“Come on? No votes at all?” Russell Wilson sounds off on lack of MVP votes “Come on? No votes at all?” Russell Wilson sounds off on lack of MVP votes By Lindsey Wisniewski May 13, 2020 4:08 PM
For much of last season, Russell Wilson was one of the perennial candidates in the NFL’s “Most Valuable Player” race.
But despite accumulating an incredible list of records and milestones , being named to a seventh Pro Bowl, picking up the first All-Pro honor of his career, and being named MVP by Pro Football Focus , the Seattle Seahawks quarterback has never received an MVP vote since entering the NFL.
Let that sink in.
Wilson will once again look to prove the doubters and naysayers wrong in 2020.According to Caesars Sportsbook, Wilson has the fourth-best odds at 12-1 to win the coveted MVP award next season.Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is the consensus favorite, while 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson is 13-2 at Caesars to win the award again.Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is next at 9-1.AP NFL MVP odds now out at Caesars:Patrick Mahomes +400Tom Brady, Kyler Murray 16-1Drew Brees 20-1 — Ben Fawkes (@BFawkesESPN) May 11, 2020
Let’s just call it what it is.Russell Wilson is being disrespected.

He said it best himself in a surprise appearance on 710 ESPN Seattle’s Tom, Jake and Stacy show .
Come on? No votes at all? What more do I have to do around here, huh? I’m just saying, can we get a few votes here or there? Why not? – Russell Wilson
There’s no legit reason for why Wilson didn’t receive a single MVP vote last season, or any of his eight seasons for that matter.

He helped lead the Seahawks to the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl and will undeniably be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his career comes to a close.
The Seahawks are clearly Wilson’s team and his success as one of the NFL’s few undersized and mobile quarterbacks has given Seattle a bright future for years to come.
Last season, Wilson completed 66.1 percent of his passes for 4,110 yards, 31 touchdowns and a career-low five interceptions and his passing yards were the second most of his career, second best in franchise history and sixth in the NFL in 2019.
This is just another feather in his cap at this point, but not many predicted Wilson, a third-round pick, would be the first quarterback in the entire 100 years of the NFL to have eight winning seasons beginning with their rookie year as a starter.
He’s already cemented his legacy as the greatest signal caller in Seahawks history.What’s it going to take for Wilson to finally get the “valuable” consideration he deserves? For some reason, he still seems to be underrated by most.
Be sure to check out the latest Talkin’ Seahawks Podcast with host Joe Fann and special guest Stanford coach David Shaw.Russell Wilson’s ranking on PFF’s All-Decade team must be a mistake Russell Wilson’s ranking on PFF’s All-Decade team must be a mistake By Lindsey Wisniewski May 14, 2020 12:51 PM
Pro Football Focus released its All-Decade squad on Wednesday and fans are convinced there’s been a terrible mistake.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson came in at No.33 on the best NFL players of the 2010s list , while several of his former teammates like Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Marshawn Lynch ranked higher.In other words, he’s the fourth-best Seahawks player on the list.— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2020
Before we dig into why fans everywhere are outraged about Wilson’s ranking, let’s take a look at what PFF had to say about Wilson, who was the sixth-overall quarterback on the list:
Somehow, Russell Wilson has never earned an MVP vote since he has been in the league, and yet few quarterbacks have achieved more with as many things working against them (at least on the offensive side of the ball).Only Patrick Mahomes has a higher big-time throw rate than Wilson over the past decade, and obviously, Mahomes has only had to do it for a little over two seasons.

Wilson has an incredible ability to make big plays without having a high rate of errors to offset those, and he brings a threat with his legs that few other quarterbacks have.He has been one of the most valuable players in the game over any span of time and one of the best quarterbacks in football.
While making the top 100 of an All-Decade team is certainly a noteworthy achievement, Wilson should have come in much higher than No.

