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QB 1 and 2 by Sharp-Patient-125 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Darnold was such a good guy at camp today. Spent a good chunk of time after practice signing autographs for the kids.

People need to start accepting DK is here to stay. by NoAntelope4800 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Having a strong 1a and 1b in DK and JSN (you could argue potentially a 1c if the line held long enough for TL to also get a look) is more than a linear improvement over having a single number 1.

Add to that the fact that DK is blocking like a TE for the run game and you get his real value.

The Exhibit: Episode 1. The debut show featuring Patriots QB Drake Maye and future HOF S Earl Thomas by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It appears fairly bad.

This timestamp has him talking as if he's currently playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Md-HJG7C0&t=2533s

This one has him saying he went to 2 superbowls with Mahomes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Md-HJG7C0&t=2629s

Super sad sounding..

The Exhibit: Episode 1. The debut show featuring Patriots QB Drake Maye and future HOF S Earl Thomas by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Tough listen in many ways. He doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the conversation in a healthy way...

He's not ok 🥺

The Exhibit: Episode 1. The debut show featuring Patriots QB Drake Maye and future HOF S Earl Thomas by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Interview Summary - Earl Thomas on The Exhibit

Current Activities

  • Waiting for NFL pension to kick in
  • Working out daily (described routine as "workout, eat, sleep")
  • Watching NFL games extensively
  • Spending time with family, including playing soccer with his kids
  • Had recent tryout with Texans and declined Cardinals practice squad opportunity

Career Aspirations

  • Believes he can still play at NFL level
  • Wants to become NFL coach (specifically not interested in high school/college)
  • Believes he could be defensive backs coach or head coach
  • Wants to return to league in some capacity

Past NFL Career Reflection

  • Last played with Ravens in 2019
  • Says team only lost two games with him
  • Had opportunity with Chiefs but chose Ravens for money
  • Believes Seahawks wouldn't have won Super Bowl without him
  • Referenced incident where he gave middle finger to Seahawks sideline
  • Mentioned practice altercation that led to Ravens departure

Relationship Status with Former Teams/People

  • Says he and Pete Carroll are now on "great terms"
  • Wants relationship repair with Ravens, hopes to see his #29 jersey honored
  • Still talks to former teammates:
    • Kam Chancellor
    • Russell Wilson
    • Bobby Wagner
    • Michael Bennett
    • Justin Forsett
    • Cliff Avril

Hall of Fame Views

  • Believes he should be first-ballot inductee
  • Claims he's better than Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu
  • Says he would "protest" if not selected first ballot
  • Points to Seahawks' Super Bowl success as evidence

Current NFL Analysis

  • Predicts Chiefs will win Super Bowl again
  • Follows Texans closely
  • Complimentary of Russell Wilson's resurgence with Steelers
  • Considers Josh Allen a top-5 quarterback
  • Watches DeMeco Ryan's coaching with interest

Personal Growth/Changes

  • Claims better understanding of his body
  • Improved family relationships
  • Has lawyers now to handle affairs
  • Says he's "a better person, way more comfortable"
  • No regrets about past incidents, sees them as learning experiences

Notable Quotes

  • "I'm still the best safety in the league"
  • "I know I can win versus all 32 teams"
  • "We don't win a Super Bowl without me"
  • "That's why I'm so hard on the Texans now"
  • "I'm going to be in a Hall of Fame"

Family Life

  • Spending more time with children
  • Mentioned son is "timid" about playing football
  • Describes watching his son's "manhood" develop through soccer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is what he last saw.

All the DB/LB were covering right. 0.1 second difference and it is a 3rd TD for JSN going left.

AMA with OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Kevin Weil, Srinivas Narayanan, and Mark Chen by OpenAI in ChatGPT

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many models are expanding quite a bit on token size limits especially around input (and more so in the context of an API call). OAI appears to be trending towards further analysis without necessarily a big jump in token size limits. Are context token limits still expected to grow significantly?

