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Pete Carroll Discusses Seahawks Speaking Out on Social Issues
- Updated: September 24, 2016
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is happy with the actions his players are taking by talking about social issues and making a push for real change.
Sheil Kapadia of ESPN passed along comments from Carroll about the hot-button topic after several Seahawks players, led by wide receiver Doug Baldwin, cornerback Richard Sherman and defensive end Michael Bennett, took a public stand over the past week:
When they want to get up and stand for something, they come from a really good place with a really good perspective. I think what’s really noteworthy is that they’re pointed at action. They’re not just talking. They’re pointed at action. They’ve taken steps, and they’re taking people with them along the way to see what we really can do and be a factor in a very positive way.
The 65-year-old coach was also asked about how the increased focus on topics like racial injustice, police violence and social activism was impacting the team, per ESPN.
“They get to live life too and have their day,” Carroll said. “Like I said, they have Tuesday, and they have …
