Russel Wilson is the Truth

If you where going to ask Seattle Times writer Steve Kelly {August 25th 2012 article} the starter despite after 3 pre-season games should be Matt Flynn. Kelly believes Flynn 2 only career starts in his NFL career gives Flynn the nod over Wilson. Flynn has not done anything to earn any starting spot and that includes NFL, CFL, Arena league. Matt Flynn n tights looks as scared and nervous even when he's in his street clothes hurt {trick elbow} sitting out on the sidelines during a 3rd pre-season game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Seattle Times writer Steve Kelly is going down the road of not wanting to see a rookie start on opening day by setting up to"fail and saying" I told you so". Kelly's has his right too his own opinion but come dude really what games are you watching". Russell Wilson is clearly has one over the Seahawks locker room by his play and leadership in these 3 preseason games throwing 5 touchdowns running for 150 yds., with a pass rating of 134.8..... Writer Steve Kelly is playing that "its just pre-season it wasn't regular season for Wilson wait until regular season all Wison's running and throwing will come to a stop with video and a spy covering him and packed stadiums in October on the road". Flynn in 2 pre-season games has thrown all short passes against the Titans and has overthrown and behind mosty to T.O. against the Broncos. Flynn's best throw was a drop in the endzone by T.O. against Broncos but mostly all leading up too that throw was a very poor performance in Mile High. We all know the 2012 Seahawks schedule this year is one of the toughess. Rookie Quarterback Russell Wison should be cleary the starter on opening day at Arizona against the Cardinals. Wilson gives the 2012 Seattle Seahawks the best chance to win with his arm and leggs, and brains. Steve Kelly saying Russell Wison is playing well only because its August not October is a weak writers point of view copout. Steve Kelley is waiting for Wison to fail, lose, or play bad once again to say see and you guys wanted Wison instead of Flynn"............ Dre206 8-26-12

The Tez Heads to the Hall!

August 4, 2012 wont be just any day for all Seahawks fans, it will be the day that Seahawks legend Defensive Tackle (96) Cortez Kennedy will be inducted into the NFL'S Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. From 1990 through 2000, Kennedy graced all Seahawks fans with an unstoppable motor and work ethic. Kennedy played through 9 losing seasons, and only 2 winning seasons as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. In 1992 he was named Defensive Player of the Year, despite the Seahawks having a 2-14 record and an offense scoring only 143 total points that year. Getting doubled and tripled team was a norm for Kennedy, who split those double and triple teams and made numerous tackles of backs in the back-field, and career total of 58 sacks. The former '6 3" - 305 lbs. Miami Hurricane, and number 2 pick overall in 1990, always stayed humble and let his game do the talking throughout his career a Seahawk. A lot of Seahawk (non-season ticket holders) fans did not get a chance to watch many of the Seahawks home games on television during the 90's because of the NFL'S blackout policy. Throughout all blackouts the flashlight was always on when it came to number 96, Cortez Kennedy.

Cortez went to 8 Pro-Bowls and played in only 5 nationally televised NFL games out of a total of 167. Surely Cortez never could have imagined that his sixth televised game would be without pads on August 4, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. The definition of Cortez Kennedy would be that "he never gave up or quit and continued to work on every down".

Steve Largent in 1995 was the only Seahawks player to be put into the NFL Hall of Fame before Cortez. Thank You Cortez Kennedy for all the great Seattle Seahawks memories!!!!

Superbowl XLVI Preview: Pats vs. Giants

Rematch of 2008 Superbowl Will Have Same Result

Two Powerhouse teams are heading to Indy for the Superbowl, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. The Gothem City Gobblers and the Patriot Act will bring more drama then any play could ever present. Giants Quarterback Eli Manning has won five road playoffs games, something no other Quarterback in NFL history has done. New England brings their own Tea Party with Quarterback Tom Brady, who has a lot of offensive weapons. Along with their no huddle offensive scheme, the Pats bring more than Boston Baked Beans to Indy.

Playing in a Dome in Indy on Turf should favor the Giants more than the Patriots. Giants running backs Amhad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs should be able get positive gains despite some Patriots run cloggers. Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, who's fearless in the pocket, will expose the bend but don't break Patriot secondary. Patriots no huddle offense will slow down the front four defensive line of the Giants a little and this Superbowl will be a mini shoot-out.

I have the NY Giants winning this year's Superbowl in Indy, just like I did in 2008.

31-20 Giants

-Dre206, Jan 25/2012

Huskies Defensive Coordinator Nick Holt Must Go

When you see Washington Huskies defensive coordinator Nick Holt on the sidelines you might think he's a great defensive coordinator . Bald head , mean looking{ glasses down by nose} and very emotional throughout a game Holt displays along with a $800,000 plus salary. The Nick Holt results of his 2011 Huskies defense is a for cry from his emotional look and bank roll. Poor is a understated word when it comes too the 2011 Husky defense. The 2011 Husky defense is so bad that it should be not allowed entry too any UW post-game party as guest... period. The Huskies defensive line is so bad that the only sacks they get is when you see them at the grocery store buying a {sack} ot potatoes . The 2011 Huskies defensive line is unable to put any pressure on quarterbacks at all, allowing them to pick Holt's defense apart like a run-and- shoot quarterback that is a non-run-and-shoot quarterback. The 2011 huskies linebackers can't tackle even when running backs and wideouts are in front of them. The worst part ot the 2011 Husky defense are cornerbacks #6 Desmond Truburnt and #28 Quinton Richardson. These two cornerbacks get torched more than the Olympics pre and post-game ceremonies. They both give up far too much cushion for chunks of yardage, along with getting beat over the top every week. Maybe the Huskies new defensive coordinator should be former NFL wideout Torry Holt . At least Torry Holt could help and show Truburnt and Richardson why they are getting torched on a regular basis.

The "bend and always breaking "defense is the 2011 Huskies name. The Huskies offense at times will miss a field goal, get sacked, or may drop a ball here or there. The 2011 husky defense has stayed consistent this year by being one the worst defenses in Husky History.

Have the Seattle Seahawks answered the critics by beating NY Giants 36-25 in Gotham City week 5?

The Seahawks sill have a lot of work too do despite beating the Giants. Can the Seahawks catch the 4-1 49ers in the NFC worst?? It takes focus, and not only on one game at a time, but better execution on offense. False starts, and Holdings are regular songs the officials sing when it comes too the 2011 Seahawks young offensive line. Beating yourself by getting called for false starts and holds are drive killers on offense. Hawks running game must continue to improve with Marshawn Lynch running down hill . It all starts with the running game for positive gains for the Hawks. 120 yd. avg. rushing a game is were the Hawks need too be. If the Hawks want to catch the 49ers at all they have to beat there next 2 teams Cleveland, and Cincinnati Red Rifle Bengals. The Hawks won't play the 49ers again until Christmas eve. Taking care of your teams and not worrying about the 49ers is the mindset the Hawks should focus on being in. Tavaris Jackson or Charlie Whitehurst who ever it is behind the center they must get time to throw the football. We have seen the last 2 games with time to throw both Hawks quarterbacks can manage too the move ball into the endzone.



Dre206 10-10-11

2012 Superbowl Prediction from Dre in the 206

Falcons Could Win Their First Superbowl

It would be too easy to say that the Green Bay Packers are going to repeat in 2011!! The Falcons want revenge on the Pack and the Chargers want a healthy year from Chargers second year running back Ryan Matthews. Chargers need a 1,100 yard season from Matthews in 2011 for balance. Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers has some big weapons to throw too with{TE} Gates, and {WR} Jackson. Atlanta has maybe the 2011 CO-MVP in Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan will share the 2011 MVP with Packers Quarterback Aaron Rogers. Weapons all around for Matt Ryan on the offensive side in and out of the Georgia Dome. {WR}White, {RB}Turner, {WR} Douglas, {WR}Jones, are Falcons names in 2011 that will often reach the endzone. Both the Chargers and Falcons should have home field advantage throughout the playoffs when its all said and done in 2011.

The Chargers at 11-5, and the Falcons at 12-4 are my 2011 Superbowl picks with the Falcons winning it all.

HAWKS' PRE-SEASON 2011

Newcomers Lost During Pre-Season Games

The first three 2011 pre-season games for the Seattle Seahawks have shown some glaring needs. These needs from the start are: better play by the first team offensive line, and quarterback. Hawks Offensive lineman Robert Gallery, James Carpenter, and Quarterback Tavaris Jackson must play better soon. Get better soon, as in "before opening regular season game on the road against the 49ers." As a Hawks fan I would rather walk in a "Art Gallery" and listen to the 70's musical group the "Carpenters" than to watch Hawks' lineman Robert Gallery and James Carpenter. Lost is a understatement when it comes to Gallery and Carpenter. Bull rushed, non-zone blocking and shadow blocking, plus having your starting Quarterback Tavaris Jackson run for his life in all three pre-season games on every snap spells a four win 2011 Seattle Seahawks regular season. Holding onto the ball way to long and locking on to one receiver tells us that Tavaris Jackson, in three pre-season games, may not be the long term regular season answer. The Seahawks starting offensive line is so bad that Hawks defense may become most of their offense with turnovers, and sacks. Are we going to see the Hawks do a lot of short swing passes to running backs, slants, and role-out passes to tight ends throughout the 2011 regular season ????? Can we say Charlie Whitehurst?????????????????????????

Dre206 08-30-11

Hawks moving on in 2011 (Part 1)

With Matt Hasselberry gone to the Titans and now former Vikings Quarterback Tavaris Jackson in, the Seattle Seahawks began moving forward into a new direction. A new direction by also adding Vikings wideout Sidney Rice, and Offensive lineman Robert Gallery from the Raiders. Hasselberry, the last three years with the Hawks, has been less than stellar. A lot of picks, injuries, fumbles, and more check downs for 3 yard gains on 3 and 10 than anyone else in NFL history. Don't get me wrong. New Hawks Quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst will have their moments of struggle. The Seahawks organization had to move on without Matt Hassellberry. Whitehurst or Jackson in 2011 will try and manage the Hawks offense early out the gate until they get a longer leash to stretch the field more often with big plays.

Dre 206
July 29/11

2011 NBA Finals in Review

The NBA finals are over and the Dallas Mavericks proved to everyone by beating the Miami Heat that theirs know I in team. That Dallas Mavericks became 2010/2011 champions this year beacause they can spread the ball around, and play great defense. The new Brick Mason on South Beach named La-Brick James was exposed. James looked more clueless than Stacy Dash in the fourth Quarter in the Finals. The Mav's forced James to the middle were Mav's center Tyson Chandler was waiting to alter Jamesless shots. James showed in the fourth quarter when the pressure was on during games 4,5,6, he failed to hit layups, jumpshots, or even a free throws. James in Cleveland always had the ball in his hand down the stretch. In Miami the Brick Mason had to move without the ball which fustrated La-Brick James into a Orcas Island sea shell. James' Postgame talk to the media during the Finals showed and proved he has alot of growing up too do.

