They were harsh and their critiques were rash and the whole thing…it was perfect,’ he further said. ‘Because they needed that loyalty and they were the epitome of it for me. And so, I’ll forever be grateful. They know.
‘But I don’t mind saying it to you because its hard to be that deeply loyal. It’s hard to tell people what they don’t want to hear and what they need to hear. And, it’s rare having people around you to do that, particularly when you get this kind of position. And it’s so necessary to do well and to do right.
Seahawks owner Jody Allen said Carroll’s departure from the team’s head coaching role was ‘amicable’ and was made ‘for the best interest of the franchise.
