The Seahawks have seen the predictions of their impending demise, heard the talk that their era of dominance is over.
And they have an enthusiastic response: Bring. It. On.
As Seattle began training camp Thursday with free safety Earl Thomas nowhere in sight, with numerous other legends long gone, with sobering injury news involving Frank Clark and Dion Jordan, with question marks all over the field, there was inspiration to be found in the atmosphere of doubt and uncertainty.
In fact, some veteran players appeared almost gleeful in the opportunity to re-board the “no-respect” train.