James needs to get humble and work on his post-game {media}, and his other post-game, plus jumpshot, and moving without the ball. Mav's guard{Seattle {206} Native} Jason Terry called out La-Brick James during the Finals by saying" La-Brick won't be able to guard me". Terry coming off the bench back his words by hitting the lost art of the NBA called "the pull up mid-range jump shot" in the face of La-Brick James numerous times. The Miami Heat front office have alot of work to do this off-season. Heat old players like Mike Bibby will be gone along with other tired players.

NBA Final 4 2011

The Chicago Bulls showed the Miami Heat what defense is all about by taking game 1 yesterday in the Eastern Conference Finals. Like Smothered Chicken the Bulls half court defense forced D-Wade and Lebron James into the teeth of Bulls defense. Everywhere Wade and James went with the basketball there where 2 and 3 Bulls defenders waiting for them in the post, or in the lane. The Heat must speed up the tempo in order to have a chance to win this series. The Dallas Mavericks have been well rested for this Tuesday Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City Thunder's Durant verses Mav's Dirk. The Mav's have a strong defense up the middle thanks to Mav's Center Tyson Chandler. Chandler must stay out to foul trouble, and Mav's must hit their 3 point shots. Durant of the Thunder has to stay involved by getting his touches in order for the Thunder to have a chance. Thunder guard Russell Westbrook likes to be a ball hog and chuck-up sometimes 25 to 30 shots a game while the best player on the the Thunder Kevin Durant is forgot about.

Dre 206 5-16-2011

Mariners 6 Weeks Into 2011

It's been a early rollercoaster ride 6 weeks out the gate for the 2011 Mariners. The Mariners started off so bad then the hitting came around thanks to first baseman Justin Smoak. Now most recent is the Mariners closer Brandon League is in a league all by himself by not being able to close out games. He has blown his last 4 games and giving up 10 runs and more hits than Smokey Robinson. Mariner Manager needs to find someone else to go to close out games. The Mariners can not afford too keep on blowing games thanks to pitcher Brandon League. Mariners starting pitching has been great, but has gone to waste thanks to Brandon League blown saves.

Will the Huskies men March Mad against Georgia this Friday?

Can or should the {7} seed Huskies beat Georgia this Friday in Charlotte??? They can and should get by the {10} seed Georgia Bulldogs. Despite falling in love with the 3 {three} point shots throughout a game. Huskies inside play must show up. Inside play of one player Huskies Forward- Center {BMA} of the Huskies can't be a Ghost {M.IA.}. Ghost is nice if your first name is Casper.{ B.M.A.} Bryan Matthew Ammaning and Guard Forward Justin Holliday must show up! If Holliday, and BMA shoot or defend poorly {foul trouble} the Huskies could be one a done like a Steak at Outback! Guard Isiah Thomas must let the game come to him and should not panic by chucking up a lot three's and over penetrate. Suggs, Wilcox, and Ross must also give the Huskies production offensively and also defensively.Hopefully the Huskies are not thinking past Georgia. Playing North Carolina in the second round could and would be a great match up! Orange vs. Huskies {sweet 16} in Newark, New Jersey has a nice ring too it also!!!!!! One game and possession at a time!!!!

Dre206 3-16-11

March Madness 2011

Anything can happen when it comes to March Madness. Will it be Kansas, Ohio St. or Duke?????? Maybe a suprise team will come up from the stage and win it all!!! Belmont, Oakland, Morehead St. maybe not!!!! If you have a couple versitile big men and good guard play with a strong bench too add then!!!!. Those are three elements too win it all! Kansas and Ohio St. has those three elements. Kansas too me has the best chance to Dance at the end. Kansas St. can also make a run if KSU Guard Mr. Pullen makes his three's plus creates. Pullen of KSU is a type of player that can carry his team to victory and make a run. You can never count out Duke. If Guard Kyrie Irving of Duke returns to play then the BlueDevils have chance to repeat again!!!

Time to Start Paying Albert Pujols What He Is Worth

It's time for the St.Louis Cardinals to step up and pay 1st baseman Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals his worth.... Since 2001 Albert Pujols has put up monster numbers {408} career homeruns {1230} rbi's , and career batting average of .331............... Averaging 40hr's, and 120 rbi's in his first 10 years in the majors is just sick!!!!!! Albert is the best player in baseball and could go down as the greatist of all time. The Cardinals front office is trying to low ball Albert with a joke of a offer to make him the 10 highest paid player in baseball [18 million a year} 10 years for 250 to 300 million is what Fat Albert wants, and is what he should get. If the Cardinals decide not to pay Albert Pujols what he is worth in St. Louiiiiiiiiiiii there are a few teams that will be waiting to give him what he is worth!!!! Angels, Cubs, Nationals, or maybe the Dodgers have the 250 or 300 million in the safe waiting for Albert. Coming over in a trade in the middle of the season from Oakland OF Matt Holliday was taking care of by the front office of the Cards with a 7 year 120 million dollar deal at the end of 2009 . Career numbers {Since 20004} OF Holliday [180hr's}{ 695} rbi's, and career batting average of .317............ Holliday is half the player of the icon we know as #5 Albert Pujols. Step up your game up front office of the St Louis Cardinals !!!!!!! The last ten years Albert Pujols has stepped his game up too a level that is just jaw dropping!!!!!!

dre206 2-26-11

2 big road games for the Huskies men's basketball team this weekend

After sweeping the 2 bay area schools at home Cal, and Stanford, the Washington Huskies mens basketball teams true test will be this Thursday, and Saturday on the road against Arizona State, and Arizona. Two must win games for the Dawgs. Huskies must start off fast and cut down on their turnovers. Cutting down on their three point shots and focusing on there inside game will help them stay in the game on the road. Huskies must attack any zone they face with dribble penetration and dishing underneath. Last three road games against Washington State, Oregon State, and Oregon, the Huskies averaged 30 three point attempts along with a ton turnovers {3 loses}.... Two dessert teams will try to set storm on the Huskies men Pac-10 hunt and climb for the top.

Will the Huskies weather that storm????????????

dre206 2-13-11

Hawks Last Two Games of 2010

Steal the one, "gives us the best chance to win'. Those are the quotes from Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Burnett when talking about Quarterback Matt Hassel-turnover attack. 8 turnovers in the last 2 games alone from Hasselbeck has made the Seahawks moon-walk backwards into a 6-8 record{ not the Billy Jean record}. Sounds more like a quarterback that gives you the best "chance to loose not win". The Seahawks are still in the playoffs hunt not because of Matt Hasselhoff. They are in the playoff hunt because of there special teams, field goal kicker, and a defense that stopped the run early in season to a 4-2 record. The Hawks must draft a quarterback in the draft next year for them to move on instead of hanging on to old tired arm Quarterback that has made poor decisions throwing the football the last 3 years. Hasselpick is a shell of himself now, he {#8} is done like a steak at Outback. The Seattle local sports media is now slowly coming to realize that stage { 5th ave. Theater} left for Hasellpick has come. There are still a lot of sports media people in Seattle that believe Hasselpick is still so much better right now than the Hawks current back-up Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst. If you believe the local sports media when its comes to " the walking turnover"{#8}, then it's time for you wake-up a listen to a guy {Dre206} that has been consistent about "Captain check-down from the start" { Since 2008}. Most of the Seattle sports media has protected "the Check-Captain". The last 2 remaining games, at Tampa ,and at home against St. Louis should be the last 2 games for Matt Hassell in Seattle even if the Hawks still make the playoffs. Starting fresh with a new Quarterback next year needs to happen for Seahawks next year. Fresh in the draft, and with Charlie Whitehurst. If the Hawks could pull away the Bills Quarterback from Buffalo {Ryan Fitzpatrick} that would work good for the Hawks. Fitzpatrick is a solid Quarterback that is playing on crappy team. The Rams have moved on from Marc Bulger, Panthers moved on from Jake Delhomme, and the Bengals are about to move on from the " Human turnover Carson Palmer". "It's time for the Seahawks to move on without Hasselcrack!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Dre206 12-21-10

Hawks Going in Wrong Direction

The Hawks are now 4-4 after not showing up to play in 2 straight weeks. Bad in Oakland 33-3 on Halloween and even worse at home today against the Giants 41- 7.

Back-up Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst looked and played nervous. Dropped balls did not help Whitehurst early in the game by the Hawks wide-outs. Hawks defense helped the Giants offense stay on field with costly third down pass interference calls twice in the the first half. Eli Manning wrote his own book of Eli by slicing up the Hawks secondary throughout the game.

Running game for the Hawks must improve early against the Cardinals . Hawks running game has come into a pause the last two weeks. Hawks defense must get after the Quarterback a create some sacks against the Cardinals. Max Hall, Derek Anderson, or even Kenny Anderson, the Seahawks defense must get to Cardinals Quarterback in able to win on the road. Field Goal party by Hawks will not save them on the road in Zona. Touchdowns in the red-zone must happen for the Hawks in order for them to win on ther road. Matt David Hasselhoff must throw the ball better down the field. Captain "check-down" Hasselback must not hang to ball for long periods of time. Hasselhoff has been his own sack creator by holding on to ball way too long. Cardinals being a division rival and we being fans hope the Hawks "show up" and play well enough to win.

-Dre in the 206

The Hawks First 6 Games Out Of The Gate

The Hawks are the worst 4-2 team in the NFL.

Yes the Hawks are in 1st place in the NFC worst. Matt David Hasselhoff Hasselback is a shell of himself. Hasselhoff is now captain check-down with his prevent mostly field goal most of the time arm.

Hawks defense has in the first six games show they can shut down the run. Can the run stop Hawks defense continue??? The Seahawks offense is the biggest concern. The two loses Broncos and Rams on the road the Seahawks looked out-coached and out-matched. When the Hawks beat the Chargers, Bears, and Cardinals this year they made you bite all your fingernails off. This Seahawks team likes to let teams stick around. Giving teams life will come back to haunt you.

Hasselhoff must start throwing the ball more than 5 yards down the field on 3rd and 15. Three and outs, and playing for field goals will cost you wins when you start to go up against good teams. You're only as good as your quarterback on offense. Pausing like a stereo and moon-walking away when in the red-zone from the end-zone is non-six point-e! Hawks running game on offense should keep them in games for the remaining thanks to {RB} Marshawn Lynch. Local sports Media plays it's safe with Matt Hasselhoff. Sports Media in Seattle are afraid to be real with when talking "real" about Hasselhoff check down mostly game! "Iam not"

-Dre in the 206

Dre's 2010 MLB Predictions

AL West
Seattle
Los Angeles
Texas
Oakland

AL Central
Chicago
Minnesota
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City

AL East
New York
Boston
Tampa Bay
Toronto
Baltimore

AL Playoffs
Chicago vs. New York
Seattle vs. Boston

ALCS
Seattle vs. New York

AL World Series Representative
Seattle


NL West
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Arizona
San Diego

NL Central
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Houston
Pittsburgh

NL East
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Florida
New York
Washington

NL Playoffs
Atlanta vs. St. Louis
Colorado vs. Philadelphia

NLCS
Philadelphia vs. St. Louis

NL World Series Representative
St. Louis


World Series Champions
Seattle


AL MVP
Justin Morneau, Minnesota

NL MVP
Albert Pujols, St. Louis

AL Cy Young Winner
Felix Hernandez, Seattle

NL Cy Young Winner
Roy Halladay, Philadelphia

Seahawks: From Bad to Worse in 09'

Bad to worse, worse to bad.

