http://www.mynorthwest.com MyNorthwest.com delivers up-to-the-minute local news and information for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. en-us 15 144 21 http://www.mynorthwest.com http://www.mynorthwest.com/img/lg_mynw_144x21.gif http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264548 This is the completion of my second season blogging Seahawks games. Its been fun, despite the lack of wins. The NFL has a great product and the fans interest in the game never seems to waver, at least from an overall standpoint. As for the Seahawks fans, I still feel bad about the rough 2008 and 2009 years youve had to endure. Im confident the problems facing this team will be addressed. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:05:37 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264547 So, this mess of a 2009 season is over. I predicted a 9-7 record this year and Ive talked to people who were as high as 12-4. Looking back, even with a healthy team from the get go, I dont think Seattle would have won more than one more game, the only exception being Chicago in Week three when Olindo Mare missed two makeable field goals and Seneca Wallace was starting for Hasselbeck, not to mention other starters. The fact that the Seahawks were decisively beaten so many times and basically crushed most of em says the way to get this team straightened out is a a borderline overhaul. They could easily take the re-building route, drafting for the distant future and figuring they are at least two years and probably three away from winning regularly. Im not sure how theyll go and we really wont know until a new President/GM is chosen. Thats where it all begins: hiring a guy soon, hiring the right guy, and letting him do his job. Fundamentals will be key: establishing a run game, developing some sort of pass rush, and improving the defensive secondary. The offensive line is always a starting point, and this line doesnt need an overhaul. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:57:06 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264545 Coach Jim Mora was pretty animated in his postgame press conference and was wearing his emotions on his sleeve again. Hes gotten some critcism this season for doing that, but I personally like it because its nice to see a guy show some emotion and not hide behind fake bravado like so many coaches do. I listen to Moras comments from the press box on a TV monitor, so I cant always hear the questions from the members of the press. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:47:16 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264539 Jim Moras postgame press conference is going on right now. Ill summarize in a few minutes.. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:31:03 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264535 Before I get too deep into analyzing the 2009 season, lets recap the game first. Tennessee wins it to finish 8-8 this season, after starting 0-6. The Seahawks finish 5-11 and end the year with a four game losing streak. Chris Johnson rushed for 134 yards and caught three passes for 20 yards. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:26:08 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264528 Seattle had a 1st and ten at the Titans 28, but Tennessees pass rush really came alive and completly. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:14:02 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264526 Matt Hasselbeck was just intercepted on a 4th and nine play, and that will give Tennessee the win. S. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:12:13 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264523 Here we go! Two minutes to go and Seattle has a nice drive in the works as they try to win this thing and end the season on a good note. Julius Jones just busted one up the middle for nine yards, giving Seattle a 1st and ten at Tennessees 28 yard line. But they must scored a TD to take the lead. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:08:43 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264522 Seattle must score and score a Td to win this game, but they can do it. Time is not an issue, but th. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:05:53 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=550&sid=264521 Chris Johnson just gave Tennessee a 17-13 lead with a three yard TD run. He lowered his head and just got under the tackle at the goal line for the score. The TD was set up by a beautiful catch by Nate Washington for 29 yards that put the ball at the 2 yard line. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:01:58 PST