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With Seahawks making changes, 3 key players missing OTAs a concern
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The Seahawks are actually in OTA mode, collaborating of their annual organized crew actions like the remainder of the NFL. There are three notable absences from Seattle’s on-field work, although.
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Broad receiver DK Metcalf, sturdy security Jamal Adams and free security Quandre Diggs, all Professional Bowlers and three of Seattle’s finest gamers, are coming off surgical procedures and never collaborating in practices presently. Whereas all three have been with the Seahawks for a number of years, head coach Pete Carroll’s crew is making notable adjustments on either side of the ball for the 2022 season, and their absences create some concern for Seattle Sports activities’ Jake Heaps.
On Friday’s version of Jake and Stacy, the previous NFL quarterback and present Seahawks analyst broke down why. Right here’s a take a look at what he needed to say.
Lacking Metcalf on offense
First up, Heaps targeting the facet of the ball that may have a brand new chief taking snaps. With Russell Wilson having moved on to the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks have a contest for the beginning quarterback job happening between multi-year Seahawks backup QB Geno Smith, former Broncos starter Drew Lock, and 2020 fourth-round NFL Draft decide Jacob Eason.
Metcalf, who had offseason surgical procedure to restore a foot damage he performed by way of in 2021, is lacking worthwhile time with whoever can be his new QB, Heaps mentioned.
“It might be wonderful in a really perfect world (that) you get as a lot time with Geno Smith, Drew Lock and Jacob Eason as humanly potential,” Heaps mentioned, “to have the ability to develop that chemistry, to have the ability to work by way of issues, to have the ability to have a very good understanding of how DK goes to run a route and the way the quarterback sees it. You want that chance. It’s not as simple as everybody might imagine it’s or how fast you may develop – it takes time. It takes further time, and in case you don’t have that further time, you’re not going to see the perfect outcomes potential.”
Safeties dropping time in Seahawks’ new scheme
Seattle is shifting to a 3-4 defensive entrance beneath new defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt, however that doesn’t imply it’s simply the defensive linemen and linebackers which have issues to be taught this offseason.
“They’re additionally altering the type through which they play from a protection perspective,” Heaps mentioned, “and never having the ability to have two of your higher defensive gamers and two of your sturdy leaders again there within the secondary working towards with the remainder of the group, that’s troublesome to me.”
Heaps was referring to Adams, who had his 2021 season lower quick by a shoulder damage that required surgical procedure, and Diggs, who additionally wanted surgical procedure after struggling a damaged fibula and dislocated ankle in Seattle’s season finale in January.
“They’ll have the ability to get collectively in coaching camp, and hopefully it’ll come collectively shortly, however this can be a new scheme, this can be a new mindset,” Heaps mentioned. “That is that is one thing that you really want Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams to be comfy with and comfy speaking with everyone else.”
The truth that Seattle is by and enormous inexperienced at cornerback makes lacking Adams and Diggs harm much more.
“It’s not nearly themselves preparing. It’s about how everyone performs off of these guys, as nicely, particularly if you’re a nook place that doesn’t have a ton of expertise.”
The ultimate phrase
Heaps made certain to level out that there isn’t a getting across the absences of Metcalf, Adams and Diggs proper now.
“Look, they’re injured. There’s nothing they’ll do about this,” he mentioned. “This isn’t me griping about them not working towards or they’re selecting to not apply – it’s nothing to do with that.”
He used a narrative from final season to highlight the significance of getting as a lot time on the sphere as potential earlier than the Seahawks begin enjoying video games that depend.
“We noticed this final yr play out the place (then-Seahawks cornerback) Tre Flowers after the Minnesota Vikings recreation speaks to the media and says, ‘I’ve questions myself.’ I’ve by no means heard of something like that in my total life for an expert crew, and a whole lot of that was as a result of there have been so many communication breakdowns and points, nobody was on the identical web page. That can’t occur once more.”
It received’t be simple for Seattle to be comfy with its adjustments, notably on protection, when the Seahawks need to open the season towards their former QB.
“I’m not nervous it’s gonna be that unhealthy,” Heaps mentioned in reference to the story about Flowers, “however clearly you need them to have the ability to begin from recreation one, day one, towards Russell Wilson and an excellent Broncos offense, and have the ability to say, ‘You realize what, we’re locked in, we’re dialed in. We all know what we’re doing and we belief one another.’ However the extra time that they don’t seem to be capable of apply, the extra in jeopardy that sturdy begin turns into.”
You possibly can hear Heaps’ full ideas within the 4-Down Territory section of Jake and Stacy within the podcast at this hyperlink or within the participant beneath.
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Energetic Seattle Mariners Outfielder Continues to Make History on the Bases
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The Seattle Mariners blitzed the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, scoring five runs in the top of the first inning en route to a 9-5 win at Angels Stadium.
Victor Robles played a huge role in the victory, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base. The stolen base was his 21st of the season and 17th with the Mariners since coming over from the Washington Nationals.
Robles has made history with his ability on the bases according to Mariners PR, who put this note out before the game:
…that his 16 consecutive stolen bases without being caught are the most to begin a Mariners career in franchise history…
Of course, he now has the 17 after Friday’s pilfer. Robles has been a true revelation for the Mariners since arriving in June, helping keep them afloat in the wake of serious injuries to Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford.
