Posted on Dec 23

Riq Woolen shrugs off criticism: "I don't give a [expletive] anymore."

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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was benched for the opening drive of their game against the Vikings, but later resumed his usual role and had a productive performance.

Why it matters: The benching raised questions about Woolen's discipline and performance, but his subsequent play demonstrated his ability to contribute to the team.

Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's benching: "That was just a team rule thing. We made it right and that's what we decided to do, what was best for the team, and we'll move forward."
Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's performance: "I felt like he played a good game. We'll see what the opportunities were. But he did have a couple pass breakups, so that was good."

Yes, but: Despite the positive aspects of Woolen's performance, there were also some key moments that didn't go in his favor:

Woolen made a crucial pass breakup in the fourth quarter, showcasing his ability to impact plays.
However, he was also flagged for a holding penalty, indicating some areas where he needs improvement.
Coach Mike Macdonald on the game-winning touchdown: "They made a great play. I think we were in Cover 2 to that side. They threw a seven-cut and we just couldn't get there."
Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's play: "It wasn't Riq's best game, but he's a guy that we're going continue to lean on and trust to make plays for us and lock down his area of the field."

What's next: The Seahawks will likely work with Woolen to address any issues and help him improve his performance moving forward.

The bottom line: While Woolen faced criticism and public scrutiny, he remains determined and unaffected by outside opinions.

Riq Woolen on public criticism: "I don't give a [expletive] anymore. I really don't care. I mean, when you do good, they gonna love you. When you do bad, they gonna talk about you."

By the numbers: Despite some ups and downs, Woolen has shown promising statistics throughout his career:

According to ESPN Research, he ranked 29th in completion rate allowed and 77th in passer rating allowed among defenders covering at least 40 targets.
In 13 games this season, Woolen has recorded 13 passes defensed, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.

Woolen's performance will continue to be a focal point as the Seahawks evaluate their defensive strategy and work towards improving their overall effectiveness on the field.

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Riq Woolen shrugs off criticism: "I don't give a [expletive] anymore."

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was benched for the opening drive of their game against the Vikings, but later resumed his usual role and had a productive performance.

Why it matters: The benching raised questions about Woolen's discipline and performance, but his subsequent play demonstrated his ability to contribute to the team.

Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's benching: "That was just a team rule thing. We made it right and that's what we decided to do, what was best for the team, and we'll move forward."

Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's performance: "I felt like he played a good game. We'll see what the opportunities were. But he did have a couple pass breakups, so that was good."

Yes, but: Despite the positive aspects of Woolen's performance, there were also some key moments that didn't go in his favor:

Woolen made a crucial pass breakup in the fourth quarter, showcasing his ability to impact plays.

However, he was also flagged for a holding penalty, indicating some areas where he needs improvement.

Coach Mike Macdonald on the game-winning touchdown: "They made a great play. I think we were in Cover 2 to that side. They threw a seven-cut and we just couldn't get there."

Coach Mike Macdonald on Woolen's play: "It wasn't Riq's best game, but he's a guy that we're going continue to lean on and trust to make plays for us and lock down his area of the field."

What's next: The Seahawks will likely work with Woolen to address any issues and help him improve his performance moving forward.

The bottom line: While Woolen faced criticism and public scrutiny, he remains determined and unaffected by outside opinions.

Riq Woolen on public criticism: "I don't give a [expletive] anymore. I really don't care. I mean, when you do good, they gonna love you. When you do bad, they gonna talk about you."

By the numbers: Despite some ups and downs, Woolen has shown promising statistics throughout his career:

According to ESPN Research, he ranked 29th in completion rate allowed and 77th in passer rating allowed among defenders covering at least 40 targets.

In 13 games this season, Woolen has recorded 13 passes defensed, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.

Woolen's performance will continue to be a focal point as the Seahawks evaluate their defensive strategy and work towards improving their overall effectiveness on the field.