Maelstrom787
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You know it pains me to say it. I make no attempt to hide the fact that I am a huge fan of Pete Carroll. I think he's one of the best coaches to ever live.
But did you hear his presser?
He doesn't sound like he used to. He sounds tired. Not just demoralized, but tired.
Pete has proven me wrong before. A lot. But this doesn't look like a Pete Carroll team right now. There's no grit. There's no rising for the occasion, like they used to on defense. They're not tightening up, they're loosening up when the stage gets bigger. Third down stop needed to keep hope alive? No chance. Goodbye Josh Jacobs. Goodbye random 49ers backup runningback. Enjoy your touchdowns (the Niners player got to the 1, but point stands.)
They're not built in his image. There's an imbalance somewhere. This just doesn't look or feel like his team anymore, and if he is unwilling to take decisive action to reclaim the attitude and energy that his teams are known for, then it's time. I don't want it to end, but it's time. Call Dan Quinn, restore a link to the glory days, and rightfully claim your place as the best coach the Seahawks have ever had - and likely the steward of the best team we'll ever root for in our lifetimes.
Prove me wrong, Pete. Please end this charade the minute the clock hits zero this season. Clean house, at least on D, and grab some players with real chips on their shoulders. Either that... or it's time to hand off the keys.
I say this despite them, yet again, exceeding expectations in a year where they were expected to lose out. It's not the record. It's the vibe.
But did you hear his presser?
He doesn't sound like he used to. He sounds tired. Not just demoralized, but tired.
Pete has proven me wrong before. A lot. But this doesn't look like a Pete Carroll team right now. There's no grit. There's no rising for the occasion, like they used to on defense. They're not tightening up, they're loosening up when the stage gets bigger. Third down stop needed to keep hope alive? No chance. Goodbye Josh Jacobs. Goodbye random 49ers backup runningback. Enjoy your touchdowns (the Niners player got to the 1, but point stands.)
They're not built in his image. There's an imbalance somewhere. This just doesn't look or feel like his team anymore, and if he is unwilling to take decisive action to reclaim the attitude and energy that his teams are known for, then it's time. I don't want it to end, but it's time. Call Dan Quinn, restore a link to the glory days, and rightfully claim your place as the best coach the Seahawks have ever had - and likely the steward of the best team we'll ever root for in our lifetimes.
Prove me wrong, Pete. Please end this charade the minute the clock hits zero this season. Clean house, at least on D, and grab some players with real chips on their shoulders. Either that... or it's time to hand off the keys.
I say this despite them, yet again, exceeding expectations in a year where they were expected to lose out. It's not the record. It's the vibe.