It’s felt for a long time now that Mike Macdonald doesn’t entirely trust Riq Woolen. His dramatically fluctuating play and frustrating moments are occasionally offset by flashes of quality. Combined with his exceptional physical skills, that has bought him more time than others would get.
It feels like time has run out though. The Cardinals game, where he gave away costly penalties, seems to be the final straw.
The report above doesn’t get out unless the Seahawks want it to get out. This is a plea to the league to make an offer.
It’s a shame that it’s come to this but Woolen is an unreliable player playing for a coach running a defense that requires consistency and everyone doing their job to connect things together.
They won’t get much, if anything. Which makes you wonder what happens if offers are not forthcoming. If teams show interest they’ll likely take what they can get and move on.
The bigger question then will be whether there is a corresponding move in the pipeline to add a piece to the Seahawks. Perhaps a pass rusher, linebacker or another weapon.