The 2009 Seattle Seahawks have been a very clear joke to watch. Hawks Quarterback Matt Hassel-kitnacrack has regressed (Getting old) with a lot bad throws which have lead to picks ending games. Not having Walter Jones all year has cost the Hawks time in the pocket. Patrick "Grant Windstrom" Kearney has been a bust (no pressure), as has second-time around Ken "10-yard cushion" Lucas. When Marcus Truburnt is not racking up multiple penalties in games, he is getting torched by wide-outs more than the pre and post-game Olympic ceremonies. Head Coach Jim Mora Jr.'s coaching style and press conferences seem to be more tired than the Hawks play on the field.

Big changes need to be made on the Seahawks roster through the draft next year. Those changes should be left tackle, quarterback, running back, and cornerback. Its all starts in the draft with players like in Clemson running back C.J. Spiller. Spiller can do it all rushing for 1,145 yards and 11 touchdowns, combined with 33 receptions for 445 yards and 4 touchdowns this past year.

At Quarterback there could be a surprise in the draft with a name that too many people are not talking about. That name is Central Michigan QB Dan Lefevour, who in 2009 threw for 3,043 yards, 27 touchdowns and a 71.1% pass completion percentage this past year. Lefevour also ran for 701 yards and 14 touchdowns.

For offensive line help in draft, the Hawks may need to look at Michigan lineman Stephen Schilling who can play Guard and Left tackle. Despite Michigan's down year, the local Bellevue High star Schilling (6' 5" and 315 lbs.) was the only bright spot for Michigan during the season.

These are just a few names that may help the Hawks next year. Most of the time the Seattle local mass-media does state that the bad play by QB Matt Hassel-kintacrack is his own fault. The post game media (Hugh Millen, Dave Wyman, and Ian Furness) blames the offensive line woes, the wide outs for running the wrong routes, and makes other excuses for bad quarterback play. The blame game finger-pointing by the media continues even when Hasselback steps to the microphone after throwing 4 picks and fumbling once and says, "I was careless with the ball."

Is the local media having dinner every night with "captain check down" (Matt Kitnacrack)? Is the local media afraid to never get another interview with Matt if they rip him on television radio, or in the papers?

Players will respect you more if you are real and not fake like Seahawks head coach Jim Mora Jr. The Seahawks players have quit on us the fans and their coaches. There will be big changes in 2010 on the Prevent Hawks defense, and the "prevent check-down field goal only red-zone Hawks offense."


-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Hot Stove Has Warmed Up the Seattle Mariner Roster for 2010

Going into the 2010 season Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik may have already made some of the biggest deals in December that Monte Hall could only dream about. First the Mariners GM started by picking up Angel's 3rd baseman free-agent Chone Figgins. The now 4 year - $36 million dollar Mariner Figgins can play a variety of positions besides third, including second and in the outfield. Last year with the Angels Figgins played 154 games at third base while committing only 14 errors. Meanwhile, Mariner 3BAdrian Beltre made 14 errors in 111 games. In 2009 Figgins batted .298 with 5 hr 54 RBIs, 42 SB and had a .395 0BP.


The second big move by Zduriencik was acquiring ace starting pitcher Cliff Lee from the Phillies in a three team trade. Lee who was 4-0 with a 1.56 era in the 2009 post -season won the Cy Young award with Indians in 2008 with a record of 22 and 3. With "King Felix" and now Cliff Lee in the starting rotation you have two arms that can shut down any offense.

The third big move by Zdureincik was getting a big bat in for the middle of the Mariners line-up. That big bat was getting out-fielder Milton "sometimes head-case" Bradley by trade with the Cubs. The Mariners had to trade the "super $44 million dollar bust" pitcher Carlos" fools gold" Silva who has been a big joke in his first 2 years with the Mariners. Bradley only batted .257 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs with the Cubs last year, but his best year was in 2008 when he batted .321 with 22 home runs and 77 RBIs with the Texas Rangers. If Bradley can stay healthy and stay away from his "meltouchdown-own tirades" then the Mariners should have decent run producer in their line-up.

The fourth move in December was trading starting Mariner pitcher Brandon Morrow to the Blue Jays for Jays pitcher Brandon League. Morrow, who has control problems as a starter and out the bullpen, has never panned out after being picked fifth in the 2006 draft. In 2009 Morrow was 2 and 4 with a 4.39 ERA and 44 walks in 69.2 innings pitched. Morrow threw fastballs 90% of the time which he aimed, while looking stiffer than the tin man in the Wizard of Oz on the mound. In 2009 with the Blue Jays, Brandon League went 3 and 6 with a 4.58 ERA in 74.2 innings and only 21 walks. League will be placed in Mariners bullpen, (a move which hopefully will make it stronger) as he throws strikes on a regular basis.

In 2009 the Mariners had a record of 85 and 77. All of these off-season moves should put them in the 90+ win file for the 2010 playoff wild card hunt, at least on paper. Staying healthy in 2010 will turn paper into reality for the Mariners.


-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Why Jake Locker Staying will Help Him and the Huskies

One more year at the University of Washington for Quarterback Jake Locker.
Locker who threw for 2,800 yards, 21touchdowns and 11interceptions while completing 58.4% of his passes in 2009 felt he needed another year of seasoning. That seasoning hopefully will help him and the program grow into a Pac-10 power house in 2010. In 2010 the Huskies will have to face some very tough road games at BYU, Arizona, California, Oregon, and USC. Nebraska will visit the Huskies in 2010 bringing there big red machine fan base that travels well.

Locker will provide not only senior leadership but also play-making skills that have NFL scouts drooling. Locker must work on not throwing red-zone interceptions in 2010. More consistent throws from Jake Locker are what the NFL scouts and Huskies Coach Sark want to see more of (at least half of Lockers 2009 interceptions where in the red-zone).

If the Seahawks have another bad year in 2010, say 4 and 12, I would not be surprised if Jake Locker was on their radar screen in the April 2010 draft.


-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Huskies vs. Trojans

September 18, 2009

If there ever was a time for a bend but no break defense for the Huskies it would have to be this Saturday down on Mountlake against #3 USC Trojans. USC comes to Mountlake not only with one of best offensive lines in the nation but {5} talented running backs {Mcknight, Johnson, Bradford, Tyler, Gable} that could all easy go in the top 3 rounds in the NFL draft. For the Huskies offense it comes down to Quarterback Jake Locker {42-70-574 yds. 5 td.-1 int} . Locker must not only stay poised, but also fearless against the Trojans defensive attack. The Husky offense needs to stay away from many three-and-outs. The Huskies are #1 in the nation on 3rd down conversions at 66.7%. Husky running-back Chris Polk {40 car,-170 yds. 4.3 yds, -1 td} must continue to run the football well for positive gaines if the Huskies expect to beat the Trojans. The USC defense will try to take away the Husky running game and force Locker to make plays with his arm and legs. The Huskies defense will try to also force the Freshman USC Quarterback Matt Barkley { 30-50-428 yds.- 1 td-1 int} to throw the ball even with all those talented running backs . Stacking the box should be a must for the Huskies defense. Huskies must force Barkley out the pocket with his tender knee. Eventhough the Huskies lost to LSU out the gate this year this game against USC this Saturday should not be a shocker on the talent they will face on the field. Huskies Quarterback Jack Locker must make plays and help milk the clock down while USC offense watching on the sidelines. If the Huskies get careless with the football with tournovers look for USC to capitalize each and everytime. Tournovers belong in a bakery not on the turf for the [U]niversity of [S]poiled [C]hildren{USC} to capitalize WOOF!

What's Wrong with the Seattle Mariners?

After starting off so well in the month of April the Mariners month of May in 2009 has been a nightmare. Cold bats at the plate with runners in scoring postion {R.I.S.P} has cost the Mariners a lot of victories in the month of May. The Mariners infield has also cost them games with their careless play by making a lot of errors. Patchwork Band-Aid Mariner bullpen relievers seem to walk more people than crosswalk. The Mariners new closer David Ardsma has pitched 25.1 innings and has walked 18 batters. How can the Mariners turn it around and make a run in the A.L. West?

First the Mariners need good solid starting pitching from there core rotation {Washburn, Hernandez, Bedard}. Mariners bullpen {Lowe, Batista, Morrow, Ardsma} must come into games and throw strikes so the can get off the field right away. Next the Mariners offense must score runs early in games when they have runners in scoring position. The middle part of the Mariners line-up {3} {4} hitters with Beltre and Griffey have not prouduced at the plate. Look for Griffey and Beltre to get moved down in the lineup if they continue to struggle with {R.I.S.P} by showing no patients at the plate. The Mariners infield fielding must get better with Lopez, Beltre and Yunisky. The Mariners are only 6.5 games out of first place with four months to go. The Mariners must forget about the month of May and try to get back to how they played in April.

June 1, 2009 - Dre in the 206

Huskies vs, Mississippi State

{4} Huskies vs. {13} Mississippi State take 3-17-09

The number {4} seed and 2009 PAC -10 champs Washington Huskies men’s basketball team have been one of the biggest surprises in college basketball this year at 25-8. Teams which seemed to be cup cakes at the time the Huskies played and beat early out the gate in there non-conference schedule like Cleveland St., Oklahoma St, Morgan St., and Portland St., are all in NCAA tournament this year. The Huskies will have there work cut out for them this Thursday against the {13} seed Mississippi St. Bulldogs. The Huskies are coming off a second round lost to Arizona State in Pac-10 tournament. In that loss the Huskies shot 7-30 fg. {23%} shooting in the first half. The Huskies where 17-34 {50%} against ASU in the second half and finished shooting 24-64 {37.5 %} from the field for the game. The Huskies cannot start the game off slow against the Bulldogs like the did against ASU. ASU stayed in there zone and forced the Huskies shoot from the perimeter throughout game. Huskies are not a great shooting team from the perimeter {Mid-range}, and three point line.

Husky 2 guard Justin Dentmon is there best 3 point shooter at 42%. Justin must have a good start against MSU for the Huskies to win. Justin shot 3-11 against ASU and {4-8 Ft}. Huskies are a slashing team thats gets to free-throw line. Husky and Pac-10 Freshman of the year guard Isaiah Thomas must attack the MSU shot blocker {Jarvis Varnado} by creating contact in the paint. Dribble penetration in a zone can also create open teammates in the low, and high {wings} post. Huskies senior forward John Brockman must show up against MSU on Thursday. Brockmans' 13 pts 6 reb. and 4 turnovers effort against ASU will not be enough against MSU on Thursday. Brockman must have a double- double like performance for the Huskies to have a chance. If Brockman gets into foul trouble then you must rely on your guards to rebound in his place.

