YoloinOhio Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Cliffs notes http://deadspin.com/espn-the-seahawks-d-really-resents-russell-wilson-1795547558?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow ESPN: The Seahawks' D Really Resents Russell Wilson ESPNs Seth Wickersham went long on the simmering drama thats affected the Seattle Seahawks for a while now, with Russell Wilsons goal-line interception at the end of the Super Bowl nearly three years ago still haunting the locker room. The gist is that the defenseand Richard Sherman in particulardoesnt much care for what it perceives to be Pete Carrolls coddling of the offense, especially Wilson. Wickersham presents a clear contrast between a rough-hewn defense that forged itself into a dominant unit by emphasizing accountability on one side, and the pollyanna-ish positivity that characterizes Carroll and Wilson on the other. Sherman has basically been a pain in the ass about it; one unnamed former assistant coach told Wickersham, referring to Sherman, Hes made it personal. Its your fault were not winning. It wears guys thin. All that tension thus explains why both Sherman and the team were amenable to a trade that couldnt be pulled off earlier in the offseason. There are plenty of morsels in Wickershams story, but the most delicious might be the one from a June 2014 minicamp practice, just four months after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl by curb-stomping Peyton Manning and the Broncos: According to witnesses, Sherman threw the ball back to Wilson and yelled, You f-ing suck! Another fight broke out. Sherman was cussing and yelling; Wilson seemed stunned. Pete Carroll stopped practice and would later hold a series of meetings to remind the players they needed to build each other up, not tear each other downand that they needed to support their quarterback, further pissing off a defense that already thought the head coach went out of his way to protect him. Original article http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19446657/seattle-seahawks-cornerback-richard-sherman-let-go-problem-nfl-2017 Edited May 25, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sherman is due an ACL tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The Seahawks are not done writing their story. The team is still pretty intact and should be another playoff team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Will they fall apart this year. Trouble in the locker room is not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 yeah I saw that article. didn't bother reading. It's pretty obvious Sherman has had issues about that last play over the course of last season every time there was a goal line pass called by offense. The culture Pete Carroll has been fostering is one based on positive thinking and togetherness. Sherman should be cut honestly. Team and culture is more important than any single player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sherman is my least favorite player in the NFL. He really is a smart and intelligent kid but over the top at times, would I love him on the Bills? Of course but his act is getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The Seahawks are not done writing their story. The team is still pretty intact and should be another playoff team. I actually have enjoyed their playoffs problems the last few years....After SB48, their fans we're absolutely unbearable.....Dynasty this, Dynasty that....after 1 championship !! I hope they don't win another one for years and years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I actually have enjoyed their playoffs problems the last few years....After SB48, their fans we're absolutely unbearable.....Dynasty this, Dynasty that....after 1 championship !! I hope they don't win another one for years and years.... You mean the 12s.. Yeah, I can honestly say when the Pats and Seachickens played one another in the SB, I wished it could have ended in a tie like the old college system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I actually have enjoyed their playoffs problems the last few years....After SB48, their fans we're absolutely unbearable.....Dynasty this, Dynasty that....after 1 championship !! I hope they don't win another one for years and years.... I like them as a team, Russ is entertaining to watch as a Fran Tarkenton clone, and the defense is unreal. In an era when everyone gets cute with blitz schemes, substitutions, "moneybackers", etc. etc. , they just line up in Cover 3 and say "beat us". Few teams do. I think they'll win another championship or two, they have too much young talent on long term contracts not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I like them as a team, Russ is entertaining to watch as a Fran Tarkenton clone, and the defense is unreal. In an era when everyone gets cute with blitz schemes, substitutions, "moneybackers", etc. etc. , they just line up in Cover 3 and say "beat us". Few teams do. I think they'll win another championship or two, they have too much young talent on long term contracts not to. Don't get me wrong, they are one of the best 4 teams in the NFC with Dallas, Green Bay and Atlanta.....And they are entertaining ...just can't stand their fans....( I live in Seahawks country )....If they win another one, it will only get worse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Why would a corner back care that his QB is treated well by the head coach? Because Sherman can't stand not having the glory put on him. He'll say it's defense vs offense but he's the kind of person that would bring on that division. This is about jealousy. If you're stupid enough to not understand QB's are/have been treated different for decades and at every level - then Harvard smart can no longer be used to describe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sherman is one of a couple players that I would have no problem seeing get injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) The dislike of Russ seems petty and jealous. But I will say I thought something was up with him before our MNF game there last year, when he did the interview in the tunnel and looked like he just had a pre-game date with "Molly." It was bizarre. Edited May 25, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well...If he thinks Russell Wilson sucks I hate to see Sherman on the about the 25 or so teams with worse QB situations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Well...If he thinks Russell Wilson sucks I hate to see Sherman on the about the 25 or so teams with worse QB situations... i think he may have realized that when Carroll came to him with the list of teams they would trade him to. Then he was like nahhhh just kidding! I love t here! Edited May 25, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grb Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 You wonder whether this article (a) conflates the entire Seattle defense with Sherman's issues, and (b) conflates Sherman popping off at times with his whole mindset. It has a click bait-feel to it, building the largest possible conclusion off a few hot head incidents. I don't doubt Sherman is a pretty smart guy, but he could definitely use an extra helping of impulse control....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Sherman is one of a couple players that I would have no problem seeing get injured he does seem like an incredible d-bag. but i wonder how much is him, and how much is this wrestling heel persona he has created for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wilson is so overrated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Sherman sounds like a real ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I heard the interview on the Ryan Ruscillo show with the guy who wrote it. It seriously sounds like there are severe issues in that locker room in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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