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The Legion of Boom: the Seattle Seahawks story
Franchise era
2010—2016
The Legion of Boom
Seattle Seahawks
The story in one sentence
Pete Carroll built a young, physical roster that overwhelmed Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII and returned the next year before a goal-line interception.
Defense, competition and a first championship
Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for wilson carries the transition.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2010
What came before
Paul Allen stabilized the club, Holmgren built around an elite line and the 2005 Seahawks won the NFC behind Alexander's MVP season.
2014-02-02
Super Bowl: Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos
2015-01-18
Conference Championship: Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks
2015-02-01
Super Bowl: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
After 2016
What came next
The Legion dispersed, but Wilson's deep passing and Wagner's consistency kept Seattle in the playoffs until the partnership reached its limit.
The core