Junior Husky Forward Quincy Pondexter could be the X-factor even though must of the time he is the fourth option. Attack, but play with rhythm {Don’t over pump fake Husky guards} in the half court against the MSU zone. Make MSU shot blocker Varnado {165 blocks this season} work instead of shooting fade away jumpers in his presents. Make your free throws Huskies, and limit MSU's second shot opportunities. If the Huskies play there game they will move on and advance to Saturday. If the Huskies play out of focus they will be back on the team bus and in Seattle Thursday night with a loss.

-Dre206 3-17-09

Griffey 's Return to Seattle

You could call it the Ken Griffey jr. stimulus effect hits the Seattle Mariners sports fans in 2009. Griffey's return has excited all Mariners fans, sporting good shops, bars etc. all around the downtown Safeco field scene. Griffeys' jerseys are selling fast off the racks everywhere at $230.00 each. Mariners season tickets and single games are selling fast all because of one man, Ken Griffey jr

..... Is his return a little to late to help the Seattle Mariners team this 09 year? How much left in the tank does Griffey(the Kid) have? It has been ten years since he's played for the Seattle Mariners, and let's not forgot he left on bad terms with the team and the fans here in Seattle. Not happy with the dementions of Safeco and (jealous) of A-Rod stealing alot of his fame were some of the rumors you heard from the media on why Griffey wanted to leave back then. Did Griffey then use his family (wanting to be closer to his family) as a escape goat to leave ten years ago? Griffey's wife is from Seattle and his off-season house back then was and still is in Orlando, FL., His regular season house back then was in Cougar Mountain Issaqqua, next door to Jay Buhner.

Will Griffey mostly play DH, outfield, or maybe rotate? I hope Mariner fans dont expect too much from Ken Griffey jr. in 2009. He's a lot older (39) and has had alot of injuries during these last ten years. Griffey will bring a lot of leadership to the clubhouse on and off the field. He can show and tell alot of the younger players what they need to do to stay up in the big leagues. 40+ homeruns, 120 rbi's and a .300 batting average is asking too much from Ken Griffey jr in 2009. The Mariners must fill the void of the loss of Raul Ibanez to the Phillies. 18-25 homeruns, 80 rbi's and a .270 to .285 batting average is numbers now Jr. can hopefully reach in 2009. Griffey should also be able to help the Mariners with runners in scoring position. I think Griffey can help in moving runners over (doing the little things) in situational hitting. Saying the Mariners now will compete for first place in the A.L. West now because of Griffey's return is asking to much. But no matter how Griffey left us Mariner fans back then, now we are happy to have "the Kid" back in town. His smile and swing are things Mariners fans have never forgotten. Jr. Crashing into walls, jumping over walls to rob homeruns, and turning on a fastball and launching it into the upper deck in the Kingdome we Mariner fans will never forget

No player was better in the 90's than Ken Griffey Jr. He put the city of Seattle on the map back then because of his amazing play. This year will probably be his last. "I thank Ken Griffey Jr. for so many magical moments in the field and at the plate as a Seattle Mariner".

dre206 3-15-09

Steelers vs. Cardinals in Superbowl XLIII

Nobody is giving the Cardinals a shot to win against the Steelers in Superbowl 43. Dre206 is going with the underdog Cardinals to win against the Steel-Curtain. Steelers got a gift of calls in Superbowl 40. I can't see everything going there way in Superbowl 43 unless the Cardinals gift them with turnovers, and great field position. Yes it will be tough for the Cardinals to run against the #1 defense in the NFL {Steelers}.

Cardinals running backs James Hightower, or Arrington just need to make positive yards against the Steelers defense. Positive yards can mean just 3 yards a carry for the Cardinals running-backs. Cardinals Quarterback {comp 66% pass rating 112- 8 tds 2 int. this post season} Kurt Warner needs just a little time in the pocket to makes his quick release Dan Marino like throws. The Cardinals have averaged a little more than 6 minutes than there opponents in time of possessions this post-season. Red-Zone offense will be critical for the Cardinals. Kicking field goals against the Steelers will not get it done. Cardinals must find ways to score touchdowns instead ot field-goals against the Steel-Curtain D.

Cardinals defense must disrupt the timing of Steelers Quarterback Big Ben. Ben is only completing 56% of his passes this post season. The Steelers have averaged 9 more minutes in time of possession than there opponents this post-season. Cardinals defense must stop the Steelers running attack, and force Big Ben into third and longs. Cardinals defense must make stops on third downs, and not let the Steelers stay on the field and eat up the clock. If the Steelers win the time of possession they will win the game. Cardinals are +9 in turnovers compared to the Steelers +5 this postseason. Creating, and converting turnovers into points will be big for both teams. Special teams is 33% of the game lets not forget. Cardinals offense must be able to pick up the Steelers blitz buy, checking down , audible, backs must block the Steelers blitz.

If the Cardinals weather the storm of the Steelers defensive pressure, and don't turnover the ball I look for them to win Superbowl 43.

Final score 28-17, Cardinals
Dre206!

Steelers vs. Cardinals in Superbowl XLIII

Nobody is giving the Cardinals a shot to win against the Steelers in Superbowl 43. Dre206 is going with the underdog Cardinals to win against the Steel-Curtain. Steelers got a gift of calls in Superbowl 40. I can't see everything going there way in Superbowl 43 unless the Cardinals gift them with turnovers, and great field position. Yes it will be tough for the Cardinals to run against the #1 defense in the NFL {Steelers}.

Cardinals running backs James Hightower, or Arrington just need to make positive yards against the Steelers defense. Positive yards can mean just 3 yards a carry for the Cardinals running-backs. Cardinals Quarterback {comp 66% pass rating 112- 8 tds 2 int. this post season} Kurt Warner needs just a little time in the pocket to makes his quick release Dan Marino like throws. The Cardinals have averaged a little more than 6 minutes than there opponents in time of possessions this post-season. Red-Zone offense will be critical for the Cardinals. Kicking field goals against the Steelers will not get it done. Cardinals must find ways to score touchdowns instead ot field-goals against the Steel-Curtain D.

Cardinals defense must disrupt the timing of Steelers Quarterback Big Ben. Ben is only completing 56% of his passes this post season. The Steelers have averaged 9 more minutes in time of possession than there opponents this post-season. Cardinals defense must stop the Steelers running attack, and force Big Ben into third and longs. Cardinals defense must make stops on third downs, and not let the Steelers stay on the field and eat up the clock. If the Steelers win the time of possession they will win the game. Cardinals are +9 in turnovers compared to the Steelers +5 this postseason. Creating, and converting turnovers into points will be big for both teams. Special teams is 33% of the game lets not forget. Cardinals offense must be able to pick up the Steelers blitz buy, checking down , audible, backs must block the Steelers blitz.

If the Cardinals weather the storm of the Steelers defensive pressure, and don't turnover the ball I look for them to win Superbowl 43.

Final score 28-17, Cardinals
Dre206!

What Happened this Year with our Seahawks?

Injuries are part of the game, and yes the 2008 Seattle Seahawks had more than they're share. That share was mostly in the wide-out position where everyone went down except rookie tight end [89} John Carlson { 51 rec.- 601 yds 11.8 yd. avg. 4 TD's}. Carlson has been the only bright spot for the Hawks, even though he has had his share of drops balls this year. The Seahawks are 3-11 right now and playoff hunt was long gone about 4 games ago. Who is to blame? Its first starts at the top with head coach Mike Holmgren announcing his retirement and naming Hawks secondary coach Jim Mora Jr. as the new Seahawks Coach for 2009, before this season even started. When you make an odd NFL rare anouncement like that it effects the players, and their play {Let down} going into that season. We have seen lackluster play on both sides of the ball this year with the Seattle Seahawks.

Great quarterbacks make people great around them. Quarterbacks are like point guards in the NBA, getting people the ball where they can succeed and not fail. Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is still forcing balls {5 TD's 10 int. passing rating of 57.8} Hasselbeck does not make other players better. Instead Matt gets fustrated then starts to put a wrench in the Seahawks offense with bad throws which lead to many three-and-outs. Is Matt Hasselbeck best years behind him? Matt Hasselback, and Marc Bulger have struggled the past 2 seasons. Even when they are healthy Matt, and Marc have struggled making plays in the red-zone. Quarterback Seneca Wallace has proved this year { 8 TD'S 1 Int. passing rating of 88.9} that he is not only a good back-up quarterback, but he also can be a solid starter when given a chance to play. Both Matt and Seneca have played hurt, and have played with the a lot of the same players {Patch work offensive line and recievers} and Matt Hasselbeck should have never come back after missing 5 games .

Coach Mike Holmgren should have shut Matt down for the rest of the year and let Matt's back heal. It was" fools gold" thinking that Matt would lead the Hawks to victory and back into the playoff hunt with a win over the Cardinals. Instead, we saw Matt forcing and throwing game ending interceptions against the Cardinals and Redskins. Still the media treats Matt like a Comic book hero with comments like "the reciever was slow on his route", "Matt was coming off a injury," and was "a little rusty. Excuses for Matt Hasselbeck bad play can not be tolerated anymore in this city.

The Titans, Jag's, Lions, Bears, and teams from the NFC South will be coming into Quest for the 2009 season. If Matt Hasselbeck starts next season for Hawks next year, his peformance has to be like {2005, 07} for him to keep his starting job. Seneca Wallace will push Matt this off-season for the starting position in {2009} at quarterback. Wallace has showed he can make the big throw or run during a game. Matt Hasselbeck must make better decisions when throwing and also reading the blitz {Audible, Check-down}. If Matt Hasselbeck does not play better early out the gate in pre-season[2009} and leading into regular season, look for Matt "Bulger" Hasselbeck to be holding a clip board for the Seahawks, or Matt moving on and playing for a new team in 2009!

-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Why Are the Huskies So Bad?

You could say maybe its the (-121 ) yards lost rushing, or maybe its the average (-1 yard) gained on punt returns, zero sacks on defense, opponents are 68% on third-down conversions against the Huskies. Huskies average only (2.8) yards a carry, and average 105 yards a game while giving up 225 yards a game rushing. The Huskies we know have had a tough schedule out the gate with Oregon, BYU, and Oklahoma, but watching this years 2008 team is starting to be a joke. Offensive Coordinator Tim Lappano so far this year has made this offense look like a "high school, predictably slow developing offense." Quarterback Jake Locker has to much talent ,and Lappano is slowing him down more than his opponents. Locker must be able to create by either running the option or rolling out. Made running plays for Jake Locker and his teammates has not worked in these first three games. Locker is averaging in the first three games about (50) yards rushing, and (153 ) yards passing while completing about (53%) of his passes. This whole Huskies football program rides mostly on the shoulders of Jake Locker. These next four games Stanford, at Arizona, Oregon State, and the Fighting Irish are games the Huskies could, and should win.

