Cam Cook's Jaw-Dropping 91 Rating Has the 12s Screaming for More

Alright, Seattle, buckle up! It's early in the NFL season, the air is crisp, and the buzz around Lumen Field is already reaching a fever pitch. We're all glued to every snap, every play, every single piece of news that drops. Well, something just hit the fan in the form of some early season ratings for our beloved Seahawks, and let me tell you, they're causing some serious chatter. While the overall picture has some folks scratching their heads, one particular player rating has ignited a wildfire of excitement among the 12s that simply cannot be ignored.

A 78 Overall? What Are They Thinking?

Let's just rip the band-aid off: the early word puts our Seahawks with a 78 overall rating. Yeah, you read that right, 78. That slots us in at 14th out of a 16 team league, if you can believe it. My gut reaction? What in the world are these rating adjusters seeing? This is about where everyone has us entering the season, and honestly, it feels like a punch to the gut. The vibe is that because there are "so many unknowns with this roster," folks are "going to have a difficult time believing there is something there with this group." They clearly "need to see it to believe it, and rightfully so." But a 78? Come on! On a totally unrelated note, how in the world is some team called Colorado so dang high at 81? That has to be a mistake, right?

The Offense? Way Better Than You Think, Thanks to Mike Hawkins Jr.!

Now, here's where things get interesting, and where the green and blue optimism starts to shine through. Our offensive rating comes in at a much more respectable 81. This is where the magic happens,

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folks. With Mike Hawkins Jr. at quarterback and the dynamic Cam Cook at running back, who boasts an incredible 91 rating, our guys will have a chance to put up some video game-like numbers in some game, pun intended. Hawkins is undeniably "one of the best young quarterbacks in the country, who is finally getting his chance." Don't believe me? Well, then, explain to me why Oklahoma wanted him to stay so badly? They truly thought "he would stay one more year backing up John Mateer before taking over the keys to the offense." Now he's ours, and if things click, this could easily be a top half of the league type of offense when it's all said and done. The potential there is palpable.

Defense: The Elephant in the Room?

Here’s the thing, while the overall and offensive ratings are out, a specific rating for our defense isn't explicitly detailed in this early release. However, we do see other teams like Texas Tech hitting a massive 90 defensive rating, with BYU at 86, Arizona State at 83, and Colorado at 82. It just highlights that the strength of our D is still a bit of an enigma to the outside world. Like that overall rating mentioned, many will "need to see it to believe it." The early season is our chance to show everyone what Mike Macdonald’s defense is truly made of, and prove that those "unknowns with this roster" are actually hidden strengths. The only way to prove these numbers wrong is on the field, starting with our next game. Every snap matters, every play is going to show us if these early ratings are gospel or just fuel for the fire. We're still early, but the energy is palpable. I'll be there, green and blue flying, screaming my head off. You should too. Go Hawks!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.