Wednesday was an emotional day for the Seattle Seahawks, their coaching staff, their players and their fans. In the most stunning development in franchise history, the team removed Pete Carroll as their head coach. Carroll will still be in the building, but things will never be quite the same without him calling the shots and whoever replaces him has a large pair of Monarchs to fill.
What set Carroll apart from just about every other football coach on the planet was his idea that it could be fun – and his players loved him for it. Since the news broke that Carroll is out as head coach, we haven’t heard from any current players, who may be stunned into silence. However, many of his former players have been singing his praises on social media.
Here’s how former Seahawks are reacting.
Doug Baldwin
I've had the privilege of being around a lot of incredible coaches in my lifetime. The best ones knew that they were more than just a coach. They knew that they were role models and a significant influence in the lives of the young people they had the honor of coaching.
Pete… pic.twitter.com/gUObIQ0qbu
— Doug Baldwin Jr 🌹 (@DougBaldwinJr) January 10, 2024
Russell Wilson
One of the Greatest Ever.
“Keep Shooting” Coach.
Grateful for the memories. @PeteCarrollBest is Ahead. https://t.co/ct3W4IYIyf
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 10, 2024
Richard Sherman
Hell of a run @PeteCarroll. Thankful for the times we shared. From High School all the way to the NFL. I am grateful for you and your spirit and wisdom. HOF career and human being. Much love and respect!
-25 pic.twitter.com/Duk0ZLuCCr— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 11, 2024
Robert Turbin
The Goat 🐐
Thanks for everything coach!
We know you’ll be back 😉 pic.twitter.com/wnJXY6eATI
— Robert “Turbo” Turbin (@RobertJTurbin) January 10, 2024
Mike Davis
What a career! thanks @PeteCarroll for believing in me pic.twitter.com/qLk1kRQcNs
— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) January 10, 2024
Jimmy Graham
Hard to believe anyone else will be the hawks head coach. I’m grateful I was able to experience a man like you as my leader. I’ll never forget being wheeled out of a hospital alone at 3 am and seeing you with your wife still waiting to give me a hug. Thank you for everything 🙏🏽🖤 pic.twitter.com/w9GzuCjVJb
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) January 10, 2024
Golden Tate
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) January 11, 2024
David Moore
The Greatest to do it! @PeteCarroll I sure appreciate you taking a chance on that D2 kid and giving me the advice I needed. Truly 1of1🤞🏾 Honored to have gotten to play for you🙏🏾🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/8gQGd1qsKU
— David Moore-The_OVO_Duke™ (@DmoeSwagg23) January 11, 2024
Jon Ryan
Coach @PeteCarroll thank you for everything you did for me and for the city of Seattle. You’re one of the best to ever do it. I’ll miss seeing you patrol the @Seahawks sideline in those Air Monarchs.
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) January 11, 2024
Luke Willson
One of the greatest mentors of my life. I loved playing for this man and the @Seahawks organization. The culture he created was incredible. He truly lived this message. I learned so much on the field and even more off of it.
Thank you Pete
@PeteCarroll pic.twitter.com/dBmRBFRPNV— Luke Willson (@LWillson_82) January 10, 2024
Brock Coyle
Thank you Coach @PeteCarroll!!! pic.twitter.com/58rGhY48W7
— Brock Coyle (@bcoyle50) January 10, 2024
