One-day contract for Russell Wilson?

[WmHBonney]

Nope
He wanted out, he got out.
Now, stay out.

 

[m0ng0]

I'm a no, but if the team/organization says yes it's all good.

 

[BobbySwagner]

Nope for me, he back stabbed our coach and GM, for me having grown up in Canada ( Victoria) we have a strong sense of loyalty if you break that....good riddance.

Random side note-I’m in Victoria!

 

[glenwo2]

I'm a no, but if the team/organization says yes it's all good.

Or rather : it won't matter what anyone thinks. It will get done with or without support.

 

[BirdsCommaAngry]

Sherman hasn't done a retirement contract. Would the same chunk of people be against that because he signed with the 9ers and was critical of Carroll after leaving the team?

 

[Torc]

Sherman hasn't done a retirement contract. Would the same chunk of people be against that because he signed with the 9ers and was critical of Carroll after leaving the team?

Sherman was let go by the team. He didn't ask for a trade or for his release. If anything, he felt he was mistreated by the organization, and there's some validity to that. Apart from playing against them on the field, he didn't try to undermine the team. He has also come back to talk to players in OTAs and been part of the "family". Oh, and he's one of the best CBs of all time.

I do think his loyalties are a bit divided (he literally switches hats on his podcast depending on which team he talks about), but I'd welcome him on a one-day contract, ring of honor, or raising the flag.

 

[Seahawker]

There is a lot of water under the bridge on this one, but what tears it for me is how RW forced his way out and the whole Mr. Unlimited rant.
He had ten great years in Seattle that were aided by the LOB and ML24.
Denver bit hard and paid a Kings ransom for him & shortly after ate $85M in dead money to rid themselves of him. I see no ROH or HOFer whose path parallels such a disastrous and unfortunate ending.

I'd like to see our next ROH inductees to be Pete Carroll and Bobby Wagner, they've both met the threshold for that Seahawk pinnacle.

There is an expanded list of other candidates that obviously meet the talent standard but may fall short in terms of duration, stats or negative connotation concerning the team.
Far removed from the sentimental favorites of the Seahawks early beginnings, I think the new benchmark for the ROH should be based on probable Canton induction for players moreso than coaches.
Kenny Easley and Cortez Kennedy were both voted Defensive Player of the year and inducted into the HOF. I think that should be remembered when enshrining future ROH members.
Retire as a Seahawk? Sure, but other accolades may be tentative moving forward as this small .net survey sample size shows.

 

[toffee]

I am surprised by more NO than YES.

 

[IndyHawk]

I am surprised by more NO than YES.

He burned a lot of bridges while here, I'm not surprised.

 

[sutz]

I am surprised by more NO than YES.

Actually, if you combine the "Yes" with the "Yes, but wait" numbers there are more Yeses than Nos.

 

[nivs]

Yes on one day contract. No on ROH.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Poor guy let him at least go out with a ceremony, he’s had a hard time lately bless his heart

 

[toffee]

Poor guy let him at least go out with a ceremony, he’s had a hard time lately bless his heart

I heard ya, no one enjoys being unwanted, or being interviewed to be Geno Smith's backup, at Geno's recommendations.

On the other hand, my empathy ain't pumping, no when wilson has 1/4 billions in his investment profolio, a celebrity wife, mansions everywhere and travels in his private jet.

 

[BirdsCommaAngry]

It's ironic. If RW got hurt or w/e and retired in 2022 instead of demanding a trade, he's easily in the ROH and would have probably already raised the flag by now. The team almost certainly still only has 1 Lombardi without Spoon and co. RW would literally be appreciated more if he contributed less to the franchise.

 

[Aircrew]

He burned a lot of bridges while here, I'm not surprised.

Yep. He deliberately, consciously and purposefully made himself a pariah. All for money, ego and hubris.

The Seahawks' Alex Rodriguez.

 

[godawg]

I DON’T CARE.

 

[RiverDog]

IMO if he handles it the right way, ie retiring as a Seahawk, it could go a long way to mending the wounds he inflicted during his departure. He doesn't have to be specific, but if he were to admit that he made some mistakes, apologize to his fans for misleading them, admit that he's human and asks for their forgiveness, IMO the vast majority of 12's would accept it. I know that I would.

I certainly wouldn't invite him to raise the 12th man flag within the next 5 years, as doing so could be a huge embarrassment for both him and the team. 10% boos will drown out 90% polite applause.

 

[chris98251]

Bring ripe tomatos and eggs...............

 

[IndyHawk]

Yep. He deliberately, consciously and purposefully made himself a pariah. All for money, ego and hubris.

The Seahawks' Alex Rodriguez.

Wonderful Comp when you really think about it - Both became bigger
than the team in their minds.

 

[Aircrew]

IMO if he handles it the right way, ie retiring as a Seahawk, it could go a long way to mending the wounds he inflicted during his departure. He doesn't have to be specific, but if he were to admit that he made some mistakes, apologize to his fans for misleading them, admit that he's human and asks for their forgiveness, IMO the vast majority of 12's would accept it. I know that I would.

I certainly wouldn't invite him to raise the 12th man flag within the next 5 years, as doing so could be a huge embarrassment for both him and the team. 10% boos will drown out 90% polite applause.

I actually agree. If he were to come clean and be honest, at least as honest as Russell is capable of being, I too think most fans would forgive and move on and I probably would as well.

And, yes, wait at least 5 before showing your face in these parts Russ. It would likely be an ugly and unnecessary moment that we could all just do without.