The Return of Richard Sherman

[SoulfishHawk]

No doubt, speed guys for sure. I wouldn't like our chances on any jump ball type plays. His ball skills are ridiculous.

 

[ivotuk]

I appreciate everything he has done for this team, and the City of Seattle, and always will. I was always impressed with how intelligent he was, and how he approached topics.

But, he let his emotions get the better of him, and his immaturity and selfishness ended up overshadowing all of the good things he has accomplished. It's too bad too, because the great things he has accomplished are now being ignored. But that's his own fault. He put himself above the team, and hopefully he has learned from that.

It only takes one "Awshit" to wipe out all of those "Attaboys."

At first I was really mad at him, but I got over it and realized that I didn't want my immaturity going up against his, I'd probably lose So I choose to focus on the positive, his contributions to the Legion of Boom, Seattle's first SuperB Owl, his Charitable work, and the (mostly) selflessness he showed towards his team mates.

So it's up to me to swallow my pride, and my anger, and say "Thank you Richard for all you've done!" and for how proud you've made many of us to be Seahawks fans. I wish you nothing but the best as long as you're not playing the Seahawks, and may you have a long and storied career, followed by retiring as a Seahawk and getting in to the Hall of Fame.

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Ok....the actual first thought I had......when I saw this post title.......ARE you a Jedi Yet????


The Force will be with you Always.

 

[erik2690]

Just a reminder to people saying he trashed the Seahawks on the way out after they cut him:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us ... ree-agency

Personally I don't see any of that in this. It's all very reasonable IMO and very complimentary of the fanbase and the city (save for those trashing him because the Seahawks cut him :lol: )

FWIW he's also been a model teammate in SF so far.

Actually that's what's annoying is he did some of his biggest rock throwing anonymously. He was so obviously the main source of ESPN's early season/just before season hit piece on Wilson. He took shots and didn't even put his name on it which to me is worse in many ways.

 

[NINEster]

How quickly people forget him throwing Russ, Pete and John under the bus. Claiming the team had "lost it's way" etc.
Sure he gave us great memories, he also acted like a spoiled 5 year old his last couple seasons here. Screaming at coaches and players on the sidelines, and then acting like it didn't happen. That crap with Jim Moore, who yes is a complete moron. Then after going to the Niners, he still kept going on and on.
Now his team is horrific, he's playing average and we don't hear a thing from him.
He'll go down as one of the best Hawks of all time, and one of my favorites. But he's not above criticism. I won't boo him or cheer him. I just look forward to him getting burnt and him telling us it's fake news.

He was probably correct. The thing that may be said is as a leader, he was directing the direction they were going. So as an entitled player, because of his previous play, he helped them go down the wrong path.

Now, the team again buys into the program and voila....we are back.

Just something to think about.

Until it becomes like the 2017 Seahawks.

I've seen the two sides of Sherman myself....the part I loathe and the part I respect.

I don't think he was off the mark a ton - Bennett and the other guys more or less co-signed what he was willing to publicly say.

Him going after the team afterwards is not very classy, but it's sorta par for the course for his personality type.

When he told Wilson he "f***** sucks" that probably delayed Wilson's extension by a few months while Pete and John evaluated the situation.

 

[Popeyejones]

"They’ve lost their way. It’s as simple as that. They’ve just lost their way. When you make too many mistakes over a long period of time, you kind of dig yourself a hole. And then when you backtrack, you gotta make a bunch of rash decisions to try and fill the hole and hope that it holds up.

“When we were rolling it was an environment for pure competitors. When it becomes something else, then it’s more difficult to thrive in, and I think that’s what was tough on Earl, that’s what was tough on a lot of guys. But I think as it kind of progressed, you start seeing the writing on the wall. You’re like, ‘Not only are they probably moving in a different direction,’ but it’s like, ‘Ah, well, I kind of want to move in a different direction, too.’ So it happens like that. All great things must come to an end, I guess."

He said the Hawks were really competitive and then they weren't anymore (they "lost their way"), so the writing was on the wall that they had to reboot things.

I mean, isn't that exactly what happened?

Isn't that exactly what Seahawks fans were calling for in moving on from the aging vets who weren't "hungry anymore" and Bevell and Cable who got to keep their jobs and didn't have to "always compete" and so on?

I can understand not liking it coming from a former player, but I'd be surprised to find a single Hawks fan on this board who didn't express some variation on this sentiment after last season.

 

[Sox-n-Hawks]

Like I've said, I want to see him get wrecked. If you leave Seattle, cool.. thanks for being a competitor on the team. However, once you become a competitor on another team, I have zero desire to see you win. Furthermore, I'll take great pleasure in watching you get beat on every down. :irishdrinkers:

 

[Vesuve]

Watching some Red Zone replay last night, Sherm was getting absolutely torched by Evans. He looks really slow to me, almost like he's playing injured still. He never was a fast guy. Evans was open by 5 yards on a long pass over Sherm and the only thing that kept him from scoring an easy TD was the ball being thrown too far towards the sidelines.