33.He has the second highest QB rating to Aaron Rodgers and ranks sixth all-time with a career interception rating of 1.8 percent.
PFF also listed Wilson as their fourth highest-graded since 2012 behind Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.But for some reason, he sits behind Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan on the All-Decade list.Highest-graded QBs since 2012 — PFF (@PFF) May 12, 2020
Wilson was also ranked behind players like Calvin Johnson and Patrick Willis, who retired five years ago, as well as two guards and four safeties.
NFL Twitter believes Russell Wilson has been disrespected.Even 49ers fans came out to defend the Seahawks franchise quarterback, which says a lot to be honest.— Josh Cashman (@CableThanos_) May 13, 2020 This a joke…@DangeRussWilson you way way higher then that…numbers don’t lie! — Blake Snell (@snellzilla4) May 13, 2020 He’s not top 10? Y all are tripping and just lost your credability — preston lazaro (@prestonlazaro_) May 13, 2020
FS1’s Colin Cowherd was offended by the news.

He says Wilson has been underappreciated his entire career.
“Russell Wilson got hosed again,” Cowherd said.“Russell Wilson does stuff nobody can explain.He never gets hit.He runs backwards, he runs sideways, he runs forward, he faces the Niners twice a year, he faces Aaron Donald twice a year…you can’t even explain stuff he does.
“I am fighting this cause.I am not letting it go.It’s ridiculous.” “I’m going to fight injustice today.

I am the superhero with no powers.Russell Wilson got hosed again.” @ColinCowherd reacts to PFF ranking Russell Wilson at 33 on the All-Decade team: pic.twitter.com/vjFUI53TaG
When will Wilson get the credit he deserves? What is it going to take for him to receive a single MVP vote? It’s time the NFL and those who make these lists finally look to the left side of the map.
Be sure to check out the latest Talkin’ Seahawks Podcast with host Joe Fann and special guest Stanford coach David Shaw.Quinton Dunbar happy to be ‘wanted’ by the Seahawks compared to Redskins Quinton Dunbar happy to be ‘wanted’ by the Seahawks compared to Redskins By Joe Fann May 14, 2020 12:34 PM
It became clear in the weeks that preceded Quinton Dunbar’s trade to the Seahawks that the relationship between the corner and the Redskins was unsalvageable.Dunbar had requested Washington give him a fresh start, and the organization obliged.
Dunbar spoke to Seattle-area reporters on Thursday for the first time since being acquired by the Seahawks on March 23.He didn’t dive too deep into the feud with his former club, but he did mention being grateful for the opportunity for a fresh start.
He explained that the “respect level” is different in Seattle.
“You just want to feel wanted,” Dunbar said via Zoom call.“Them guys made it their job to trade for me, and that’s good enough for me.

I just hope to repay them with how I carry myself as a person.”
Dunbar sees Seattle as a perfect fit, both from a culture and a schematic standpoint.He recognizes that his 6-foot-2 frame, athletic measurables and overall mentality are traits the Seahawks covet in their corners.
He added that he models his game as a corner after Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, two of the founding members of the famed “Legion of Boom.”
“I feel like their defense is who I am,” Dunbar said.
Dunbar signed with the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2015.Jay Gruden gets the credit for transitioning the Florida product from wide receiver to cornerback.Over the last five years at his new position, Dunbar has grown into a dependable corner with Pro Bowl potential.
Pro Football Focus graded Dunbar as the third-best corner in 2019.

Dunbar’s issue has been his inability to stay healthy.He’s yet to play a full 16-game season, and he’s missed 14 combined games over the last two years.
He and the Seahawks are confident that those injury woes are behind him.
“I feel like I’m at my best right now,” Dunbar said.“I’m good to go.I’m 100.I’ve been 100.”
Dunbar is in a Jadeveon Clowney-esque situation given that he’s entering the last year of his current contract in 2020.

He’s hoping that a standout campaign will lead to a major payday next offseason.
“I know what I can do when I’m on the field,” he said.“I believe in me.All of that other stuff will take care of itself.
“I have no worries in Seattle.I’m happy to be in Seattle.I just want to go out and play ball and help the team however I can.”
He confirmed that he’ll begin working at the right cornerback spot.

