After the Super Bowl LV and before the 2021 Draft one of the news that most attracted the eye was the alleged divorce between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. This separation did not materialize and in Seattle they have already turned the page.
In an interview for NFL.com, the head coach Pete Carroll called Wilson’s supposed departure from the organization old. and clarified that the words of the Wisconsin product that started the rumors were misrepresented.
“It’s old news to discuss because it was a long time ago. The few words he said made a lot of noise. Throughout the entire process I have been in contact with Russell. We talked, he was frustrated, he made a lot of emphasis on something that bothered him and it was misinterpreted, “he explained.
Given the possible arrival of Wilson to the market, multiple organizations tried to reach an agreement with the Seahawks to complete the transfer. The most aggressive team were the Bears, who unsuccessfully offered three first-round draft picks, one third-round pick and two starters of the club.
Stronger than ever
On the other hand, Carroll indicated that the Seahawks’ silence on the Wilson case was the organization’s decision and added that the misunderstanding with the passer served for Seattle to strengthen its internal ties.
“We had a lot of work to do and there was all the media discussion that I didn’t get involved in, and General Manager John Schneider didn’t. Russ did what he could when he saw what was happening, he kept quiet,” he explained. “This allowed us to focus, to make sure that we are on the same page, it made us confirm that we could overcome any adversity and we did. “
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