Seattle Seahawks Must Do A Lot To Break Super Bowl Hangover

May 26, 2015; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll observes drills during an OTA practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

There is no denying the fact that the Seattle Seahawks remain one of the most talented teams in the NFL from top to bottom. Their defense is still young and boasts star power at every position while their offense is led by Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. Smart money says to never bet against this squad.

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However, history paints a pretty clear picture and it isn’t kind to team in seasons following a Super Bowl loss.

2001 New York Giants: 7-9 record
2002 St. Louis Rams: 7-9 record
2003 Oakland Raiders: 4-12 record
2004 Carolina Panthers: 7-9 record
2005 Philadelphia Eagles: 6-10 record
2006 Seattle Seahawks: 9-7 record
2007 Chicago Bears: 7-9 record
2008 New England Patriots: 11-5 record
2009 Arizona Cardinals: 10-6 record
2010 Indianapolis Colts: 10-6 record
2011 Pittsburgh Steelers: 12-4 record
2012 New England Patriots: 12-4 record
2013 San Francisco 49ers: 12-4 record
2014 Denver Broncos: 12-4 record

One will notice right away that the recent trends show teams have been able to recover enough to make the playoffs, some of which even won a playoff game in the process. However, all the teams share one inescapable fact: they didn’t make it back to the Super Bowl.

That is a trend the Seahawks are going to try to buck in 2015, getting the foul taste of how that epic game in February ended. It will take every ounce of effort, talent, swagger and smarts they have to do so because the NFC isn’t getting any easier to navigate, especially not given the physical way they play.

Can they withstand another long playoff run to right that wrong? Time will certainly tell the tale.

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