Rumors are swirling around the NFL this Wednesday, as chatter suggests the Seattle Seahawks might have declined an invitation to the White House. Fresh off a dominant playoff run, the Seahawks dismantled the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and New England Patriots.
Their defense, led by Mike Macdonald, was nothing short of spectacular in the Super Bowl, forcing three critical turnovers from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. On the offensive side, Kenneth Walker III was the star, earning Super Bowl MVP honors with an impressive 161 yards from scrimmage.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon captured the team's mindset perfectly: “When you have a game plan, you know what you are going to do. You know how you are going to execute it.
You just got to go out there and play ball. That’s what makes us who we are.
We trust each other to go out there and do our thing.”
Despite the recent victory and the celebrations that come with hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the buzz around Seattle's offseason plans is already heating up. A rumor surfaced on Tuesday night, thanks to a post from Ron Wright on social media, claiming the Seahawks had turned down a visit to the White House.
The post quickly gained traction, amassing 2.8 million views and 145,000 likes in under 24 hours. Fans are divided, with some applauding the Seahawks' rumored decision and others criticizing it.
The Philadelphia Eagles, on the other hand, recently celebrated their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs with a trip to the nation's capital. During their visit, former President Trump praised Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as a “terrific guy and terrific player” and lauded the team assembled by Howie Roseman as “incredible.”
As for the Seahawks, whether they will make the trip remains uncertain. Until an official announcement is made, this topic is sure to keep NFL fans talking.