SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - THE EMPORERS NEW CLOTHES

I am really sick of NFL channel commentators white washing the performance of teams.

SEA - I have picked the Seahawks to win the SuperBowl. However, they did not "show up" as proclaimed on NFL Channel. In fact, they abandoned everything that got them this far. "Six" runs in the first half - for an option team? When the first series began with three passes (3 and out) -  I could not believe my eyes. Someone must have lost the play script!

At the end of the game - on 4th down - with 1:08  left - a very slow 12th Redskins defensive lineman was 20 yds away from getting off the field in time. The offensive line was set and Wilson waited to snap the ball. He then threw a pass killing the clock, effectively giving Washington one more chance to come back. The Redskins (unlike Seattle) executed the Pistol offense to perfection and would have won the game If RG3 were not injured. Not because they were the better team - but due to horrible play calling and clock management on the part of SeaHawks. 

OFFENSE
Russell Wilson has been compared to Fran Tarkenton. No disrespect intended - but Fran ran around in circles due to a lack of protection - not by design. The strength of the Seattle offense is a balanced mix of RUN / OPTION / PASS / BOOTLEG. Running around the backfield never worked for anyone - not even Michael Vick. I am now concerned about their prospects unless they return the formula that brought them this far. Hopefully Carol will recognize this and get back on track?

DEFENSE
The Hawks were not ready to play themselves when they met the Redskins at home. They will not face another pistol offense in the playoffs and should shine vs Atlanta or whomever they face. They will feel at home here on out destroying Pocket Passers and Pro set Running backs.