The defense (MERGED)

[JWsleep]

The D gave up two long drives yesterday, and that's worrisome. But I agree that Seattle is a very good offensive team, and that they are going to get some points. When they get that west coast rhythm going, and then start running Alexander, they are a tough group to contain.

I felt like our zone coverage was less good yesterday--I wonder if that can be attributed to Harris and Prileau (sp?) being out, Clark being back for the first time, and Carlos making his first start. Also, Taylor was out at the end (still unlcear why...) and Springs apparently had a shoulder problem late (or so I read in the Post). That hurts a D's ability to cover, no doubt.

As for pressure, it has to improve. But our goal is to stop the run first with that D-line, so I don't think we'll get much there. Williams will find a way to do it.

But what has Lavar done to piss off Dale Lindsay? I feel like there's some tension there. I am sure that if Lindsay says to Williams, "Lavar is 100%. Put him into more packages" that would happen. Lindsay's a drill-sargeant type. Wonder if Lavar isn't grooving with him? Hope it gets worked out becuase Lavar can rush the passer from the WLB.