His coaches made him post this, I'm not buying it for a second. As I stated last night, he's got a history of doing this, it's at least the third time this season he has extended an enemy drive with his damn ego.
Riq Woolen Apology
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I give your reply a loud raspberry Plplplplplplplplllllllllllll Lighten up Francis.
Culture can also go to hell and become toxic because of one big ego in a locker room, and his mouth is clearly ego-induced.
Of course he's gonna come across that way, but I seriously doubt he was/is fine with it.
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Dude's gone after the season, I'm sure of it. Doesn't learn a damn thing from past experiences. It's a shame too, he can be a pretty good player. That shit yesterday was as dumb as it gets. They were warned and warned. Talk about begging for it. Could have easily cost us that game.
I forgave him after he came back and made plays when he needed too. also he did make an amazing play right before that taunting penalty. If we lost, I'd have been pissed but he was also a reason we were able to bounce back from that sequence. Apologizing for it after that, I can't help but forgive him.
Even if his coaches made him post this which I doubt, how many players with a ego would actually put out an apology like that?
I've changed my mind somewhat. I still don't forgive Woolen, at least not at this time. What he did was inexcusable, and damn near cost us a trip to the Super Bowl. No thanks to him, we were able to persevere. But that could change depending on what he does from here on out.
If he goes into the Super Bowl and plays his a$$ off, puts his heart and soul into playing all around defense instead of loafing like he's done so often in the past, shuts down his receiver, sacks the QB, makes sharp, crisp tackles, makes an interception or two, then I'll re-assess my position as far as forgiving him goes.
Actions, not words, is what it's going to take for me to forgive him. Don't come to me begging for forgiveness by crying on my shoulder and saying you're sorry. Suck it up, Buttercup, and go play football!
If he goes into the Super Bowl and plays his a$$ off, puts his heart and soul into playing all around defense instead of loafing like he's done so often in the past, shuts down his receiver, sacks the QB, makes sharp, crisp tackles, makes an interception or two, then I'll re-assess my position as far as forgiving him goes.
Actions, not words, is what it's going to take for me to forgive him. Don't come to me begging for forgiveness by crying on my shoulder and saying you're sorry. Suck it up, Buttercup, and go play football!
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Did his coaches also make him talk to McVay after the game?
Do you understand the concept of realizing when you're in trouble, then trying to cover your ass?
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That seemed more like a "HA! We beat you" handshake, than a "sorry I taunted you" type of hand shake.
Unless there is some official information I'm missing?
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I don't know. Yeah it was a tremendous screw up, but the thing is this was a divisional game. Emotions are always going to run high in those. I also recall at the end of the December game Jones had mentioned that the rams were giving them the business verbally. No doubt that was happening here, Riq makes a play and decides to give the rams some love back.
Stupid? Yes, but he's human and all of us make mistakes like that. If he's truly apologetic and learns from this going into the bowl then maybe this will have worked out for the best.
That said had we lost I wouldn't be nearly as willing to move on lol. Winning really does fix everything.
Stupid? Yes, but he's human and all of us make mistakes like that. If he's truly apologetic and learns from this going into the bowl then maybe this will have worked out for the best.
That said had we lost I wouldn't be nearly as willing to move on lol. Winning really does fix everything.
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I think the part of this that makes me think he might be gone is that once team mates call you out for doing stupid shit - and it appeared there were multiple around him doing so - you don't continue to argue. You say "My Bad" and then shut your fool mouth and sit the **** down. He did not appear to do that - he kept jawing at his teammates. Not saying he cannot be saved - but it is a bad look.
No, what he was saying is the refs gave him every reasonable chance to not be penalized and were finally basically forced to throw the flag.
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You can forgive the human being and wish him the best while still believing he's had enough chances and it's time to move on.
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This is where I'm at too. I have nothing but the utmost respect and faith in JS and MM. If they believe bringing Riq back next year is the right way to go, then I'm going to trust their decision.
During a traumatic time of my life, I would listen to these words a lot "acceptance is not liking or acknowledging what happened was okay, acceptance is acknowledging it has happened".
I accept the trash talk was stupid and very easily could have imploded the team and lost the game. I accept that Woolen has 2 weeks to do what he needs to do to stick to the Seahawks MOB mantra. I accept that Woolen is at least doing the right thing at this moment, and the team did what they needed to stick together after such a huge game swinging mistake/moment.
How Woolen conducts himself moving forward in the public eye, in the locker room and most importantly on the field in two weeks will determine his future with the Seahawks. This is a pivotal moment for Woolen and I am 50/50 on how he will conduct himself moving forward, but thankfully he is at least on the right path with public apologies and what seemed to be a handshake to McVay right after the game (vs something Sherman would have said and done a decade ago).
I accept the trash talk was stupid and very easily could have imploded the team and lost the game. I accept that Woolen has 2 weeks to do what he needs to do to stick to the Seahawks MOB mantra. I accept that Woolen is at least doing the right thing at this moment, and the team did what they needed to stick together after such a huge game swinging mistake/moment.
How Woolen conducts himself moving forward in the public eye, in the locker room and most importantly on the field in two weeks will determine his future with the Seahawks. This is a pivotal moment for Woolen and I am 50/50 on how he will conduct himself moving forward, but thankfully he is at least on the right path with public apologies and what seemed to be a handshake to McVay right after the game (vs something Sherman would have said and done a decade ago).
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The real question is if it will even be worth bringing him back. If some other team offers too high a number it won't matter anyhow
Since the NFL is all about $$$, think of the millions of dollars he would have cost local bars, grocery stores etc for all the SB parties in the area. Not to mention the bonuses his teamates get.
Or all of the time and effort the whole SEA org put into making it happen. IF he is still around in two weeks, that will be it.
Or all of the time and effort the whole SEA org put into making it happen. IF he is still around in two weeks, that will be it.
