with the Seattle Seahawks. I think it’s only fair that 12s everywhere should thank them both for what they brought to the table and what they did to help the Seattle Seahawks achieve during their time here.
Wilson and Wagner are special players, and if their time in Seattle is indeed done, then I’ll be the first to say thank you. Both of them will be inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame, as well as donning yellow jackets on Canton. Now, it’s onto Arizona for a rematch and hopefully different results for the Seattle Seahawks the second time around.
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