A faction of disgruntled teammates fumed that Wilson was overhyped and coddled by Coach Pete Carroll and management. “You grow up and you are battling, and you are fighting and wrestling. Rumors swirled that there were teammates who considered him not quite “black enough” to gain respect. The vibe toward Wilson is one of awe. 3 in charge, we are never out of any game,” said offensive lineman George Fant, who in 2012 was a sophomore at Western Kentucky University when Wilson became a rookie starter for the Seahawks.

Source: New York Times January 05, 2020 04:30 UTC