Seattle Seahawks situation is much better for John Schneider than Detroit
Sunday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said the Detroit Lions were interested in interviewing Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider for their vacancy. Schneider is much better off staying put.
Just when everything seems to be running as smoothly as it can for the Seattle Seahawks during the pandemic, something comes along to rock the boat. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport broke some major news on Sunday morning. “Lions plan to make a run at Seahawks GM John Schneider.”
A potential blockbuster: The #Lions plan to make a run at #Seahawks GM John Schneider for their vacant GM job.
My story: https://t.co/4W5Zp2E25o
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2021
I read that and thought, WHAT?!?!?! No! The Detroit Lions can’t hire away Schneider. They need to find their own mastermind general manager.
Detroit is arguably the longest-suffering organization in the NFL. Why? I’m not sure. Recent history shows just how awful it’s been. In this century, they have 16 losing seasons (including 0–16 in 2008). In that time, the Lions made three playoff appearances, all as a wildcard and all three were one and done. Their record is 119-216-1, second-worst behind Cleveland. Even the Jets haven’t sucked that bad!
Detroit going after Schneider would be a smart move for them. It’d also be a horrific loss for the Seahawks. Before Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll‘s arrival, the Seahawks were down and out. The team’s combined record for 2008 and 2009 was 9–23.
Since Schneider’s came on board, the Seattle Seahawks have finished as low as third in the NFC West once. The Seahawks have made the playoffs nine times, won five NFC West Division titles, made two Super Bowl appearances, and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Their record during this stretch is 112–63–1, fourth-best in the NFL behind, New England, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh.
These 11 years have been the highest bit of success the organization has sustained in a long time.
John Schneider says Seattle is “the place to be.” 💚💙 pic.twitter.com/Qn6TjtWjf3
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) February 27, 2019