1st Addition Thursday

Last year it was almost like a sure thing that the Seattle Seahawks were going to go to the Super Bowl. I was pretty sure they would win the Super Bowl; however, it was easier than I could imagine. Also, the parade in Seattle was so amazing as well. The Seahawks may win more Super Bowls there will never be one like the first.

This year most experts do not think they will repeat the Super Bowl because so very few teams do. So far it has not been the same kind of season; however, I would not be surprised if they did go back to the Super Bowl. Right now it does look difficult because their record is 6-3, and the Arizona Cardinals are in first place of the NFC West Division. They have the hardest remaining seven games in the regular season including two with the Cardinals, and two with the San Francisco 49ers.

What has made the season hard so far is that they have gone through a lot of injuries which they did not have last season. The injuries have mainly been on the defensive. Brandon Mebane the number one defensive lineman was injured in the game last week again the New York Giants, and now he is lost for the season. Over the course of the season they have lost several defensive backs along with some key linebackers. Other than Mebane a lot of the injured defensive players should be returning real soon which will help the remaining of the season. On the positive side it has allowed inexperienced players to receive some experience. Not really sure whether it will help this season but it will for future seasons.

On the offensive side of the ball the Seahawks have had injuries primarily to the Tight End losing Zach Miller for the season, and Luke Willson his back up for several games. In fact, against the Giants Luke Willson was injured in the game and not really sure whether he will play this coming Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks have had to bring in other tight ends to fill their spots.  

Another area the Seahawks have had troubles with this season is at wide receiver. A lot of so called experts think the Seahawks are not very good at the wide receiver position; however, they are better than most think. The trouble has been outside of Doug Baldwin and Jerome Kearse they lack the experience; however, the rookies and the other receivers are getting the experience necessary especially after trading troublesome Percy Harvin to the New York Jets after the fifth game. Just like the replacement players on the defensive the wide receivers will be much better next season.

Last week against the Giants the Seahawks ran for over 350 yards in the game primarily by running back Marshawn Lynch, and quarterback Russell Wilson. The injuries to the defense the Seahawks will need to continue to be successful at running the ball the remaining of the season. If they do not it will be a problem the rest of the way. The best thing though their history they continue to get better the second half of the season. What makes the Seahawks very special is that they stamp their will on the other team. They wear down the other team in the second half.

Next Tuesday I will write what I see happened in the game in Kansas City. The weather is expected to be in the low 20s. Also, I will write some about the off-season of the Seattle Mariners, and possibly about basketball.