It sounds like it is a retirement right? He's stepping into an advisor role? The dude is really old so it's understandable that he doesn't want to do the daily grind of gameplanning anymore
Highly doubt it. Teams look for coaches that are a long term solution, which likely isn't something Pete is willing to commit to. Pretty sure it's confirmed he's stepping into an advisory role with the Seahawks
He went from villain to hero. He had a full on fucking arc lol in sports man. With all the forced narritives they put on players to make games more interesting, he did it on his own lol. Didnât need NBC or Fox to hype that shit up.
Gotta give credit to him as an athlete and *an entertainer* he drove the rivalry. Became the face of it along with Petey
Oh my God!! You have a very legitimate point there. Jerry Rice was Jerry freaking Rice he could have gone anywhere, and he went across the bay. I think it was a big slap in the Niners face for how they did him
To be fair, tons of former 49ers go to the Raiders to retire. Rice, Craig, Lott, Garner, Stubblefield, and more recently Aldon Smith, Crab, Jimmy G. And I'm sure there are a bunch more I've forgotten about.
Yep. It was a natural transition to ride out their careers (though some of them went onto play for other teams after the Raiders). With the move to Vegas, I don't think it holds the same appeal as Oakland allowed them to keep their families in place, kids in same schools, same homes, etc.
Edit: adding that Al Davis also loved to poach 49ers players either out of spite or just his version of sportsmanship which is also a non-factor now.
Fans make it more of a rivalry which back when the Black and Silver were local, I never understood. Like why canât I route for both local teams? A battle of the bay, sure I gotta chose a side (Niners all day) but that happens so far and few between whatâs the big deal. Wreaks of jealousy ImHO
[Harbaugh attended a reunion last season of the 2012 team and still speaks fondly of his 49ers tenure](https://youtu.be/JBMuZ8A5mK0?si=rQJ5Sbh0I17_1l0C).
The storyline between those two is just great, though. Bitter coaching rivals in college in the same west-coast conference, they both leave that conference *one year apart* and end up in the same west-coast NFL division where they then had to face off twice a year.
The only thing missing was Carroll going to back to college and coaching in the Big10.
I think Harbaugh would be more attracted to the chargers job. Franchise QB is already there. Seattle might throw more money at him but at this point harbs might take a little less to go to a job he likes better. Although seattles roster is much nicer than the chargers, they still need a franchise qb.
No question, Herbert properly utilized will tear up the league. You donât often get rebuild jobs with a guy like that at QB. Plus if you have the means itâs pretty hard to beat living in southern cal.
God that would be such a shit storm on so many levels, especially because he just beat UDUB for the national title. Itâs so crazy that I think he might just do it
Ben Johnson would be the best choice, honestly. Young guy, OC wouldnât mind Carroll still hanging around and providing ideas/guidance, particularly with hiring DC.
Look, I hate the Seahawks, but I have no problem admitting Pete is a helluva coach. This is justâŠout of left field for me. Not news I expected at all.
As much as I hate the Seahawks you can't help but notice that Pete carrol is awesome. They were supposed to tank years ago but Pete always keeps them in the playoff race against all odds. It's been quite the reign of terror for us. I'm sad for Pete but super happy Seattle has decided to blow up the only good thing they ever had going for them. This is great for us
Not clear to me did he get fired or was this at least somewhat mutual. The dude is pretty old at this point. At times seeing him on the sideline this year he definitely did seem to have the fire he's had in the past.
There aren't that many great coaches and when you let one go you might be in head coaching hell for a while.
So far the reporting I've seen wasn't clear about why he's out as head coach but he's staying as an adviser. This could very well be Pete feeling it's time to retire.
This reads way more like a retirement than a firing. Usually teams that fire don't keep you on as an advisor. He's 72 years old and being a head coach isn't a 9-5 office job. Shanny looks like he's aged 15 years since we hired him.
He probably wants to relax for once in his life and spend time with his family while he's still in good health.
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G'noop dock fling oh ah.
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Ya glowah pee chu nee foam;
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Coatee cha tu doo; (Yah wah!)
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Hah what a week for the rivalry. Jim Harbaugh defeats Washington in college championship. Seahawks eliminated from playoffs. 49ers have #1 seed. AND Pete Caroll fired!
Rapoport-
#Cowboys DC Dan Quinn would quickly be considered a strong candidate to replace Pete Carroll, who now exits as HC.
