The eroded relationship between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks got so bad that Wilson reportedly asked ownership to fire head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider at the end of his time in Seattle, according to the Athletic.
Coincidentally, Wilson's preferred replacement for Carroll was reportedly Sean Payton, who had recently resigned from his role as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Almost a year later, Wilson would get his wish — only this time it would be with the Denver Broncos after the team traded for Wilson in 2022 and then hired Payton this offseason after making a trade with the Saints for his rights.