Elemas":3rgb185s said:
I’m a fan of the team. Since way before RW joined. But, the lack of loyalty or willingness to budge is troubling. This is why you have checks and balances that stem from as high as the federal government to your local gas station on the corner. It feels like we have a head coach with unparalleled power within this organization.
I don’t for one second think John and Pete want to fail. But part of me certainly thinks that they trust Pete’s system more than they do the players that comprise it. Think about the first 5 games...would there be talk of a RW trade at that point in the past? He hasn’t lost it folks. The system took over.
There’s one other possibility and I’m sure I’ll get knocked for stating this as you never play to loose. The Jets even screwed that up. But, look at our division. We have two teams that are in the win at all costs phase. Both teams that are likely to fall off very HARD in the next 3 years (One, LA more guaranteed than likely). We also have a damn good AZ team that appears ready to compete sans a few pieces.
With Pete’s age, this is an unlikely scenario but if your running a marathon here and not a sprint, perhaps you’re looking 3 years down the line. Perhaps you respect Russ enough to let him flourish and compete the way he wants on a different team as it won’t happen here. I truly believe he would win a SB in Chicago or NO. Maybe the best case scenario is NFC bottom dwelling until time runs it’s course. Truly bleak but, do any of us fans have us taking the division this next year? With or without RW? I don’t. Maybe you load up on picks and younger talent (I.e., you can keep Mack).
I don’t want this to happen. Our first round picks have been lacking to say the least. I also put this as a 4-12, 5-11 team without RW. I also think we lose the allure of coming to Seattle and eventually can’t resign DK or other high profile athletes. It’s all bad.
I blame this organizations lack of faith in what’s sure to be a Hall of Fame QB. People thinking Russ has lost a step are downright delusional. There were some turnovers, chaos, and as a result....we went right back to the most boring offense possible while disregarding the exceptional talent we possessed. An offense that will get you to the first round and well, that’s about it. How much more example wise is needed to prove this point? That first half offense with that second half defense was SB bound.
I’m a Seahawks fan but, I’ll be hard pressed to show interest in the upcoming season if we let Russ go. While I won’t be taking down but Seahawks themed bar, I will likely be more enthusiastic when one key element is removed. Pete Carroll.
And I’ll definitely watch RW cook, torch, and prove once again that he’s a winner.
I'm not saying he can't do it, of course he could.
But what proof do we have the Russ can carry a team as the main cog of a Super Bowl winning team?
The few times that everything has been put on his shoulders haaven't gone well.
Doesn't mean he can't do it. Maybe there were circumstances that got in his way each time.
But this narrative that hes going to go to another team and immediately start ripping off SuperBowls is curious. Based on what?
Maybe the Russ we see (great at times, mediocre at others) is the real Russ, regardless of what team he is on.
