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Seahawks Risky Play-Calling: Time to Shelve the Tricks?

Are the Seahawks sabotaging themselves with risky play calls? Seattle's offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is under fire after trick plays backfired in key moments against Houston and Tampa Bay, costing the team crucial scoring opportunities. Is it time for Coach Macdonald to put these plays in the freezer before they cost Seattle more wins?

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