No. I think you got it wrong. Part I recall was not about Baker not being accountable as he did hold himself accountable.....but, yes, he did mention teammates not being motivated and that should not have been said. Foolish.
Try and follow please.....the entire podcast was overblown IMO as the vast majority was guys joking around and most of his comments about the Browns were positive. Yes, in the entire podcast he made one (maybe even a couple) comments he should not have made where he questioned some teammates.
Seahawks would not be interested in another QB AFTER training camp. Pretty certain of that, don't even think they are interested in another QB BEFORE training camp. Depending on the outcome of the Watson hearing the Cleveland could be Jimmys new home.
Yeah... I know what Pete and the FO are saying. But these teams have a history of snatching up each other's players (mostly SEA snatching up SF players), and I have a feeling SEA is playing the waiting game since JG announced his surgery. Could certainly be wrong, but wouldn't be surprised at all. Geno and Lock aren't scaring anyone in the division (JG wouldn't either), but at least they'd end up with a guy that spent 4+ yrs inside of Shanahan's playbook with a ton of professionalism who could bridge them to next year's draft and potentially a year beyond. JG > Geno/Lock isn't he?
Well we will see, but I think your dead wrong. For one thing teams would want a new QB to be in camp to learn the plays, the offense and the system and get familiar with the players he needs chemistry with. After camp Jimmy values drops like a rock except as insurance as a backup IMO.
All things being equal, I would agree with you. But these are the 9ers and Seahawks. Sacrificing 3-4 weeks on the front end of the schedule while JG gets up to speed wouldn't be that outlandish for a Seattle team that is basically in tank mode. I have to imagine that keeping the locker room together next year will be somewhat of a priority for them. There are 51 players not named Geno/Lock that will want to make some sort of showing.
Seahawks have other teams in the division to worry about. Don't see Jimmy doing well behind a OL which is a work in progress and hitting receivers deep down field isn't his strong point. Pete is following the plan he used when he first became HC for the Seahawks which is first build a strong roster , THEN worry about finding a franchise QB. This season is about building a core group and developing them, adding another bridge QB is counter productive because the assets wasted could/would be used on players that could improve the core. Just how much difference would Jimmy make against teams like the Rams,49ers, Chiefs, Chargers ect? Hardly any as the Seahawks don't yet have the roster to beat those teams. Next year with plentiful draft capitol and cap space hopefully that changes. Jimmy isn't going to the Seahawks, you can bank on that.
Isn't my intention to go down a rat hole here, but Seattle has more than enough cap room in 2023 to take care of DK and sign a professional bridge QB. Pete's plan was bailed out by drafting a generational talent in Wilson. I hear what you're saying, but it seems to me that they are leaving themselves with a ton of flexibility. And it isn't about whether JG actually wins those games - it's about how he deals with the locker room, FO and media when they lose those games.
Enough space maybe, but they can use that space on core players. Seahawks Superbowl run was fueled by the strong roster Pete built, Wilson was just a cog doing his part and his part wasn't anything like say Mahomes part in the Chiefs Super Bowl run. Strong defense, strong running game and RW not screwing things up by turning over the ball and making the occasional completion when asked to. That Super Bowl belongs to Pete not RW.
Man, you've been spoiled having RW for the last decade. Pete's a good coach and built a fantastic defense. RW helped the organization take it to the next level. Everything else sounds like post-hoc rationalization. Seattle doesn't need Jimmy - but if he's cut, I wouldn't at all be surprised if they try to pick him up.
Yes was a blessing having RW, but all good things come to an end and the time had arrived. Pete knows how to build a contender and yes finding a franchise QB is on the need list, but it doesn't have to be the next Patrick Mahomes, just need say a Dak Presscott type. Someone with enough skills and that should be possible although not a sure thing or an easy thing to find. I like the rebuild so far, in fact think this was the best draft since say 2012 for the Seahawks. Next years draft is going to be crucial. In the meantime I got to say this has been a very exciting time to be a Seahawk fan, football is so much more fun then it's been in years. Now I just have to hope it works out.
This can't be true?
You got a steal. A one year starter for 5M and a 5th.
