On Friday, The Athletic reported that Russell Wilson asked the Seahawks to fire both coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider last February. That appeared to be the last straw for the organization, as Seattle traded Wilson to the Broncos later that offseason.
However, the Denver quarterback denies that the report is true. On Twitter, Wilson explained that he appreciated his time in Seattle and has no ill will towards Carroll or Schneider.
“I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win,” he wrote. “l’ll always have respect for them and love for Seattle.”
