Are the Seahawks Mentally Tough?

You've probably heard by now that former college quarterback and NFL backup Tim Hasselbeck challenged the Seahawks' mental toughness the other day. He said basically that when this team encounters a rough spot (like, say, a 14-point deficit before the offense so much as puts on their helmets), they lack the fortitude to get back in the game. It's a question that's been kicking around in my head the last couple of days. The gut response is: "Of course we're mentally tough! This is one of the best teams in the league, but dang it all to hades if they aren't also the most injured team in the league. Golly gee, we're doing the best we can, Tim!" (Worth noting is that my gut has been heavily influenced by Joan Cleaver over the years.) The problem with this response is that it is an excuse. If we were mentally tough, would we let the injuries get in the way? The offensive line is one thing -- no team in the NFL would be playing much better than ours ...