Seahawks to Back-to-Back Underdogs | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, Bill Simmons is making ways with his Super Bowl prediction, calling for the Seattle Seahawks to go back to back. He's looking past the general sentiment that the team might struggle this season, especially after their dominant win last year. Simmons believes the Seahawks are being seriously underestimated. He points to the perceived lack of respect for the team this offseason as a potential motivator. Simmons feels that the narrative around players like Sam Darnold, the running game, and the defense overlooks their championship pedigree. He's framing this as a classic, nobody believes in us, scenario. Simmons is also high on coach Mike McDonald, comparing his potential to that of Bill Belichek in his prime. He highlights that even in their losses last season, the Seahawks often kept games close, showing a consistent level of competitiveness that shouldn't. Be ignored. The Seahawks are set to kick off their title defense against the New England Patriots, a rematch of their Super Bowl victory. This opening game with the Seahawks favored by three and a half points is seen by Simmons

1:01as another example of the disrespect they're facing. Ultimately, Simmons' prediction is a bet on McDonald's coaching ability and the team's resilience. He's banking on the Seahawks using the widespread doubt as fuel to prove their doubters wrong and secure another championship. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.