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Take a look at what the 49ers are saying about the Seahawks before the two teams meet in Week 3 at CenturyLink Field.
Head Coach Chip Kelly
(On what he sees from the Seahawks on film...) "I see an outstanding defense, that first and foremost jumps out at you. Talented players at every level, Michael Bennett is as good of a defensive lineman as there is in the league. Then you have Cliff Avril, two outstanding inside linebackers in [K.J.] Wright and [Bobby] Wagner, and three of the best secondary players in Richard [Sherman], Earl [Thomas] and Kam [Chancellor]. Just very well coached, a great scheme. They've been around each other for a long time, I think they really understand how each other works on the defensive side of the ball. Then offensively, it revolves around Russell [Wilson], one of the top quarterbacks in the league, who can beat you with his arm and his legs. They've got some real weapons in [Doug] Baldwin and [Jimmy] Graham and [Jermaine] Kearse. I know they have a few running backs, but I think [Christine] Michael is impressive in how fast he runs on tape. Just a good team, then when you put the special teams in it with [Tyler] Lockett, it's a good solid group in all three phases."
QB Blaine Gabbert
(On what makes the Seahawks' defense so unique…)"They're talented. They've been playing together for a long time. They're a veteran defensive front, a veteran front seven, a veteran secondary, and they know what their coaches want them to do. They know how to play and play hard and execute their scheme at a high level."
(On playing at CenturyLink Field...) "It's a fun place to play. It's a hostile environment. Playing on the road in the NFL is always fun just because there's so many factors that are going against your football team. I love playing on the road and Seattle's no different, it's a great place play. Their fans are really enthusiastic. It's just fun to go up there and experience that stadium."
DE Arik Armstead
*(On how the Seahawks offense looks without Marshawn Lynch...) *"It's a lot different. There's not a 6'1", 245-pound back in the backfield or whatever he is. So yeah, it looks different, but they've got some guys that run extremely hard and are talented as well. Everyone is trying to reload and each year it's a new battle and a new test. They've got some good backs that run hard and we're going to have a challenge here trying to stop them."
LB Michael Wilhoite
(On matching up against the Seahawks…) "I think we know this team just as well as we know any team in the League and probably better. But I'm sure they're saying the same thing and they feel the same way about us. I think the game will be very physical and a very hard-fought game just because we both know what each other like to do, don't like to do, and you go out there and see who mans up and makes plays."
DL DeForest Buckner
(On playing at Oregon and knowing that your rival is still in Seattle…) "Yeah, it's pretty crazy. It's going to be a good experience being able to go down there and play the Seahawks. I heard the environment's crazy and it gets pretty loud in there. It's going to be reminding me a little of Autzen [Stadium], they're kind of like the Autzen of the NFL I think, being loud and stuff like that. So it's going to be fun."
Get to know the faces of the San Francisco 49ers offensive and defensive units heading into the team's Week 3 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles after the 49ers' 22-21 win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (17) celebrates a first down catch during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, in Santa Clara, Ca. The 49ers won the game, 28-0. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (13) grabs a pass and warms up for play against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sept. 18, 2016 in Charlotte, N. C. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Rod Streater (81) warms up for play against the Atlanta Falcons in a week 15 NFL football game Dec. 18, 2016 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 41 - 13. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Harper (14) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Patriots defeated the 49ers, 30-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back DuJuan Harris (32) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (88) makes a touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley (74) on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Panthers won 46-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
San Francisco 49ers guard Joshua Garnett (65) watches play against the Atlanta Falcons in a week 15 NFL football game Dec. 18, 2016 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 41 - 13. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle John Theus (71) during the NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday, Aug. 26, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Packers won, 21-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Zane Beadles (68) blocks against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sept. 18, 2016 in Charlotte, N. C. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Andrew Tiller (61) rests during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, in Santa Clara, Ca. The 49ers won the game, 28-0. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Trent Brown (77) sets to block against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sept. 18, 2016 in Charlotte, N. C. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Mike Purcell (64) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams at Levi's Stadium on January 3, 2016. The 49ers defeated the Rams 19-16 in overtime (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Quinton Dial (92) runs forward during a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Texans won the game 24-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks gets set on defense prior to a play in action against the Seattle Seahawks during a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 29-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Gerald Hodges (51) in pursuit against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers' Eli Harold (58) gets free after a fumble against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Panthers won 46-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tramaine Brock (26) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, in Santa Clara, Ca. The 49ers won the game, 28-0. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) signals to his teammates during the NFL regular season game against the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 4, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ronald Blair (98) runs during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) sets for play against the Atlanta Falcons in a week 15 NFL football game Dec. 18, 2016 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 41 - 13. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Keith Reaser (27) catches a pass before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Chris Jones (93) looks on from the sidelines during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (99) looks on from the sidelines during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jaquiski Tartt (29) defends during an NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, August 14, 2016, in Santa Clara, Ca. The Texans won the game, 24-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers punter Bradley Pinion (5) against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers long snapper Kyle Nelson stands during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson warms up before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
WR Torrey Smith
(On matching up against cornerback Richard Sherman…) "I know that's who my matchup will be. I'll be ready. We don't shy away from it at all. We're just going to play ball."
DL Glenn Dorsey
(On how you contain Russell Wilson…)"He's a great player, a great quarterback. a leader, and you just have to try to corral him, keep him in the pocket, stuff like that. Russell's going to be Russell, you've just got to try to stop him and put yourself in situations to be successful and follow the game plan, stick with it, stuff like that. … It's always tough because you don't necessarily account for the quarterback to be able to run the ball like they do, so it's like playing with an extra guy and you've got to try to come up with game plans to try to keep him in there, just corral him. We look forward to it. He's a known guy. We've played him before. Look forward to it."
TE Vance McDonald
(On if the 49ers up-tempo offense is better suited to play in a loud environment like Seattle…) "Yeah, I think you actually nailed it. In years past there's been a lot of verbal [communication] and a lot of cues that we're looking to one person for, so with this just being able to get a play and go. I think it will be a lot more efficient, for sure. No play clock, no play clock errors. … It's definitely an edge for us and when you can eliminate that factor and they pride themselves on being able to play in a loud arena. It helps us, for sure."
Offensive Coordinator Curtis Modkins
(On if playing at Carolina prepared for the noise factor in Seattle…) "I think our preparation helps us. We practice with music going, so we're used to practicing in an environment where it's not silent. Our guys handled it well. The noise is not an issue for us wherever we play."
Defensive Coordinator Jim O'Neil
(On defending Russell Wilson scramble tendencies…)"Russell's not just a scrambling quarterback. I think he proved that last year in the second half of the year with his ability to stay in the pocket and throw the football and execute a drop-back pass game. But he still has the unbelievable ability to extend plays and make you pay down field. So every game plan's going to be different. We're not going to attack Russell the same way we attacked Cam [Newton], but there are definitely some similarities."
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