In the world of American football, there has been a notable shift recently – one that many fans are relieved by. The name Colt McCoy no longer sends shivers down the spines of Seattle Seahawks supporters. Yes, you read that right – Colt McCoy is no longer a concern for the Seahawks faithful.
But, hold on a second, didn’t Aaron Donald retire already? That’s the question on the minds of some, but in the realm of the Seahawks, the departure of McCoy is the news that brings a collective sigh of relief.
“Colt McCoy, a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist at the University of Texas and 14-year NFL quarterback, will join NBC Sports as an analyst for Big Ten Football coverage,” the press release proudly announced. It seems McCoy is taking his talents to the broadcast booth, leaving behind a legacy that some Seahawks fans would rather forget.
During his time as a quarterback, McCoy faced off against Pete Carroll’s Seahawks multiple times, and he managed to come out victorious on each occasion. This feat puts him in rare company, with only Brock Purdy and Case Keenum sharing in the bragging rights of defeating Carroll’s teams multiple times.
What made McCoy a true thorn in the side of the Seahawks, however, was not his prowess as a passer. It was his uncanny ability to be at the center of some of the most dismal performances by the Seahawks during the Carroll era. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2010, McCoy’s first encounter with the Seahawks set the stage for what was to come.
In a game that is etched in the memories of Seahawks fans for all the wrong reasons, McCoy led the Browns to a 6-3 victory in a clash that will forever be remembered as one of the worst in NFL history. Despite McCoy’s unremarkable stat line of 20-of-35 for 175 yards and an interception, his impact on the game was evident, especially when Kam Chancellor incurred a roughing the passer penalty.
Fast forward to 2020, and McCoy once again proved to be a thorn in the side of the Seahawks. Facing off against a heavily favored Seattle team, McCoy led the New York Giants to a stunning 17-12 upset victory, effectively derailing the momentum of the Seahawks’ season. His performance, though not flashy, was enough to get the job done.
Then, in 2021, McCoy donned the jersey of the Arizona Cardinals and faced the Seahawks once more. This time, McCoy put on a show, torching the Seahawks defense for 328 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 23-13 victory at Lumen Field. It was yet another disappointing display by the Seahawks, further solidifying McCoy’s status as a nemesis for the team.
As McCoy hangs up his cleats and transitions to a new role in the world of football analysis, Seahawks fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The era of worrying about Colt McCoy is officially over, and for that, many are undoubtedly grateful. The legacy of McCoy as a Seahawks menace may live on in infamy, but his departure from the playing field brings a sense of closure to a chapter of Seahawks history that many would rather forget.