I've promised myself (and my wife) that I plan to spend a minimum of energy ragging on Pete this year. But this does sound like a Pete Carrol Move. For a guy with his resume, he sure gets caught up in the whole "we're just one piece away" thing. We saw that with his near-criminal trade for Adams and then again with the ridiculous contract he and JS signed Adams to. I think many of us were excited to have a talent like Adams, but not excited about what we gave up for him, nor the amount we gave caving into him. It wouldn't surprise me if Pete, the smartest guy in the room, feels he can reshape Mayfield and win a SB with him.
I know I said I'm not going to rag on Pete, but he's made clear to me with recent moves that he doesn't much give a rat's ass about the future of the Seattle Seahawks. He's not getting any younger and (IMO) it's all about now, it's all about Pete. Baker, I think, will give his best. He's been made a fool by everyone from teammates to the media. I doubt he'll be getting many endorsement deals at this point and that should serve him well. So let's say he shows increased maturity and refocuses on football. Will he win us a SB? No, hell no. But he'll probably assist us in winning just enough games to see next year's bevy of QBs off the board by the time our first pick comes around. Of course we'll have the ability to trade up...but will we? Or will Pete be so impressed with Baker's 8 win season that he'll feel we need more receivers and not our future QB?