Dave Wyman puts up 2 plays in which Sherman got beat with his Xs and Os on the board.

I have not seen Sherm play this year, however. Soon, I will.

[youtube]0bldEpUdZC8[/youtube]

 

[Mad Dog]

Just a reminder to people saying he trashed the Seahawks on the way out after they cut him:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us ... ree-agency

Personally I don't see any of that in this. It's all very reasonable IMO and very complimentary of the fanbase and the city (save for those trashing him because the Seahawks cut him :lol: )

FWIW he's also been a model teammate in SF so far.

Actually that's what's annoying is he did some of his biggest rock throwing anonymously. He was so obviously the main source of ESPN's early season/just before season hit piece on Wilson. He took shots and didn't even put his name on it which to me is worse in many ways.

That's heresay.

It's crap like this that mutates into "facts" that start getting bandied about on the board as truth when it's just pure unadulterated speculation.

I'm sure Sherm has some bitterness about some things that happened during his tenure. I'm also sure that he sees things from a very one sided view and lacks perspective about the whole NFL business. But I'm not going to ascribe to him a role as the chief rumour monger that set out to undermine the whole team while here or on his departure.

 

[toffee]

Just a reminder to people saying he trashed the Seahawks on the way out after they cut him:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us ... ree-agency

Personally I don't see any of that in this. It's all very reasonable IMO and very complimentary of the fanbase and the city (save for those trashing him because the Seahawks cut him :lol: )

FWIW he's also been a model teammate in SF so far.

Actually that's what's annoying is he did some of his biggest rock throwing anonymously. He was so obviously the main source of ESPN's early season/just before season hit piece on Wilson. He took shots and didn't even put his name on it which to me is worse in many ways.

That's heresay.

It's crap like this that mutates into "facts" that start getting bandied about on the board as truth when it's just pure unadulterated speculation.

I'm sure Sherm has some bitterness about some things that happened during his tenure. I'm also sure that he sees things from a very one sided view and lacks perspective about the whole NFL business. But I'm not going to ascribe to him a role as the chief rumour monger that set out to undermine the whole team while here or on his departure.

I problems were how Sherm used those locker room information and why he did it, he didn't complain to the coaches, or organized a players only meeting. May be he did but coaches didn't react the way he wanted, or he didn't have the hearts of enough players to give a damn to what he wanted to say, of course we don't know for sure.

This is how he used the inside knowledge:
Sherm chose national media to pitch his opinions that painted his team and locker room in a very negative light that was detrimental to the team chemistry and progress.

This is why he did it:
For the sole purpose to promote his brand at the expense of his team.

In the last couple of seasons, his on field contribution couldn't justify his locker room and off field acts anymore. WE WILL NOT BE 5-4 WITH RICHARD SHERMAN ON THIS TEAM, we suffered 4 loses because some of our young guys and castoffs were learning or not good enough, we had 5 wins because players follow the system instead of fight the system.

Should have traded Bennett, Sherm, Earl; fired Cable, Bev, a season earlier. That's on Pete, my biggest knock on him.

 

[Seymour]

Just a reminder to people saying he trashed the Seahawks on the way out after they cut him:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us ... ree-agency

Personally I don't see any of that in this. It's all very reasonable IMO and very complimentary of the fanbase and the city (save for those trashing him because the Seahawks cut him :lol: )

FWIW he's also been a model teammate in SF so far.

Actually that's what's annoying is he did some of his biggest rock throwing anonymously. He was so obviously the main source of ESPN's early season/just before season hit piece on Wilson. He took shots and didn't even put his name on it which to me is worse in many ways.

That's heresay.

It's crap like this that mutates into "facts" that start getting bandied about on the board as truth when it's just pure unadulterated speculation.

I'm sure Sherm has some bitterness about some things that happened during his tenure. I'm also sure that he sees things from a very one sided view and lacks perspective about the whole NFL business. But I'm not going to ascribe to him a role as the chief rumour monger that set out to undermine the whole team while here or on his departure.

It is also common sense and obvious as hell.

But go ahead and drink the Sherm kool aid.....I'll watch and report the effects. :179422:

 

[hawxfreak]

No matter what was said I just find it hard to see how a coach could keep a player that gives coaches so much blowback
BB would have cut him 2 years ago
He was slowing down and wasn't worth that kind of money with injurys and attitude
Here's to hoping we roast his ass twice before we make a nice playoff run
Go Hawks
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[hawxfreak]

No matter what was said I just find it hard to see how a coach could keep a player that gives coaches so much blowback
BB would have cut him 2 years ago
He was slowing down and wasn't worth that kind of money with injurys and attitude
Here's to hoping we roast his ass twice before we make a nice playoff run
Go Hawks
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[Jville]

I enjoyed Richard Sherman in the early days. But, Richard's role as a leader fell on sad times. He wasn't able to wipe his face, move on and finish well. It was time for him to move on and reset elsewhere as a free agent and outgoing member of a distinguished graduating class.

