NFL: Pete Carroll out as Seahawks head coach, stays on as an advisor
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I believe he had 1 year left on his contract. I guess it makes sense to pull the plug now and avoid the whole lame duck scenario.
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Terry Yake
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woah, was not expecting that. but then again given his age, it wouldn't be surprising if he was done with the coaching grind
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God, it will be weird to see a new coach in Seattle.
Tomlin, Belichick and Carroll are so ingrained in the culture of their respective teams, it's almost hard to imagine their teams with different head coaches.
Tomlin, Belichick and Carroll are so ingrained in the culture of their respective teams, it's almost hard to imagine their teams with different head coaches.
EpochLink
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Whoa, this came out of nowhere.
Pete is getting up there in age, probably didn't want to keep on going well into his 70's.
He's going to the Hall of Fame down the road, he probably wants to take it easy now.
As for who replaces him? Dan Quinn could be the spot for him as he's been itching to get back into head coaching. I don't know if Harbaugh would be a fit though.
@snipes who else would replace Pete?
Pete is getting up there in age, probably didn't want to keep on going well into his 70's.
He's going to the Hall of Fame down the road, he probably wants to take it easy now.
As for who replaces him? Dan Quinn could be the spot for him as he's been itching to get back into head coaching. I don't know if Harbaugh would be a fit though.
@snipes who else would replace Pete?
I am surprised given that the hawks will be sold per the Will left behind by Paul Allen. But figured Pete would return since the city is entities to 10% of rhe hawks proceeds of sale if sold before May 2025. Thought 2024 would be it for Pete.
Harbaugh and Pete had their issues in college. Not sure if that has been mended.
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Seattle is interesting spot.
Has some good young building blocks but no Longterm QB
I imagine any coaching hire will ask about plan at QB
Geno Smith is going to turn 34 early next season and was rather pedestrian this year while Lock is not answer.
Has some good young building blocks but no Longterm QB
I imagine any coaching hire will ask about plan at QB
Geno Smith is going to turn 34 early next season and was rather pedestrian this year while Lock is not answer.
PanthersPens62
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In his presser a couple of days ago, Pete literally stated his intent to coach next year. Are we sure this was his decision?
Of course, he had generally been sly with the media regarding his intentions regarding the team day-to-day, so that wouldn't surprise me either (claiming status quo while change was in the works)
Of course, he had generally been sly with the media regarding his intentions regarding the team day-to-day, so that wouldn't surprise me either (claiming status quo while change was in the works)
EpochLink
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Yeah that could be the case but then again, that was over a decade or so ago.
If they did go for Jim Harbaugh, then that would be something for Seattle to grab.
But the question remains, would Jim Harbaugh be entertained by the Seahawks job.
Good thing Pete got his final win.
Like I said, Hawks sale can be finalized in May 2025 with no proceeds to the city. So, for sure 2024 Pete could have returned and called it a career and allowed new owner to hire their own guy. But, timing with most HC spots filled before end of Feb, how does one insert their own influence over the choice and have HC in place before sale finalizes in May 2025.
I think Quinn makes the most logical sense for Seattle since he's worked with Pete and John. Most likely a defensive HC since that's where most of Pete's coaching tree comes from. Saleh started off in Seattle for example.
I am interested to see how the offense does no longer in Pete's philosophy. More creativity I hope.
Don't see a Vrabel going to Seattle. The locker room and practice will definitely have a much different feel to it for the players, so they better be ready for that. To what extent, will depend on the replacement.
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Yeah the presser was odd given that two days later he isn’t the coach anymore. Seems like an owner decision.
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It is puzzling, given that Jody leaves it to Pete and John to run. And with a pending sale/auction of the Hawks which likely begins later in 2024 (due diligence and stuff), figured she'd just ride with Pete in 2024 and let the new owner decide for 2025. Again, maybe she realizes timing wise, not great with a May 2025 cutoff and jobs need to be filled by free agency in late March.
So, it's really a 2 year commitment at the HC spot even with the sale in 2025.
Let's face it, the defence, has been in the 20's for the past 5 seasons. That's Pete's side of the ball. Hasn't turned that around yet.
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Can’t believe after what we’ve seen that Russell and Carroll are exiting their spots in the same offseason
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I was leaning towards accepting that it was time for change, but seeing the news in text has me feeling a bit pouty anyway. Am very grateful for his run with the Hawks.
On one hand, it's like, they are around 16 months away from a new owner. So, could have run it back with Pete.
On the other hand, that defense isn't getting any better and that's his side of the ball.
The former LOB guys saying that the locker room is different now, kind of telling and being realistic, need to take advantage of the younger players on rookie contracts while they have the cap flexibility.
Unholy Diver
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That press release from the team/owner didn't really sound like it was his idea
