The Seattle Seahawks looked like a dynasty in the making after their 43-8 thrashing of the Denver Broncos in 2014's Super Bowl XLVIII, but they have not hoisted the Lombardi Trophy since.
As a result, the Legion of Boom era of the team's defense has come to an end sooner than expected.
Sports Illustrated's Greg Bishop and Robert Klemko reported on the fall of the Seahawks on Friday, detailing how head coach Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson played a role in the team's demise. And yes, the controversial Super Bowl XLIX loss to the New England Patriots came up once again.