Tag: D.J. Reed

Pete Carroll ‘disappointed’ with Seahawks corners, who point to schematic problems

For their part, Seattle’s corners seem to think the problem is a schematic one.

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Drama came early for the Seattle Seahawks this year. If the San Francisco 49ers can beat the Green Bay Packers tonight Seattle will fall a full two games behind the rest of their NFC West rivals.

A lot went into today’s demoralizing loss to the Vikings, but problems at the cornerback position were front and center. After the game, coach Pete Carroll said he was particularly disappointed with his cornerbacks not challenging Minnesota’s receivers.

For their part, Seattle’s corners seem to think the problem is a schematic one, with D.J. Reed and Tre Flowers striking the same note.

Asked about what went wrong in the loss, Reed said that Minnesota seemed to have an answer for everything and “schemed our ass up.”

Meanwhile, Flowers said there’s confusion in regards to how to defend certain routes.

Flowers also offered a cringey complaint about being compared to Richard Sherman.

What a mess.

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Seahawks have 2 players fined by NFL for penalties against Titans

The hits keep coming from the Seahawks’ brutal loss to the Titans in Week 2.

The hits keep coming from the Seahawks’ brutal loss to the Titans in Week 2. As if losing in overtime at home after building a 15-point lead at halftime wasn’t bad enough, a couple of players have been fined by the league for penalties they committed against Tennessee.

According to Tom Pelissero at NFL Network, right guard Gabe Jackson has been fined $12,875 for unsportsmanlike conduct, while cornerback D.J. Reed was hit up for $5,111.

Some of Seattle’s 10 flags (costing 100 yards) were well-earned. This new emphasis on taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct is absurd, though. Every year officials go completely overboard policing one particular part of the game. After a public outcry, things calm down and by the middle of the season nobody even remembers what the emphasis was.

There are still a couple months’ worth of games to go, but hopefully that’s the case for the 2021 season and this puritanical fixation on taunting.

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Bobby Wagner questions NFL’s enforcement of new taunting emphasis

Some critics see inconsistencies in how the league is enforcing the rules so far this season, including Wagner himself.

Bobby Wagner had one of the finest games of his career this past week. He posted a Seahawks franchise-record 20 tackles against the Titans. Unfortunately, it was part of a losing effort for a team that went to pieces during a second-half implosion. The failure had many fathers, including an inability to sustain drives, poor tackling and mental mistakes.

It’s no excuse, but a couple of questionable flags also contributed. The most egregious was the “taunting” penalty called on cornerback D.J. Reed after a long Tennessee pass fell incomplete in the fourth quarter. Across the league, 10 taunting penalties have been called – already matching last season’s total. Some critics see inconsistencies in how the league is enforcing the rules so far this season, including Wagner himself.

Wagner isn’t the only important member of the team who’s not a fan. Coach Pete Carroll has called the new emphasis a “can of worms.”

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Seahawks announce jersey numbers for new players, change for D.J. Reed

Here are the jersey numbers for a few new faces, plus a change for defensive back D.J. Reed.

The Seattle Seahawks released their initial 53-man roster yesterday. It didn’t take long for that list to become pretty-much irrelevant. The team was busy today, claiming two players off waivers and making a change at quarterback.

Here are the jersey numbers for a few new faces, plus a change for defensive back D.J. Reed.

DB D.J. Reed: No. 9

With third-string quarterback Sean Mannion released to make room for Jake Luton, No. 9 was free and it’s been claimed by Reed (formerly No. 22). Luton’s number has not been released as of yet.

CB Sidney Jones: No. 23

The trade for Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones is now official. He’s taking No. 23 – last worn by Damarious Randall, who did not survive the initial 53-man roster cuts.

CB Nigel Warrior: No. 39

One of two waiver claims today, Warrior played cornerback for the Ravens this preseason after playing safety in college. He’s taking No. 39.

OL Dakoda Shepley: No. 64

The other pickup was former 49ers offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley. He was listed as a tackle with San Francisco but Seattle considers him a center, offering some depth behind Kyle Fuller and Ethan Pocic.

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Seattle Seahawks: 4 players who could be next in line for a new contract

Now that Adams is locked in for the long term, the front office can turn their attention to other players who may be worthy of an extension.

The Seattle Seahawks signed Jamal Adams to a big contract yesterday worthy of a unique defensive weapon, signing Adams to a four-year deal worth $70 million that made him the highest-paid “safety” in the NFL.

Now that Adams is locked in for the long term, the front office can turn their attention to other players who may be worthy of an extension. Here are four who are going into the last year of their current deals that could be next in line to get paid.

Seahawks injury updates: Dee Eskridge, Geno Smith, Rashaad Penny

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave a few injury updates in his press conference following today’s practice.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave a few injury updates in his press conference following today’s practice.