Coach Willingham, Coach Lappano, and defensive coordinator Coach Ed Donatells' jobs are on line with these next four game. This coaching staff, and team, cannot afford to just split these next four games 3-4 or 4-4, nothing less. It all starts against Stanford by running the football, using your tight-ends, and using Jake Locker the right way, and getting positive yards on punt returns. The Husky defense has to try and put pressure (Sacks) on the quarterback, get off the field on third downs, and slow down their opponents running game. If the Huskies lose these next four games look for all the Husky coaches at the airport with one-way tickets, Jake (Isiah Stanback) Locker maybe playing wide-reciever, or running-back, and Coach Lane Kippen talk coming to Mountlake!

-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Hawks Must Wake Up

Back-dooring there way into losing another game is a common theme for the Seattle Seahawks. Last Sunday against the 49ers the Hawks played there common prevent defense, and offense in the fourth quarter. Matt common theme Hasselback forcing balls into double -coverage (which was picked for int.) Theme Coach Mike Holmgren calling conservative plays in the fourth quarter which he, and the offense settles for three points late in the fourth quarter instead of trying to get seven points (Playing for the tie).

Hawks defense being scorched by a no-name 49ers quarterback J.T. O' Sullivan (20/32-321yds -1td). O'Sullivan, and 49ers wide-out Issac Bruce (4 rec. 153yds.) Bruce made, and took new names of the Hawks secondary! (Josh Wilson, Kelly Jennings) Hawks defense did have (eight sacks), which at times seemed to slow down the 49ers offensive attack. But even if you have a full cart of groceries (eight sacks) may not be enough from your local helper clerk. Injuries are part of the game, and Matt Hasselback needs to quit crying, and start making plays throughout the game with the players he has. This Sunday's game with the Rams is a must win.

If the Hawks want to go to the playoffs they must win this game. The Rams, Mark Bulger, Stephen Jackson, and Tory Holt won't go down easy. The Arizona Cardinals are 2-0 and very healthy on offense with quarterback Kurt Warner (last Sunday 361yds, 3tds.) Arizona wide-outs (Boldin, and Fitzgerald combined last Sunday for 12 rec. 293yds. 3tds.) Injuries may not be the problem with the Seattle Seahawks, the problem might be the non-execution with Matt Hasselback, and Coach Mike Holmgren in the fourth quarter. Remember last year losses against the Cardinals, Browns, Saints, Panthers, and Falcons ???

P.S. Koren Robinson, and Colbert should help plug some holes in the wide-out position for the Hawks.
Dre206 09-17-08

Hawks Lay an Egg Against A Banged-Up Steelers Team

It was a very sad day for the Hawks in the Steel City. Not only did Seattle get shutout 21-0, but they played like they had other things on their mind. Seattle could not run ball with only 38 total rushing yards compared too the Steelers 163. Seatlle's offense could not get any kind consistency at all in the entire game. Hasselback was forcing throws throughout the game even when he did have time.

The Hawks offense was rarely seen in the second half due to the Steelers taking large chunks of time off the clock. To start the third quarter the Steelers went on a 17 play touchdown drive that ate-up 10 minutes and thirty seconds. The Steelers won the time of possesion for the game with having the ball for over 40 minutes compared too the Hawks 19 minutes. If the Hawks want to be a playoff team, they must do a better job of running the football. If Alexander has only 25 yards on 11 carries like he did against the Burg, Seattle is going too lose most of the time.

Playoffs teams play like playoffs teams! Teams that don't make the playoffs, can't run the ball, can't throw the ball, cannot put pressure on the quarterback, can't tackle, can't score touchdowns in redzone, instead kick field goals, or turn it over in the redzone when they have a chance to score. Wake Up Seattle Seahawks! The {Aints} Saints are coming to town.

2007 MLB Preview

2007 American League Playoffs picks:

The four teams that stand out and should come out the American League [A.L.] are Oakland, Boston, Detroit and the Chicago White Sox (pssssst! Please!) My sleeper teams out the American league are the Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays. If you have a solid rotation, good bullpen, great defense, and a good line-up that has patience at the plate, you will find yourself in the playoffs after a long six month grind. The Twins and the Yankees do not have a solid enough rotation to make the Playoffs. The Bronx Bombers and the Twinkies will need two pitchers in the 4 and 5 spots of their rotation to shine to even think about whispering playoffs. Even though Oakland may not have a great line up, they do have great patience at the plate. The A's know how to draw walks, hit with runners in scoring position, and have a solid rotation. The White Sox, Red Sox and the Tiger have a lot of veteran pitching and hitting that know and have the experience of winning. You could throw in the Los Angeles Angels into the mix because of their solid rotation and decent line up, but health issues have hampered the Angels in the past few years. If they can stay healthy the Angels of Bedford Falls California Anahiem could make some noise.

My American league MVP is Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians. If Sizemore can cut down on his strikeouts [153] in 2006 and the Indians can stay in the hunt throughout the year, he could easily win it with similar numbers from last year, in the lead-off spot [2006: .290 28hr 76 rbi's]. Runner-up in the MVP race will be AAAA my last year in New York ROD! Cy Young of the American League: Rich Harden of the Oakland A's, and originall from just up the road in British Columbia.

2007 National League Playoffs picks:

The New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The two surprise teams out of the N.L. will be the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers. The D-Backs have the 2006 Cy Young winner in Brandon Webb along with pitchers Randy Johnson and Livan Hernandez. The Brewers have some great young talent in names like CF Bill Hall [2006: .270 35hr 85 rbi's], and 1B Prince Fielder [2006: .271 28HR 81 RBI'S] The Astro's and the Cardinals just do not seem to have the pitching to make playoffs this year.
N.L. MVP: Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs. N.L.
CY Young winner: Jason Schmidt of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

See you in October!
Dre206 04-01-07

Seattle Mariners baseball 2007 preview:

Will Ichiro be traded because of lack of big off-season moves by the Mariners upper brass? The Seattle Mariners have finished in last place the past three years. You would think the Mariners brass this off season would go out and get a number one starter like a Barry Zito, or Jason Schmidt. Instead they went out and brought in three tin men from the wizard of OZ. Those tin men are RHP Miguel Batista, LHP Horacio Ramirez, and RHP Jeff Weaver.

Even though Batista threw over 206 innings last year in 2006, his ERA was 4.58 and he walked 84 and struck out only 110. The Mariners this year paid M. Batista 24 million over three years as their number three starter. J. Weaver who signed a one year 8 million dollar deal with the Mariners this year was one of the worst pitchers in 06 in the A.L. before being traded by the Angels to the Cardinals last year. Yes, Weaver did win a ring with the Cardinals last year. Did Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan help change the mechanics of Weaver that will keep his ERA under 6.00 or even 5.00? Horacio Ramirez who the Mariners got in a trade with the Atlanta Braves this year has a history of being hurt and on the D.L. [disabled list]. Ramirez' record last year was 5-5 and 4.48 ERA and he has problems with his command of pitches. Staying healthy in the four spot and staying ahead in the count hopefully will transfer to wins for Ramirez and the Mariners. If Batista, Weaver, Ramirez struggle, look for RHP Cha Seug Baek to be called up from triple A Tacoma. Baek who was called up towards the end of the season last year for the Mariners showed great promise and command with a 4-1 record and a 3.67 ERA.

The two returning starting pitchers for the Mariners, RHP #34 Felix Hernandez, and #56 Jarrod Washburn, must pitch a lot better in 2007 if they expect to make any type of run in the A.L. West. Hernandez will be the Mariners number pitcher in the 07 starting rotation. Last year Hernandez had a 12-14 record along with a 4.52 ERA. Finishing hitters off was a problem for Hernandez last year after being ahead in the count. Hernandez must pitch deeper in games for the Mariners, which will help out the bullpen. Pitcher LHP Jarrod Washburn was a big disappointment for the Mariners starting rotation in 06. The 4 year 36 million dollar Washburn who finished his first year with the Mariners in 06 had a record of 8-14 and an ERA of 4.67, and was a "Wash and Burn" for the Mariners in 06. Washburn has to pitch better for the Mariners to have any chance to compete in the West. Washburn, and Hernandez must finish a little over five hundred or at least at five hundred to help the Mariners patch-work new rotation.

On offense for the Seattle Mariners will need three players to have great starts out the gate. Those three players are at the top and middle of the order, CF Ichiro, 3B Adrian Beltre, and 1B Richie Sexson. In 06 Beltre and Sexson fell into a deep slump in the first two months into the season. Beltre must show more discipline and patience at plate, and wait for hitters counts [2-0 3-1 counts]. Beltre who padded his stats towards the end of 06, finished with a .268 avg. 25HR and 89 RBI'S. Beltre saved a lot of runs with his great defense at third base, but his offense must improve out the gate with runners in scoring position if the Mariners expect to jump out in front in the West. Sexson, who started off slow in 06 like Betre, must also show more patience at the plate. Sexson who finished 06 with a .264 avg. 34HR and 107 RBI'S also must improve in hitting with runners in scoring position. Ichiro who had put up good offensive numbers for the Seattle Mariners in 06 with a .322 avg. and over 200 plus hits for the sixth straight year still must improve on two things. Ichiro must draw more walks. In 06 Ichiro drew only 49 walks in 695 at bats. Ichiro must double the 49 walks in the lead-position. Even though Ichiro stole 45 bases in 06, many of those where when the Mariners where far behind and late in games. Ichiro must try to make things happen at the beginning of games for the Seattle Mariners in 07. Ichiro must force the issue on the base paths and keep opponents on their heels early and often. Ichiro will be starting 07 in center-field this year, the last year of his contract for the Mariners. Center-field will still mean center of attention when the trading deadline creeps closer [July 31st] for Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners of 07.

The Mariners added to their offense in 07 with two new hitters DH/ 2B Jose Vidro and RF Jose Guillen. The past few year staying healthy has been a problem for Jose Vidro and he has never been the same player since he had surgery on his knee. The Mariners want him to fill the DH roll in the 5th hole in the line up. The switch hitting Vidro has a quick compact swing through the zone, and shows great patience at the plate. Vidro must continue that patience especially with runners in scoring position. If Adrain Beltre struggles in the 2 spot of the line up, look for Vidro to slide into the 2 spot and Beltre move down to number 4. Jose Guillen will be starting this year in right field for the Seattle Mariners. Guillen who may even have a stronger arm than Ichiro hopefully will be able to display it if he can stay healthy. Temper and injury problems have followed Guillen most of his career. Last year in 06 Jose Guillen finished with a .216 avg. 9HR 40 RBI. Guillen is a free swinger that strikes out a lot. Guillen must cut down on his strikes outs, along with staying healthy.

