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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe
Then why did they outright refuse to trade him last year? If they thought he wasn't good enough they would've honored his trade request last year.
They traded him because he and Pete didn't agree on offensive philosophy and they knew the relationship was never going to get any better.
Russell Wilson was the only thing keeping that franchise afloat the past three or four years and it will show in 2022. In seasons where Russ played every game, the Seahawks made the playoffs every single season but one. QB's in Cousins' tier don't do that.
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So it took them a decade to realize that their philosophies weren't aligned?
Hey, if you're content with paying a guy 50 mil/yr just to make the playoffs somewhat consistently, he's your man (and I suppose you are that desperate).
Actually, Pete Carroll is who kept them afloat. They were consistent winners until he was forced to "let Russ cook." All downhill from there.
Reality: Seattle wasn't going to pay a QB with declining athleticism who can't see over his OL $50 mil/yr. Especially when he isn't aware of his own limitations and isn't sensible enough to follow the tried and true plan.