Seattle Seahawks Week 4 Roundtable: 5 questions about the San Francisco 49ers
2. How will the Seahawks rush the passer if Adams and/or Wagner need to be on George Kittle, limiting blitz opportunities?
Ed: As I said, Seattle has to get to the quarterback. It’s time the Seahawks’ anemic pass rush becomes a factor.
Chris: Garappolo isn’t a Trey Lance, so they don’t have to worry so much about his rushing ability. Plus, San Fran’s line hasn’t been as good. Hopefully, Dunlap can get his first sack on the year.
Chip: Where is Carlos Dunlap. His arrival and performance last season changed the entire dynamic of Seattle’s defense. He’s all but disappeared in 2021. Dunlap has to be the late 2020 version of himself.
Andrew: They won’t. Seattle hasn’t shown much ability to create pressure, just rushing 4, and they will need their safeties and linebackers helping in coverage. The lack of pressure will expose the corners in coverage, and round and round we go.
Third down. Smother George Kittle with Jamal Adams. Sack. Life is simple. pic.twitter.com/tiO6CsonIl
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) January 4, 2021
3. Will this be the week the offense shows up for four entire quarters?
Ed: This offense should compete every game, all game. There is enough talent to get the job done. I have no idea why they don’t get Chris Carson into space more on screens and sweeps. Make the corners come up, then Lockett and Metcalf can fly past them.
Chris: This better be the week Seattle comes through in all four quarters. Probably the only way the Seahawks win this game by outscoring the Niners.
Chip: It’s about time they did. I don’t blame Russell Wilson or Shane Waldron. The offensive line started the season mediocre at best. Losing Ethan Pocic and Brandon Shell didn’t help.
Andrew: I doubt it; the offense has actually looked progressively worse each week. Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf are both nursing injuries, and Gerald Everett is on the Covid list. I’m expecting more desperation heaves to Freddie Swain.