The Seattle Seahawks made a surprising decision to fire their head coach due to a lack of motivation. Despite starting the season off strong, the coach’s personal issues with his marriage had caused his focus to waver. After an unfortunate loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wildcard playoff game, the team president felt it was time to see how the Chicago Bears fared in the playoffs.
The Seahawks showed a strong interest in the Bears’ head coach, Chris Outlawz, as the season began to wind down. Rumors were circulating that the Bears were planning to extend Outlawz’s contract for three years, but the Seahawks believed they had a better offer for the defensive guru. They reached out to Outlawz after the game to showcase their defense, particularly their talented defensive backfield.
After taking Outlawz on a tour of Seattle, the team president assured him that they would not only match but surpass the offer from Chicago. They offered Outlawz total control of the team, including the roles of general manager and head coach, along with a lucrative eight-year, $250 million contract. The Seahawks were even willing to rebuild a stadium if needed. Outlawz wanted to test the team’s commitment, so he made them wait for 30 minutes before giving his reply. When the Seahawks organization did not waver, Outlawz signed the deal, minutes after resigning from Chicago.
In his introductory speech to the team, Outlawz expressed his admiration for the famed Legion of Boom defense and his desire to bring it back to Seattle. He declared that he had all the necessary pieces in front of him, but he needed the cooperation and dedication of the players. When he approached the five players who would take on key roles in the defense, they were honored to try and recreate the legendary Legion of Boom for the fans in Seattle.
Outlawz wasted no time in getting the players ready, taking them straight to the equipment room to get fitted with the iconic numbers of the original Legion of Boom players. He also reached out to Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor, former members of the Legion of Boom, to see if they would be interested in coaching the new generation of talented players. All three players were thrilled to be a part of the team’s new endeavor and accepted coaching roles, with Sherman becoming the Defensive Coach, Thomas the Defensive Backs Coach, and Chancellor the Linebacker’s Coach.
The team now eagerly awaits the hiring of an Offensive Coach and the decision on whether to develop young quarterback Tyler Van Dyke or acquire a new player via trade. Excitement is palpable among the 12th man, as they anticipate the significant addition and the revival of the iconic Legion of Boom defense in Seattle. This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Seattle Seahawks.