He’s hitting .278 for the year, but has hit .303 with the Mariners. He has four homers with Seattle to go along with 15 RBI. Robles earned a two-year contract extension for his efforts in Seattle and could very well slot in as an everyday outfielder in 2025.
Lifetime, he’s in the eighth year of his career with the Nationals and Mariners. He won the World Series with Washington back in 2019.
The Mariners enter play on Saturday night at 69-66 and 4.0 games back in the American League West race. They will take on the Angels again on Saturday at 6:38 p.m. PT.
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Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream – Bleacher Nation
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Two teams in the top half of the MLS table, Portland Timbers (13th) and Seattle Sounders FC (ninth), meet on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC Stat Rankings
Portland AVG (Rank) | Seattle AVG (Rank) | |
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2.1 (2nd) | Goals Scored | 1.4 (18th) |
1.8 (23rd) | Goals Allowed | 1.2 (3rd) |
12.7 (13th) | Shots | 13 (12th) |
12.7 (18th) | Opponent Shots | 11.6 (10th) |
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Portland Timbers’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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7/13/2024 | Real Salt Lake | W 3-0 | Home |
7/20/2024 | Los Angeles | L 3-2 | Away |
8/24/2024 | Saint Louis | D 4-4 | Home |
8/31/2024 | Seattle | – | Home |
9/14/2024 | Colorado | – | Away |
9/18/2024 | Los Angeles | – | Home |
9/21/2024 | Real Salt Lake | – | Away |
Seattle Sounders FC’s Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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7/17/2024 | Saint Louis | W 2-0 | Home |
7/20/2024 | LAFC | L 3-0 | Home |
8/24/2024 | Minnesota United FC | W 3-2 | Away |
8/31/2024 | Portland | – | Away |
9/7/2024 | Columbus | – | Away |
9/15/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | – | Home |
9/18/2024 | San Jose | – | Home |
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NY Liberty vs. Seattle Storm preview: A late night game in Seattle
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That was a bummer. The New York Liberty hit Hollywood to face the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night. They took the lead in the second half, but were essentially in the mud all game long and it led to them losing 94-88. The seafoam are still in first place, but they still have work to do to secure the top seed in the playoffs.
The opponent tonight is looking to secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The Seattle Storm have tried to figure things out as they begin their new era. It’s been a bit rocky, but they’re holding tough. They survived a tough challenge against the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night and held on to win by four points.
Where to follow the game
ION is the place to be. League Pass for the out of towners. Late night affair so we getting started after 10 PM.
Injuries
Jonquel Jones missed Wednesday’s game with a non-COVID illness. She’s listed as questionable.
Jordan Horston missed Wednesday’s game with a non-COVID illness. She’s back tonight.
The game
New York won the first game. They close out the season series next week.
The Liberty say it all the time, but when they don’t move the ball side to side, bad things happen. They rush into their actions and don’t put pressure on opposing defenses when they get into those bad stretches. We saw it on full display as they turned the ball over 20 times in Los Angeles. When you’re that unorganized, you’re going to lose every single time.
Jewell Loyd has been trying to figure things out, but it’s been a struggle. She’s shooting a career low 36.2 percent from the field and perhaps most concerning, just 27.5 percent from three point range. That’s the lowest percentage she’s shot from deep since her rookie season. She still leads the team in field goal attempts and is fourth overall in FGAs. For Noelle Quinn and the Storm, they have to figure out how to put Jewell in the best position to succeed. Even as I say that, she can make you forget it all in the blink of an eye
Speaking of three point shooting, Sabrina Ionescu will try to regain her rhythm from deep. Sab hasn’t shot above 40 percent from deep since the win against the Sparks on August 15. For Ionescu, she’s been at her best when she’s driving downhill and getting into the painted area. That success getting to the basket opens up the rest of the court for herself and her teammates, which makes life so much easier for everyone.
Player to watch: Nneka Ogwumike
Quiet as it’s kept, Nneka has been one of the best players in the league this season. She’s been a source of consistency for the Storm as they try to find their identity before the playoffs start. How good has she been? My pal Nekias Duncan has more on the former MVP
She’s averaging 17-8-3-2 on 58 TS. SEA is 16-10 in the games she’s played; they have a +9 net rating with her ON the floor, -3.9 net with her OFF in those games.
Roughly +13 per 100 better is MVP-type stuff — not the end-all, be-all, but an indicator of her value nonetheless.
— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) August 28, 2024
For Nneka, she and Ezi Magbegor make for one of the best, most challenging frontcourt tandems to stop in the league this season. The Storm have been the second worst rebounding team in the league since the break (the Liberty have been the best), so it’s goin to take a lot of heavy lifting for the Storm tonight if they want to punch their ticket to the postseason.
If all else fails for the Liberty, Breanna Stewart will be there to save the day. Stew York was the main engine on offense Wednesday night as she was able to score 32 points while keeping the team afloat. Stewart can do everything in the world, and if JJ is out for another game, Sandy Brondello will have her play some more center minutes. The Liberty haven’t had to do it much this season, but tonight could be an opportunity for them to try it out before the stakes get high.
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