Get ready, Seattle, because tonight at Lumen Field, a true legend is stepping onto the turf to kick off the Monday Night Football showdown. Former Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren is getting the honors, raising that iconic blue 12th Man Flag in the south end zone before our Hawks take on Chicago. This isn’t just any pregame tradition, it is, quite frankly, the best in the entire NFL, and when a legend like Holmgren takes the stage, you know it’s about more than just a flag.
The Godfather Who Built a Powerhouse
Holmgren wasn’t just *a* coach, he was the guy who dragged this franchise from near-irrelevancy and molded it into a national NFL force. From 1999 to 2008, he redefined what it meant to be a Seahawks fan. He took us to the playoffs an incredible six times, including a mind-blowing five-straight appearances from 2003-2007. Think about that: five-straight postseason berths, a franchise record that was only matched once later on. He also brought home five division titles, including four NFC West championships and even one final AFC West title before we switched conferences. And of course, the crowning glory of his tenure was that trip to Super Bowl XL in 2005. The first in franchise history! He still maintains we should have won that game, and honestly, who among us doesn’t feel that sting to this day?
Tonight’s Meaning and the Hall of Fame Snub
So, why tonight? It’s a brilliant throwback, plain and simple. Holmgren’s Seahawks hosted the Bears on “Monday Night Football” back in the 2007 season, and that was a thrilling victory that still feels good to remember. Holmgren is a rightful member of the Seahawks’ Ring of Honor, no question. But let’s be real, Seahawks Wire, and us here at Seattle On Tap, we think he’s still getting snubbed from his rightful place in the Hall of Fame. It’s a travesty, and it’s time that changed for one of the most impactful coaches this city has ever seen.
Tonight, as Holmgren lifts that flag, let’s remember the foundation he built for our Hawks. He set the bar for what this team could be. Now it’s up to Head Coach Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed and the rest of the crew to show that same fight and spirit against Chicago in tonight’s Monday Night Football clash. You know we’ll be watching every snap!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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