Yeah, the Seattle Seahawks just straight-up battled the New England Patriots and came out on top, 13-10! What a gritty victory to kick off our 2026 season! You know, even while folks like Mike Florio were flying out of Seattle on Thursday, trying to ignore some other team’s drama, we were getting ready for THIS.
Aaron Rodgers’ Early Season “Verbal Diarrhea”
Seriously, while we were here getting hyped for our Hawks, Aaron Rodgers was apparently on some kind of “media tour” dropping what’s been called “verbal diarrhea.” He went on multiple interviews, just airing out “past grievances” and “relitigating stale disputes” , personal AND professional. And get this, he did all of this “only days before the first game of the 2026 season” for his team. Talk about a distraction, right?
The Real Talk: McCarthy vs. Tomlin
The real takeaway, though, is what this all says about Rodgers’ respect for his coaches. The fundamental difference in his respect for former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin versus new coach Mike McCarthy is undeniable. If Tomlin had still been in Pittsburgh for his 20th season, there’s “no way” Rodgers pulls this stunt. Rodgers knows full well these comments create a distraction. If Tomlin was still around, “Rodgers wouldn’t have done it.” But with McCarthy in charge? It seems like it was fair game. What does that tell you?
So while there’s drama brewing elsewhere in the league with seasoned vets, our Seahawks are out here doing the work. That 13-10 win against the Patriots? That’s pure Emerald City grit right there, exactly what we want to see as we get deeper into this 2026 season. Let’s keep this energy going, Seattle! Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
Leave a Reply