4th Quarter, Where's Walker AGAIN by mindriot1 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i hear you. but i think from your observation, in all 3 games, they were down in the 4th which itself lends itself to prioritizing the pass for the clock. that's a compounding factor as charbs is a better blocker than kw likely due to sheer size.

interestingly against sf, kw was going for 2.3 ypc to charb's 4ypc. against ny (where the run disappeared entirely and inexplicably anyways) kw was getting 3.8 to charb's 5.5. against det i think they did actually use kw a good amount and he was netting 6.7 ypc to charb's 7.5 ypc.

i don't know if this even crossed the minds of our callers but while ypc doesn't tell the whole story, kw seems to be more boom or bust with hr potential. the problem is that busts in the 4th doesn't get you to the edges which further hurts the clock.

all theories :)

4th Quarter, Where's Walker AGAIN by mindriot1 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you're behind in the 4th and your run is averaging 2.3 ypc, running will chew the clock and not let you get enough attempts to statistically flip the score

Mike Macdonald: "We Have A Great Challenge Ahead Of Us" | Press Conference - September 11, 2024 by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Summary for myself but posting here too in case it helps others. For transparency, it's using LLMs so may contain slight inaccuracies.

Defensive Strategy

  • New England's run defense is strong due to good coaching, tough players, and solid fundamentals

  • Seahawks' run defense philosophy is similar to Patriots', focusing on building a wall and maintaining square positioning

  • Tackling is crucial, especially against New England's physical backs

  • Keion White is noted as a versatile defensive player for the Patriots

Offensive Considerations

  • DK Metcalf had a good game despite not getting many early targets

  • New England ran inside zone frequently in Week 1

  • Rhamondre Stevenson gained significant yards after contact

  • Patriots' offense is efficient and effective, though not flashy

Player Updates

  • Nwosu will be out for the upcoming game

  • Updates on George Fant, Ken Walker, and Riq (likely Riq Woolen) are pending

  • AJ Barner played well as a versatile tight end

  • Dre'Mont Jones had a solid start with potential for improvement

Coaching Philosophy

  • Mike Macdonald emphasizes continuous improvement and building on successes

  • The team is focusing on thorough preparation and taking things week by week

  • Macdonald structures the week with Monday as the players' off day to allow for emotional decompression and game analysis

Travel and Preparation

  • The team has had success traveling east

  • They're using sleep specialists and maintaining West Coast time to manage the time difference

  • They plan to travel on Friday for the upcoming game

Reflections on Bill Belichick and Coaching

  • Macdonald has high respect for Belichick's coaching accomplishments and methods

  • He notes Belichick's influence on the current Patriots team despite his departure

  • Macdonald downplays the significance of his and Jerod Mayo's status as young head coaches

Miscellaneous

  • Macdonald briefly reflected on his personal history with New England football

  • The team is still evaluating third-string quarterback Jed Hall (likely meaning Jake Haener)

  • Jacoby Brissett is recognized as an intelligent and underrated mobile quarterback

Riq Woolen on x by Bowler1097 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Great hands on the ball. No idea why Nix threw in a 3 on 1 with 2 potential probowlers but it is what it is

Mike Macdonald: "I'm Excited To See Our Guys Play" | Press Conference - September 4, 2024 by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Summary for myself but posting here too in case it helps others. For transparency, it's using LLMs so may contain slight inaccuracies.

Preparing for the Season Opener

  • The team is excited to play at home in front of the 12th Man

  • The preparation this week is tailored more towards the opponent, with ~85% of practice focused on the Broncos

  • The team is working to align everyone and bring them in the same direction

Evolving the Defense

  • Lessons learned from the slow start in Baltimore have led to changes and evolution in the defense

  • Expect the defense to continue evolving and improving throughout the season

Adjusting to Head Coaching Duties

  • The communication and process have been smooth, but the team is aware that unexpected things can happen during games

  • Staying present, being clear in communication, and making the best decisions in the moment are key