I only watch 2 forty niner games a year. So, Sunday will be my first opportunity to see Richard play this year.

For those watching at home, I record and replay Seahawk games. When replaying, I work the volume, fast forward, rewind, and slow motion controls. I am delighted to report that I have learned how to avoid all live TV broadcasts. I've come to delight in skipping past recorded commercials and halftimes. The 2017 season was a huge motivation for change. I've learned, adapted and benefited from taking a more active and selective role in controlling what is worthy of my time. As can anyone.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

"They’ve lost their way. It’s as simple as that. They’ve just lost their way. When you make too many mistakes over a long period of time, you kind of dig yourself a hole. And then when you backtrack, you gotta make a bunch of rash decisions to try and fill the hole and hope that it holds up.

“When we were rolling it was an environment for pure competitors. When it becomes something else, then it’s more difficult to thrive in, and I think that’s what was tough on Earl, that’s what was tough on a lot of guys. But I think as it kind of progressed, you start seeing the writing on the wall. You’re like, ‘Not only are they probably moving in a different direction,’ but it’s like, ‘Ah, well, I kind of want to move in a different direction, too.’ So it happens like that. All great things must come to an end, I guess."

He said the Hawks were really competitive and then they weren't anymore (they "lost their way"), so the writing was on the wall that they had to reboot things. .

I guess Sherman's statement is up for interpretation............to me the meaning behind "lost their way" is a shot at Pete and John for not respecting and giving credit to everyone equally, thus causing the well documented locker room divide.

 

[Mad Dog]

Just a reminder to people saying he trashed the Seahawks on the way out after they cut him:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us ... ree-agency

Personally I don't see any of that in this. It's all very reasonable IMO and very complimentary of the fanbase and the city (save for those trashing him because the Seahawks cut him :lol: )

FWIW he's also been a model teammate in SF so far.

Actually that's what's annoying is he did some of his biggest rock throwing anonymously. He was so obviously the main source of ESPN's early season/just before season hit piece on Wilson. He took shots and didn't even put his name on it which to me is worse in many ways.

That's heresay.

It's crap like this that mutates into "facts" that start getting bandied about on the board as truth when it's just pure unadulterated speculation.

I'm sure Sherm has some bitterness about some things that happened during his tenure. I'm also sure that he sees things from a very one sided view and lacks perspective about the whole NFL business. But I'm not going to ascribe to him a role as the chief rumour monger that set out to undermine the whole team while here or on his departure.

It is also common sense and obvious as hell.

But go ahead and drink the Sherm kool aid.....I'll watch and report the effects. :179422:

I'm not drinking anyone's koolaid but Pete Carroll's. :179422:

Sherm was a great player for us and quite likely could have been locker room cancer, but I won't ever state that as fact no matter how "obvious as hell" it is. Plenty of other locker room cancer possibilities in last years room including the one guy that actually showed the finger to our coaches and actively went to another teams coach seeking asylum.

 

[Uncle Si]

Richard Sherman gave us "The Tip" which helped lead us to our first Super Bowl victory. He may now be wearing enemy colors now but I will always remember him as a Seahawk!!

He gave us "The Tip" and the team gave him "The Shaft".

Couldn't resist. :lol:

I love Sherm. I would applaud him before or after the game. No cheers, just applause. A sign of respect.

During the game? Booing is the route to go. I think he would expect it.

One day, he WILL be raising that 12 flag. And he WILL get cheered.

The man brought a lot of great memories to this franchise. I hope he goes in the HOF.

Agreed here.

Wasnt happy with Shermans comments on his way out, but in retrospect they were pretty tame.

Will celebrate him as one of the best Seahawks ive ever watched... once hes retired

 

[Coug_Hawk08]

Sherman trashed the organization, coaches, and former teammates. He is also presently a 49er. I will boo him.

He doesn’t have Lebron status where we put up some tribute video and thank him in his return.

Dude burned bridges, and then also popped the life vests of people trying to save him from drowning in his own word vomit.

 

[Uncle Si]

Sherman trashed the organization, coaches, and former teammates. He is also presently a 49er. I will boo him.

He doesn’t have Lebron status where we put up some tribute video and thank him in his return.

Dude burned bridges, and then also popped the life vests of people trying to save him from drowning in his own word vomit.

Also true... although i dont think his actions on the way out were as bad as they felt initially. The recovery of the team has probably helped temper that

 

[rcaido]

I still think Sherman is great player...Typical .net fans still but hurt over things that were said during the media. Its funny how most of .net hates on Sherman, Thomas, & Bennett but seem not to say anything about Avril, Kam, & Beastmode.

Sherman has always been loud and i guess the saying...He is the i love this guy only because he's on my team...If you think about it though, he had every right to be frustrated. Cable & Bevell were complete jokes.