Week 10: Seahawks @ Cardinals

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savage

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A look at the Seahawks’ opponent in Week 10

When: Sunday, 1:15 p.m., University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.

Record: 5-3 after beating the Bears 41-21 in Chicago on Sunday; hold a two-game lead over the Seahawks and 49ers in the NFC West

Where they rank: No. 14 on offense (31st rushing, 8th passing); No. 21 on defense (3rd rushing, 29th passing)

Series: Cardinals lead 12-9, and the momentum has swung in this home-and-home series. The Cardinals have won five of the past six – including a 27-3 victory at Qwest Field in Week 6 – after the Seahawks had won seven of eight from 2002-06.

Star power: Kurt Warner. He’s 38 and in his 12th season, but he’s still got game. Sunday, Warner shredded the Bears for five touchdown passes – one week after serving up five interceptions against the Panthers. As a result, he is tied for second in the league in TD passes (16) and third in interceptions (11). Warner also is second in the league in attempts (315) and third in completions (207). He has, however, had his problems in the fourth quarter: 46 percent completions, with one TD and three interceptions for a 44.7 passer rating.

Unsung hero: Calais Campbell. The second-year defensive end stepped into the starting lineup earlier this season – all 6 feet 8 of him. Campbell had 1½ sacks in Week 6 against the Seahawks and seven tackles against the Panthers two weeks ago. But he’s also a force on special teams, with two of the Cardinals’ three blocked field goals.

On the spot: Adrian Wilson. Say what? The Cardinals’ strong safety is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and long-time nemesis of Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck. But Wilson was beaten for two TD passes against the Bears and also was part of the blown zone coverage that led to a third. That was against Chicago tight end Greg Olsen. This week, he gets the Seahawks’ John Carlson.

Burning question: What’s up with Anquan Boldin? The Cardinals’ perpetually unhappy wide receiver was really miffed Sunday, when he was inactive because of the high ankle sprain he had played on the previous three weeks. Boldin complained that no one in the organization was “man enough” to inform him that he would be inactive. Coach Ken Whisenhunt downplayed the situation, but it’s just the latest chapter for Boldin, who has been after a contract extension. As good as he is – which is very good – the Cardinals are 5-1 the past two seasons in games when Boldin has not played.

Familiar faces: OLB Chike Okeafor (2003-04) and WR Jerheme Urban (2003-05) played for the Seahawks, while defensive backs coach Teryl Austin (2003-06) coached for the Seahawks. Assistant defensive backs coach Rick Courtright (1991-92) also coached at the University of Washington. Scout Chris Culmer worked for the Seahawks (2000-08), went to Washington State and is from Richland.

The last word: “Seattle has been struggling and that is the most dangerous team. Ain’t going to be no overlooking Seattle. They know they’ve got their hands full on Sunday. We have to establish our home field.” – Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett.
 
savage

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AZ LOSS, I know you're still lurking this forum, but I want to let you know that I've put you on the ignore list, as I am sure many on here have, but go ahead and bark for your bandwagon all you want, it won't be noticed by me, and several others.

If the Tards lose, I am almost certain AZ LOSS won't be talking shit as he has been. And if the Tards win, I want the siccness to be prepared for AZ LOSS to talk a gang of shit and show that he really is a bandwagoner. So...IF the Tards win, lets see this supposed 39 year old AZ LOSS gloat on here like he has been since after last season.
 
savage

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90'sBayPlayer said:
Wait, Sav, you're telling me that this homo is 39? No fuccin way,dude acts like he's 15.
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I was checking out the bday list a week ago or so, and saw that it was AZ LOSS' bday, and it said he was turning 39. So that must be his age, unless he's really under 18 and put a fake birthday, which would be more pathetic. LOL

Either way, he's a fucking loser. :siccness:
 
savage

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When the Seahawks went away from the run against the Lions, leading rusher Julius Jones responded with a game ball-winning effort in the passing game.

So, what does the running back do when the coaches decide to all but abandon the running game?

Catch a season-high six passes. Pick up the blitz. Run clearing routes to setup other receivers. Make the most of the limited opportunities you do get to run the ball.

That’s what Julius Jones did Sunday, when coach Jim Mora decided to put the ball in the hands of quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after the Seahawks fell behind 17-0 to the Detroit Lions. It was enough to earn Jones the offensive game ball after the Seahawks rallied for a 32-20 victory.

Asked after Wednesday’s practice what went into selecting Jones for the honor, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp said, “It was the whole game. Julius did a great job in protection. Obviously the big catch on the screen, and getting us down the field there, was a big-time booster for us.”

The screen pass Knapp mentioned turned into a 49-yard gain and setup an Olindo Mare field goal that cut the Lions’ lead to 17-16 midway through the third quarter.

