Saturday, December 23, 2006

Can the Seahawks turn the Chargers into the Chargeless?

It will take close to a perfect game by the Seattle Seahawks to beat the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers on both sides of the ball are the best team in the NFL right now. On offense the Chargers have all world running-back #21 LaDainain Tomlinson who can do it all on the run [1626yds.28tds.] He also can catch the ball [53rec.-484yds.-3tds.] and throw [2tds.] passes. On offense, the Chargers also have one of the best tight-ends in football in #85 Antonio Gates [65rec.-805-8tds.]. Gates, who has great hands and his ability to get open, will be a hand-full for the Hawks. The player that has been the biggest surprise for the Chargers offense has been Quarterback #17 Phillip Rivers. Rivers who, is only in his second year [first as a starter] has played like a seasoned veteran, and has thrown [18tds] and only [8int]. The Hawks defense must try to put pressure on Phillip Rivers and make him move and roll out the pocket. Rivers does not like to throw the ball on the run.

On offense Seattle must set the tempo by moving the ball down the field with the run and the pass. The Hawks must score first with touchdowns and not field goals if they want to beat the Chargers. If the Hawks think there going to beat San Diego by scoring field goals, then they are thinking wrong. Seattle can not afford to turn the ball over against the Chargers. The Chargers defense is almost as good as the offense. The Chargers have one the most dominating players on defense in linebacker #56 Shawne [lights Out] Merriman. Merriman has [12.5] sacks on the year causes a lot of fumbles. Charger linebacker #95 Shaun Phillips has [11.5] sacks. Defensive tackle of the Chargers #76 Jamal Williams is their run stopper. Williams is the main reason why the Chargers only allow an average of 97 yards per game rushing the football. Defensive-back of Chargers #23 Quentin Jammer leads the team with 4 ints.

The Hawks must try to keep the explosive Chargers offense off the
field some how, some way. Seattle can to do that by taking care of the football on offense, and taking no dumb penalties. Seattle must also convert on third downs which includes third and shorts. The Hawks have not put a great quarter together since week three against the NY. Giants [1st quarter]. It is now 12 weeks later and Seattle has not been consistent at all. Matt Hasselback must make smart decisions when throwing the football [No interceptions] if the Seahawks plan on winning this game. The Hawks offensive-line must protect Matt Hasselback and give him time to make plays down the field.

Seattle must look at this game like a playoff game.
"Seattle must put a Charge into this game and make San Diego settle for less with a loss"!

-Dre206, Dec 23/06, 11:59pm