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Not buying Richard Sherman’s theory that refs are out to get the Seahawks

I’m not buying the conspiracy — but it might be good for the players if they think they’re being treated unfairly. It’s motivation to battle and win.

RENTON — For a second, it was difficult to tell if it was a postgame interview or a scene from a Dan Brown novel.

Shortly after the Seahawks’ 25-20 loss to the Saints Sunday, Richard Sherman went full conspiracy theorist when he implied that the NFL is trying to keep his team down via officiating.

“We’re the Seahawks” was part of his response to one question about why certain flags weren’t thrown.