The Seattle Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates just days after their playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.
It’s an interesting decision given he worked just one year under head coach Pete Carroll with a group lacking in talent.
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was banged up most of the year behind an offensive line still being rebuilt.
They didn’t have a decent running back until trading for Marshawn Lynch, and the wideouts are not stars. (more…)
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 9:31 am by steve
The Seattle Seahawks got a strong effort from their backup quarterback in a 16-6 win over the St. Louis Rams.
In replacing Matt Hasselbeck, backup Charlie Whitehurst threw for 192 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 30 yards.
Seattle’s defense held the Rams to just 202 yards of total offense and forced one turnover in the win.
The victory gave the struggling Seahawks the NFC West division title and a spot in the postseason. (more…)
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 5:31 pm by steve
