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NFL fans will never forget the fact that Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn’t hand the ball off to then-star running back Marshawn Lynch at the 1-yard line in Super Bowl 49 against the New England Patriots. Don’t believe me. Look no further than this innocent looking NFL poll. The NFL posed a question on Twitter, […]

While college football and the NFL are basically the same sport, there are still differences in terms of the level of competition. There are some coaches who succeed at the college level but fail to translate their success into the NFL. On the other hand, there are coaches who are better off coaching at the […]

The Seattle Seahawks decided against accepting Jordyn Brooks’ fifth-year option. However, Pete Carroll still thinks Brooks has a bright future with the Seahawks. Declining the option makes Brooks a free agent after the season. But Carroll is expecting the linebacker to remain in Seattle beyond 2023, via 93.3 KJR. “We expect Jordyn to be with […]

Based on the way that Kenneth Walker produced during his rookie season, many believed that the Seattle Seahawks had found their running back of the future. In year one, he was the focal point of the backfield, rushing for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns on 228 carries. Through the air, he added 27 receptions for […]

The Seattle Seahawks were among the teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft thought to be interested in taking a quarterback with one of the high picks. Instead, the Seahawks decided to use their No. 5 overall pick (from the Denver Broncos) on Illinois Fighting Illini cornerback Devon Witherspoon. But the Seahawks probably would have […]

After landing Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Pete Carroll knew he’d selected a special player; someone who could impact the game in a similar way to another player he coach back in his days at USC: Troy Polamalu. … wait what? Why is Carroll comparing Witherspoon, a perimeter […]

The Seattle Seahawks could draft a quarterback with one of their first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. Head coach Pete Carroll has informed quarterback Geno Smith that it is a possibility despite links to Jalen Carter and rumors of a trade down, per NFL reporter Ari Meirov. The Seahawks have one of […]

The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a big night. They hold the No. 5 and No. 20 overall selections, picks that many believe might be used on a quarterback or an elite defensive lineman. Ahead of the draft Thursday, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll took to […]

The Seattle Seahawks are likely to make further moves in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of available roster spots on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Seahawks will draft with each of their picks in […]

The Seattle Seahawks have the rare opportunity to select at No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft next month because they acquired the pick in the Russell Wilson trade last offseason. The question is, do they select a top-notch QB despite just signing Geno Smith to a new three-year, $75 million extension? Well, if […]

The Seattle Seahawks locked up free agent Geno Smith on Tuesday, signing their quarterback to a brand new three-year, $105 million extension after his breakout campaign in 2022. Shortly after the news surfaced, head coach Pete Carroll hopped on Seattle Sports 710 AM and discussed what this means for the organization, even admitting that Smith […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll gave his first comments since reports surfaced about his former quarterback, Denver Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson, wanting him and general manager John Schneider fired before Wilson was traded to the Broncos. Pete Carroll also gave his thoughts on Denver hiring Sean Payton as their next head coach, and what […]

  The Seattle Seahawks made the transition from the Russell Wilson era to the Geno Smith era simpler and faster than anyone really expected. This coming NFL offseason, the Seahawks must continue their on-the-fly makeover while remaining NFC West competitors. Here are some ideas on how they can perhaps do this. Here we’ll look at […]

Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson seemed to be on rocky terms before the Seattle Seahawks eventually traded the quarterback. Wilson’s disdain of Carroll now seems much deeper, as he wanted the Seahawks to replace him with Sean Payton. Wilson believed Carroll, and General Manager John Schneider, were holding back the Seahawks from winning more Super […]

Dave Canales coached under Pete Carroll in numerous roles from 2010-2022. As Canales moves on to take a new role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carroll had nothing but praise for his former assistant coach. Under Carroll in Seattle, Canales spent time as the passing game coordinator and as the running backs and quarterbacks coach. […]

For Seattle Seahawks fans, there is one moment in franchise history that makes every single member of the 12s feel absolute pain every time they think about it: Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 against the New England Patriots. Marshawn Lynch was on a heater yet Pete Carroll decided to throw a slant instead, with Malcolm […]

Although the Seattle Seahawks’ season was ended in the Wild Card round by the San Francisco 49ers, the 2022 campaign was a great one for them. They got back into the playoffs after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and now have a very bright future with a team full of great young players […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was impressed with Geno Smith in 2022 after a reinvigorated campaign for the veteran, and he confirmed the process has begun to re-sign the signal-caller. On ESPN’s Seattle Sports radio on Monday, Carroll said there have not been substantive contract talks with Smith, but that the preliminary process has […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy really stepped up on Saturday in the Wild Card round, so much so that even Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was left in awe of his performance. Carroll was particularly impressed with Purdy’s evasiveness, prompting the Seahawks tactician to compare the youngster to one of the best QB […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ playoff run just ended, so now, Pete Carroll and the team’s focus shift on the future and what it holds for them. However, before they can really answer that, they will have to take care of Geno Smith’s contract first and make sure he stays. Smith is set to become a free agent […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn’t hide his frustration after the team got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers in their Wild Card showdown on Saturday. Carroll shared that the Seahawks had a really good shot at winning the game, especially after a strong second quarter that saw them take the lead against […]