That’s what was assumed all along as Dunbar’s arrival puts Tre Flowers’ role into question.Given Dunbar’s experience playing in the slot and Seattle’s lack of depth at nickel (Ugo Amadi is the only true nickel on the roster), it will be interesting to see how creative the Seahawks get in the secondary.
“Once I know the right side, then the sky is the limit,” Dunbar said.“I’m just hoping to help the team however I can.”
Dunbar is a bit of a wildcard when it comes to setting expectations for his impact in 2020.However, a best-case scenario exists where he transforms Seattle’s secondary and ends up being a foundational piece for the Seahawks defense.I, for one, am eager to see how the next 12 months play out for him.Former Seahawks WR Percy Harvin putting in work in his aim to return to NFL Former Seahawks WR Percy Harvin putting in work in his aim to return to NFL By Lindsey Wisniewski May 14, 2020 9:08 AM
Percy Harvin hasn’t played football since the 2016 season.
But despite battling a number of injuries and migraine headaches over his eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, he’s not ready to call it quits.
In an exclusive video via ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Harvin, who turns 32 next month, took part in some workouts at his training facility during quarantine.

In the 1:36 clip, Harvin showed that he still has that explosiveness and speed that could be perfect for the right offense.
Take a look: A post shared by Josina Anderson (@josinaanderson) on May 14, 2020 at 7:53am PDT
Harvin, a first-round pick by Minnesota in 2009, was traded to the Seahawks in 2013.He was limited to just six games over two years due to a torn labrum, but shined in Super Bowl XLVIII running for 45 yards and returning the opening kickoff of the second half for an 87-yard touchdown.
His tenure in Seattle ended in some turmoil, as Harvin would get into locker room altercations with several of his teammates, including Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin.
In an interview with Bleacher Report , Harvin opened up about his struggles with anxiety and called his career in Seattle some of the “worst years” of his life.He also admitted to using marijuana to cope with anxiety.
“There was not a game I played in that I wasn’t high,” Harvin said.
He was later shipped to the Jets in 2014 and then joined the Bills in 2015, before stepping away from his football career, at least temporarily.
Per ESPN , Harvin underwent hip surgery last August to clear a blockage that may have been there since high school.He’s now feeling better, both mentally and physically, and awaiting a call from an NFL team while working out during the pandemic.
Be sure to check out the latest Talkin’ Seahawks Podcast with host Joe Fann and special guest Stanford coach David Shaw.Fann: My 7 most haunting memories as a Seattle sports fan USATI By Joe Fann May 13, 2020 4:31 PM
On Wednesday morning, I had a random thought about how many managers the Mariners have had since Lou Piniella left in 2002.For what it’s worth, the answer is nine, but beyond that, it got me going down a rabbit hole of grim sports memories as a Seattle sports fan.
So cheery, right? You honestly can’t blame me as the Mariners will have that effect on you.Anyway, misery loves company, and I figured some of you might enjoy commiserating with me.
Before I get into the list of my seven most haunting memories as a Seattle sports fan, I have to go through a few disclaimers.
— When I think “most haunting,” I tried to come up with responses beyond game-specific moments.

Luckily, it wasn’t that hard.Please find me on Twitter and let me know where you agree or disagree.
— I was born in 1989, so you may have some that pre-date my existence.I’m also curious to know what those are.
— The Mariners were my far and away favorite team growing up.

I remember the 1995 season but don’t have many intense Sonics memories from the 90s (sad, I know) ((or maybe happy given they never won a ring?)).I also didn’t really dive into the Seahawks until the Matt Hasselbeck era.
— My NFL fandom ended in 2014, when I began covering the NFL full time.

I spent that season covering the Titans, and while I kept tabs on the Seahawks, there was an immediate disconnect once I got on the reporting side.I tell you this because you’ll notice the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl isn’t included.
Alright, *takes a deep breath* let’s do this.
7.

Any mention of the New York Yankees
Sure, Edgar’s double in 1995 was incredible.It remains one of the most iconic moments in Seattle sports history.Unfortunately, New York got payback with back-to-back ALCS series wins over the Mariners in 2000 and 2001.Seattle hardly challenged New York in either series, losing in six games and five games, respectively.
The 2000 campaign marked the end of the Alex Rodriguez era in Seattle, and the 2001 series loss offered an uninspiring end to an otherwise historic 116-win season.Since then, the Mariners have endured a near two-decade long playoff drought that stands as the longest in the four major male professional sports.
The Yankees were the villain of my childhood, and there wasn’t a close No.

