With Walker “doubtful” for Week 13 against Dallas, the Seahawks can look toward Kenny McIntosh to step up. And they should.
“We have unique talents, and we gotta make sure we’re maximizing that. I feel like we’re not,” Carroll said. “We’ve got guys in different areas of our game that can do stuff better. Our tight ends can be used better than we’ve used them in the last couple of weeks. We need to get that going again.”
All these comments are critiques of Waldron’s scheme and play calling. Speaking to reporters on November 27, it appears Waldron got the message.
“I think, number one, (it) starts with me getting the guys into position where we can get some of those plays where they are ball-out plays in a good rhythm against the right coverage structures,” Waldron said. “We’re going to continuously work at getting better and improving every single day in that area, because it’s something that we need to do. And we will do.”
Geno Smith Is ‘Confident’ Seattle Can Bounce Back Against Dallas
Smith remains hopeful that the squad will turn things around despite a string of painful defeats. “I believe in our procedure. Smith told reporters, “I believe in myself, I believe in the coaches, and I believe in the players around me.” “For us, it all comes down to doing what we do best—playing sound football, playing good football, and having confidence in our ability to execute. Have faith in that since it is the truth.
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“I’ll always remain confident in myself, but I’m going to continue to preach that I’m even more confident in the guys around me, and I know that we all collectively can get it done. That’s where it lies.”
On November 30, the Seahawks face an uphill battle against a Dallas defense that includes linebacker Micah Parsons (11.5 sacks), and cornerback DaRon Bland, who’s already broken the NFL record with five pick-sixes. The Seahawks defense will also have their work cut out stopping Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who’s posting career highs in completion percentage (70.0) and passer rating (107.4).
“The NFC games are huge,” Carroll said. “This one, because it’s a Thursday to Thursday, and what happened last Thursday, it’s a big opportunity right here. And I don’t want to miss this.”