Alright, 12s, buckle up, because former Seahawks scout Bucky Brooks just dropped a bombshell prediction for our 2026 season: a dismal 7-10 record. You heard that right, a 7-10 record, which would put us right back to our 2021 numbers. If that doesn't fire you up, I don't know what will. This shocking take comes straight from the official NFL YouTube channel's season preview, and it sticks out like a sore thumb among every other prediction that had us hitting double-digit wins.
Bucky Brooks' Wild 7-10 Take Has Us Scratching Our Heads
This isn't just some random analyst; Bucky Brooks was a scout for the Seahawks after his playing career ended in 1999. He's generally been pretty favorable towards the Emerald City squad. He even has history with John Schneider, going back to their days with the Packers in '95-'96 and then again when Brooks scouted for us in 2000. So when this 7-10 prediction popped up, you gotta wonder if Schneider already sent him a text that read, "Brother, thanks for the bulletin board material!" It's baffling, especially considering the rest of the NFL preview was glowing about our future.Why Brooks Thinks the Seahawks Fall Short of Greatness
Brooks didn't back down when Brock and Salk pressed him on Seattle Sports. He's got a few reasons for his bold call. First off, he thinks our division is just plain hard, especially with the Niners and Rams "loading up." But his biggest points? It's tough to sustain success after winning a title. He claims there's "natural complacency that seeps in," the team's "never the same," and the "energy that you face from everybody is drastically different." Plus, he highlights the changes: losing Klint Kubiak, who he calls "one of the top five play-callers in football," and, crucially, losing the Super Bowl MVP in Kenneth Walker. Brooks questioned if we can "catch our lightning in a bottle all over again" with a young team that needs a lot of maturity to handle that pressure. He even brought up the historic rarity of quarterbacks winning back-to-back Super Bowls, only achieved by Hall of Fame level guys. Brooks admitted the team doesn't "feel like a 7-10 team," but he stuck to his guns. Honestly, the rest of the NFL's preview was super positive, which just makes Brooks' take even more surprising. But hey, as we gear up for the new season, let this be the fuel we need! The "doubters" are out there, and it's up to Mike Macdonald's squad to prove them all wrong. We'll be watching every single snap, ready for them to show the league exactly what Seattle is made of. Let's go Hawks!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.