[snackdaddy]

Nobody gave up less sacks than we did. And if you go by sacks per pass attempt, we were 3rd best. We had the 7th best rushing attack by yards, 5th in yards per carry.

So yeah our offense was atrocious but i don't see the line as a main culprit.

Notice how 5 of the top 6 teams on that list were not playoff teams? And the seahags were a pretty good offense, yet ranked worst than us. Just goes to show how important the quarterback and skill positions are. We not only need a quarterback, we need legit receivers. Britt's ok for the occasional deep pass. Austin's explosive and can do different things. But they need a legit receiver who can run routes, go after the ball and pick up first downs. They really don't have someone like that.

and 3 of the top 5 ranked 30th, 29th and 24th in offensive points scored... re better targets, certainly wouldn't hurt, but you look at the seahwaks and you see a 5'10" undrafted guy (baldwin) who booked over 1,000 yards and hauled in 14 tds, what kind of season do you think he would have had with foles or keenum throwing to him, or with fish controlling the o?

Yeah, the guy throwing the ball is probably the single biggest reason for success in scoring. I never considered Wilson an elite quarterback, but the numbers don't lie. When they had to pass more out of necessity they became a more prolific offense. His mobility really makes a difference. He can extend plays or pick up first downs with his legs. Keenum's got the ability to do that but he doesn't have the arm talent. We just need a quarterback who can make the plays that are there to make.

[aeneas1]

Yeah, the guy throwing the ball is probably the single biggest reason for success in scoring. I never considered Wilson an elite quarterback, but the numbers don't lie. When they had to pass more out of necessity they became a more prolific offense. His mobility really makes a difference. He can extend plays or pick up first downs with his legs. Keenum's got the ability to do that but he doesn't have the arm talent. We just need a quarterback who can make the plays that are there to make.

yeah, you're not alone, lots of folks don't (didn't) consider wilson elite, and most of those folks were always quick to point to lynch and the defense as the reason for seattle's success, and by extension wilson's success... but i have never really understood that argument, wilson is a tremendous playmaker, an elite qb imo, and his career numbers speak for themselves... also, with lynch in the lineup this season seattle averaged 19.1 offensive points per game, in games he was a scratch the seahawks averaged a whopping 28.2 offensive points per game, with that oline, with those receivers...

here's a look at where lynch's offenses have ranked in offensive scoring throughout his career:

2007 (buf) - 31st
2008 (buf) - 23rd
2009 (buf) - 27th
2010 (buf) - 28th
2010 (sea) - 29th
2011 (sea) - 24th
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2012 (sea) - 9th
2013 (sea) - 9th
2014 (sea) - 11th
2015 (sea) - 6th

so what happened in 2012? wilson.

[Hacksaw_64]

I was less than satisfied with our OL run blocking this year. The Rams are one of the wors in the league for runs for a loss. Fourth and short? Forget about it. Gurley got a lot of yards on his own. The interior of the line had some real issues moving guys off the ball. I'd like to see a new C and LG combo. Along with some TE's that block. Saffold was simply terrible when he played. He needs to go. Brown showed potential. So did Wichman. Both are better in pass pro than run blocking. Reynolds in a JAG imo. Unfortunately, there is still some work to do with this OL.