[18/01, 11:53 am] OAS: Schneider Is Now Calling All the Shots
With Pete Carroll now out, who gets what percentage of the blame pie for the Seahawks missing the playoffs is now irrelevant. The coach got the ax for that failure and John Schneider stepped up and took his fair share of the blame.
Moving forward, though, the Seattle GM says he is now the one calling the shots.
“Basically, the role changes. Our setup earlier was — it’s been a question for a number of years — the coaching staff did not fall under my umbrella, and now it will,” Schneider said in his presser. “It’s not necessarily a Jody Allen decision or choosing this person or that person. It’s just a contractual situation.”
This means the success or failure of the next Seahawks coach will fall on Schneider. As the team goes, so goes Schneider’s job security.
So, when the franchise makes its next move, fans will know where the GM’s head it at. Will he go with a bridge to the past and bring back former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn? Will he chart his own course with a young up-and-comer like Frank Smith or Ejiro Evero? Or will he take a big swing with Mike Vrabel or Jim Harbaugh?
[18/01, 11:55 am] OAS: The Seattle Seahawks had a disappointing 2023 season, failing to make the playoffs despite high expectations. This led to the firing of head coach Pete Carroll. General manager John Schneider took responsibility for the team’s underperformance in a candid end-of-season press conference, acknowledging the need for improvement in the future. Schneider also admitted that the team’s coordinators, Shane Waldron and Clint Hurtt, were ultimately responsible for the team’s poor performance. Despite this setback, Schneider has a strong track record of bringing in talented players through signings and the draft, and the team remains well-positioned for future success.
Schneider Takes Charge as Seahawks GM
The blame game is now irrelevant as Pete Carroll exits and John Schneider steps up to take responsibility for the Seahawks missing the playoffs. In a press conference, Schneider announced that he is now the one calling the shots, with the coaching staff falling under his umbrella. This contractual change means that the success or failure of the next Seahawks coach will be Schneider’s responsibility. Fans can expect to see the GM’s vision reflected in the team’s next moves, whether he chooses to bring back former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, chart his course with a young up-and-comer, or take a big swing with a high-profile coach like Mike Vrabel or Jim Harbaugh.
