At a press conference earlier today, Sherman said, “I really think it’s a team honor. I think it’s a testament to how well our whole defense has been playing. The front has been getting a lot of sacks.
They’ve been getting a great rush and giving us a chance to make plays back there.”
The press conference shifted gears from Sherman’s award to asking him to comment on the Colts’ Reggie Wayne and Andrew Luck. Sherman praised both players almost relentlessly, which was very noteworthy in my book.
Though he’s more noted for his trash talk, Sherman’s comments today illuminates the humility of the Seattle Seahawks. A 4-0 start can make good teams get cocky, which usually leads to some bad results later on. This Hawks team, however, is a different animal. Each player understands that the team as a whole is the reason for this great start, and even when honors like this are thrust upon players like Sherman and Russell Wilson, they are quick to acknowledge the team’s efforts and successes.
It’s nice, though, to see Seattle’s players recognizing the talent in other teams, because to not do so is a slap in the face. All these NFL guys are professional athletes and deserve respect from their opponents, and the Seahawks as a team seem like the forerunners in showing this proper respect between Sundays.
