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]
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.”
So basically Wilson and Watson are jealous of Mahomes. They see the fun and success he's having and the legacy he's building and think they can achieve the same success if they just had a different team/coaching staff. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
Highly doubt Wilson will be traded. Who is going to be their QB for this upcoming season?
Things will be patched up between everyone and they will involve Wilson a bit more. He seems to always be making plays for that team.
Exactly.
That team was in win now mode when they traded 2 1st round picks for a safety. They have Metcalf on a rookie deal. They aren’t going to turnaround and start over at QB right now. [Reply]
Idk what’s gonna happen but I’m not happy about the possibility of the AFC getting even more quality QB play. The balance is already way off in favor of the AFC. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
Well anything is possible. Tua on the Seahawks in that division seems like he would be the 4th best QB. Even Carr but at least he's seasoned.
Well, yeah, nobody is arguing that it's good for Seattle to trade Russ. They need to keep him if at all possible.
I'm talking from the point of view where they have no choice but to trade. [Reply]
That team was in win now mode when they traded 2 1st round picks for a safety. They have Metcalf on a rookie deal. They aren’t going to turnaround and start over at QB right now.
It’s a message that had to be sent. The guy had to deal with a 1990’s offense, horrible drafting and absolutely no input? Not to mention the Seahawks sniffing around Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen (per Chris Simms there were trade talks with CLE).
These guys see the news. They see Patrick getting texts from his GM asking what they’d like in the draft. They see the innovation. They also see Tom Brady leaving a horrible micro managed situation and going to an offensive minded team that let him have input to bring in Gronk, Brown and Fournette.
Can’t say I blame Russ one bit for wanting that [Reply]
I don't think Russell will be traded but if he doesn't get traded, I see a "Pete Carroll and the Seattle seahawks have agreed to mutually part ways" coming in the next couple years. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pants:
Well, yeah, nobody is arguing that it's good for Seattle to trade Russ. They need to keep him if at all possible.
I'm talking from the point of view where they have no choice but to trade.
Wilson is chasing a legacy, so unless Carroll changes the offense to suit what Wilson thinks will help his legacy he's gonna dip. It may not be this season, but he's talking waaaay too much smoke for there not to be a fire.
And with Carroll seemingly doubling down on his run first offense it seems like Wilson leaving to stat chase is an inevitability. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
It’s a message that had to be sent. The guy had to deal with a 1990’s offense, horrible drafting and absolutely no input? Not to mention the Seahawks sniffing around Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen (per Chris Simms there were trade talks with CLE).
These guys see the news. They see Patrick getting texts from his GM asking what they’d like in the draft. They see the innovation. They also see Tom Brady leaving a horrible micro managed situation and going to an offensive minded team that let him have input to bring in Gronk, Brown and Fournette.
Can’t say I blame Russ one bit for wanting that
I absolutely don’t blame Wilson, and I totally see where he’s coming from. I just don’t think a trade is likely. [Reply]
Wilson said one of his choices would be the Jets. That makes both Watson and now Wilson that have named the Jets as a preferred destination. Selah must be one heck of a players coach. [Reply]