Pre-Snap Reads 9/30: Will the Seahawks get it together before Sunday’s game?

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Seahawks News

Seahawks’ Defense Functions Like Dysfunctional TV Couple That Can’t Sync Up – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Seattle’s defense shows signs of a troubled relationship. Our favorite TV couples have shown things can get rocky before they get better. Will Seattle’s defense live happily ever after or will things get uglier?

Seahawks Roster Moves: Gerald Everett to COVID-19 list, Dorsett signed
The Seahawks placed tight end Gerald Everett on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, putting in doubt his availability for Sunday.

Wyman: What exactly the Seahawks’ run defense is struggling against
Dave Wyman sees a trend in the way the Titans and Vikings succeeded vs. the Seahawks’ struggling defense. He breaks it down in Football 101.

Seahawks Injury Updates From Pete Carroll’s Wednesday Week 4 Press Conference
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave updates on several players dealing with injuries heading into the week.

Bobby Wagner: “I Feel Like We’re All On The Same Page” Ahead Of ​Sunday’s Matchup
While learning from experience, Bobby Wagner is using his leadership skills to help the defense get back on track heading into San Francisco.

Hawk Talk Podcast: Let The NFC West Showdowns Begin
Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe get you set for the first NFC West matchup of the season in San Francisco.

Report: Richard Sherman turned down the Seahawks « Seahawks Draft Blog
The Seahawks had plenty of time — and money — to get a deal done with Richard Sherman.

NFC West News

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford Wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award – Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 3 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why the 49ers should remain confident heading into Week 4 – Niners Nation
The 49ers should not be panicking going into the game against the Seahawks.

Kyle Shanahan Explains Why He Ditched the 49ers’ Two Quarterback System – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained why he ditched the two-quarterback system.

Arizona Cardinals Byron Murphy Jr. Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
Byron Murphy Jr. becomes the third Cardinals player to take home an award this season.

‘I can see it in their face’: Why Cardinals’ Kyler Murray demoralizes would-be tacklers – Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
If the unbeaten Cardinals are going to beat the unbeaten Rams on Sunday, expect some improvisation from the elusive Kyler Murray.

Hypocrisy and Delusion – Revenge of the Birds
In response to my “Kingsbury Going For It” article, ROTB member and avid Cardinals’ fan mattybuckets posted these thoughts..

Everything you need to know about the Rams next opponent: The Cardinals – Turf Show Times
The Cards are 3-0 in large thanks to the differences and decisions of the last two offseasons.

Around The NFL

New England Patriots RB James White expected out for season with hip injury, sources say
Veteran running back James White is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season for the Patriots after suffering a hip injury last Sunday, sources told ESPN.

The must-play model for rookie quarterbacks isn’t good for them or their teams
There have certainly been rookie quarterbacks who were handed the reins from Day 1 and had success — success as a player, and with their team.

NFL Ask Me Anything Week 4 – Football Outsiders LIVE! | Football Outsiders
Football Outsiders Live! takes your questions for another Ask Me Anything (AMA). Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier hosted this week’s AMA with special guest Rivers McCown.

When Will Trevor Lawrence and Company Break the Rookie Wall? | Football Outsiders
This year’s pack of highly-touted rookie quarterbacks hasn’t exactly gotten off to the world’s hottest start. Bryan and Andrew go through the Big 5 + 1 to try to find opportunities for the young bucks to actually put up a win or two.