3-14 Arizona Is Talking 'Surprise,' and Every Seahawks Fan Just Raised an Eyebrow
Okay, so you guys know the vibe. We just won the Super Bowl, right? The NFC West straight up owned the league last season, winning more games than any other division, and our Hawks were at the absolute top of that mountain. We beat the Rams in the NFC title game, then went all the way to hoist the Lombardi. But apparently, not everyone got the memo that the Emerald City is still running things.
The West Is Still The Best, But Someone Forgot To Tell Arizona
Last season, the NFC West was a beast. Our Seahawks, alongside the Rams and 49ers, each racked up at least 12 wins and powered deep into the playoffs. The Rams even beefed up for this year, trading for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. The 49ers are just hoping to get healthier, which, honestly, good luck to 'em against us. Our core is still here, ready to run it back! But then you got the Cardinals, who, bless their hearts, went a brutal 3-14 last season. THREE WINS, folks! They've got a new head coach in Mike LaFleur, and their quarterback situation is, well, uncertain. Safe to say, expectations aren't exactly sky-high for them to make a big leap up the standings this year. And that’s where things get interesting.
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Will Johnson's Big Talk About "Surprising" The Champs
Despite their, let’s call it, "challenging" 2025 season, Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson went on SiriusXM NFL Radio with some thoughts. He actually said he loves the chance "to go against the best every week." Now, who do you think he's talking about when he says "the best"? Hint: It’s the Super Bowl champions. Johnson then dropped this bomb: “I think we got a good opportunity in front of us to surprise a lot of people this year. They’re just continuing to try to stack the teams against us, but we gonna be ready when the time comes.”
Surprise, huh? Look, I get it. Every team has to believe they can compete. But to talk about "surprising a lot of people" when you went 3-14 and the reigning Super Bowl champs are in your division, well, that just sounds like bulletin board material for our guys. "Stack the teams against us"? Buddy, we just stacked up a Super Bowl ring! We're not "stacked against" you, we're just better. And our core players are ready to prove it all over again.
So, as we gear up for the start of the 2026 season, let that quote sink in, 12s. Our Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl win, and our division rivals are already talking about "surprising" us. What's at stake? Nothing less than another dominant run and defending our title. You know our boys are going to be ready when that time comes, because the NFC West still runs through Seattle. 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.