Should-be Defensive Rookie of the Year TARIQ WOOLEN.
These guys banded together and led the Seattle Seahawks to one of the most improbable NFL playoff berths ever.
At the very bottom of most power rankings.
Except it worked out better than anyone in the Emerald City could’ve possibly fathomed.
It was actually Wilson’s new Broncos team that had the year from hell.
I totally get why the Seahawks are lost in the larger NFL discussion right now.
Easy towrite them off.
Although Seattle proceeded to miss the playoffs the next year, they quickly ascended to perpetual championship contender thereafter.
They’ve beaten the ‘Hawks twice already.
Everyone expects them to go on a deep playoff run.
However, they’re starting a seventh-round rookie in Brock Purdy at quarterback.
Purdy has been excellent so far, yet the playoffs are a whole different animal.
PETE DOESN’T RUN FROM THE GRIND!
I’m kidding a little I know McVay has had a rough year for non-football reasons as well.
NEVER imagined they would jell this quickly.
Also thought they’d be in a total rebuild with their Geno Smith-Drew Lock quarterback situation.
Even beyond that, you’re free to seldom count on rookies to fill voids at key positions.
Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas stepped in immediately at left and right tackle respectively.
Tailback Kenneth Walker III has flashed the potential to be a legit workhorse tailback.
Coby Bryant filled the key role of nickel cornerback and forcedfourfumbles.
But the crown jewel of the Seahawks’ 2022 draft haul is fifth-rounder Tariq Woolen.
Jets fans, don’t attack me for saying he deserves DROY over Sauce Gardner.
They’re cordial with each other and have mutual respect.
I know Woolen won’t get the hardware.
You have to credit the Seahawks' personnel department for just crushing it on so many draft picks.
Credit the players, too, for putting in the work to provide such immediate returns.
Just don’t forget Carroll and the coaching staff.
Many viewed the elder coach as someone who the game had passed by.
All those perceptions were turned on their heads in the span of about four months.
No, it might’ve been his worst of the season.
We shall see what this man is truly made of against the NFL’s No.
1 defense on the sport’s grander stage.
Whatever happens, Seattle is in outstanding shape for the future and is already back to the playoffs.
What a badass story.
