TVHAWK":2k44oz5c said:
Alright, I Do love Richard Sherman, And I love the way he plays the game- I love his spirit and his aggression- But what ever happened to Good Sportsmanship ?? You know- like Having some respect for your opponents and the media.. What ever happened to saying something nice about people- Even your opponents..I would much rather have the national media talking about Sherman for his great playing (which they are) and not just pointing out what a big loudmouth he is..I really admire Richard but I truly believe he needs to back it down a notch with the press and move his maturity level up to the high level of his play on the field.. Frankly some of his comments and statements just aren't cool- You know, act like you've been there- :les:
Sherman said Kaepernick "is a great quarterback" he said "he's going to make plays". He also said Kaep desrved all the accolades and that he proved himself by taking his team to the Super Bowl. Sherm gave his opponent substantial props.
He also said the Seahawks defense did not expect any "Kaepernicking", that they had a gameplan and they executed it "to a T". Sherman is well-spoken and thoughtful. I'm starting to see that many of the complaints about his "poor sportsmanship" are more about a discomfort with his style: the knowing looks, the insinuated nods, the back-handed smile, the wagging finger, etc.
Look, the guy will NEVER be Russell Wilson. We have Russell Wilson to be Russell Wilson. Richard Sherman will not change, he will not back down, he will not ease off, and he will not stop ever until you are dead. OK, that last one was the Terminator, but listen closely and you'll hear respect from Richard Sherman. You just might have to hear it through the vernacular and posture of a supremely confident and utterly competitive young man.
I've said it many times, but I never was – and am not – anything like Sherman, as far as smack talk and swagger go. I never talked on the field or court. But I respect the aspect of "team" that requires a fluid comfort zone. I liked playing alongside guys that I didn't necessarily hang out with in my free time. I liked the process of getting to know them in a workman-like way. I like that Sherm can be who he is and provide his unique role while representing the knowledgeable, tough, and confident Seahawks. It's a new era. If Pete can let all these guys be themselves and encourage them to be the best individuals they can be, and get them all to work together like they did Sunday night, I say bring it. Bring the whole package.