The Seattle Seahawks have defied the odds in the regular season and are now in the middle of their preparation for the NFL playoffs, which not many thought before the 2022 NFL season kicked off Geno Smith and company would be part of. But after a thrilling victory in Week 18 against the Los Angeles […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett seemed like he would be out for an extended period of time after undergoing hand surgery. However, after missing just one week, it looks like Lockett could be back on the field for Week 17. At Wednesday’s practice, Lockett was reportedly on the field catching passes, via Gregg Bell […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be shorthanded when they travel to Kansas City Saturday for their Week 16 game, as leading receiver Tyler Lockett (hand) will not be able to play. However, head coach Pete Carroll said he didn’t think Lockett would be able to play the following week when the Seahawks host the New York […]

The Seattle Seahawks had injury added to insult during their Thursday Night Football loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers, as star wide receiver Tyler Lockett sustained a finger injury late in the fourth quarter of the defeat. After the game, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told the media that Lockett’s finger is broken and […]

The NFL playoff picture is beginning to take shape. The San Francisco 49ers clinched their playoff berth after defeating the Seattle Seahawks, 21-13, on Thursday night. That loss may be damaging to the Seahawks’ playoff chances, as they stand on the outside looking in at the moment, and Pete Carroll knows it. He knows that […]

Seattle Seahawks star Jamal Adams is progressing well in his recovery from leg injury, but don’t expect him to return any time soon. Head coach Pete Carroll said as much after Adams was seen in the Seahawks’ practice facility for his regular check-in with the team’s athletic training staff. The rest of the team is […]

After sitting out the last two days of practice, it appears that there is finally some clarity on the status of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. Pete Carroll came out with a definitive statement, indicating he expects his star receiver on the field in Week 14. Transcribed by Corbin Smith of FanNation, Caroll spoke […]

According to Head Coach Pete Carroll, the flu hit the Seattle Seahawks locker room hard during the week. But things now seem to be headed in the right direction. On Thursday, the Seahawks had eight players miss practice while dealing with an illness. This list of players included Damien Lewis, Travis Homer, Quinton Jefferson, Jordyn […]

The Seattle Seahawks and Bobby Wagner went their separate ways in the offseason in order to open up some cap space. After becoming a free agent, Wagner signed with the Los Angeles Rams, but head coach Pete Carroll still can’t get over the fact that his former linebacker isn’t around anymore, despite the Seahawks currently […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn’t hold back as he expressed his disappointment in their Week 12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Seahawks and Raiders battled in overtime, but in the end, Seattle just had no answer for Josh Jacobs who dominated from start to finish. Jacobs’ 86-yard run in […]

It looks like the beef between Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson isn’t going to end any time soon. In fact, Wilson appeared to take a subtle shot at Carroll after the Seahawks tactician threw a shade at him over his refusal to wear a play-calling wristband during his time […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is seemingly finding himself in the midst of an ongoing feud between Denver Broncos star Russell Wilson and Seahawks HC Pete Carroll. When one reporter attempted to fan the flames of that beef by asking Smith whether he did any high-knees during the Seahawks’ flight to Germany, Smith called them […]

There’s been a bit of a back-and-forth of late between Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. Amid the stunning success and resurgence of Geno Smith in Seattle in 2022, Carroll took a shot at his former QB. Now, Wilson has clapped back with a response of his own. Via […]

Once again, the Seattle Seahawks added proof of why they should be taken seriously this season. Geno Smith and the Seahawks victimized the Arizona Cardinals for the second time in the 2022 NFL season on Sunday, eking out a 31-21 road victory over Kyler Murray and company. In one of the most crucial drives of […]

When asked about how Geno Smith keeps getting it done under center for the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll threw up his hands. “What can I say, he’s the real deal,” Carroll declared. “This is the real receipt, there’s no mystery, no ‘oh, he’s gonna run out of gas,’ it’s not like that. He knows exactly […]

Speaking with Ian Furness about how it felt to record a big-time stop on a scrambling Daniel Jones on 3rd-and-9 at the 8:30 mark in the fourth quarter to force the Giants to punt down seven, Harris made a bold declaration that will fire up Seattle Seahawks fans like nothing else. “This is the best […]

The Seattle Seahawks are still waiting for a more definitive outlook on the injury of star wide receiver DK Metcalf, though, head coach Pete Carroll allayed some fears about losing one of his team’s best weapons long-term with an optimistic report following their 37-23 win on the road over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday. “He […]

As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, there is still uncertainty surrounding the availability of a key offensive weapon. According to  Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated, wide receiver Tyler Lockett will come down to the wire as a game-time decision, as he is listed as questionable […]