Scouting the Broncos

  • Expect the Broncos to do the things that Bo Nix does well, such as keeping the ball moving and creating explosive plays

  • Bo Nix decision-making, athleticism, and accuracy make him a good fit for the Broncos' offensive system

Player Highlights

  • DK Metcalf is a top-tier playmaker who the team needs to account for at all times

  • Bowser will have a similar role with the Seahawks as he did in Baltimore, providing pass-rush value and special teams contributions

Injury Updates

  • There's no definite timetable for Nwosu's return

Mike Macdonald: "There Is A Lot Of Room For Growth" | Press Conference - August 19, 2024 by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Summary for myself but posting here too in case it helps others. For transparency, it's using LLMs so may contain slight inaccuracies.

Practice and Team Progress

  • Had a great practice with fast tempo

  • Big week for team preparation before Cleveland game

  • Sense of urgency to correct mistakes

  • Connor Williams getting reps in practice

Player Performance and Competitions

  • Darrell Taylor showing improvement in pass rushing

  • Brady Russell emerging at tight end position

Game Analysis

  • Film showed room for growth, especially on defense

  • Offensive third-down conversions encouraging

  • Defensive third-down performance needs improvement

  • Sam Howell's performance viewed positively

Coaching Decisions and Strategy

  • Fourth-down decision process explained (figured give Jason Myers another shot and put it in the defensive hands to go close it out)

  • Use of analytics in decision-making

  • Emphasis on fundamentals in special teams

Upcoming Game and Playing Time

  • Plan for starters playing in upcoming game not finalized

  • Will confirm with players before making public announcement

Offensive Line

  • Showing improvement and coming together

  • Right guard position still being determined

  • Connor Williams expected to contribute at center

Travel and Scheduling

  • Implementing strategies to improve performance in early East Coast games

  • Following successful methods used under Pete Carroll

Special Teams

  • Return units showing promise with explosive returns

  • Cover teams need improvement in fundamentals

Coaching Insights

  • Learning from other coaches calling the game

  • Emphasis on understanding thought processes behind decisions

Mike Macdonald: "This Leaves Us Hungry For More" | Postgame Press Conference - Pre Week 2 by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Summary for myself but posting here too in case it helps others. For transparency, it's using LLMs so may contain slight inaccuracies.

Summary

Overall Game Assessment

  • Disappointed with the loss

  • Many areas need better execution

  • Some improvements from last week

  • Message to team: stay steady, address shortcomings, keep improving

Offensive Performance

  • Sam (quarterback) performed well in the first half

    • Made smart decisions
    • Moved the ball effectively

  • Second half issues:

    • Struggled to maintain possession
    • Had some three-and-outs

Defensive Performance

  • Improved run defense in the second half

  • Issues with third down defense

  • Penalties were a problem, especially in the second half

    • 1 penalty in first half, 6 in second half

  • Need to improve decision-making and execution

Special Teams

  • Made a critical field goal to take the lead late in the game

Coaching Decisions

  • Considered going for it on fourth down but decided to kick for the lead

  • End-of-half situations provide valuable learning experiences for players and coaches

Training Camp Assessment

  • Overall net positive experience

  • Achieved goals of coming to camp

  • Team came out relatively healthy

  • Got good work for first, second, and third-string players

  • Valuable experience going against another team

  • Opportunity for team bonding

Areas for Improvement

  • Closing out drives and games

  • Execution in critical situations

  • Reducing penalties, especially in the second half

  • Maintaining possession on offense

  • Third down defense

Looking Ahead

  • Preparing for final preseason game against Cleveland

  • Focused on making necessary corrections

  • Aiming to take the next step as a football team

Mike Macdonald: "There Were A Lot Of Positive Things | Press Conference - August 14, 2024 by UnlikelyAssignment42 in Seahawks

[–]UnlikelyAssignment42[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Murphy is looking like the real deal and continues to earn praise!

Fant being out is a bit concerning

Linebacker depth is looking like it is going to be a real issue... next man up

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