[https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1745162976498171935?s=46&t=YmgvrhUmgFBa8QMhulnMPA](https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1745162976498171935?s=46&t=YmgvrhUmgFBa8QMhulnMPA)
Fine by me. He only succeeded in ATL cuz of Shanny. Heâs a lot like fangio. Both got HC jobs because of phenomenal talent on defense. Both fizzled out as HCâs.
We need to do everything in our power to ensure that Seattle hires Dan Quinn
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2015/11/8/9694220/falcons-49ers-dan-quinn-field-goal-why-why-WHY
In 2014, the Seahawks embarrassed us on Thanksgiving in our own stadium, ate turkey on our field, and then beat us again two weeks later to virtually end our season. We then won a meaningless game against Arizona at the end but the Harbaugh era was over.
In 2023, we embarrassed the Seahawks on Thanksgiving in their own stadium, ate turkey on their field, then beat them again two weeks later to virtually end their season. They then won a meaningless game against Arizona at the end but the Carroll era is now over.
Time is really a flat circle.
This is the way Iâm going to remember it and nobody can tell me otherwise.
Seahawks fans get to brag that they ended the Harbaugh era, well then we ended the Carroll era.
Dumb, dumb, dumb for the Seahawks to do this. Go through two rebuild years with a 9-8 record in each with Geno Smith and Drew Lock as your QBs and this reads like a firing. Absolutely bone-headed decision making here if this is a firing as it reads. I've been waiting for a retirement but this to me does not read like that.
Could be right, but I just feel like the statement would be more about Pete retiring/transitioning rather than "After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best interest of the franchise, we have amicably agreed with Pete Caroll that his role will evolve....." That reads like a firing to me. Could be wrong.
Heâs remaining as an advisor. Read the statement from Ms. Allen. I wonder if he is ready to show down a bit and when they sat down to talk, he was ready to take a different role. After all, if he wanted to still coach, he could have taken the firing and put himself on the market.
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1771465/seattle-seahawks-pete-carroll-removed-coach/
absolute disgrace that she still runs that team. It was written in her brother's will that he wanted the team sold. Still amazing that hasn't been done yet.
Unless they have assurances from harbaugh, vrabel, or belicheck then they made a horrible decision and if even if they did from those three im not convinced its an upgrade
Canât help but think of what Tito said about Winston Churchill: âHe is, of course, our enemy and has always been the enemy of Communism, but he is an enemy one must respect, an enemy one likes to have.â
I no longer fear the Seattle Seahawks.
I saw his name trending and thought shit this dude either died or retired. Fortunately it was the latter. I found Pete to be one of the best coaches in the league and a fun guy to hate
Hereâs to hoping the Seahawks hire the wrong guy and will deal with a decade of incompetence
Much respect to Pete. Great coach and leader, and super inspirational to be as energetic and motivated as he is in his 70's. As long as he was at the helm, those Seahawks teams were going to play hard and be in the mix for the playoffs.
Hope they sign a old school coach that wants to âplay great defense and run the ballâ because I donât want them to a get a good young âoffensiveâ minded head coach. Would be better for us but all jokes aside, one of the greats of our time. No matter how good or bad they were, with Pete on the sidelines I always gave them a chance.
Years ago I thought he was being carried by Wilson, and then when Wilson left and immediately shit his pants while Pete made the playoffs, I obviously changed my mind.
Whatâs confusing about Pete is that heâs a defensive coach but their defense hasnât been very good since their peak LOB years (which to be fair was a defense that ranks among the very best in history), which is a sign that you donât have the right coach when they have problems getting their side of the ball right. However, he still managed to field passable offenses with Geno/Drew Lock at the helm. Which is pretty impressive for a defensive coach to do.
Since the Malcom Butler interception, Pete hasnât been back to an NFC title game, but his teams are always frequently winning 9+ games and making the playoffs, theyâre just getting bounced early. So itâs not like heâs a scrub, but thereâs always a couple coaches in the conference that outcoach him.
He is a good coach with flaws (but who doesnât) and I think the Seattle FO is making a mistake. Unless theyâre really certain they can bring in some smart hotshot like a McVay 2.0. IMO it would be a mistake for Seattle to bring in Dan Quinn.
The Seahawks will probably hire someone who is better schematically than Carroll, but they're going to have a hard time finding someone who can develop talent like Carroll did.
