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Pete Carroll: 'I have to do more' to help Seahawks win

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks to the locker room following a 25-24 loss against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll: 'I have to do more' to help team win

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 12/27/21

It's certainly been a disappointing season for the Seattle Seahawks. The once NFC West titans sit at the bottom of the division at a paltry 5-10.

This weekend's late 25-24 loss to the Chicago Cubs was a new low for the deflated Seattle squad. After the letdown at the hands of Nick Foles and a less-than-stellar Bears team, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll took a bite of humble pie and put the season's woes on himself.

"That was about as disappointing of a loss as we've had," Carroll said, via ESPN. "We were in control in so many ways in that game to go win it and put it away; we just never did and let them stay alive, and they found a way to make their plays. We had to do some stuff to give them that opportunity, and they took advantage of it, and give them credit. They've been struggling all year too, and it's a big win for those guys.

"I feel like I have to do more. In a time like this, I feel like I've got to find ways to help our guys more so that we don't get in a situation where we even give them a chance."

Pete Carroll called this as disappointing of a loss as the Seahawks have suffered. He didn’t think the quick turnaround from playing Tuesday or the snow were factors. Said he needs to do better across the board. “I can’t let that happen. I don’t even recognize games like this.” pic.twitter.com/O4koRoR9i7
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) December 27, 2021

Sunday's loss to Chicago officially eliminated Seattle from playoff contention, capping off the team's worst season since Carroll took over as HC in 2010. The Seahawks will likely stay in last place in their division as well, occupying the basement for the first time since 1996, according to ESPN.

The Seahawks are the first team this season to lose multiple games after leading by double digits in the 4th quarter (also Week 2 vs Titans). Both have come at home.

Seattle has clinched last place in the NFC West for the first time since moving to the division in 2002. pic.twitter.com/2SOVhl2eDn
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 27, 2021

The disappointing season has naturally raised questions about Carroll's future with the team, even though he was signed a contract extension in 2020.

It has also raised questions about starting quarterback Russell Wilson, who has had his own share of issues this season in part due to a finger injury and also lackluster play in general. (Interestingly enough, the Bears attempted to trade for Wilson in the offseason, but it didn't come to fruition.) Wilson declined to comment on a future move after Sunday's game, being eliminated from the playoffs for just the second time in his career.

"We get up tomorrow morning, and we give everything we have and get back to work, watch the film," he said. "I'm going to watch it tonight and see where we can get better and where I can get better and continue to learn as much as I can. Nothing ever changes in that sense."

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