A Completely Irrational Response to the Josh Wilson Trade

I’m going to read this over and over while staring at Goya’s painting of Saturn biting man’s head off. Also, cough syrup.

"Josh was a great player for us and we love him," coach Pete Carroll said. "John (Schneider) said when he got here he wanted to create a roster that other teams wanted to come after, and this is an illustration of that. Because of a good draft this year and other players that have been here, we’ve got some good pieces in place that will seize this opportunity. We’re really excited to see how Kelly (Jennings), Walter (Thurmond) and Roy (Lewis) rise up and make the most of this chance."

Mission accomplished. We’re definitely on every GM’s radar now.

Kudos on the memory.

"It was one of those deals that comes along," Schneider said. "We get calls on players and we don’t do everything. But this was one of those deals we felt like we couldn’t pass up."

WTF????

“They were splitting time,” said Carroll. “Both guys could play for us. Kelly has done a wonderful job for us. He’s really a good technique player and we’re pleased as heck to have him. We were able to do this because of those other guys. That’s really what made it possible.”

I hate GMs ….I now have a new person to have as the first person listed on Wayoverpaid.com……..John Schneider

would result in Kelly Jennings being cut or traded and Wilson getting a more prominent role.

“people with a vaunted sports careers”

“the empty suites”

As the fan backlash continues from this trade, I wonder if, privately, Schneider will realize how bad the value of this trade was, or if he’ll just do mental gymnastics to rationalize it. And if it’s the latter, I wonder if there’s anyone in the organization who will challenge him on it after the fact. I fear there isn’t.

I’m shocked and appalled. I really don’t have anything to say other than that.

to John Schneider and is on the road to ruining another Seattle sports franchise?!?!?!

Ruskell’s direction: “We are forever one polished player away from a Super Bowl victory.”

… and that I’ll wake up to find out that Kelly Jennings has been traded to the Ravens for a conditional middle round pick…

“Carroll/Schneider will know they screwed up royally when … "

When I first got this text update on my phone today I was shocked first because Wilson was traded and then reading that it was for a 5th, possibly 4th round pick. I would have expected to read 3rd round pick knowing that anything higher would not happen….but thats not what I read, and one of my favorite quotes is “it is what it is.”

After reading all the posts on this site as well as ESPN, I do notice a much different attitude and opinion from Seahawk fans between the 2 sites. I am still not sure how I completely feel about this trade- mainly for a few reasons which I am not sure if you all care or want to read or hear, but this is exaclty what this site is for- fans thoughts and opinions on what happening with “their” team, and of course the response from others.

First off- I feel that something else is coming that this trade has either led to (tho aquiring a conditional 4th/5th round pick wouldnt be a deal breaker), but more that this opens the position for someone else to be brought in.
Second- I keep reminding myself and asking the question of why hasnt Wilson flat out beat Jennings out the last 2 years (including this year) for the #2 CB spot, and why was another CB brought in last year (acknowledging the injury to TRU)? Yes, I know that Wilson eventually started ahead of Jennings as the season progressed but was this because of Wilson’s stellar play, Jennings poor play of a combination of the 2?
Next, as John points out- Wilson is short, and unlike pretty much any other CB in the league in that regard. Which again makes me wonder or question, was he that outstanding a player that he was starting material despite this or was he “the exception that proves the rule”? is he someone who could regularly line up against bigger stronger receivers and shut them down or be more than servicable? Or was he simply a nickle back who played very well against slot receivers? (the same position we were excited Earl Thomas would be able to play or Walter Thurmond able to play). Maybe this is all because of the short-sidedness of the former and current coaches, or maybe there is more to this than we as critics and die-hard fans can see. Whatever the case, I think Wilson’s time in Baltimore will provide answers to those questions and hind-sight will of course be 20-20….either in that we made a terrible trade, or seeing Wilson on a better team and better defense will make any difference or comparison in talent obvious. So while we do like to make quick reactions- time will tell….in seeing if this is the tip of the iceburg at the CB position, or if this is a terrible horrible decision by the Seahawk front office.
But this leads me to my main point and the whole reason for this long and drawn out post, is while we are upset, pissed, confused, dumbfounded, and standing their with our palms facing the sky screaming WTF; either its too early to declare “the sky is falling” and Pete and John are complete idiots and are continuing to ruin this franchise and send us further into a tailspin toward middle earth, or like J Morgan pointed out and questioned about us being ignorant to the people in charge of making decisions for the teams and organizations we love and follow intensetly and do they really know what they are doing or are they really any more qualified or have anymore expertise than any of us do. Or are we being ignorant in another way to the fact that we as fans sometimes get lost in the “personal” side of things with players and our teams like we would with our own children who are maybe not the most athletic, most intelligent, best citizens or best decision makers. One thing that I do believe front office personel in any sport or business for that matter have to do is to remove themselves from the personal side of things and look at everything else.

Even with the quote from JS, I dont think Seattle could have have easily replaced Wilson with Jennings in that trade like we may be able to in Madden. I think Baltimore saw more value in Wilson as a returner where Jennings has no value- the Ravens projected returner Donte Stalworth is out for I believe the 1st weeks- so Wilson provides value in the return game as well at CB or nickle corner.

Just to put this post in perspective, I am only trying to put things in a different perspective and step back from things and ask a few questions about the player involved and the overall impact he made and impact that will be lost…not to alienate myself from the rest of you or point fingers at anyone of us as being wrong. So, I guess- Take it as you will.

fuck, being a Seahawk fan has been fucking tough

What a god damn fucking idiot. That stupid smug ugly fuck. God I am just so pissed. Reading his press conference quotes about how it was a deal they could not pass up…my god. Really? Just could not pass the chance to make my beloved team FAR FUCKING WORSE!?

Pistol, have fun being on a great team that is likely in for many years of sustained success. Wish I could remember what that was like.

There I was walking through Costco with my wife in the freezer section waiting on my wife, so I get out the Droid go to NFL news app 1st article I loudly said THEY TRADED WILSON WHO THE FUCK MADE THAT DECISION!! so our remaining trip through Costco and our ride back home I tried and tried to rationalize to maybe see what they see and my conclusion. They must have a lot of faith in Thurmond and or Lewis. If you are a GM that is draft happy you want to look at the roster of CB’s and say who can I trade that has the potential to get me a high draft pick on performance and Wilson is the obvious choice. I see this coming back to bite us in the ass come week one I hope its not Jennings starting.

but you’re not always going to find gold in the middle rounds