2B Jose Lopez and SS Yuniesky Betancourt both must draw more walks in 07. Lopez who had 603 at bats in 06 only drew 26 walks. Lopez who was an ALL-Star last year faded at the plate in the second half of the season. Jose Lopez must stay productive throughout the whole year at the bottom of the order for the Seattle Mariners. Shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt showed tremendous stride and promise on offense and defense for the Seattle Mariners in 06. Betancourt in 06 had 558 at bats and drew only 17 base on balls. Those walk numbers must improve even though Betancourt had himself a break-out year at the bottom of the order in 06 with .289 avg. 8 HR and 47 RBI. The word has already spread around the American League that Betancourt is one of the best defensive short stops and that Jose Lopez and Yuniesky Betancourt turn the best double plays in the American League.

The three brightest surprises for the disappointing 06 Mariner season would have to be catcher Kenji Johjima, LF Raul Ibanez and closer J.J. Putz. K. Johjima, in his first year in the majors, displayed great poise on offense in 06 with a .291 avg. 18 HR, and 76 RBI'S. Kenji also played solid behind the plate last year. Johjima could have his hands full in 07 with three new pitchers in the starting rotation. LF Raul Ibanez had a career year in 06 for the Mariners with a .289 avg. 33HR and 123 RBI'S. Ibanez was the most consistent Mariner on offense last year. Mariner's closer J.J. Putz had a great year in 2006. Putz had a 4-1 record, a 2.30 ERA, 36 saves, 104 strikeouts and 13 walks in 78 innings.

This year the Mariners will have the best defensive team in the A.L. on paper if they can stay healthy. The starting rotation for the Mariners must pitch deeper into games in 07. On offense they must do a much better job hitting with runners in scoring position as a team. The Mariners had problems offensively when they had second and third with no outs. If the Mariners continue to struggle on offense with runners on base in 07 look for quick shifting in the starting line up by manager Mike Hardgrove. Hardgrove knows his job is on the line this year for the Mariners. If the Mariners start slowly out the gate, look for Hardgrove to be fired by the end to May. If the Mariners fall out of contention by All Star break [10-15 games out] in the A.L. West, look for Mariners to shop around and trade Ichiro Susuki before the trading deadline is over. Ichiro will not resign with the Mariners if the Mariners finish in last place again in 07. The Mariners did not make great strides this off season too try and keep Ichiro. The Mariners brought in a lot of new guys with a lot of questions, including health problems and bad pitchers with high ERA's.

80 wins for the Mariners in 2007.Last place for the Mariners in 07 with big give-aways at Safeco Field. 0n paper it looks like that big give-away will not be a bobble head, but could be the real Ichiro!

-Dre206, Feb18/07

Superbowl XLI Preview: Colts vs. Bears

Two different teams will make this Superbowl a great one to watch. The Indianapolis Colts will be the favorite in this year’s Superbowl XLI against the Chicago Bears. The Colts have the great offense with Quarterback #18 Payton Manning and wide-out#88 Marvin Harrison. The Bears have the great defense that likes to rip the ball out and cause a lot of turnovers. This Super bowl will come down to field position, running the football third down conversions, and turnovers. Payton Manning knows that they [Colts] must try establish a solid running game if they expect to win the Superbowl. Running-backs of the Colts #29[(r) Joseph Addai (LSU)], and #33 Dominic Rhodes, must get positive yards [must combine for 150yds.] so that Payton Manning is not forced into third and longs. Manning is not that mobile in the pocket and likes to change plays [audible] at the line to throw a wrench into the defense.

Payton Manning is all about timing when throwing the football. The Chicago Bears want to disrupt his timing with timely blitzes. Manning likes to check down and throw to his tight-end #44 Dallas Clark. Clark has made a lot of big catches in this year’s playoffs down the middle of the field. The Bears will try to take that away with Linebacker #54 Brian Urlacher. Urlacher and the Bears front seven will try to cause a lot of havic for Payton Manning and the Colts up front. Wide-outs Harrison, and #87 Reggie Wayne will try to stretch the field on the Bears’ average secondary.

The Bears offense will all fall mostly on Quarterback #8 Rex Grossman. All Grossman has to do is manage this Bears offense, and not manage to lose it with turnovers! The Bears combination of running backs with #20 Thomas Jones and #32 Cedric Benson can take some of the weight off of Grossman’s shoulders by running the football well. Running the football for solid yards will help Rex Grossman's play-action pass.

The team that stops the run the most will win this Superbowl unless turnovers factor in. Grossman has to play smart and not try to force balls into coverage. Bears tight-end #88 Desmond Clark could play a big roll for Grossman when he needs to check down on third downs. Bears wide-out and deep threat #80 Benard Berrian has to make plays if the Bears expect to win. Along with other Bears wide-out #87 Muhsin Mohammad must make plays. The most important aspect of any Superbowl is field position and turnovers. The Chicago Bears have the edge in those two categories. On special teams the Bears have the most explosive player in football to give them great field position, in #23 Devin Hester. Hester can change the pace of any game with just one cut on a punt, or kick-off return. Hester has had some problems hanging on to the football recently, however. He has to stay focused and know his run can or will put points on the board for the Chicago Bears. If this Super bowl comes down to field goals then you have to give the edge to Mr. Clutch from South Dakota State, the Colts#4 Adam Vinateri.

If Grossman does not turnover the football by throwing, or fumbling the Bears have a great shot to win this Superbowl. The key elements of the game favor the Bears not the Colts.

It is the Bears’ game too win, not lose unless they beat themselves.

DO THE SEAHAWKS REALLY NEED TO PLAY A PERFECT GAME TO BEAT THE BEARS?

ALL THE SEAHAWKS HAVE TO DO IS PLAY THEIR GAME! THEIR GAME IS SOLID EXECUTION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL. IN WEEK FOUR AGAINST THE BEARS, THE HAWKS JUST PLAYED POORLY AND LOST 37-6. IF THE SEAHAWKS PLAN TO WIN THIS GAME AGAINST THE BEARS THEY MUST LIMIT THERE MISTAKES.

MATT HASSELBACK IN WEEK 4 AGAINST THE BEARS THREW TWO BIG EARLY INTERCEPTIONS TO CORNERBACK RICKY MANNING JR. HASSELBACK MUST MAKE SMART THROWS AND DECISIONS WITH THE FOOTBALL. THROWING THE BALL AWAY AND TUCKING THE BALL IN AND RUNNNING, FAST REACTION DECISIONS ARE A MUST FOR HASSELBACK.

ON OFFENSE THE HAWKS PLAY-MAKERS MUST STEP UP AND MAKE PLAYS. HAWKS RUNNING BACK SHAUN ALEXANDER IS ONE OF THOSE PLAY-MAKERS. SHAUN MUST BE ABLE TO GET POSITIVE YARDS AGAINST A TOUGH BEARS DEFENSE. SEAHAWKS WIDE-OUTS AND TIGHT-ENDS CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE MANY DROPS. BRANCH, ENGRAM, HACKETT, STEVENS, AND IF HE PLAYS, JACKSON ALL MUST STEP-UP AND MAKE PLAYS. THE HAWKS OFFENSIVE LINE MUST PROTECT AND CONTAIN THE BEARS HEAVY RUSH. THAT HEAVY BEARS RUSH IS LEAD BY THE HEART OF THEIR DEFENSE, LINEBACKER #54 BRIAN URLACHER.
URLACHER WHO HAS 3 INTERCEPTIONS AND 142 TACKLES IS ONE OF THE BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYERS IN THE LEAGUE. HE'S FAST TO THE BALL AND CAUSES A LOT OF TURNOVERS DESPITE HAVING NO SACKS THIS YEAR. THE OTHER BEARS LINEBACKER, #55 LANCE BRIGGS IS NO BUM WITH 134 TACKLES AND 2 INTERCEPTIONS. BRIGGS IS ALSO A BIG PLAY-MAKER ON THE BEARS DEFENSE.

UP FRONT ON DEFENSE FOR THE BEARS THEIR BIG SURPRISE HAS BEEN A ROOKIE FROM ALABAMA DEFENSIVE END, #97 MARK ANDERSON WHO HAS 12 SACKS. ANDERSON, ALONG WITH #93 ADEWALE OGUNLEGE, AND #99 TANK JOHNSON WILL BRING THE PRESSURE TO MATT HASSELBACK. CORNERBACKS OF THE BEARS #24 RICKY MANNING JR. AND CHARLES TILLMAN LEAD THE BEARS WITH 5 INTERCEPTIONS.

THE SEAHAWKS DEFENSE MUST STOP THE RUN IF THEY PLAN ON BEATING THE BEARS. THE BEARS IN WEEK FOUR RUSHED FOR OVER 143 YARDS. BEARS RUNNING BACK #20 THOMAS JONES LEAD THEM IN WEEK FOUR AGAINST THE HAWKS, AND THE BEARS FOR YEAR WITH 1,210 YDS AND 6 TDS. THE WIDE-OUTS FOR THE BEARS ARE GOOD WITH #87 MUHSIN MUHAMMAD [60 REC. 863YDS. 6TDS] AND THE FAST #80 BEIRNARD BERRIAN [ 51 REC.-775YDS-6TDS]. THE BEARS QUARTERBACK REX GROSSMAN LIKES TO CHECK DOWN AND THROW TO HIS TIGHT-END #88 DESMOND CLARK [45 REC. -626YDS.-6TDS.]

BEARS QUARTERBACK #8 GROSSMAN WILL DETERMINE IF THE BEARS WIN WITH HIS PLAY. GROSSMAN [3,193 YDS.- 54.6% COMP. 23 TDS. 20 INTS.] HAS PLAYED VERY POOR AS OF LATE, AND THE SEAHAWKS HOPE HE WILL CONTINUE THAT THIS SUNDAY. WHEN IN TROUBLE, GROSSMAN LIKES TO FORCE THE BALL [INTS.] IN TRAFFIC AND THROW OFF HIS BACK FOOT. THE HAWKS DEFENSIVE FRONT FOUR MUST BRING THE PRESSURE TO REX GROSSMAN AND DISRUPT HIS TIMMING. HAWKS CORNERBACKS #27 BABINEAUX AND #21 JENNINGS PLAYED BIG LAST WEEK AGAINST THE COWBOYS. THEY BOTH MUST CONTINUE THEIR GREAT PLAY AGAINST THE BEARS AND KEEP BEAR WIDE-OUTS IN FRONT OF THEM WITH THE COVER TWO DEFENSE [ZONE].

SPECIAL TEAMS WILL BE BIG IN THIS GAME. FIELD POSITION WILL PLAY BIG IN THIS GAME. THE BEARS HAVE THE BEST PUNT AND KICK OFF RETURNER IN THE NFL IN #23 DEVIN HESTER. HESTER HAS 3 PUNT RETURNS FOR TDS, AND 2 KICK-OFFS FOR TDS AND HE'S FAST AND EXPLOSIVE. THE HAWKS KICKING AND PUNTING WILL PLAY A BIG PART IN THIS GAME. BACKING THE BEARS UP AND HAVING REX GROSSMAN THROWING ON THIRD AND LONGS WILL PLAY IN THE HAWKS FAVOR.

