Pete Carrollmade a crucial decision in the offseason. The head coach traded franchise quarterbackRussell Wilsonto theDenver Broncosand then gave thestarting job toGeno Smithover Drew Lock. In an incredible turn of events, the offense ignited and theSeahawkssuddenly clinched a ticket to the NFL playoffs.
AfterRussell Wilsonwent to theBroncos, nobody expected to see theSeattle Seahawksin the postseason. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for head coachPete Carrollconsidering the quarterback who led them to aSuper Bowlvictory was gone.
Now, after the success ofGeno Smithwith theSeattle Seahawks, a new controversy emerged around the team and it involves Russell Wilson. Read here to find out all the details about the quarterback’s scandal and his answer to a shocking report.
Report: Russell Wilson wanted Pete Carroll fired of Seattle Seahawks
According to a report from The Athletic, Russell Wilson pushed for Pete Carroll to be fired as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Furtermore, the quarterback also wanted John Schneider out as general manager.
The information states that, in February of 2022, Russell Wilson tried to convince the Seahawksthat Pete Carroll had to be out in order to bring Sean Payton as the new head coach of the team.As a consequence, just a month later, the front office took a huge decision and traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos.
After the scandal broke out, Russell Wilson had an immediate answer to the claims against him. “I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win. l’ll always have respect for them and love for Seattle.Focused on moving forward! Best is ahead.”
So, one year after this alleged scandal, both parts are definitely movingin different directions. Russell Wilson got his wish with Sean Payton signing as head coach for the Denver Broncos and the Seahawks trying to get a new deal for Geno Smith in order to keep him in Seattle.
