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Carroll responded quickly with a "no" when asked when he thought there was a gap between quarterback Russell Wilson and the other players.
Pete Carroll said he was considering an article published on Friday detailing a widening gap in the team's locker room following the incredible loss to New England at the Super Bowl in 2015 as a failure of his training.
But maybe not the kind you expect.
The story, published by SI.com, was primarily focused on the resentment felt by some players as to how the team had treated quarterback Russell Wilson, alleging that he had received special treatment from the organization and some wondering if Carroll was intercepting a pass. to put the game back to the patriots in order to make Wilson win the MVP title.
Carroll said he never felt there was a gap between the other players and Wilson.
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"No, he said. "I do not even know what it would mean. I will look like Kavanaugh (Brett Supreme Court nominee). I do not know. & # 39;
If it was an interesting way to put aside this article, Carroll's answer was also asked when asked if he had a general idea of the story, which said that some players had called the Titanic last season. The organization was going to pass some of the two biggest selections of Super Bowls.
"It's just that I obviously did not teach very well, you know," Carroll said of his reaction. "Because one of the fundamental principles of our teaching is that we do not care about what happened, we focus on what is happening right now. And that's the discipline we're learning and I have not taught it well enough. Whether you win, lose or anything, we have to move on and leave things behind. So, other than that, I'm plugging it. ''
Carroll said he told the team the story only as a reminder of how to deal with the media and how much attention they will pay at the start of the NFL season.
"I looked at it, it was just the media and the impact of the media and how they could be taken into account if you let them," Carroll said. "… a lot of things happen and we really have to deal with them, whatever they are and in whatever form. And if it's an opportunity and an opportunity to do it when we welcome it, we'll do it. & # 39; & # 39;
The general tenor around the organization seemed to be that the article largely dealt with themes that had already been often debated – in particular, that the Super Bowl's defeat to New England weighed heavily on some actors key – and that factor now since few players remain from these teams.
Only six players who played in the Super Bowl defeat can play Sunday against Denver-Wilson, catcher Doug Baldwin, linebacker Bobby Wagner, goalie Earl Thomas, guard J.R. Sweezy and center Justin Britt.
KJ Wright, a linebacker who was also part of both Super Bowl teams, but will not play Sunday due to a knee injury, said recently that his lack of will at the end of the Super Bowl against New England had finally faded.
"It's finally gone, let's praise God," Wright said. "When we lost, this thing, this legacy, that we could have become consecutive champions – it's been a while, but I think we finally succeeded."
THOMAS PRACTICAL, BUT NOT SPEAKING, STATUS ALWAYS INCLUDED FOR SUNDAY
Thomas took part in the practice on Friday and Carroll said "having had a good week. He has been solid all week and he has a proven track record and he has studied and worked hard and he has had a good week. "
The Seahawks have received an Alignment Waiver for Thomas and he is not currently on the team's list of 53 active players. It will have to be activated on Saturday to play Sunday.
Carroll would not say if Thomas will be activated, saying he just wants to "use all available time" before making a decision.
But a sign that he would be there later on Friday, when it was reported that the Seahawks had given up rookie cornerback Simeon Thomas, who had been claimed by Seattle earlier in the week. This would open a place for Earl Thomas. The news of the Simeon Thomas waiver has been reported by the National Football Post.
Kam Chancellor came back Wednesday finishing his race in 2015 and played the next Sunday against Chicago after being added to the list the day before.
Thomas was expected to speak to the media on Friday for the first time since reporting to the Seahawks on Wednesday. Instead, he said by a spokesperson that he had said everything he needed with a posting on Instagram on Wednesday explaining his return to the team following a long wait.
"I have worked all my life for that …," wrote Thomas. "I have never let down my teammates, my city or my fans as long as I lived and I do not plan to start this weekend. That being said, the lack of respect has been well noted and will not be forgotten. Father Time may have an undefeated record, but I think I intend to take him into the triple extra time of my career. "
FLUKER INDICATED AS OUT, JOHNSON QUESTIONABLE
The Seahawks have formally excluded guard D.J. Fluker, hamstring injury and Carroll, said Sweezy would start in his place.
Cornerback Dontae Johnson, meanwhile, did not practice again on Friday with a strained groin and was declared questionable.
If Johnson can not start, Carroll said rookie Tre Flowers would probably have a good start.
This could give Seattle two defensive beginners, with Shaquem Griffin already ready to replace Wright at the linebacker.
But Carroll said he thought Flowers was ready and noted "we have already started young men".
Carroll also said defensive end Dion Jordan will play after missing the preseason with a stress reaction to his leg.
"He did well, ready to go," Carroll said. "He will play in this game."
MAXWELL, DAVIS, WALDEN ALL GET INJURY INSTITUTIONS
On Friday, the Seahawks awarded injury benefits to cornerback Byron Maxwell, quarterback Austin Davis and defensive end Erik Walden. All had been placed on the reserve of injuries last Saturday during the reduction of the list to 53.
All are now free agents. But none could immediately re-sign with Seattle. The NFL rules state that a team can not re-sign a player to which it gives a settlement until a minimum of three weeks has elapsed after the number of weeks of the initial settlement (the details of the regulations have not been published).
Maxwell, who was with the Seahawks initially from 2011-14 then came back last November following an injury to Richard Sherman. He signed a new contract with the Seahawks in the spring, earning a signing bonus of $ 500,000. But he did not play in the preseason due to a hip injury.
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