First, backup quarterback Geno Smith is still out after sustaining a concussion in Saturday night’s loss to the Raiders. Smith got rocked in the first quarter on a cornerback blitz and had to leave the game not long after. Carroll says he stayed home today.

On a positive note, wide receiver Dee Eskridge has been activated from PUP and was at practice today. Carroll thinks he will be ready to go Week 1. Meanwhile, running back Rashaad Pennny is on track to play against the Broncos on Saturday.

Carroll also said cornerback D.J. Reed won’t play but could be back next week.

As was previously reported by Tom Pelissero at NFL Network, Carroll confirmed that tight end Colby Parkinson won’t require surgery on the foot that was broken last year and got re-aggravated last week.

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The good, the bad, and the ugly from Seahawks’ Wild Card loss to Rams

The Seattle Seahawks disappointed with a 20-30 loss at Lumen Field – their first playoff defeat at home since 2004 – to the Rams on Sunday.

The Seattle Seahawks’ 2020 season came to a screeching halt on Super Wild Card Weekend with a 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field, thanks to a putrid outing from Russell Wilson and the offense. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer seemed to have no answer for the hard-hitting, speedy Rams defense, while Seattle’s defense looked progressively more exhausted and demoralized as the game clock ticked onward.

One last time, let’s take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Seahawks’ first home playoff loss since 2004.

THE GOOD

Carlos Dunlap: Seattle’s trade for Carlos Dunlap continued to pay great dividends in the pass rush, creating pressure on the quarterback from the very first snap and posting two pass breakups and three tackles. Dunlap has revolutionized the Seahawks’ pass rush since his arrival and is currently under contract through 2021 – after his performance this year, the team should place a high priority on locking him down for another few seasons.

Jason Myers: The Seahawks’ record-setting kicker grew his streak to 37 straight made field goals, booting a 50-yarder for the team’s first score of the game in the second quarter and a 52-yarder at the beginning of the third quarter. He also nearly forced a fumble on the kickoff following his second field goal, chasing down Rams returner Nsimba Webster and slamming him to the ground at the Los Angeles 41 to jar the ball loose. Although Webster was subsequently ruled down, Seahawks fans were undoubtedly cheered by the effort and toughness that Myers demonstrated in a key situation.

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The NFL’s Secret Superstars of Week 15

Every week in the NFL, there are players who go above and beyond under the radar. Here are the NFL’s Secret Superstars of Week 15.

Every NFL season features a certain number of players who come out of nowhere to surprise and entertain at a level we did not expect. Perhaps they’re veterans for whom everything finally clicks. Perhaps they’re rookies who show that the NFL curve can be navigated at a quicker pace by some more than others.

Whatever the circumstances, there were several players who either expanded their 2019 performances, or came into the NFL as first-year players in 2020 and showed that they didn’t need a preseason to ball out at a professional level.

Here are the NFL’s Secret Superstars of Week 15.

4 studs and 2 duds in Seahawks 20-15 win at Washington

Here are the four studs and the two duds from the Seattle Seahawks 20-15 win over Washington Football Team in Week 15.

A week after a dominating victory over the Jets, the Seattle Seahawks returned to their old ways of grinding out wins in the most difficult way possible while giving every 12th Man cardiac arrest. The Seahawks improved to 10-4 and clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Washington Football Team 20-15.

The Seahawks built a commanding 20-3 lead entering the fourth quarter and had been dominating. Washington looked lost against the improved Seahawks defense, while Russell Wilson and the ground game just chewed up the clock to control the game.

However, the Football Team engineered back-to-back touchdown drives as Seattle’s offense completely stalled, giving the entire Pacific Northwest a scare the Seahawks might actually blow a 17-point lead for only the second time in franchise history.

In the end, the Seahawks escaped with an ugly win, but a win nonetheless.

The good, the bad, and the ugly from Seahawks’ loss to Rams

The Seattle Seahawks, due to poor play on both sides of the ball, are now in third place in the NFC West after a 16-23 loss to the Rams.

The Seattle Seahawks are now sitting at third place in the NFC West after a brutal 16-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Despite the score, the game never felt truly close, as just about all of the Seahawks’ same old issues arose with a vengeance. Here are some of the most glaring good, bad, and ugly takeaways from Seattle’s second straight loss.

THE GOOD

D.J. Reed: Reed, starting at left cornerback for the first time, found himself at the top of the stat sheet with 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a tremendous 49-yard kick return in the third quarter. The former 49er has recorded 24 tackles, two batted passes, and an interception over the past three games. He looks to be one of Seattle’s better offseason acquisitions.

Poona Ford: Although Ford may not have topped the box score like Reed, he quietly had one of his best games as a Seahawk with two tackles for loss and one sack, in addition to generating consistent pressure on Rams QB Jared Goff. The defensive line was the best part of Seattle’s defensive performance on Sunday, with Ford acting as a major catalyst for the improvement.

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