Holmgren didn't suck, but the trend was headed in the wrong direction.

We've got a 32 year old QB (who doesn't seem super invested in Seattle anymore) and a coach in his 70's, and a lot of issues on our roster and on our coaching staff. We've had some bad draft luck, and our biggest free agent signings and trades have been pretty rough over the last few years.

I'm not sure if John Schneider is part of a rebuild or not either, but we need a change of direction.

Under the radar, but not really under the radar is the ownership group. Paul Allen had a vision and a process that landed talent in the front office and coaching staff. I don't even really know who calls those shots anymore.

It's a bummer to see it, but the greatest era in Seattle football really does feel like it's coming to a close.