We Weren’t Supposed To Be Here

[GemCity]

A team with a second year coach that ‘lost’ the core of the offense in Geno, DK, and Lockett.

A team that took a rejected journeyman QB as their starter.

A team that wasn’t even projected to place well in their division.

A team that didn’t have a true #1 WR and picked up a washed up Kupp.

A team that reached and traded up for a safety out of S. Carolina.

A team with an O-line that finished damn near last in most statistical categories the prior year.

A team that took a rejected Demarcus Lawrence…and made him an integral piece of the defense.

A team that took a rejected Ernest Jones off the Titans via the Rams and made him a defensive captain.

A team that had to start backups at safety and linebacker while others healed.

If so inclined. pleae feel free to continue, starting your post with ‘A team…’

There’s more…there’s a lot more.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

A team that had no run game in 2024.

A team whose offensive coordinator thought he was still calling plays in D1.

It's really one of the most jaw-dropping turnarounds in NFL history. To go from...

*No QBOTF
*No run game
*No special teams
*No offensive line
*Dumb playcalling
*Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson for linebackers

...to top of the league in almost all those categories IN JUST ONE YEAR...this had better be talked about for years to come.

 

[DTiempo81]

WE DID NOT CARE

 

[Dolomight12]

All reasons why not winning the trophy is just unacceptable. It's DUMB rare to accomplish all that we have this season. And to do so means that, everyone--from Jody and the folks at the top/front office, all the way down to the equipment manager and food services, and everyone in between (players/coaches)-- did their big one. And, that's why they DESERVE that beautiful trophy and national respect and recognition. There's not a phrase I hate more than "Well, at least we made it to the Superbowl."

 

[Seahawkfan80]

All reasons why not winning the trophy is just unacceptable. It's DUMB rare to accomplish all that we have this season. And to do so means that, everyone--from Jody and the folks at the top/front office, all the way down to the equipment manager and food services, and everyone in between (players/coaches)-- did their big one. And, that's why they DESERVE that beautiful trophy and national respect and recognition. There's not a phrase I hate more than "Well, at least we made it to the Superbowl."

If the Patriots are saying it, I am good with that.

 

[RehireMora]

Vegas had the Seahawks at 4 wins for the year, this season was a surprise for a lot of people

 

[rjas77]

A team with a second year coach that ‘lost’ the core of the offense in Geno, DK, and Lockett.

A team that took a rejected journeyman QB as their starter.

A team that wasn’t even projected to place well in their division.

A team that didn’t have a true #1 WR and picked up a washed up Kupp.

A team that reached and traded up for a safety out of S. Carolina.

A team with an O-line that finished damn near last in most statistical categories the prior year.

A team that took a rejected Demarcus Lawrence…and made him an integral piece of the defense.

A team that took a rejected Ernest Jones off the Titans via the Rams and made him a defensive captain.

A team that had to start backups at safety and linebacker while others healed.

If so inclined. pleae feel free to continue, starting your post with ‘A team…’

There’s more…there’s a lot more.

Honestly at the start of the season after the loss to SF…i liked what I saw..physicality. Bosa’s bull rush of Lucas into Darnold resulting into a recovered fumble was…Bosa being the beast he is.

That said I figured we as a team was another draft and free agency away from competing for the Division.

Clearly I was wrong. McVey and Shanahan are now on notice

 

[flv2]

You definitely aren't supposed to be in the Super Bowl.

...but you've earned it. Go win it.

 

[Hawknight]

A team with a second year coach that ‘lost’ the core of the offense in Geno, DK, and Lockett.

A team that took a rejected journeyman QB as their starter.

A team that wasn’t even projected to place well in their division.

A team that didn’t have a true #1 WR and picked up a washed up Kupp.

A team that reached and traded up for a safety out of S. Carolina.

A team with an O-line that finished damn near last in most statistical categories the prior year.

A team that took a rejected Demarcus Lawrence…and made him an integral piece of the defense.

A team that took a rejected Ernest Jones off the Titans via the Rams and made him a defensive captain.

A team that had to start backups at safety and linebacker while others healed.

