I’m not entirely certain where the shut Beck down thing originated, I’m assuming one source because the phrasing is always the same, but it’s unrealistic. Seattle has seven games left on their schedule including half their home games. They’re kind of duty bound to put their best team on the field at least until they’re statistically eliminated. I think he’s safe, and I think as-is, Hasselbeck is as likely or unlikely to be hurt as he is in any other game. At this point, there’s not too many injuries Hasselbeck could suffer that would endanger 2009 without effectively ending his career.

I don’t know enough about the specifics of his back injury to say anything with confidence. I don’t think it’s career threatening.

Seattle should draft a quarterback in 2009. They should have drafted a quarterback in 2008.

Because that’s one of the few positions they have some kind of advantage in and because they’re not likely to stop Arizona’s passing attack by locking down their receivers. I don’t think there’s one position Seattle has to dominate. A team can win an infinite number of ways, but it would help immensely if they generated rush from their defensive ends and that starts with Tapp.

but stereotyping McCain fans, republicans, and I guess rednecks isn’t the way to go either.

I love that, gotta be able to take it if your gonna give it. Good stuff

I’ve had my fun and back to football.

Matt’s comment got misconstrued as gay bashing, when in all reality I think it was in reference to the “real men don’t talk injuries” remark seeming a little macho-esque.

Every other season they played like a playoff caliber team. They can’t help the quality of the NFC West and couldn’t be expected to do more than take care of business.

Many fans are irked by Zorn’s success, but I don’t understand it. No one expected Zorn to become a head coach so quickly. The decision was never Zorn or Mora. In any other circumstance, Zorn was a candidate for offensive coordinator, but the mess in DC created a unique opportunity. As a longtime time fan, I’m happy for Zorn. After week 1, I thought the guy was in over his head, but he’s done so much for Jason Campbell and that’s done so much for that franchise.

Mora is not the “strong” head coach that Whisenhunt is. Instead, Mora is a “soft” coach like Wade Phillips. Tim Ruskell will run the show, and Seattle’s success will depend on talent acquisition and the assistant coaches. We’ll see how that works.