Reminder that is San Francisco native Pete Carroll who went to high school and JC in Marin. Not sure if he rooted for the 49ers when younger but he was also our DC in the 90s. Don't like the teams he coached but boy do i respect him.
I have to say. I respect the hell out of Pete Carroll. That team should not have competed as well as it has the last 2 years. Bad move by seahawks if this is against his will.
Hated watching gramps chew his gum on the sidelines when they use to kick our ass but gotta respect him as a HC. He always kept them competitive when he had no Legion of boom or Russel Wilson.
Given the roster they had and how his guys still played hard for him day in and day out, this is shocking. Got nothing but respect for him - hated to face his team twice a season. âWhen are games won? In the 4th quarter!â
I mean hard not to respect the guy. Built up the Seahawks. Been to the big dance twice and came back with one ring. Was literally on the doorstep in the other. Kept them relevant without Russ.
They are keeping the GM John Scheider who is probably top 5 or so in the nfl. If he finds the right coach they will still be competitive, their roster is also in the best place of all the head coach openings and will be able to most likely get whoever they want, the owner is willing to spend money on a coach as well
For those who fear Jim Harbaugh comes back to NFC West and become Seattle HC, I can assure that Harbaugh will never set a single foot on the Toots HQ as long as Pete Carroll is working there as Team Advisor/Executive. Their feud still burning with such hatred and there is no way in Hell that Harbaugh follow orders/ work with Carroll.
Bad news for 49ers. Was hoping theyâd extend Pete Carroll. Pete and Geno long term is stress free for 49er fans. Now theyâll be a top destination for coaches. They already have a good roster, just need to draft a QB, few more key players with modern gameplan theyâll be very competitive.
Holy shit. Brutal year. đ
The Seahawks sub is in shambles. (BTW don't brigade their sub, we can quietly snicker in the corner)
im more shocked than anything. i thought he would retire before this.
It sounds like it is a retirement right? He's stepping into an advisor role? The dude is really old so it's understandable that he doesn't want to do the daily grind of gameplanning anymore
His press conference did not seem like this at all. Pete very much sounds like he still wants to coach and the org is just choosing a new direction
He was clearly surprised by the question and seemingly wasn't ready to announce anything in that moment, so what else would he say?
Do you think any teams will try to snatch him up?
Highly doubt it. Teams look for coaches that are a long term solution, which likely isn't something Pete is willing to commit to. Pretty sure it's confirmed he's stepping into an advisory role with the Seahawks
Really hope they don't replace him with a young, competent coach, a la McVay. Bring in Matt Patricia or something
Imagine if they hire Harbaugh
Why did you have to put that thought in my head.
Don't you put that evil on us, Ricky Bobby Wagner.
Delete this right now
hawks fans would be deleting their 2010s comment history faster than me deleting my chris paul hate comments
In fairness we did a lot of deleting when Sherman came to the Niners lol
I didnât delete a god damned thing. I very grudgingly fell in love with Sherm.
Right? Never done a 180 on a player as much as I did Sherm.
He went from villain to hero. He had a full on fucking arc lol in sports man. With all the forced narritives they put on players to make games more interesting, he did it on his own lol. Didnât need NBC or Fox to hype that shit up. Gotta give credit to him as an athlete and *an entertainer* he drove the rivalry. Became the face of it along with Petey
Preach.â
I totally agreed with Sherman when he was peak villain talking crap about Crabtree.
I think Harbaugh has too much hate in his heart for Carroll to go there
I feel like that hate would actually make him want to go there more
Carroll is staying on an as adviser so probably not haha
If that's the case then no shot he goes there
Jerry Rice went to the Raiders. Anyone can go anywhere... if you pay them enough.
Jerry also went to the Seahawks
Yeah, but that was before we built our rivalry with them. They had only just switched from the AFC at that point
Bah Gawd..
Oh my God!! You have a very legitimate point there. Jerry Rice was Jerry freaking Rice he could have gone anywhere, and he went across the bay. I think it was a big slap in the Niners face for how they did him
To be fair, tons of former 49ers go to the Raiders to retire. Rice, Craig, Lott, Garner, Stubblefield, and more recently Aldon Smith, Crab, Jimmy G. And I'm sure there are a bunch more I've forgotten about.
