Tyler Lockett denies his 'no one cares who gets the credit' quote was ripping Russell Wilson
It’s hard not to read anything into what Tyler Lockett said on Sunday after his Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Giants.
“It’s amazing what you can accomplish when nobody cares who gets the credit,” the Seahawks receiver said after the win. “My high school coach always used to talk about that. When you look at this team that we have, we have a bunch of guys that are willing to buy in.”
He went on to praise Seattle’s rookie class.
But everybody focused in on the “nobody cares who gets the credit.” Was that a shot at former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson?
According to Lockett himself, no way:
People need to stop reaching! I’ve said this quote like 5-10 times since I’ve been in the league. Stop looking for a story and just let us enjoy our team https://t.co/IcppxFEqik
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) October 31, 2022
Here’s the full quote from Tyler Lockett: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when nobody cares who gets the credit, my high school coach always said that.” pic.twitter.com/I9xRK4ehHs
— Alyssa Charlston (@Alyssacharlston) October 31, 2022
I believe him, especially when you see the full quote!