The Seattle Seahawks continued their success under quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday, defeating the New York Giants in convincing fashion. Many did not expect things to go as smoothly as they have thus far in Seattle, and veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett gave his reasoning for the impressive start to the year.
Lockett detailed the selflessness of the Seahawks at the moment, and appeared to take a jab at former teammate Russell Wilson in the process.
“It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit,” said Lockett via Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.
Tyler Lockett: “It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit.”
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) October 31, 2022
Many took to social media to express their belief that Lockett’s comments appear to be indirectly talking about Russell Wilson.
Russell Wilson's former teammates talk about him in a way I have literally never seen in the NFL https://t.co/lejEUIo7S6
— Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) October 31, 2022
How many weeks in a row and Russell Wilson catch a stray? https://t.co/JUILkz5jRY
— Ryan Love (@RealestRyanLove) October 31, 2022
Let's Ride. https://t.co/9F0QOwY4sD
— Eric Lloyd (@EricLloyd) October 31, 2022
The Broncos flight back to the US is experiencing turbulence. https://t.co/U3qLjrDxfo
— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) October 31, 2022
Lockett from the top rope. I absolutely love it. https://t.co/gNjOUTdHFY
— Tyler Brooke (@TylerDBrooke) October 31, 2022
Have fun for the next half-decade, Broncos! https://t.co/u4Ng8N2jM4 pic.twitter.com/nA4Nuwj4MI
— Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) October 31, 2022
During Wilson’s tenure in Seattle, it always appeared that it was a constant battle between Wilson and the vaunted “Legion of Boom” defense for who deserved the credit for their team’s success.
Wilson is not a stranger to former teammates calling him out, with his beef with former Seahawks star Richard Sherman being very publicized over the years.
The Broncos are currently sitting at 3-5 with Wilson, while the Seahawks are atop the NFC West division with a 5-3 record.
Geno Smith has had one heck of a career revival this season for Seattle, and it certainly doesn’t look like Tyler Lockett is missing Wilson whatsoever on or off the field.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.