Looking back at Seattle’s 2016 season two reasons for another divisional-round loss come to mind: The injuries to key players like Earl Thomas and Russell Wilson and the bad offensive-line play. Especially the injury to their QB and the permanent pressure on him led to some losses against weaker teams, which turned out to be a key reason to missing out on the 2nd seed in the NFC. The importance of home-field advantage should be obvious after Super Bowl appearances in 2013 and 2014 (or to anyone who has ever been to a game in Seattle).
Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Jermaine Kearse has a few nicknames: Mr. Clutch, for example. Chop Chop. Or Pedestrian. After the interview with the German Sea Hawkers he may have gained another one: Marshawn II. His brief replies to our questions could make one believe that the receiver has gotten his media training from Beast Mode himself. Nevertheless, we are very happy that he took the time during training camp season and even with his packed schedule had a minute to talk about his German roots, soccer, and his role as the hometown kid.