Disappointment was the Theme for Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 Season Opener

In was a terrible start by the Seattle's offense. They failed to score any points in the first half. San Francisco was the better prepared in the season opener. I expected a bit more out of Seattle’s offense.

The running game was nonexistent during the entire game. And while I expected the offensive line to struggle, they did a better job than I anticipated. However, they allowed Seattle quarterback Tavaris Jackson to be sacked five times.

Speaking of Tavaris Jackson, he disappointed me as well. He completed 21 passes for 197 yards and a pair of touchdowns and an interception. He lost two fumbles with a QB rating of 78.3. While e may have not done anything to lose the game, he surely didn’t do anything to win it, either.

I am not sold on the decision to bring him in because of his familiarity with former Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. If he doesn't improved by at least week 3, I think its time to give Charlie Whitehurst a shot at starting quarterback.

I was disappointed in Russell Okung. Was he himself? It could be the time he missed with an ankle injury that set him back. Lets pray the pace the Seahawks are at—Jackson would be taken down 80 times—doesn't continue. Seattle's offensive line must get better.

Marshawn Lynch—aka beast mode—looked more like weak mode. Lynch looked like a slouch on the field. He rushed for 33 yards on 13 carries with a measly 2.5-yard average per carry.

Some may blame the offensive line, but it seemed to me he wasn't running with any type of authority. Where's the running ability he once demonstrated in Buffalo or more recently against New Orleans in last year's playoff run?

I'm starting to notice that Lynch lacks in instincts. He simply runs to where the hole in the line is supposed to be and if its not there, he simply tries to bully his way for a few yards. Anyone will tell you the best running backs have patience, wait for the hole to develop, then explode through it.

I was disappointed in Seattle’s running game this week.

One of the few spots I wasn't disappointed with was the defensive line. They kept Frank Gore—a back who can punish you— to only 59 yards rushing. And while they didn’t sack Alex Smith at all, at least they won the battle up front on the D-line.

About the only bright spot on offense was rookie wide receiver Doug Baldwin. He had a really good game, including a great 53-yard touchdown in the second half, finshing with 83 total yards. I expect Baldwin to get more looks next week because of his effort this week.

I've saved the biggest disappointment for last, Seattle’s special teams.

They failed to win the game of field position and succeeded in not giving the Hawks a chance to win when it mattered the most. When things were looking up and Leon Washington had a great punt return, it was called back on an illegal block to the back. Ted Ginn Jr. of San Francisco single handedly erased any chance for Seattle to come back with a 102-yard kickoff return and a 55 yard punt return for touchdowns. Both plays happened nearly right after each other.

Seattle needs to improve its special-teams play. They have Washington who can be a game-changer, but you have to eliminate the penalties. Also, don't give guys with electric speed like Ginn Jr. a chance to score TDs.

Now to my final disappointment.

I question Seattle’s play selection, especially on third down. I don’t know if it was poor execution by Seattle’s offense or horrible play calling by Bevell, but calling a play that only nets you 5 yards in a third and long situation is not going to get you the first down. It certainly won't get you close to winning the game. Stretch the field or do something to at least make it seem you are trying to covert a third down conversion.

I realize all of these areas won't get fixed right away. But if Seattle wants to win more than a few games, they're going to need to get going and fast. It's only a 16-game season, so it goes by quickly.