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Our weekly list of three things we learned starts with the quarterback I don't think could have done anything better in Sunday's game.
Geno Smith, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield showed the value that can be found in picking up a car that other teams have deemed a lemon.
Before we get to the renaissance of Russell Wilson, we've got to conduct a little bit of crowd control first in Seattle and then New York.
I'll admit to being surprised that Mike Macdonald's defense hasn't provided a more immediate boost to the Seahawks. That might be my mistake, though, not his.
Seattle's offensive line is so bad that I don't think you can accurately evaluate its quarterback or even its offensive coordinator.
The next three games will determine not just the outcome of this season, but the trajectory of this franchise.
The new defense is looking no more formidable than the old defense, and as a result, the Seahawks wind up stuffed in a locker whenever they face a real team.
The Seahawks GM is once again wheeling and dealing, and I believe that willingness to make mid-season trades is an essential -- and surprising -- component to Seattle's success.
The real reason for the Seahawks' 20-point victory in Atlanta came as something of a surprise to me, and it's a great sign for what lies ahead.
Jedd Fisch took on a rebuilding process at Washington while Mike Macdonald was hired to make a good team great.
Instead of an out-of-office note, I thought I'd leave what I'm currently considering as a starting point for the book I'm writing about my stepfather.
What we learned over the last three games is that Seattle's defense is a long way from being fixed.
In his ambition, Kalen DeBoer turned to a program whose fans he didn't really understand. After a loss to Vandy, he's getting an idea, though.
Not all defeats are made equal in the NFL, which is why the Seahawks loss to the Giants on Sunday stung more than most.
