Two nicknames define what will one day be remembered as the glory days of the Seattle Seahawks: Beast Mode, and Legion of Boom.
The monickers themselves conjure up vivid images: Power. Intimidation. Quirkiness. Fun. Lombardi Trophy.
Last Wednesday, the Seahawks formally severed ties with Beast Mode when they traded Marshawn Lynch to the Raiders for a slightly better draft position next year. In reality, they’ve been struggling to replace Lynch’s productivity – not to mention his aura – since his initial retirement after the 2015 season.
And now, with their actions in the NFL draft that ended Saturday, you can see the Seahawks preparing for life after Boom.