In recent months we 12's have been barraged with a lot of negativity surrounding the Seahawks. From Earl Thomas' "Come get me" last season, the likely end to Kam and Cliff's careers, to the mass exodus of some of our top players. The national narrative has been unforgiving. The Seahawks reign of success is over. The window has slammed shut. The Golden Years of national media coverage seems like a thousand years ago. The only time anyone in the media talks about the Seahawks it's usually in a negative light in regards to who is now gone and how they will likely be looking up in the division for the next few years.
That is why today was such a breath of fresh air. Of course I have no way of knowing for sure, but I have a deep-rooted feeling that the Seahawks NAILED this draft. The acquisition of Shaquem Griffin in the 5th round wasn't just a blessing for him and his family, but to us as well. His story transcends sports and is the true message here but the wonderful side effect is that it feels like it gave the Seahawks a definitive beginning to a new era full of hope.
I don't wish to bash former players and I will go on record as saying that I was fans of Sherman and Bennett but their time had run their course here. I wish them both well with their new teams (whenever it doesn't directly impact us) but I for one won't miss the distractions that were clearly an ongoing issue.
The dual Shaq's will usher in a new era. The Legion of Boom is now a fond memory and its time to embrace this next chapter in the Seahawks' story.
The selection today hit me in ways I wasn't anticipating. The way I reacted was raw and real. It made me realize just how much the negativity over the past several months had impacted me emotionally.
So how do you guys feel today?
That is why today was such a breath of fresh air. Of course I have no way of knowing for sure, but I have a deep-rooted feeling that the Seahawks NAILED this draft. The acquisition of Shaquem Griffin in the 5th round wasn't just a blessing for him and his family, but to us as well. His story transcends sports and is the true message here but the wonderful side effect is that it feels like it gave the Seahawks a definitive beginning to a new era full of hope.
I don't wish to bash former players and I will go on record as saying that I was fans of Sherman and Bennett but their time had run their course here. I wish them both well with their new teams (whenever it doesn't directly impact us) but I for one won't miss the distractions that were clearly an ongoing issue.
The dual Shaq's will usher in a new era. The Legion of Boom is now a fond memory and its time to embrace this next chapter in the Seahawks' story.
The selection today hit me in ways I wasn't anticipating. The way I reacted was raw and real. It made me realize just how much the negativity over the past several months had impacted me emotionally.
So how do you guys feel today?