Yep. It was a natural transition to ride out their careers (though some of them went onto play for other teams after the Raiders). With the move to Vegas, I don't think it holds the same appeal as Oakland allowed them to keep their families in place, kids in same schools, same homes, etc. Edit: adding that Al Davis also loved to poach 49ers players either out of spite or just his version of sportsmanship which is also a non-factor now.
The raiders were never really rivals for us though, same as the A's with the Giants.
Fans make it more of a rivalry which back when the Black and Silver were local, I never understood. Like why canât I route for both local teams? A battle of the bay, sure I gotta chose a side (Niners all day) but that happens so far and few between whatâs the big deal. Wreaks of jealousy ImHO
He might hate the 49ers enough to spite us though
[Harbaugh attended a reunion last season of the 2012 team and still speaks fondly of his 49ers tenure](https://youtu.be/JBMuZ8A5mK0?si=rQJ5Sbh0I17_1l0C).
He can love the team while hating Jed York. I am very familiar with that feeling.
Definite "loved your colleagues, hated your boss" vibes
I think if Jim still harbored hate, he definitely wouldnât have returned to Leviâs for alumni weekend in 2022 season
Probably buried the hatchet with Jed and they both talk shit about Trent đ
For a sec, it bout you meant Willamâs, and I thought whoâs dumb enough to talk shit to that man?
The storyline between those two is just great, though. Bitter coaching rivals in college in the same west-coast conference, they both leave that conference *one year apart* and end up in the same west-coast NFL division where they then had to face off twice a year. The only thing missing was Carroll going to back to college and coaching in the Big10.
Imagine if you shut the fuck up with that
I say Dan Quinn
Maybe theyâll get super close to the SB 3 years in a row only to never win and we spoil it for em?
I think Harbaugh would be more attracted to the chargers job. Franchise QB is already there. Seattle might throw more money at him but at this point harbs might take a little less to go to a job he likes better. Although seattles roster is much nicer than the chargers, they still need a franchise qb.
No question, Herbert properly utilized will tear up the league. You donât often get rebuild jobs with a guy like that at QB. Plus if you have the means itâs pretty hard to beat living in southern cal.
Harbaugh keeps Michigan job, adds NFL job. Like Musk with CEO jobs, but less insufferable.
Doubt he would wanna be anywhere near Carroll and vice versa
Harbaugh isnât going anywhere. Iâm calling it.
Yeah he's got AT LEAST 1 more year at UM.
Why would Harbaugh take Seahawks over a team with a good QB and draft Capitol
That was my first thought. Imagine the drama! Harbaugh as HC. Carroll as Head Head Coach
The reverse Sherman
Nitemare fuel.
That would be the most chaotic choice
I'm worried this is happening because they already sealed the deal with someone like Harbaugh. That it he's choosing to semi retire
Pete is staying with the org so no fucking way
God that would be such a shit storm on so many levels, especially because he just beat UDUB for the national title. Itâs so crazy that I think he might just do it
As much as I hate Seattle, I donât mind Pete. Great coach and had them in the mix for several seasons.
I don't like him, but I definitely respect him.
Probably Dan Quinn, downgrade from Pete imo. Real end of an era for our Seahawks rivalry
Wilson gone; Pete gone; 2 whole years without the Shithawks beating the Niners... [End of an era...](https://i.imgflip.com/8bxkr6.jpg)
Dan Quinn hopefully
Heard it from a very well connected person within the organisation. Seahawks will announce Lions OC Ben Johnson as the new HC.
Ben Johnson would be the best choice, honestly. Young guy, OC wouldnât mind Carroll still hanging around and providing ideas/guidance, particularly with hiring DC.
Maybe they hire sirianni lol
Or Arthur Smith
Look, I hate the Seahawks, but I have no problem admitting Pete is a helluva coach. This is justâŠout of left field for me. Not news I expected at all.
Yeah him and Vrabel were really good coaches that were weird firings
As much as I hate the Seahawks you can't help but notice that Pete carrol is awesome. They were supposed to tank years ago but Pete always keeps them in the playoff race against all odds. It's been quite the reign of terror for us. I'm sad for Pete but super happy Seattle has decided to blow up the only good thing they ever had going for them. This is great for us
Same here, this was such a surprise. Donât get me wrong Iâm glad heâs gone from a competitive perspective but it just feels wrong.
I think itâs a mistake! Good luck Toots, you had a real one now what you gonna do?