After gaining 2 yards on seven carries in that frustrating first half, Jones averaged 3.8 yards on nine second-half carries that were sprinkled among the 26 passes Hasselbeck threw in the final 30 minutes.

“Julius had a complete game for us, so we just thought he deserved the game ball,” Knapp said.

Getting the token of appreciation for his efforts was as much a surprise to Jones as the decision to have Hasselbeck start putting the ball up rather than handing it to him.

“I had no idea we were going to stop running the ball,” Jones said. “I had no clue.”

Until the Seahawks’ fourth possession featured eight passes and two runs, including a 3-yarder by Jones for the first touchdown. The next series was six passes and three runs. The next was eight plays, all passes. The second series of the second half was five passes and two runs. The next was six passes and one run. The next was nine passes and three runs.

And so it went on this day when trying to achieve offensive balance gave way to trying to win a game.

Jones was there to do his part, even if it wasn’t in his usual role.

“Some people always reflect to just his run statistics,” Knapp said. “Well, this is a team sport, so it takes 11 guys to do that and he can’t control all the variables. But he ran hard, he was assignment perfect on protections, did a great job picking up the blitzes they brought and then was a big facet for Matt getting success in the pass game.”

So that’s why Jones still was able to smile after rushing for only 36 yards.

“You’ve got to make it happen,” Jones said. “Your number is not going to be called all the time, but it’s all about being a team player. Those of us in the backfield, we’re team guys. If the run game isn’t going well, you’ve to step up and pick up the blitz, block downfield, catch screen passes, do whatever we’ve got to do to get the win.”

Seventeen of Hasselbeck’s club-record 39 completions went to his backs. In addition to the half dozen by Jones, backup running back Justin Forsett and fullback Justin Griffith each caught five and backup fullback Owen Schmitt also had a reception.

What the Seahawks attempt to do in Sunday’s big game against the NFC West-leading Cardinals in Arizona remains to be seen. But the Cardinals did hold the Seahawks to a franchise-low 14 rushing yards in their 27-3 win at Qwest Field in Week 6. And they do rank third in the league in rushing defense, allowing an average of 93.1 yards per game. And the Seahawks are 30th in rushing offense, averaging 84.5 yards.

“But that doesn’t mean we go into the game saying, ‘Ah, we can’t run the ball,’ ” Mora said. “I think we need to try to find balance. No team wants to be one-dimensional. When you become one-dimensional, you become easier to defend.”

But the Seahawks saw another dimension of Jones’ game against the Lions. The six-pack of receptions was the second highest total of his six-season career, and the most since he caught nine in a 2005 game against the New York Giants while playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

None was bigger than the screen, which went for the Seahawks’ longest gain on a day when a sore-shouldered Hasselbeck was having problems throwing the ball deep.

“I’ve always been a believer in take what they give you,” Knapp said.

That definitely was Jones’ approach against the Lions.

“I pride myself on being a complete back,” he said. “And I think I showed that last week.”
 
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Fucky McFuckerson

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For some reason, AZ doesn't play nearly as well at home then they do on the road. Its very bizarre.

Even with that said, I see a blowout. They whooped us at home by 24, even though it was us shooting ourselves in the foot to start the game. Winning this would be nothing short of a miracle IMO.
 
I. Cold

I. Cold

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I Pukokeki Ioulo Momu said:
For some reason, AZ doesn't play nearly as well at home then they do on the road. Its very bizarre.

Even with that said, I see a blowout. They whooped us at home by 24, even though it was us shooting ourselves in the foot to start the game. Winning this would be nothing short of a miracle IMO.
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thats usually not the case w the cards. theyve always done much better at home. i dunno whats going on this season though.
 
AZ BOSS

AZ BOSS

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savage why u got my name all in ur cock suckin mouth foo?? fuckin stalker

aint no way in hell we losing to the seachickens at home in the nest.. lol@ this fag putting me on his ignore list hahaa.. am i supposed to be sad or some shit?? lol

BIRD GANG!!!

ITS A WRAP.. CARDS GOT THIS



PS. SAVAGE IS A BANDWAGON SEAHAG FAN
 
AZ BOSS

AZ BOSS

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39?? WTF BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA... FAILED

this foo doing backround searches on me an shit lol.. FUCKIN HOMER!

like homie said it might as well be a bye week for us cuse we got this one wrapped up..


CARDS 35
SEACHICKENS 17

BIRD GANG!!!!!!
 
savage

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90'sBayPlayer said:
I want the Hawks to win ,cause I don't want to hear from the homo known as AZ Boss.
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I want the Seahawks to win, because that's my team!

I don't care if az loss comes in this thread and starts talking a gang of shit if the tards win, because I won't be able to read any of it lol the ignore button is badass!

Seahawks win, I'll be able to come back in this thread with a smile on my face, if we lose, that'll suck, but still have a smile on my face because I won't be able to see what that retard az loss has to say lol:siccness:
 
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