After looking at Sundays game It was abundantly clear why the Seahawks suffered an uncharacteristic 44-34 loss to the Bills according to head coach Pete Carroll.
“ We came out not executing some basic stuff. Things we practiced we failed to execute in the game. We are really disappointed in that because generally that is not the case .”
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson committed four turnovers while the defense gave up 386 passing yards. Here what else the Carroll had to say during his weekly Zoom call with the media.
SLOW STARTED
The Bills offense scored on both of it’s open drives while the Seahawks sputtered and punted the ball after it’s first three plays of the game. Already down 14-0 Seahawks quarterback Wilson threw an interception on teams second possession which converted into three points. Down 17-0 Carroll was asked if Wilson the deficit caused will to press during the game.
RUNING BACKS CHRIS CARSON AND CARLOS HYDE HAVE A CHANCE TO PLAY ON SUNDAY
The Seahawks running game has been subpar with the absence of starter Chris Carson and his back up Carlos Hyde. Rookie DeeJay Dallas stepped in the last two games and his ability to catch the football and run the ball outside of the tackles has been adequate. What Seahawks rush attack misses with Carson and Hyde is the ability to run inside the tackles and be physical strong enough to get the one or two yards in situational football. On Sunday quarterback Russell Wilson scored on his first qb sneak of his career. If Carson or Hyde were in the game they most likely would have got the ball. The good news according to Carroll is that both have a chance to play this Sunday.
RASHAAD PENNY CLOSE TO RETURN
In addition to Carson and Hyde returning for this Sundays game Carroll let it be know that running back Rashaad Penny’s return to the team is very close. Penny tore his left ACL in the Seahawks Week 14 game against the Rams last December.
ON DEFENSE TAKING A STEP FORWARD
Despite giving up 420 offensive yards Carroll said he believes the Seahawks defense is headed in the right direction. The defense sack Bills quarterback Josh Allen seven times.
The return of Strong safety Jamal Adams and debut of DE Carlos Dunlap was a tremendous boost to the defense according to Carroll.
INJURY UPDATES
According to Carroll DE Brian Mone (high ankle) was the only serious casualty from Sundays game. Cornerback D.J Reed and linebacker K.J Wright also had ankle injuries but were not serious.
The loss of Mone for several weeks due to the high ankle sprain paves the way for defensive tackle Damon Harrison to make his Seahawks debut this Sunday.
POSITIVE PETE ON BEING IN FIRST PLACE
As one can imagine Carroll say he reminded the players that despite it all the team is in first place half way through the season.
According to Carroll the team must continue its messaging to the players to continue to grow and stay grounded . Something the coaching staff continually reminds the players.