2.
6.Seahawk losing to Steelers in Super Bowl XL
This one would have been higher on the list had I not been able to celebrate the Seahawks Super Bowl win over the Broncos.
I remember Seattle cruising through the NFC playoffs with ease.My high school Spanish teacher offered our class a point of extra credit on our final exam for every four points the Seahawks beat the Panthers by in the NFC Championship Game.He ended up having to go back on his word because Seattle drubbed Carolina by 20 (he still gave us three points of extra credit instead of five).That was a whole lot of fun.
The Super Bowl, as you well remember, was markedly less fun.

Between Jerramy Stevens’ three drops, Ben Roethlisberger’s non-touchdown being called a touchdown and a number of other egregious calls in favor of Pittsburgh, it was tough to handle missing out on my first chance to see one of my teams win a championship.
5.Sonics drafting unproven 7-footers in three-straight drafts
I remain mystified how an NBA general manager could pull off three of the worst drafts in NBA history in succession.That’s what Rick Sund accomplished from 2004-06.It’s a mix of misery and rage when I think about Robert Swift (12th overall), Johan Petro (25th overall) and Mouhamed Sene (10th overall).

Swift and Sene never reached 100 games played in the NBA while Petro was never more than a backend-of-the-bench player in his eight-year career.
Al Jefferson was selected two picks after Swift and J.J.

Reddick was the pick that immediately followed the Sene nightmare.
In those three drafts, Seattle came away with Swift, Petro, Mickael Gelabale, Sene and Yotam Halperin.That’s it.*switches to extreme sarcasm voice* It’s shocking that none of those guys were able to help keep the Sonics from moving to Oklahoma City.
The shame is that those three monstrosities were bookended by two fantastic drafts.

Seattle grabbed Nick Collison and Luke Ridnour in the first round in 2003 and Kevin Durant second overall in 2007.
4.The Mariners inability to hit on a first-round pick from 2005-14
It’s easy to poke fun at draft misfires, but I understand that it’s an imperfect science.

That’s especially true in baseball, where we usually have to wait at least three seasons for top prospects to make it to the bigs.
But the Mariners still have some gut-wrenching misses: Jeff Clement third overall in 2005 (Ryan Zimmerman went 4th, Ryan Braun went 5th, Troy Tulowitzki went 7th, Andrew McCutchen went 11th and Jay Bruce went 12th), Brandon Morrow 5th overall in 2006 (Andrew Miller went 6th, Clayton Kershaw went 7th, Tim Lincecum went 10th and Max Scherzer went 11th), Dustin Ackley 2nd overall in 2009 (Mike Trout went 25th), Danny Hultzen 2nd overall in 2011 (Trevor Bauer went 3rd, Anthony Rendon went 6th, Francisco Lindor went 8th, Javier Baez went 9th and George Springer went 11th) and Alex Jackson 6th overall in 2014 (Aaron Nola went 7th).
Woof.

I mean w f .I needn’t say more.And yet, there’s another Mariners front office blunder that is the worst of all, and that’s…
3.Mariners trading for Erik Bedard in 2008
Bill Bavasi is responsible for one of the worst trades in baseball history.

He effectively traded Seattle’s entire farm system in order to acquire a grouchy starting pitcher who is still unaware that games do in fact continue beyond the sixth inning.
Everything about the Bedard trade makes my blood boil.Adam Jones should have been the face of the Mariners franchise for a decade.Instead he made five All-Star Games for the Orioles.George Sherrill and Chris Tillman also made an All-Star appearance in what was a comprehensive robbery in favor of Baltimore.
Between Nos.3 and 4 on this list, it gets pretty easy to understand why the Mariners are still in search of their first playoff appearance since 2001.
2.

Sonics moving to Oklahoma City
I, sadly, am not an NBA fan any longer.I enjoy watching playoff hoops, but I’m not emotionally invested in any capacity.