If so inclined. pleae feel free to continue, starting your post with ‘A team…’

There’s more…there’s a lot more.

I got to be honest, even I didn't think we would get here. I'll even go far as to admit that I thought bringing in Darnold was a reach, and having Lock would be his mid season replacement. I was missing Lockett when JSN was on fire before realizing he was having a hell of a season. I'm in awe that we are where we are now and I'll happily eat crow for assuming we would have a less than stellar season. I saw this all possible a few seasons from now, but this year? I wouldn't have believed it until it hit me in the nuts, which it sure did. I didn't think another coach could replicate what Pete gave us with the LOB, MacDonald comes along and saids here hold my beer...I'm in awe and looking forward to the many exciting seasons ahead.

 

[jammerhawk]

Here’s reality perfectly exemplified. The talking heads are only just talking heads.

Most don’t even know who is actually on the team and they all parrot what others say.

Value your own thought about what the team is watch and notice, make up your own minds, don’t buy into the BS.

So far this team that was unlikely to win 8 games according to the “experts” has won 16 games. Sadly these “experts” are now falling all over themselves about the team and how good it really is. Reality is the team IS good and so were many of their opponents.

The Hawks have ripped several monies of their backs this season and have proven they are together as a team. Believe what you see and hit the hard ignore for the garbage.

BTW, Kupp is far from being done, without his efforts against the Rams the team may not have been able to close out the last game. Sam is a very good QB, don’t listen to the “BUTs” that is continuing just lazy uninformed nonsense narrative, he has proven that wrong and continues to grow as a QB. Oh, and yeah the team has a a damn good D, and plays Full phase football.

BELIEVE!!! Magic is happening before our eyes.

 

[Sperrydogg]

You definitely aren't supposed to be in the Super Bowl.

...but you've earned it. Go win it.

We. We are not supposed to be in the Super Bowl… oh yeah you’re a rams guy…. Maybe the best of all the other fans all hang out here

 

[Ostatehawk]

This from Fox Sports during the pre season.

"The Seahawks went through a total makeover this offseason, trading both their quarterback, Geno Smith, and their best wide receiver, DK Metcalf. While new quarterback Sam Darnold had a breakout year last year in Minnesota, I’m skeptical he can duplicate that success this season behind a weaker offensive line, with lesser surrounding talent on his new team.

At +475 odds to win the division, with a win total of 8.5, I am not a buyer of the new-look Seahawks.

The team I like is the Arizona Cardinals at +475 (a $10 bet returns $57.50).

The Cardinals will bring back two-time Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray, and an offense that was seventh offensively last year in yards per play."

The Cardinals - the freaking Cardinals. Whoever did this should be fired.

 

[cymatica]

WE DID NOT CARE

Followed by long pause

 

[RedAlice]

Followed by long pause

the Pats are also "not supposed to be here"

long pause?

 

[RedAlice]

We. We are not supposed to be in the Super Bowl… oh yeah you’re a rams guy…. Maybe the best of all the other fans all hang out here

I will hang out here regardless.

But, right now.

I am out until after the SB.

 

[chris98251]

I will hang out here regardless.

But, right now.

I am out until after the SB.

Please bring any extra champagne and Chicken Wings left over from the Pre NFC Championship Celebration food that the Rams were planning when you come back, the Bandwagon here is growing again and i think they under estimated the size that could be our celebration.

 

[DTiempo81]

the Pats are also "not supposed to be here"

long pause?

Woosh.

 

[RedAlice]

to be fair, the Pats are not supposed to be here more than that Hawks.

 

[RedAlice]

Please bring any extra champagne and Chicken Wings left over from the Pre NFC Championship Celebration food that the Rams were planning when you come back, the Bandwagon here is growing again and i think they under estimated the size that could be our celebration.

I will prolly still be here.

I think the "hubris" of .Net right now just shocked me.

 

[DTiempo81]

I will prolly still be here.

I think the "hubris" of .Net right now just shocked me.

Hilarious coming from a Rams fan. That team and their fans are so far up their own ass they could check for cavities in their molars.