Seahawks legend throws shade on ‘wild’ 3-game losing skid

After looking like one of the true breakout teams of the 2024 NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks began to fall apart, losing three straight games, including a surprise upset against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football, 36-24.

Suddenly, Mike Macdonald’s incredible defense, the reason he was hired, gave up 35.6 points per game, which would be the worst mark in the NFL for an entire season, and they couldn’t come up with a convincing offensive strategy. My God, even Geno Smith, who leads the NFL in passing yards and attempts, hasn’t been able to lead the Seahawks to a victory since mid-September, as his running game has been a bust and his defense hasn’t done him any good. please.

Asked about the Seahawks’ terrible efforts over the past three weeks in Above and AdamsSeattle legend Shaun Alexander detailed what he considers to be the team’s biggest problem, which has nothing to do with personnel.

“Oh my God, going from 3-0 to 3-3 is like getting punched in the throat,” Alexander noted. It’s amazing, you know the defense is solid, but then you think, wait a minute, you’ve got these great receivers, you’ve got two really good running backs. I feel like we didn’t score enough early. It’s never really comfortable, and then you let the defense go after it. It’s been tough watching my team the last three weeks.”

What’s wrong with the Seahawk? Did they simply underperform expectations? Did you surpass your initial performance in relation to your actual talent level? Or did the team start to fall apart as tempers flared in Week 6 between DK Metcalf and his offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb? Well, Alexander touched on that too, noting that the former University of Washington playcaller might want to be a little more hands-on with his star wide receiver.

Shaun Alexander wants the Seahawks to consider their players more

Speaking specifically about Metcalf, Alexander understands his frustration, as no one wants to lose three straight games in the NFL. Still, the star running back believes communication is a two-way street and that the Seahawks may need to consider how players like Metcalf prefer to play as they prepare for the future.

“I just think nobody likes to lose. There are times when you’re calling plays, and you have different guys calling plays in different ways. Now I’m coaching my son’s 7th grade soccer team, and 12- and 13-year-olds like to know that this is the connection, and I’m playing for you right here,” Alexander recalled. “And I was thinking to myself, this is funny, I have to tell them this, but I remember saying, coach, I want the ball here in this situation, and Mike Holmgren saying, ‘Alright, Shaun, I’ll give it to you. So I feel like that’s what’s happening, DK just needs to know this piece was designed for you, we’re bringing it to you, let’s go.”

Should the Seahawks rework their plan around their players, especially considering their rushing attack secured just 52 yards on 20 carries in Week 6? Yes, considering how quickly things fell apart, they should consider just about anything to get where they want, even more compassionate training.