"We are way beyond that" – ProFootballTalk

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The ugliness in Seattle between the Seahawks and security Earl Thomas is over. According to coach Pete Carroll.

"We are way beyond that," Carroll told reporters on Wednesday. "We worked on things. We are going there, we are ready. It's not even one of my concerns right now. I guess that's what you ask. No, I'm not concerned by that. I think when we are in a good place. We discussed the things we needed to talk about and we moved. "

So what did Thomas tell Carroll to make him believe that Thomas agrees with this assessment?

"[W]We have a long-standing relationship and we understand each other well and we can communicate very well, "said Thomas. "Building on that, we have come to the point where I think we are moving forward very positively. I try to say it as little as possible. Let's get out of here."

Carroll gave Thomas Wednesday, but Carroll is waiting for Thomas to train on Thursday. And Carroll expects Thomas to continue playing at a high level on Sunday.

"Let me say this, I am really convinced that Earl is ready to play a very good football and that he has done nothing more than that," Carroll said. "We have worked together for a long time and we have gone through things and we have made our way right now. I think the process is going really well. He feels good coming out of this match [against Dallas]. We will do what we do during the weekend in preparation. I hope that it can continue to roll. He is on fire right now and we want to continue. "

It will be interesting to see if Thomas agrees with Carroll's assessment of the situation. Thomas said he feels unappreciated and wants a new contract or a new job for a team that will give him one.