DRE206 BREAKDOWN:

SEAHAWK COACH MIKE HOLMGREN CANNOT CALL A CONSERVATIVE GAME ON OFFENSE FOR THE HAWKS. IF SEATTLE PLAYS A PREVENT OFFENSE AGAIN AND ALLOWS A TEAM LIKE THE BEARS TO STAY IN THE GAME, OR STAY AHEAD THEY WILL LOSE. SEATTLE MUST FORCE THE ISSUE AGAINST THE BEARS BY SCORING FIRST AND TAKING THE CROWD OUT EARLY. SCORING TOUCHDOWNS INSTEAD OF FIELD GOALS IN THE RED-ZONE WILL FORCE THE BEARS OFFENSE TO PANIC TO MAKE PLAYS WITH REX GROSSMAN. SEATLLE MUST TAKE CARE OF THE FOOTBALL [NO TURNOVERS, NO SACKS]. SEATTLE MUST LIMIT THEIR PENALTIES, ESPECIALLY IN THE RED-ZONE.THE HAWKS MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES [GOOD FIELD POSITION].

SEATTLE MUST RUN THE FOOTBALL, PROTECT MATT HASSELBACK, STAY OUT OF THIRD AND LONGS, STOP THE BEARS RUN, PUT PRESSURE ON REX GROSSMAN, AND PREVENT DEVIN HESTER IN BEING A FACTOR.

SOUNDS LIKE SEATTLE MUST PLAY A PERFECT GAME?
...NO THEY JUST NEED TO PLAY THEIR GAME".

CAN THE SEAHAWKS PLAY THE "WILD CARD" AND FLUSH THE COWBOYS DOWN ROYALLY?

THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS MUST PLAY THEIR CARDS RIGHT AND NOT FOLD AGAINST THE COWBOYS. BOTH THE HAWKS AND THE COWBOYS HAVE BACK-DOORED THEIR WAY INTO THE PLAYOFFS. BOTH TEAMS HAVE LOST THERE LAST 3 OUT OF 4 GAMES OF THE REGULAR SEASON, BOTH ARE 9-7, AND BOTH TEAMS HAVE UNDER-ACHIEVED THE ENTIRE REGULAR SEASON. IF THE SEAHAWKS EXPECT TO WIN THIS PLAYOFF WILD GAME AGAINST THE COWBOYS THEY MUST DO ALOT OF THINGS RIGHT.

FIRST THE HAWKS ON OFFENSE MUST SET A TONE AND ESTABLISH A STEADY FLOWING TYPE OF OFFENSE. FLOWING BY POUNDING THE COWBOYS WITH THE RUN. ALEXANDER HAS ONLY AVG. 3.6 YARDS A CARRY ALL YEAR. THE SEAHAWKS OFFENSIVE-LINE MUST OPEN HOLES SO THAT ALEXANDER DOES NOT HAVE TO CUT BACK AGAINST THE GRAIN AT A REGULAR PACE. THE SEAHAWKS WIDE-OUTS MUST HOLD ON, AND CATCH THE BALL WHEN IT COMES THEIR WAY. DROPS WILL GIVE THE COWBOYS MOMENTUM AND THE BALL ON OFFENSE.

LONG DRIVES BY THE HAWKS OFFENSE WILL KEEP THE EXPLOSIVE COWBOYS OFFENSE OFF THE FIELD. SEATTLE QUARTERBACK MATT HASSELBACK MUST PLAY SMART. HASSELBACK CANNOT TURN THE BALL OVER WITH PICKS AND FUMBLES, AND MUST THROW THE BALL AWAY WHEN HE FILLS THE PRESSURE. THE SEAHAWKS OFFENSE MUST GET TOUCHDOWNS INSTEAD OF FIELD GOALS WHEN THEY GET INTO THE RED ZONE. IF THE HAWKS EXPECT TO HAVE A FIELD GOAL PARTY AGAINST THE COWBOYS EXSPLOSIVE OFFENSE, EXPECT A LOSS. SEATTLE MUST TAKE CARE OF THE FOOTBALL AND NOT HAVE "SARAH LEE TURNOVERS" WITH THE FOOTBALL. THE HAWKS KNOW THE COWBOYS HAVE ALOT OF PLAY-MAKERS ON DEFENSE.

THE PLAY-MAKERS ON THE COWBOYS DEFENSE THAT LEAD THE CHARGE IS LINEBACKER #94 DEMARCUS WARE. WARE WHO HAS 11.5 SACKS THIS YEAR IS ALWAYS AROUND THE FOOTBALL AND MAKES ALOT OF BIG PLAYS FOR THE COWBOYS DEFENSE. THE OTHERS ARE THE HARD HITTING COWBOYS SAFETY # 31 ROY WILLIAMS WHO LEADS THE DALLAS WITH 5 INT. COWBOYS CORNERBACK #41 TERRENCE NEWMAN IS SOLID IN COVERING AND TACKELING.

THE HAWKS DEFENSE WILL BE TESTED THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE GAME. THE COWBOYS ON OFFENSE HAVE MANY WEAPONS THAT THEY CAN GO TO AS WELL. COWBOYS QUARTERBACK #9 TONY ROMO WILL BE MAKING HIS PLAYOFF DEBUT. ROMO HAS STRUGGLED IN THE PAST FIVE GAMES WITH 8 INT. AND A HAND FULL OF FUMBLES. IF ROMO HAS TIME TO THROW HE WILL MAKE A LOT OF PLAYS DOWN THE FIELD WITH HIS ARM AND FEET. THE COWBOYS HAVE TWO WIDE-OUTS THAT HAVE OVER 1,000 YARD IN RECIEVING IN #81 TERRELL OWENS AND #83 TERRY GLENN. IT DOES NOT EVEN DROP OFF WITH THE COWBOYS TIGHT-END #82 JASON WITTIEN WHO HAS 64 REC. FOR 754 YDS. , AND THIRD WIDE-OUT #84 PATRICK CRAYTON WITH 36 RECEPTIONS, 516 YDS. AND 4TDS. SEAHAWKS CORNERBACKS #27 JORDAN BABINEAUX AND #21 KELLY JENNINGS WILL HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL WITH JUST OWENS AND GLENN. INJURED STARTING SEAHAWKS CORNERS MARCUS TRU-BURNT AND KELLY HERDON WHERE GETTING BURNT ALL YEAR LONG ON BIG PASS PLAYS BEFORE THEY BOTH GOT HURT. THE HAWKS SECONDARY WILL HAVE TO PLAY A LOT OF ZONE ON DEFENSE TOO TAKE AWAY OF A LOT OF THE BIG PLAYS. KEEPING EVERYTHING IN FRONT OF THEM WILL LIMIT THE COWBOY WIDE-OUTS GETTING PAST THEM FOR THE HAWKS DEFENSE.

THE COWBOYS LIKE TO KEEP A SOLID BALANCE ON OFFENSE BY RUNNING THE FOOTBALL WITH JONES AND BARBER. #21 RUNNING BACK JULIUS JONES HAS RUN FOR 1,084 YARDS AND 4TDS, WHILE THEIR OTHER EXPLOSIVE BACK, #24 MARION BARBER HAS RUN FOR 654 YARDS AND 14 TDS. BOTH JONES AND BARBER ARE SOLID RECIEVERS OUT THE BACK-FIELD AS WELL. SEATTLE'S DEFENSE WILL BE PICKING A LOT OF POISON WITH ALL THOSE WEAPONS ON THE COWBOYS OFFENSE. SEATTLE'S DEFENSE FIRST MUST FOCUS ON PUTTING PRESSURE ON COWBOYS QUARTERBACK TONY ROMO. PRESSURE, SACKS AND FORCING TURNOVERS WILL HAVE TO HAPPEN IF THE HAWKS EXPECT TO WIN THIS GAME.
SPECIAL TEAMS OF THE HAWKS CAN PLAY A BIG PART IN TRYING TO GET A WIN AGAINST THE COWBOYS. SEATTLE'S PUNTER RYAN PLACKEMIER CAN HELP THE HAWKS DEFENSE BY BACKING UP THE COWBOYS OFFENSE INSIDE THIER TWENTY YARD-LINE WITH SOLID PUNTS.
THE HAWKS OFFENSE MUST STAY POISED AND LIMIT THEIR PENALTIES [HOLDING, FALSE STARTS, DELAY OF GAME]. SEATTLE'S DEFENSE MUST PLAY AS A COHESIVE UNIT AND TRY TO CONTAIN THE COWBOYS OFFENSE.

"KNOW WHEN TO HOLD THEM AND KNOW WHEN TO FOLD THEM".
PLAYING THEIR CARDS RIGHT WILL GIVE THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS A VICTORY AGAINST THE TEXAS TWO-STEPPING COWBOYS!

-Dre206, Jan 6/07, 7:00am

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

The Seattle Seahawks need to make the San Francisco 49ers their treat this Thursday?

Last week against the Arizona Cardinals the Seahawks showed not only a let-down, but a melt-down. No rhythm, no tempo, no sense of urgency against the Cardinals. Fumbles, not taking care of the football; the Hawks need to hang on the ball if they want too win games. "Back-dooring" your way into the playoffs is not a good way to go in. If the Hawks loose to the San Francisco 49ers this Thursday the Hawks will be back-dooring their "way-off" with no "lay-off". If the Hawks beat the 49ers they would clinch their third straight NFC title.

On offense Seattle needs to strike first with either a touchdown, or field goal out the gate. Matt Hasselback and Shaun Alexander must play within thereselves. Both Hasselback and Alexander fumbled the football last week against the Cardinals. The Seahawks offensive line must also play better against 49ers. The Seahawks O-line allowed too much penetration against the Cardinals. The Hawks must convert on third and shorts. Opponents feed off your [momentum] when they stop you on third and one. Seattle will be without their leading wide-out Darrell Jackson, who leads all wide-outs in the NFL with 10 touchdown catches. Nate Burleson [15-175yds-2td], D.J. Hackett [30-423-3tds.], and Deion Branch[41-572yds-4tds.] must step up. The NFC defensive player of the month of November was 49ers conerback #27 Walt Harris. Harris who leads the 49ers with 6 interceptions, had two interceptions against the Hawks in the first meeting [week 11]. Hasselback must make good decisions when throwing the football with Harris lurking. OlB #56 Brandon Moore of the 49ers leads Frisco in sacks with [6.5]. On the end the 49ers will be lead by the 13th year veteran #97 Bryant Young. Young who has 5 sacks, will be bringing it from the end for the 49ers.

