What's Our Weakness?

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I worry about Chris Samuels vs. Patrick Kerney.

Kerney plays left DE, so he will be going against Stephon Heyer. That may be a mismatch that could hurt us.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Kerney plays left DE, so he will be going against Stephon Heyer. That may be a mismatch that could hurt us.

Good point.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Kerney plays left DE, so he will be going against Stephon Heyer. That may be a mismatch that could hurt us.

I always figured he played RE. After all, he is 2nd in the NFL in sacks, and has done better than their RE, Darryl Tapp. Didn't he play RE in ATL? Maybe that's why he's done so well this year...

Either way, SEA has 2 DEs that have both had great years. Heyer and Samuels have their work cut out for them. At times like these, I'm glad we have Portis to help in pass protection.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I always figured he played RE. After all, he is 2nd in the NFL in sacks, and has done better than their RE, Darryl Tapp. Didn't he play RE in ATL? Maybe that's why he's done so well this year...

Either way, SEA has 2 DEs that have both had great years. Heyer and Samuels have their work cut out for them. At times like these, I'm glad we have Portis to help in pass protection.

This is where Collins shines vs Campbell.

Collins has great timing with late releases by RB who are held in for pass coverage...dont be suprised to see a ton of this.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I always figured he played RE. After all, he is 2nd in the NFL in sacks, and has done better than their RE, Darryl Tapp. Didn't he play RE in ATL? Maybe that's why he's done so well this year...

Either way, SEA has 2 DEs that have both had great years. Heyer and Samuels have their work cut out for them. At times like these, I'm glad we have Portis to help in pass protection.

remember just a couple of weeks ago we had to stop osi uminyeora and michael strahan and Chris Samuels and Stephon Heyer did a good job there.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Kerney plays left DE, so he will be going against Stephon Heyer. That may be a mismatch that could hurt us.

We'll need to put Cooley/Yoder/'Zo Alexander/Portis out there for help. Kerney vs Heyer is our biggest concern from a matchup perspective. Luckily though, Kerney would not be coming from Collins' blind side. Fumbles are a major concern when a DE is coming around the blind side on an immobile QB. As long as Collins can see Kerney coming, the probability for fumlbing goes down. I can deal with the occasional sack, but what kills you in the NFL is turnovers. We need to keep Kerney in check, Collins needs to have a clock in his head, keep an eye on Kerney, and step up in the pocket consistently.

Collins' immobility + Kerney vs Heyer = The highest chance of Seattle causing turnovers.

And we can't forget that as our attention turns to Kerney, Samuels needs to hold up in one-on-ones on the other side.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

We'll need to put Cooley/Yoder/'Zo Alexander/Portis out there for help. Kerney vs Heyer is our biggest concern from a matchup perspective. Luckily though, Kerney would not be coming from Collins' blind side. Fumbles are a major concern when a DE is coming around the blind side on an immobile QB. As long as Collins can see Kerney coming, the probability for fumlbing goes down. I can deal with the occasional sack, but what kills you in the NFL is turnovers. We need to keep Kerney in check, Collins needs to have a clock in his head, keep an eye on Kerney, and step up in the pocket consistently.

Collins' immobility + Kerney vs Heyer = The highest chance of Seattle causing turnovers.

And we can't forget that as our attention turns to Kerney, Samuels needs to hold up in one-on-ones on the other side.

Honestly, a Tight End lined up on Kerney's side should be good enough to nullify the pass rushing advantage. If we force him to line up in a seven technique, as opposed to a five, Collins will have more than enough time to throw any football, provided the receivers get open.

**A seven technique refers to an end lined up outside the tight end, and a five refers to an end lined up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.