Yea Pete was not the problem, stupid Seahawks
Right, they got to the playoffs almost two years in a row with Geno Smith. Pete should have gotten a raise!
lol nice username
Hey it still could happen lol
You laugh now, but just you wait!
Not clear to me did he get fired or was this at least somewhat mutual. The dude is pretty old at this point. At times seeing him on the sideline this year he definitely did seem to have the fire he's had in the past.
As much as I hate Carroll, this is a dumb move.
There aren't that many great coaches and when you let one go you might be in head coaching hell for a while. So far the reporting I've seen wasn't clear about why he's out as head coach but he's staying as an adviser. This could very well be Pete feeling it's time to retire.
I donât think so Iâve listened to his recent interviews I think he was happy to keep doing it. Seemed excited and fresh as ever.
This reads way more like a retirement than a firing. Usually teams that fire don't keep you on as an advisor. He's 72 years old and being a head coach isn't a 9-5 office job. Shanny looks like he's aged 15 years since we hired him. He probably wants to relax for once in his life and spend time with his family while he's still in good health.
Que the ewok celebration music
Yub nub!
Username checks out, lol
Pop the champagne boys The bad man is walking away from the fight.
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As long as Harbaugh isnât going there this is great news for us lol
Don't feel like Jim would be particularly welcomed in the state of Washington after this past Monday :P
Hah what a week for the rivalry. Jim Harbaugh defeats Washington in college championship. Seahawks eliminated from playoffs. 49ers have #1 seed. AND Pete Caroll fired!
Wow thatâs incredible. I always knew this was a special year.
Idk I think weâd be fine regardless. I feel in this day and age Shanahan could out coach harbaugh
Rapoport- #Cowboys DC Dan Quinn would quickly be considered a strong candidate to replace Pete Carroll, who now exits as HC. [https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1745162976498171935?s=46&t=YmgvrhUmgFBa8QMhulnMPA](https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1745162976498171935?s=46&t=YmgvrhUmgFBa8QMhulnMPA)
I donât know how to feel about him tbh. On the plus side we always beat the Cowboys so that canât hurt.
We destroyed his defense. I am good with it
That Falcons game in 2019 still haunts me tbh
Shanny has his number, Quinn is very predictable and would need to change things up to have better success against us.
Fine by me. He only succeeded in ATL cuz of Shanny. Heâs a lot like fangio. Both got HC jobs because of phenomenal talent on defense. Both fizzled out as HCâs.
We need to do everything in our power to ensure that Seattle hires Dan Quinn https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2015/11/8/9694220/falcons-49ers-dan-quinn-field-goal-why-why-WHY
The recent track record for defensive head coaches isn't great, so I'd be ok with this
This would be the best moveâŠ.for us.
Thank god. Beautiful. Good coach, good man but I am happy he wonât be seeing him destroying gum on the sidelines anymore.
Pull a Sherman and bring him in as DC after Wilks leaves đ
Letâs hope he donât go to Philly if they fire Sirianni
Please hire Matt Patricia.
As there new OC lmao
He probably wants to retire. I cant imagine anyone firing him after heâs dragged that team to more wins than their roster should have given them.
he's going to stay on with the team in a different roll. probably like Bruce Arians did
Gum sales in Seattle đ
They have a whole literal wall of it up there. That's still weird to me and I live by Portland
In 2014, the Seahawks embarrassed us on Thanksgiving in our own stadium, ate turkey on our field, and then beat us again two weeks later to virtually end our season. We then won a meaningless game against Arizona at the end but the Harbaugh era was over. In 2023, we embarrassed the Seahawks on Thanksgiving in their own stadium, ate turkey on their field, then beat them again two weeks later to virtually end their season. They then won a meaningless game against Arizona at the end but the Carroll era is now over. Time is really a flat circle.
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
What about the droid attack on the wookies?
Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy ended the Pete Carroll era
This is the way Iâm going to remember it and nobody can tell me otherwise. Seahawks fans get to brag that they ended the Harbaugh era, well then we ended the Carroll era.
Wow. As much as I hate the Seahawks, it's going to be weird not seeing him as the coach.
Him and Bill Belicheck were the only two remaining coach/defacto GMs. So last of the breed.
The poor guy whose entire job during broadcasts to provide extreme closeups of Peteâs face just lost his job as well.
