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ENEMY LINES
Michael Silver
September 02, 2002
an opposing team's scout sizes up the Seahawks
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September 02, 2002

Enemy Lines

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an opposing team's scout sizes up the Seahawks

" Mike Holmgren is a quarterback guru, and yet they've been unsettled at that position since he arrived....

It'll be interesting once Trent Dilfer comes back from his injury. This will be the first time somebody will give him an offense to run and say, 'Let him play.' His accuracy has improved, and he gives his teammates confidence....

Darrell Jackson is vastly underrated. He's different from the rest of those Florida receivers—he doesn't have great speed, yet he makes a lot of plays. Koren Robinson showed neither speed nor playmaking ability as a rookie....

The key to this offense has always been the tight end, and Holmgren's never had one who can block and catch well. Maybe Jerramy Stevens is that guy. He's angular, so he should be able to block, and he might do some damage as a receiver....

The hole in Seattle is the offensive line. Chris McIntosh is a bust no matter how you look at it. The inside guys are undersized, and they struggle. Letting tackle Todd Weiner go really hurt....

Their secondary is shaky. They desperately need Shawn Springs to stay healthy. Willie Williams couldn't hold up at corner, Doug Evans can't run, Reggie Tongue missed a lot of tackles, and Marcus Robertson is on his last legs....

On the pass rush, they need John Handle to come back healthy. Two years ago I didn't think Randle had much juice left in him, but he's still quick and explosive. They need him."

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