End Of An Era

We all knew this day was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier.  Matt Hasselbeck is no longer a Seahawk.  He has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with the Tennessee Titans where he will mentor Jake Locker. 

One cannot understate the significance of this day.  Simply put, Matt is the best QB in Seahawks history.  He led us to our only Super Bowl.  He won more playoff games in his career here (5) then the franchise had won in it's entirety before he arrived (3).  Over the last couple of seasons he has been a polarizing figure, hailed concurrently as our saving grace or a washed-up has-been, but there is no denying the historical context of his tenure in Seattle. 

I've been wanting to start my own Seahawks blog for awhile.  What better time than now.  The hiring of Pete Carroll and all the personnel moves that came with it last year was the beginning of a monumental transition for the team, that was plain to see, but Matt's exit makes it official.  We are in full rebuild mode.  Every position is in flux, every player faces competition for his spot.  Competition is the mantra of the day and youth is the overwhelming trend.  Over the next few days and weeks this roster is going to take shape in ways that right now, some of us can't even envision. 

So I figured, what better time to start blogging about it? 

What I hope this blog will provide is a blend of informed insight and impassioned opinion.  Whether anyone ever reads it or not is really inconsequential.  It's as much a therapeautic and creative outlet for me as it is an actual attempt to be widely published.  That being said, I do hope to attract a few contributors.  Healthy debate is one of my favorite aspects of being a sports fan.  Hopefully you will come with an opinion, some passion, and at least a little bit of common sense and reason. 

For now though, this day is about the transition.  You'll notice I haven't even mentioned the names of the QB's that have been (reportedly) acquired to try and fill the shoes of Number 8.  That's a subject for a later post.  This is about saying thanks for all the memories Matt.  You were a great leader, competitor, and citizen over the last ten years.  You will be missed. 

This already feels really weird.