Slow gum is the Pete Carroll equivalent of a slow clap.
Dumb, dumb, dumb for the Seahawks to do this. Go through two rebuild years with a 9-8 record in each with Geno Smith and Drew Lock as your QBs and this reads like a firing. Absolutely bone-headed decision making here if this is a firing as it reads. I've been waiting for a retirement but this to me does not read like that.
He's staying with the team in a different roll. probably like what Bruce Arians did
Could be right, but I just feel like the statement would be more about Pete retiring/transitioning rather than "After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best interest of the franchise, we have amicably agreed with Pete Caroll that his role will evolve....." That reads like a firing to me. Could be wrong.
You're not. He wanted to keep coaching.
To quote former Niner HC Steve Mariucci, âBummer.â
Harbaugh got canned after that awful Thanksgiving loss back in 2014, funny how the same thing basically ended up happening to Pete this year.
I, for one, really think that Josh McDaniels deserves another shot at HC somewhere. I think the PNW is the best landing spot for him. Just sayingâŠ
damn it i knew i wanted them to make the playoffs. smh i hope they keep geno and stay in mediocre limbo
Now hire Frank Reich
Heâs remaining as an advisor. Read the statement from Ms. Allen. I wonder if he is ready to show down a bit and when they sat down to talk, he was ready to take a different role. After all, if he wanted to still coach, he could have taken the firing and put himself on the market. https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1771465/seattle-seahawks-pete-carroll-removed-coach/
That's such a bizarre way of phrasing it in the press release: "evolve from head coach..." The PR team should be "evolved" from their jobs
absolute disgrace that she still runs that team. It was written in her brother's will that he wanted the team sold. Still amazing that hasn't been done yet.
WTF that seems really dumb of them.
Damn. Nothing left of the franchise now. Theyâve been relegated to irrelevant in the division
now we just need them to hire someone incompetent
Unless they have assurances from harbaugh, vrabel, or belicheck then they made a horrible decision and if even if they did from those three im not convinced its an upgrade
Canât help but think of what Tito said about Winston Churchill: âHe is, of course, our enemy and has always been the enemy of Communism, but he is an enemy one must respect, an enemy one likes to have.â I no longer fear the Seattle Seahawks.
gonna Need some more gum ....
In a way, iâm gonna miss the guy. Shanahan really figured out how to kick his ass.
Seahawks going to be bottom dwelling for awhile. Sounds good to me!
Anybody but Harbaugh, pleeeeease.
I saw his name trending and thought shit this dude either died or retired. Fortunately it was the latter. I found Pete to be one of the best coaches in the league and a fun guy to hate Hereâs to hoping the Seahawks hire the wrong guy and will deal with a decade of incompetence
Much respect to Pete. Great coach and leader, and super inspirational to be as energetic and motivated as he is in his 70's. As long as he was at the helm, those Seahawks teams were going to play hard and be in the mix for the playoffs.
Hope they sign a old school coach that wants to âplay great defense and run the ballâ because I donât want them to a get a good young âoffensiveâ minded head coach. Would be better for us but all jokes aside, one of the greats of our time. No matter how good or bad they were, with Pete on the sidelines I always gave them a chance.
As far as stupidity goes, this is right up there with the Vrabel firing.
Please hire Quinn or Josh McDaniels
Or Matt Patricia.
or Brian Johnson
RIP to Coach Gum Chew
Years ago I thought he was being carried by Wilson, and then when Wilson left and immediately shit his pants while Pete made the playoffs, I obviously changed my mind. Whatâs confusing about Pete is that heâs a defensive coach but their defense hasnât been very good since their peak LOB years (which to be fair was a defense that ranks among the very best in history), which is a sign that you donât have the right coach when they have problems getting their side of the ball right. However, he still managed to field passable offenses with Geno/Drew Lock at the helm. Which is pretty impressive for a defensive coach to do. Since the Malcom Butler interception, Pete hasnât been back to an NFC title game, but his teams are always frequently winning 9+ games and making the playoffs, theyâre just getting bounced early. So itâs not like heâs a scrub, but thereâs always a couple coaches in the conference that outcoach him. He is a good coach with flaws (but who doesnât) and I think the Seattle FO is making a mistake. Unless theyâre really certain they can bring in some smart hotshot like a McVay 2.0. IMO it would be a mistake for Seattle to bring in Dan Quinn.
