Seahawks send their best to Leon Washington
Seattle It's Been Awesome A Ride, Got Nothing Bad 2 Say About The Gr8 NW #12thMan StandUp!!! Like always… #LetsGetIt—
Leon Washington (@Leon_Washington) March 12, 2013
“This is the hard part. These are people’s lives. We have a very special place in our hearts for him. The hardest part of the business is calling somebody and telling them that we’re going to go in a different direction. Leon did a phenomenal job here. The fans love him. He’s such a pro; he really handled himself with extreme class. He understood what we were doing. The first thing you could say about him is he’s a pro.” – Seahawks GM John Schneider on the release of running back/return specialist Leon Washington
Schneider isn’t the only member of the Seahawks organization that expressed difficulty with yesterday’s release of Washington. After hearing the news, several players took to Twitter to send their best wishes to the seven-year veteran whose impact will be missed both on and off the field:
.@Seahawks Thanks to @Leon_Washington for all his contributions to the team, a great person and a pro in every sense.—
Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) March 12, 2013
@Leon_Washington I'm going to miss you man. You are a first class act. A true pro. Thanks for teaching me and inspiring me.—
Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 12, 2013
The man is the best to ever do it!!!…..@Leon_Washington—
Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) March 12, 2013
@Leon_Washington it was a pleasure working with you my boy ..! Wishes and praying nothing but the best for you .!!—
jeremy lane (@StayingInMyLane) March 13, 2013
Best 2 @Leon_Washington true pro and great teammate. Been an honor 2 play alongside you and excited to see what your future holds #Seahawks—
Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) March 12, 2013
@Leon_Washington Thank you for everything good luck bro—
Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) March 12, 2013
@Leon_Washington it's been a pleasure playing with you Man. Wish you nothing but the best! #Besttoeverdoit—
Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) March 13, 2013
@Leon_Washington You will be missed homie!—
Dbfresh (@DougBaldwinJr) March 12, 2013
Just heard @Leon_Washington is no longer a Seahawk. Gonna miss you bro. Thanks for the 3 seasons. One of the classiest players in the NFL.—
Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) March 14, 2013
Big congrats to my brother @Leon_Washington on his new deal! You will be missed.—
Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) March 14, 2013