However, there is one exception: I root for whichever team is playing the Thunder in the postseason.
I celebrated LeBron James’ first Finals win in Miami in 2012.I paced back-and-forth until the Warriors ultimately came back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 Western Conference Finals.I pumped my fist like Tiger Woods and roared when Damien Lillard hit the walk-off, series-winning buzzer beater just last spring.
Let me put this as simply as I can: I hope Clay Bennett’s hands remain void of an NBA championship ring for the rest of time.
I miss the Sonics dearly.

But the pain of losing our team is topped only by the false hope of getting one back.That’s what we endured back in 2013, which leads us to…
1.NBA vetoing the Kings move to Seattle
For as much as I love sports, I’m pretty good about avoiding heated debates and hot takes.I don’t have many opinions that I believe should be universal, and I’m happy to agree to disagree in most instances.
Any conversation regarding the Sonics is an exception, especially in terms of what transpired back in 2013.People forget that the Maloof family sold the Sacramento Kings to Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer.

I vividly remember Dave “Softy” Mahler driving into the KJR studios to jump on the radio late one night to celebrate that the Sonics were coming home.The entire city was elated in a collective naivety thinking it was a done deal.
The NBA gave Sacramento every opportunity to save its team, a grace not afforded to Seattle back in 2008, and ultimately vetoed the deal between the Maloofs and Hansen/Ballmer.

The cherry on top of that sh– sundae was that Clay Bennett was somehow, inexplicably the chairman of the NBA’s relocation committee.Clay Bennett , the man responsible for stealing 40 years of NBA history away from Seattle, was in prime position to ensure that professional basketball wouldn’t return to the Emerald City.
Are you kidding me?
OK that’s probably a good place to stop before I get too carried away.That was a frustrating, yet therapeutic walk down memory lane.

Let me know what resonated with you and what I missed that might haunt your sports nightmares.
With that, I think it’s time for happy hour in the Fann residence.The NFL’s virtual offseason will continue for an additional two weeks The NFL’s virtual offseason will continue for an additional two weeks By Lindsey Wisniewski May 13, 2020 3:05 PM
The Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL began their virtual offseason program following the draft.The deadline was previously set for May 15.
In a memo sent to all 32 clubs on Wednesday, the league announced it would extend its virtual period for offseason workouts through May 29.Meanwhile, the NFL provided an update for teams today on their virtual offseason, extending them another few weeks through May 29.Here is the memo: pic.twitter.com/Vy8Khxu1Od — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 13, 2020
This means coaching and training staffs will continue working with players through classroom instruction and on-field activities through video teleconferencing.

They can meet virtually as much as four hours per day, four days per week.
The NFL asked teams to begin working with medical advisers to establish protocol for reopening their facilities by Friday, although no return date has been set.All NFL offseason programs, OTAs and minicamps, must be completed by June 26, but that could change if the pandemic impacts league timelines.
There’s a lot of doubt that the NFL will start the 2020 NFL season on time, but so far, the combine, free agency, the draft and the release of the regular season has gone as planned.
Be sure to check out the latest Talkin’ Seahawks Podcast with host Joe Fann and special guest Stanford coach David Shaw.These Russell Wilson memes are what the Internet needs These Russell Wilson memes are what the Internet needs By Lindsey Wisniewski May 13, 2020 2:02 PM
There’s nothing better than a good Russell Wilson meme.
Whether the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is showing off his LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tinder looks or donning a new Zoolander-esque hairdo , Wilson has produced some of the greatest memes NFL Twitter has ever seen.
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Since Wilson hasn’t come out with any viral photos as of late, one Twitter user urged Seahawks fans to create their own.
@Vountee provided a template of Wilson holding a blank canvas with the message “here’s a meme template, do your best.” Here’s a meme template, do your best pic.twitter.com/Wzcil37LCA
NFL Twitter did not disappoint.Richard Sherman’s face after Malcolm Butler’s interception in Super Bowl XLIX and DK Metcalf’s shirtless interview with Pete Carroll all made the cut.
Here are a few of our favorites:.