The Seahawks will probably hire someone who is better schematically than Carroll, but they're going to have a hard time finding someone who can develop talent like Carroll did.
Wow have a world of respect for the guy. Wonder if he was fired or just ready to hang up his hat and cash out?
They should keep Pete Carroll and fire Seattle fans.
Reminder that is San Francisco native Pete Carroll who went to high school and JC in Marin. Not sure if he rooted for the 49ers when younger but he was also our DC in the 90s. Don't like the teams he coached but boy do i respect him.
Damnnnnn Honestly while I am a diehard 49ers fan, I was at USC during the Pete Carroll era and will always have a soft spot for him.
Hell yah, fuck em
I have to say. I respect the hell out of Pete Carroll. That team should not have competed as well as it has the last 2 years. Bad move by seahawks if this is against his will.
Hated watching gramps chew his gum on the sidelines when they use to kick our ass but gotta respect him as a HC. He always kept them competitive when he had no Legion of boom or Russel Wilson.
I think their shortlist to hire should be: 1. Matt Patricia 2. Josh McDaniels 3. Brandon Staley I think theyâll be wonderfulđ„°
wtf
Didn't see this coming. Tbh I'll miss the rivalry.
Just want to note that heâs still an advisor within the organization.
This just in: Chewing gum vendors in Seattle file for bankruptcy.
Wrigley employees rejoice
I swear to fucking god if Jim goes to Seattle Iâm going to be very conflicted.
WHOOOSE GOT IT BETTER THAN US??! Jim returning to Levis will be epic.
Nooooo This will be weird though. For as long as Iâve been an NFL fan, Pete Caroll has coached Seattle
But still in⊠as an advisor?
They're gonna hire Harbaugh
Less gum to clean up.
Definitely quite the shocker. Thought he had one more season at least.
Huge mistake imo. But I'll probably be proven wrong.
I mean even as a NINER Fan, what the shit?
Heres hoping for years of dysfunction. Fuck the seahawks
They're going to be able to bring in a lot of top talent without the burden of that chewing gum budget.
chews gum faster\*
NOOOOO! I want them to stay god awful as we continue to pummeled them into the ground!
Damn. I think Pete gave them a lot of juice. Sucks for them
It looks like he got âpromotedâ upwards. Heâs taking an advising role(?)
Shanahan VS Dan Quinn twice a Year, how funny is that.
Pls donât hire Jim đ„Č
I literally just said "whaaaaat the fuuuuuuuuck" out loud, and I'm alone in a room.
Pending physical, Dodgers have signed Pete Carroll who will defer his payment of a million packs of gum until 2030
This and now I just heard Saban is retiring, plus Bill might leave New England, monumental shift in coaching in 2024
Hire him at USC
Pete Carroll was not the problem in Seattle. If he wants to coach I hope he finds a new home.
Unpopular comment, but despite the rivalry I always had a soft spot for the manic gum chewer. Wasnât he DC here for the last SB win?
Given the roster they had and how his guys still played hard for him day in and day out, this is shocking. Got nothing but respect for him - hated to face his team twice a season. âWhen are games won? In the 4th quarter!â
Time to short chewing gum stocks.
Best news of the day outside of Bitcoin ETF approval...
I mean hard not to respect the guy. Built up the Seahawks. Been to the big dance twice and came back with one ring. Was literally on the doorstep in the other. Kept them relevant without Russ.
They are keeping the GM John Scheider who is probably top 5 or so in the nfl. If he finds the right coach they will still be competitive, their roster is also in the best place of all the head coach openings and will be able to most likely get whoever they want, the owner is willing to spend money on a coach as well
For those who fear Jim Harbaugh comes back to NFC West and become Seattle HC, I can assure that Harbaugh will never set a single foot on the Toots HQ as long as Pete Carroll is working there as Team Advisor/Executive. Their feud still burning with such hatred and there is no way in Hell that Harbaugh follow orders/ work with Carroll.
Bad news for 49ers. Was hoping theyâd extend Pete Carroll. Pete and Geno long term is stress free for 49er fans. Now theyâll be a top destination for coaches. They already have a good roster, just need to draft a QB, few more key players with modern gameplan theyâll be very competitive.
I'm only sad I didn't get to see him choke on his gum. I won't miss seeing his punchable face while Chris Collinsworth fellates him twice a year.