The 2023 Seahawks are a good team, but based on how they have performed against the best teams they’ve faced, they’re definitely not a great one. Thursday night’s loss to the 49ers was more evidence that they still have some miles to journey in order to catch up with the true contenders around the NFL. As to how they get there, no consensus has formed as of yet. After it was over, Pete Carroll didn’t seem to have an answer for how to bridge that gap with the Niners.
Here’s what Carroll, Geno Smith and a few other Seattle players told the media after last night’s game.
Geno Smith on the missed penalty against JSN
Geno Smith lamented what he felt was a missed holding penalty on his throw into the end zone to Jaxon Smith-Njigba late in the third quarter. A touchdown there would have made it a seven-point game. pic.twitter.com/YuuQQRtQPo
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 24, 2023
Geno Smith on his arm injury
Geno Smith: “Every single guy has got to look himself in the mirror, but starting with me.”
Smith said his triceps contusion didn’t affect him tonight. “Not at all.” pic.twitter.com/xSJhDHi6qN
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 24, 2023
Quandre Diggs on Seahawks' mentality
#Seahawks captain Quandre Diggs: “We have to have the attitude to go out and compete. Have some pride about ourselves.” @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/8XIJG2JnEs
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 24, 2023
Devon Witherspoon on Brandon Aiyuk's touchdown
Devon Witherspoon tipped his cap to Brandon Aiyuk for the play he made on his touchdown. Witherspoon said he needed to contest that catch better. pic.twitter.com/Hhe9nxKaex
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 24, 2023
Devon Witherspoon on how to bounce back
Devon Witherspoon, how can you explain the #Seahawks start to this rout of a loss to the 49ers?
“We just got to come out and drop our nuts.”#NoLiesDetected #Thanksgiving #Nuts pic.twitter.com/hHkVQoFxvR
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 24, 2023
Jordyn Brooks on entering playoff mode
#Seahawks’ Jordyn Brooks: “We have six games left. It’s playoff time.” @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/CwsQHm3Wru
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 24, 2023
Pete Carroll has no answer on gap vs. 49ers
Pete Carroll says he can’t answer what really is the question from this #Seahawks night: How far does your team feel from the 49ers right now? pic.twitter.com/yjnQFv5ko0
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 24, 2023
Pete Carroll on an awful first half
Pete Carroll says Seahawks made it too easy on 49ers in first half. pic.twitter.com/aSgnOALf3p
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) November 24, 2023
Jarran Reed on his concern level
#Seahawks locker-room video: Asked Jarran Reed if he’s concerned this is how far his team is from getting on 49ers’ level. He says No. but… pic.twitter.com/4bCqY30n2Q
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 24, 2023
