RZ Recap

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“The RZ Recap”

BY: Kirk Herbsteit

 

With the playoffs in full swing we can look back on a season of surprises and disappointments. Throughout this series we will talk to a few coaches to get feedback on their season and what their plans are going forward. First up is a coach who has started to move his way up to the middle of the pack. With a couple playoff appearances he hopes to bring back a new legion to the 12th man. Coach LV is making strides and hopes Seattle is the team that takes him to the next level. Without further ado let us take a look at the talk.

 

Kirk- Coach thank you for taking the time to sit down with me. I know that the season is over for your group, but there is never a day off for RZ coaches. So we are wondering: Did the season go as planned? We know not every team can go 17-0, but did the team perform as well as you expected? 

 

Coach LV- No problem Kirk. This is a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the off season. The season did not go as planned as we thought we would be a wildcard team. Beginning of the season the team was playing well and we got off to that 3-1 start going into the bye week. Unfortunately, we ended up struggling after the break finishing just 3-9 to end the season. Injuries to key positions on defense then the injury to Walker towards the end of the season derailed all hopes. 

 

Kirk- What was one of the bright spots for your team this year?

 

Coach LV- Even though it was not on the level of Tampa or KC our offense was a very pleasant surprise. We had one game where we had troubles scoring against Washington, but besides that the offense did enough to win most games. Willis was phenomenal in his first season with the team. Throwing for over 3k yards and adding another 600 rushing he was invaluable. Our rushing attack as a whole was one of the best in the league so we were able to control the clock.

 

Kirk- Was there any aspect that let you down that you expected better?

 

Coach LV- I am one that normally lives off the defense as the offense struggles. However, this year was different as we got into shootouts with opposing teams. The entire defense struggled as we could not get any pressure or make stops when needed. Definitely something that we need to work on in the future. 

 

Kirk- What holes does this team have that need immediate attention this off season?

 

Coach LV- The defense is getting a new front 7. A couple guys from the front 7 will get to stay and they better thank their agents because if not for the contracts I would boot their ass out the door. We have been in talks with multiple teams about positions of improvement. DT, DE, OLB, MLB, and O-Line are all areas we are hoping to get squared away this off season. 

 

Kirk- Do you plan on making any coaching changes going forward this season?

 

Coach LV- We have opened up the interviewing process for the OC position. Our current OC is in the running just as much as the couple candidates that we have reached out to. Time will tell, but I can tell you that something needs to change. 

 

Kirk- This is a fun question to ask.  Are you adaptable? Will you adapt your style and scheme for the players you have and injuries we will sustain or will the players fit the system you are introducing regardless?

 

Coach LV- As most humans are creatures of habit it is hard to change what you believe in. The ol 3 yards and a cloud of dust with defense wins championships mentality doesn’t cut it anymore. Change takes time and I am making the effort to adapt the offense to be able to handle what the defense throws at us instead of the run first, second, and third.

 

Kirk- Do you, your staff, or players pay any attention to the media? Do you believe that the media plays a role within decision making or game play?

 

Coach LV- No, we have a rule during the season that the only people within the organization that has access to the media is our Social Media Manager. We want to limit all distractions possible to allow the most efficient preparation each week. 

 

Kirk- What expectations do you have for next season?

 

Coach LV- I have set the goals as making the playoffs. Every coach strives to make the playoffs but this feels more like a make or break season. Arizona is going to get better because there is nowhere but up to go when you start in the basement. San Fran should slide a bit as the roster starts to change due to salary cap issues. 

 

We know that the Seattle faithful are waiting in anticipation to see what moves happen during the off season. One thing we can expect is that the defense will not finish in the bottom of the league again. That secondary is set up for success Coach just needs to get some form of a pass rush to help create more turnovers to give that offense more touches. I believe that the Seahawks can make a wildcard next season and even stand a chance in fighting for a division title. Time will tell, but we can not wait for our next coach talk. Next we take a trip to Baltimore as we pick the brain of Coach Jim. Thanks for reading and let us know if there is a coach you would like to see on RZ Recap.