[Ticonderoga34]

Either Pete wanted to be the hero with his playing or he wanted Russell to be the hero.

My conspiracy theory is that Carroll wanted Russell to be MVP not Lynch.

There were stories earlier this season that Seahawks management wanted rid of Lynch because of his attitude. A cancer in the locker room is what Seattle management called Lynch.

So Carroll calls what he thinks is a easy pass for Wilson and Wilson will be the big Super Bowl hero and the Seahawks can trade Lynch in the off season and go on their merry way. But events didn't quite play out that way.

[21twelve]

After the Superbowl it was up on the local news that over the past few weeks they have been negoiating a new number for Lynch to keep him on. Carroll for the last several months has been talking up how great Lynch is as a player, team mate and player.

The radio guys now wonder if this one play might put a doubt into Lynch’s head of playing for the Seahawks. Or might fracture the team’s unity. I hope not. On the way out of the locker room Lynch was asked if he was surprised they passed, and why he didn’t get the ball. He replied “No. This is a team sport.”

Better than some of the other players openly questioning the play in public.

[bobby.223]

Seattle’s own management called Lynch a cancer in the locker room....during the season!!!???

[Steve_Seattle]

"There were stories earlier this season that Seahawks management wanted rid of Lynch because of his attitude. A cancer in the locker room is what Seattle management called Lynch."

I've heard numerous players and coaches say the exact opposite, that Lynch is well-liked in the locker room. Percy Harvin was the guy causing trouble, so they traded him.