Pre-Snap Reads 9/29: Fixing the Seahawks

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Fixing the Seahawks starts with Pete Carroll and his players getting on the same page – The Athletic
The Seahawks are 1-2, and the loss to Minnesota was perhaps the clearest instance of players on both sides of the ball being out of sync.

Tale of Two Halves: Dissecting Seahawks’ Jekyll and Hyde Offense – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Seattle has been as potent as any offense in the NFL during the first two quarters of games. But after halftime, a light switch has been flipped and the unit has stunningly become one of the worst. What gives?

The Key to Turning Around Seattle Seahawks’ Maligned Defense? Simplification – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
It hasn’t even been a calendar year since Ken Norton Jr. and his players held an “accountability” meeting after a dreadful loss to the Bills. Sitting at 1-2 and already two games out of first place in the NFC West, they are somehow in the same exact spot with none of the margin of error they had a year ago.

Groz: Why this rough Seahawks start feels different from others
This isn’t the first time the Seattle Seahawks have had a slow start to a season under coach Pete Carroll. So why does it feel different?

After 1-2 start, Seahawks facing season-defining stretch
Only three weeks into the season, the Seahawks are at a tipping point after a second straight loss that feels different from the past.

Seahawks Mailbag: Getting Back On Track, Possible Lineup Changes & More
You had Seahawks question; we have answers.

Jamal Adams is the worst trade of the Pete Carroll era « Seahawks Draft Blog
Quite rightly, people are starting to connect the three big trades of the Pete Carroll era — Percy Harvin, Jimmy Graham and Jamal Adams.

NFC West News

Cardinals Target Leaders Through Week 3 – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals passing attack features plenty of options for quarterback Kyler Murray to throw to.

Revenge of the Birds Podcast #146: Preseason Cut Short & End of an Era on the ROTBPod – Revenge of the Birds
The team of Johnny & Blake tease a large announcement for the future of the ROTBPod and sum up the 2021 preseason for the Arizona Cardinals.

49ers-Packers offensive recap: Why there’s more players to blame than just the Jimmy Garoppolo – Niners Nation
Also, there were plenty of good plays from the offense that we’re not discussing.

San Francisco 49ers Week 3 Studs and Duds Analysis – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Analyzing the best and worst performances from the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 3 loss.

Rams’ Matthew Stafford, Chargers’ Justin Herbert shining bright in L.A. spotlight: Week 3 NFL superlatives – The Athletic
Highlighting LA’s two newest stars, Myles Garrett terrorizing Bears rookie QB Justin Fields, Justin Tucker’s incredible field goal and more.

Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey Mic’d up in Week 3 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey was mic’d up during the Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Take a listen to what the All-Pro defender had to say.

Rams’ Super Bowl odds closing on Chiefs, Bucs – National Football Post
The Los Angeles Rams continue to close the gap on the Super Bowl favorites with their 3-0 start to the regular season.

Rams face critical test next week with Cardinals, Seahawks in 5-day span – Turf Show Times
The first week of October might be LA’s most important test of the season.

Around The NFL

‘It feels good. I’m rejuvenated’: On Rob Gronkowski, the other guy returning to Foxboro this week with Bucs – The Athletic
Rob Gronkowski’s blistering start to his second season in Tampa has a simple explanation. He’s in shape.

Week 4 NFL Power Rankings 2021 – 1-32 poll, plus how every team rates at quarterback thus far
Jameis Winston has kept it simple in New Orleans, Patrick Mahomes is still great in K.C., and Joe Burrow is easing back into the flow in Cincy.

Jalen Hurts takes blame for Eagles loss, but issues run much deeper – Philadelphia Eagles Blog- ESPN
Penalties, injuries, and questionable coaching decisions are piling up for the Eagles. Defeats will, too, if they don’t turn things around fast.

Have Chargers Passed Chiefs in AFC West? | Football Outsiders
In this edition of Any Given Sunday, we break down the Week 3 battle for … third place in the AFC West? Just over a year ago, Justin Herbert made his first-ever NFL start against the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, these teams face off once again, both looking very different from last year.