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Super Bowl hangover contributed to Seahawks’ early-season struggles, Pete Carroll says

Sunday’s 36-6 win at NFC West champ Arizona had Carroll in a reflective mood Monday as he discussed how the Seahawks fought back from the disappointment of last year’s Super Bowl loss and then a stumbling start to this year to return to the postseason.

RENTON — The Seahawks have taken just the first step on a road they hope ends in history — a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, something only two other teams have accomplished.

But the rousing end to the regular season with Sunday’s 36-6 win at NFC West champ Arizona had coach Pete Carroll in a reflective mood Monday as he discussed how the Seahawks fought back from the disappointment of last year’s Super Bowl loss and then a stumbling start to this year to return to the postseason.