I really find myself in an odd spot on this one.
I am not going to pretend now that I’ve always been a fan of Richard Sherman. God knows I’ve hated the guy and the name Dick Sherman has been uttered more than once.
What I can say though is that as much as I have hated Sherman and his behavior on the field, I’ve always respected his ability. It’s not unlike Deion. Hated CB for a division rival...tho admittedly at very different stages of their careers.
I also know how much it sucks to see a great player walk away and sign with a team you hate (For me...Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, Etc, etc).
My thoughts on the signing itself? I like it. Niners pretty much running Seattle D from a scheme standpoint so it was a logical choice both for the team and Sherman. The contract number is huge but it’s fake money. Say what you want about the Niners but they don’t do stupid contracts without protecting themselves.
I’m sure playing Seattle twice a year factored into his decision, but IMO the biggest factor in his signing in SF is scheme and the Niners need at the position. He’ll be asked to do what he did in Seattle and he’ll also be an influence on younger 49ers...Ahkello Witherspoon in particular.
If he is just 80% of what he was in Seattle, it will have been worth it. If he’s not, they’ve protected themselves.
Finally, while their will be a ton of Niner fans reveling in Seahawk fan disappointment, I won’t be one of them. Happened to me way to many times and I know it sucks.
Peace.