Charean Williams
Thu, February 11, 2021, 2:12 PM·1 min read
Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson
Other teams are wondering what is going on in Seattle. Maybe the Seahawks are wondering what is going on, too.
Russell Wilson‘s media tour has prompted questions about his future with the team.
That has prompted other teams to reach out to the Seahawks about the quarterback’s availability.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that “more teams have reached out about Russell Wilson, but the Seahawks have shown no inclination to trade their star quarterback, whose media tour continues.”
Wilson’s comments make it clear he isn’t happy with the Seahawks, who reportedly aren’t happy with Wilson’s public comments of dissatisfaction.
His media tour continues Friday on The Ellen Show, so stay tuned.
Winning cures everything, and Wilson and the Seahawks haven’t done much of that in the postseason in recent years.
Wilson hasn’t won a Super Bowl since his second season. He hasn’t been to a Super Bowl since his third season. The Seahawks are only 3-5 in the postseason the past six seasons, failing to advance past the divisional round. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
I would easily give up three first round picks for Wilson if I’m Jones. He has the offensive line and the weapons to make it deep in the playoffs on that team.
Dallas isn't doing shit with McCarthy as coach [Reply]
Originally Posted by sedated:
Dallas isn't doing shit with McCarthy as coach
No doubt, but if you make that kind of move for Wilson, you should also consider getting his take on HC. That may mean dumping McCarthy. QB + HC + GM = magic trio. (of course we are talking about them cowgirls, so strike GM immediately from the equation) [Reply]
What I don’t get is why Russell Wilson signed an extension with the Seahawks in 2019? He knew they were sniffing around Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen and they were even playing hardball with him during extension talks as if they weren’t needing him in the first place, so why sign? [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
What I don’t get is why Russell Wilson signed an extension with the Seahawks in 2019? He knew they were sniffing around Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen and they were even playing hardball with him during extension talks as if they weren’t needing him in the first place, so why sign?
The article looks closely at the tension between Wilson and the coaching staff regarding Wilson’s desire to essentially be the offense, like Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. That motivation drove the #LetRussCook phenomenon early in the season. But coach Pete Carroll freaked out after a turnover-fest against the Bills (four from Wilson) and another subpar performance against the Rams (three more Wilson turnovers).
After those seven turnovers from Wilson in two games, the Seahawks faced a short-week challenge against a Cardinals team that had a two-game winning streak against Seattle, and that was riding a wave of euphoria after the Hail Murray win over the Bills.
Here’s what happened next, via the story in TheAthletic.com: “Before the Thursday night game against Arizona, Wilson met with his coaches. For some time, Wilson has sought — even pushed — for influence within the organization regarding scheme and personnel. In the meeting, he outlined his own ideas for how to fix the offense. His suggestions were dismissed, multiple sources told The Athletic — another reminder to Wilson that the Seahawks did not see him the same way he saw himself, as a player who had earned greater control over his situation, his future, his legacy. He stormed out of the room.” [Reply]
The article looks closely at the tension between Wilson and the coaching staff regarding Wilson’s desire to essentially be the offense, like Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. That motivation drove the #LetRussCook phenomenon early in the season. But coach Pete Carroll freaked out after a turnover-fest against the Bills (four from Wilson) and another subpar performance against the Rams (three more Wilson turnovers).
After those seven turnovers from Wilson in two games, the Seahawks faced a short-week challenge against a Cardinals team that had a two-game winning streak against Seattle, and that was riding a wave of euphoria after the Hail Murray win over the Bills.
Here’s what happened next, via the story in TheAthletic.com: “Before the Thursday night game against Arizona, Wilson met with his coaches. For some time, Wilson has sought — even pushed — for influence within the organization regarding scheme and personnel. In the meeting, he outlined his own ideas for how to fix the offense. His suggestions were dismissed, multiple sources told The Athletic — another reminder to Wilson that the Seahawks did not see him the same way he saw himself, as a player who had earned greater control over his situation, his future, his legacy. He stormed out of the room.”
Brought to mind how the Packers brass supposedly texted Rodgers and told him they ran the show.
I'm with Pest - if I'm the Dolphins I'm doing all I can to make that trade happen. [Reply]