More Reports Indicate Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll “Wanted Divorce” From Each Other

By the end of Russell Wilson’s tenure in Seattle, it was pretty clear that him and longtime head coach, Pete Carroll, didn’t necessarily see eye-to-eye.

It all started last offseason, when it was reported that Wilson was hoping to get more say in Seattle’s personal decisions. It was said at that time that Wilson had grown annoyed with the increasing role of Carroll and his sons on the staff. And he was looking for a change in the dynamic.

Being as he’s a pro’s pro, Russell Wilson still never publicly denounced Pete Carroll after he was traded away to Denver this offseason. But according to a report from NFL analyst John Middlekauff, both sides wanted an end to the marriage.

“So he finally told you I want out and your head coach, which is a little weird,” Middlekauf said. “You’re staying loyal to him. He’s seventy years old but you didn’t want really to coach him either. He can say whatever he wants, like they wanted to divorce from each other, Pete and Russell. This one like regardless who your quarterback is, you want DK Metcalf on your team.”

Comments from Jody Allen, Pete Carroll and John Schneider in announcement of trade all point to Russell Wilson’s desire for change. pic.twitter.com/CAjEco4jr9

— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) March 16, 2022

Middlekauf would continue with his comments about how Settle still shouldn’t trade DK Metcalf just because Russell Wilson’s gone.

“Because he’s a difference making player and if you have a lower end quarterback, which they’re going to have, he’s an enormous target to throw to. So to me, the Jets should not be interested in trading pick 10 and 100% Seattle Seahawks should not trade DK Metcalf, just like the Titans shouldn’t trade AJ brown or the 49ers trade Deebo Samuel. “

No matter how or why it happened, a Russell Wilson trade felt like a long time coming. And even Pete Carroll knew it. Now, the veteran coach will be trying to go through a rebuild or retool with the new-look Seahawks, while Wilson will undoubtedly have Super Bowl aspirations in his first season with the Broncos.

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