I think Carroll is honestly one of the few coaches that actually cares about the human being a player is as much as they are talented football players, perhaps, even more so.
Say what you want and I have myself about Carroll’s football credentials and/or coaching schemes and XOs, but it has been said by players that they truly feel Carroll connects with them as human beings first, which is why most are hurt when their time in Seattle is concluded.
I believe Sherman, reiterated this. Hell, look at KJ Wright, this guy loved everything Seattle, hard to say Carroll did not have a huge impact on him.
I personally believe that Carroll wants to bring out the best in people first, because football is secondary and if he can help a person be a better version of themselves, the chances they succeed on the field is raised.
Some people are coached up when they are yelled at, some are coached when they have a listener. I believe Carroll is a listener first.
Carroll’s make it positive instead of negative can easily change the thoughts of a player and that could bring out the best traits in them.
Imagine going through life being negative all the time. And then imagine going through life with more optimism. What would have higher chance of finding success?
I believe a lot of players see this in Carroll.
I don’t know the man personally but he seems like a decent guy that players would rather be around and play for as compared to like a Jim Harbaugh, Mike McCarthy, Mike Zimmer, etc.