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As legend has it, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s decision to start third-round rookie Russell Wilson in 2012 didn’t constitute a stretch. It was clear throughout the offseason, in training camp, and during the preseason that Wilson was the obvious choice, in comparison to presumed starter Matt Flynn. Ultimately, then, going with Wilson was the only choice Carroll could have made.

But that feeling apparently didn’t persist. Former Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson, appearing as a guest analyst on NFL Game Day First, explained that a revolt was percolating after the first game of the regular season.

The Seahawks had lost to the Cardinals in Arizona, 20-16. Per Robinson, Wilson heard teammates talking about the importance of entrusting the job to the veteran, Flynn, on the plane following the defeat.

Robinson’s point was that Wilson heard it, and that he became even more determined to help the team win.

And, if you haven’t heard, he did.