The Seattle Seahawks offense is flat-out horrible right now, and after suffering their most lopsided loss in two years, offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is squarely in the crosshairs. That 17-point drubbing from the Bears on Lumen Field, a crushing 34-17 final score, laid bare just how deep the problems run for our 4-4 Emerald City squad. This team is stuck in unexpected mediocrity, and the finger-pointing has officially begun.
Fleury’s Offense Has Run Out of Excuses
Look, the calls for fixing this offense are deafening, and they are rightfully so. Who is to blame for this atrocious attack? It is complicated. Quarterback Sam Darnold’s decision-making has been sub-optimal, and the turnovers have been a killer. But then there is Brian Fleury, our first-time playcaller. The excuse that he is new to this gig? That has officially run out of juice. The list of grievances against this offense is long, frustrating, and clear if you watch the tape. We are talking about an unexpected 4-4 record, one that has everyone in the 12s shaking their heads. This team picked the wrong night to play their worst against the Bears, showing us four concerning numbers that explain this mess.
Not a “One-Person Problem,” But the Clock Is Ticking
Even Head Coach Mike Macdonald is stepping in to address the crisis. He said it directly: “This is not a one-person, one-position-group problem to solve.” He views these offensive struggles as a “Seahawk problem to solve.” That is true, it is not all on one guy, but it is clear the spotlight is on Fleury. It is not just the offense, either. Our defense, touted as the best in the NFL, did not play like themselves in Week 8 against the Bears. Suddenly, we have questions on both sides of the ball after that devastating loss.
General Manager John Schneider tried to make a move last week, bringing in All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson. We all knew the full effects would not be felt right away. Nelson is being thrown into an unfamiliar system mid-season, even forcing Grey Zabel to move. That kind of roster shake-up shows the urgency, but the offense is still struggling under pressure, and Nelson’s arrival has not solved everything overnight.
What Now? The Future of the Seahawks Offense
Macdonald is all about “recapturing us,” but right now, “us” is a team stuck in mediocrity with an offense that cannot get out of its own way. The chatter has already started about who Mike Macdonald could turn to next if Fleury becomes Seattle’s latest one-and-done offensive coordinator. This is a critical moment for our Hawks. The 12s want answers, and they want them now. Someone needs to turn this ship around, and fast.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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