Pete Carroll’s harsh remark about the Seahawks’ front office sparks eyebrows

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On January 10, the Seattle Seahawks announced their departure from head coach Pete Carroll, shocking the NFL world.

Carroll informed reporters during a tearful press conference that the choice to stand down as head coach but continue as an advisor was a “mutual decision.” However, the 72-year-old said he “fought hard” to keep his job in meetings with general manager John Schneider, owner Jody Allen, and senior brass.

Carroll was asked about the gap during an appearance on Seattle Sports on Friday, January 12. If you wanted to continue coaching, how could the break-up be mutual? “The perception of the media, the outside, is not always accurate,” stated Carroll.

While Carroll did not go into specifics, he did say that the Seahawks front staff fails to communicate with him because they are “not football people.”

“What is the essence of the necessary changes?” That’s where we might disagree,” he explained. “I see it one way, and I believe I have a solution.” I’m not going to do anything half-heartedly. I’m striving to make it flawless.”

“They may not see that that’s the right answer,” Carroll said, despite his “precise, specific thoughts” on how to solve things. Or the answer that makes them happy. The difficult issue is that they do not understand football. They are not trainers.

“It’s difficult for other people to get the true details of it.” “It’s difficult for me to convey to you guys,” Carroll told The Athletic’s Mike Dugar. “As much as you have in your background, (former quarterback) Brock (Huard), there are times when I shrug my shoulders and say, ‘Okay, that’s as far as we got and I can’t take you any further in this time frame…'” and we’re not going to get along.”

Fans & Analysts Strongly Reacted to Pete Carroll’s ‘Not Football People’ Comment

Pete said you plebeians don't know ball https://t.co/54ajJe7ffj

— Mike Barwin (@MikeBarwin) January 12, 2024

Carroll’s not-so-subtle dig at the Seahawks’ front office sparked outrage on X, formerly known as Twitter.”An inability to explain complex subjects in a way that non-experts can understand is a leadership issue,” wrote Field Gulls’ John P. Gilbert. And that could explain a lot of defensive issues after coaches like Quinn and Richard – who have found success in different jobs – have left and possibly taken that talent with them.”

With the Seahawks’ performance this year, particularly on defense, most fans supported the front office.”He’s had multiple years to fix this defense,” one man wrote. So perhaps his method is no longer effective. That’s what I’d think if I were Jody Allen!”

A member of the public said, “Makes me wonder what the disconnect was/what Pete’s solution to the struggles was.” Another individual said, “Impossible to know exactly what he means here, but seems like Carroll thinks this team is close to returning to being competitors with some ‘adjustments’ and ownership disagreed.”

The former coach slighting the show’s host had fans rolling. One fan wrote, “Omg he’s telling y’all you don’t know ball to your faces 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.”

Pete Carroll Exits as the Winningest Coach in Seahawks History

"This is worth crying for."@PeteCarroll thanking his wife Glena will also have you in tears. 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/F1N6R8klBc

— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2024

While we may never know what caused the Seahawks to essentially fire Carroll as head coach, he has left quite a legacy. During his stint as head coach, Seattle achieved back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, winning the first one in 2013. Over 14 seasons, Carroll guided the Seahawks to a 137-89-1 record.

“[Carroll] is going to go in the Hall of Fame as a Hall of Fame Coach,” NFL analyst Michael Lombardi said on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday. There is no doubt.”

Lombardi claims the decision was not easy, but the team’s defensive performance in recent years proved decisive. “I think the inability to improve the defense affected Pete more than anything else… I’m sure Jody Allen was wondering where the defensive magic was… He couldn’t address the dilemma, and I believe it forced their hand… Time ran out after 14 years.”

According to FOX Sports, Seattle concluded the 2023 NFL season ranked 30th in total defense. While the Seahawks were 20th against the pass, they were 31st against the rush.