Last week on defense against the Cardinals the Hawks failed to put any pressure on Arizona Quarterback Matt Leinart. Seattle must not only put pressure on 49ers Quarterback Alex Smith, but first they must try to somehow contain 49ers running-back #21 Frank Gore. Gore ran through the Seahawks defense in week 11 with 212 yards. Frank Gore, who has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this year, has rushed for 1347 yards 5.6 avg. and six touchdowns. He also has 49-rec.-384 yds. Quarterback and future of 49ers, Alex Smith has shown great strides this year. Smith has thrown for 2,344 yds. and 13 tds. Smith has a few weapons along with Gore, such as wide-out #81 Antonio Bryant 38-717yds18.9 avg.-3tds. Bryant likes to make big plays, for long yards. The others are 49ers wide-out #83 Arnaz Battle [43-478 yds-3tds.] and rookie tight end #85 Veron Davis. Davis at 6'3 250lbs runs a 4.3 in the 40 yard dash. Davis has only played in 7 games due to injury. Seahawks corner-back #23 Marcus Truburnt who got beat twice last week against the Cardinals for touchdowns needs to quit watching the quarterback and start watching his man who's leaving him in the dust. Tru-burnt only has one int. this year. "Picked on with one Pick" … “can you say toast".

The Hawks defensive-line must put pressure on 49ers Quarterback Alex Smith, and contain and wrap up running-back Frank Gore. Opponents have converted 45% of the time on third down conversions against the 49ers defense this year, while the 49ers have only converted 23% of time on third down. Also the 49ers offense has scored only 23 touchdowns this year while their opponents have scored 40 tds.

The Hawks must set the tempo by running the football on long drives that will tire the 49ers defense. The Hawks west-coast offense this year has looked more like a Southwest Omelette. "Control the clock on offense and the Hawks will be able to control the game"
"Its now time for the Hawks"! "Must win against the 49ers."
The Hawks found out last week against the Cardinals playing catch up most of the game is a position they would not like to be in against the 49ers.

The Seahawks treat to the fans will be a win over the San Francisco 49ers, and a NFC title.

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Will the Seahawks show a let-down against Matt Leinart and the Cardinals?

Its just a few hours away before kickoff and the Seattle Seahawks do not want to show any let-down against the Arizona Cardinals. The 3-9 Cardinals will treat this game as their playoff game and the Seahawks need to win this game for better playoff positioning. The Hawks know that they can't look past the Cardinals. If they do look past them, they will be looking at a loss.

On offense the Hawks need to pound the football with Shaun Alexander, who had a quiet 90 yards rushing last week against the Broncos. Quarterback Matt Hasselback must throw the ball down the middle of the field and try to stretch the defense. Last week against the Broncos Seahawks, coach Mike Holmgren called a relatively conservative game. Holmgren gave Hasselback a short leash (nickel & dime). Three and four yard passes will not cut it for this type of offense. Holmgren also needs to relay the plays to Hasselback faster. Three big delay of game penalties called against the Seahawks offense last week were due to Holmgren late in relaying the plays to Hasselback. Last week the Hawks’ offense looked to be in a (prevent offense).

The Hawks have too many weapons to be handing the football off on third and six or even third and eight. Weapons like Seahawks wide-out Darrell Jackson who leads wide-outs in the NFC with 9 touchdowns, along with [58-rec-896yds]. Another weapon is wide-out Deion Branch [38-518-4td]. The Seahawks’ west coast offense must have, and stay in rhythm through most of the game. The Seahawks O-line must protect Matt Hasselback, and not be called for False Starts.

There are a few guys to watch for on defense when it comes to the Arizona Cardinals. One is the hard-hitting, six-year safety #24 Adrian Wilson. Wilson has four sacks and leads the Cardinals in interceptions with four. Others are Cardinals Linebacker #58 Karlos Dansby who leads the Cards in sacks with five, and Free Safety #34 Robert Griffith (2 int).

On defense the Hawks will have their hands full with Cardinal rookie quarterback Matt Leinart. Leinart has thrown for [1,939 yds-8tds-9 nits] with a [55.6% comp. rating]. Leinart will be throwing to a couple big, fast, star wide-outs. 6'1" (#81) Anquan Bolden [66-920-4tds] and (6'3") #11 Larry Fitzgerald [49-664-3tds] on slants, fades, hooks, goes, drags…all routes. Bolden and Fitzgerald can do it all. Seahawks’ secondary [Truburnt, Herndon, Jennings] will have their hands full. The Hawks defensive front four must contain Cardinals running-back Edgerin James [252-810yds-3.2avg.-3tds]. James is having a down year and the Seahawks hope it continues. They must disrupt the timing of (6'5") Cardinals Quarterback Matt Leinart. Pressure, Pressure, the Hawks must bring it.

On special teams the Hawks need to keep an eye on kick-off return man J.J.Arrington [22.9 avg.]. Arrington already has a 99-yard touchdown run-back this year.

"Let-down" Seattle Seahawks should not happen. Seahawks will hopefully make things happen by beating the Cardinals.

-Dre206

Can the Seahawks send the Broncos back to their stable with a Loss?

Even though the Seahawks will be facing a Quarterback making his NFL debut [Jay Cutler], the Hawks perhaps need to worry more about the great under-rated defense of the Denver Broncos. Seattle’s offense will be facing a Denver team who, without question, has the best trio of linebackers in the NFL [Wilson, Gold, Williams]. [8] year Linebacker and team captain of the Broncos Al Wilson leads Denver in tackles with [89][68 solo]. Wilson's two sidekicks are no spilled milk; Linebackers Ian Gold {69} [53 solo], and D.J. Williams {57}[44 solo]. All three are quick to the ball from side to side, and up the middle.

Seatttle, on offense needs to establish the running game with Shaun Alexander. Seattle's running- back Maurice Morris will come in for a few carries for a little change of pace, plus give Alexander time for a little breather. Playing on the road you want to take the crowd out the game early and that starts by running the football.

The Hawks wide-outs must catch the balls when balls are hitting them in there hands. That includes Tight-end Jerramy Stevens who drops each game are causing a lot of friction among the Hawks fans. Stevens is the Seahawks big target [6'7"] down the middle of field. Stevens slows the Seahawk offense down with his drops. Seattle's offensive line must protect Matt Hasselback from Denver's linebackers who like to blitz often. Denver's defensive-end, #91 Elbenezer Ekuban {tackles48} [38 solo][4 sacks], will be bringing the pressure from the end for Denver.

Seattle's offense must limit their penalties [False starts, Holding]. Any type of penalties on offense are drive killers. Those kinds of penalties will force the Seahawks to kick field goals instead of getting touchdowns. Hasselback needs also to make smart decisions when it comes to throwing the football! Against the Packers Hasselback had interceptions. The Broncos will make you pay if you make bad throws. Denver has the best Defensive back in the NFL with Champ Bailey. Bailey is so good Quarterbacks do not even throw to his side.

On defense Seattle must come after Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler and time their blitzes on him. The Broncos have two great wide-outs [Walker, Smith]. Javon Walker leads the Broncos in catches, and yards [51-854yds -6tds] while Rod Smith has [38-382yds-2tds]. Walker is their deep threat. Seattle's Tru-burnt, and Herdon again will be tested. In pre-season Cutler showed he likes to squeeze the ball into tight coverage. The Seahawks defense does not want Cutler to be able to look off his first primary receiver and then have time to throw to his second or third option. The Seahawks defensive front four are undersized [Benard, Winsrom, Fisher, Tapp], and know that they must try to also contain Broncos running-back Tatum Bell [151-649yds-2 tds]. Denver will try to run the football a lot in this game with a rookie quarterback [Jay Cutler] making his NFL starting debut. Playing up in the Mountains in Denver, Seattle’s undersized defense does not want to be on the field most of the game.

Special teams accounts for 33% of the game. Seattle special teams must play solid.

"Seattle Seahawks defense wants to give Jay Cutler a warm welcome to the NFL with sacks, pressure, and interceptions".

"Back to the Stable Broncos, Hawks are willing and able".

The Hawks must beat the Cheese Bay Packers!

This Monday night the Seahawks must show Brett Farve and the Green Bay Packers that they are for-real! For-real by not letting the Packers stay in the game. If the Seahawks let Green Bay hang around into the fourth quarter, we could see Brett Farve the [Gunslinger] try to squeeze out a victory for the Packers. On offense Seattle must show that they can run the football with Shaun Alexander and Matt Hasselback back after missing four weeks with a knee sprain. The Hawks offensive line must protect Matt Hasselback. If they don't Hasselback could be back on the injured list as quick as he came off. Seattle’s O-line has had problems all year trying to play as a cohesive unit. False starts, holdings, and left guard by committee. Running the football effective against the Packers will help Matt Hasselback with the play-action pass.

If the Hawks do not run football well [positive yards], you could see a lot of three and outs from the Hawks. The hawks on offense must try too use the clock [have long drives]. That will help limit the former MVP and Future Hall of Famer Brett Farve extra opportunities. On defense Seattle must not only stop the run, but the Hawks’ defensive front four must put pressure on Brett Farve. Penetration will disrupt Farve’s timing throwing the football. The Seahawks secondary must not let Packer wide-out Donald Driver [58-813yds-4td.] have a field-day against them catching the football.

Seahawks defensive back Marcus Tru-Burnt and Kelly Herndon will have their hands full against Driver and Brett Farve's shot-gun riffle arm.

Brett Farve is going to retire at the end of season and would like to leave Quest field with a victory over his former coach Seahawks' Mike Holmgren.
This Monday from 5:30p.m to 9:00 pm the Seahawks defense hopefully will make Brett Farve think he should have retired before the season started this year.

Dre206 11-26-06

Is Jerramy Stevens a Loser?

Hawks beat the Raiders 16-0, but is Jerramy Stevens a loser? Even though the Seattle Seahawks beat the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football 16-0, the game ended with a bad taste. That bad taste was Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens, who had no right to be kneed in the groin by Raiders defensive lineman Tyler Brayton, causing Brayton to be ejected minutes before the game ended. Stevens had received a 15 yard personal foul penalty called against him earlier because he decided to Jaw Jack [taunt], and mini head butt Raider defensive back Schweigert in the first half. A few plays later, after the 15 yard penalty, Stevens dropped a sure touchdown thrown by Quarterback Seneca Wallace.

“Under-achieves, talks and never backs its it up, can’t handle the pressure, dirty player, and drop balls.” Those are the label words that Seahawks tight end Stevens has put himself in position to be called. Remember it was Stevens who was talking it up days before the Superbowl XL with Steelers Linebacker Jerry Porter. Stevens had three big dropped balls in Superbowl XL. If Stevens catches those balls in the Superbowl, the Hawks would have been in great position to win the big game. Instead, the Seahawks lose Superbowl XL 21-10. Stevens had a break-out year in 2005 leading up to the Superbowl, with 45 receptions for 554 yards and 5 touchdowns. Before his break out year in 2005, Stevens first three years in the NFL where a disappointment, including a 6 catch for 72 yards in the whole 2003 season [played all 16 games]. Stevens was a first round [28th overall] pick by the Seahawks in 2002 draft. Jerramy Stevens needs not too talk or taunt, and let his game do all the talking for him! Talking, and dropping is a bad combo when it comes to the NFL.

“If Stevens continues to talk and drop, and get 15 yard penalties, not only will Stevens be with a different team, he will soon also be finding himself watching games during the football season on Sundays in his cabin up at Lake Stevens, and listing to music like Cat Stevens!”

Dre206
11-09-06