The Seattle Seahawks capped off a nearly perfect season with a dominant win at the biggest stage. Mike Macdonald's defense kept Drake Maye in hell, sacking him six times and forcing three turnovers. On the other side of the field, Kenneth Walker torched the defense on the ground.
Even special teams were on point in the 29-13 win. Jason Myers went a perfect 5-for-5 on field goals and knocked down both of his PATs, all while punter Michael Dickson downed three punts inside the Patriots' six-yard line.
While it wasn't always pretty, the Seahawks were the better team in all three facets of the game. That's why even former President Barack Obama took to social media to shower them with praise after the win.
Barack Obama gushes about the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks
"Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks! This defense was special. MVP Kenneth Walker was dominant. And Sam Darnold gave us one of the best comeback stories in a long time. Enjoy the celebration," Obama wrote on X.
The Democrat politician has always been an avid sports fan, especially when it comes to basketball. Clearly, he felt the same way as most fans watching Mike Macdonald's team put up a well-rounded effort to secure a much-deserved title.
The Seahawks closed out the season on a ten-game winning streak. They crushed two of their three postseason opponents, and they had to get through two divisional rivals to get to the biggest stage in football.
Now, this team will have $73 million in available cap space in the offseason. Per Over The Cap, that's the sixth-highest mark in the league. They will only have four draft picks, but GM John Schneider should have more than enough financial resources to keep the most important free agents in town and make a run at other stars.
There are even rumors about Maxx Crosby finally being done with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seahawks tried to trade for him last offseason, so it wouldn't be shocking to see them go after him again.
They also need to work things out with Josh Jobe, who went from an overlooked practice squad player to a legitimate star in just two years. Keeping him and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in town should be near the top of the front office's priority list.
It's always early to talk about a dynasty. Winning is hard, and doing so more than once is nearly impossible. That said, this team is in a perfect position to at least aspire to that, combining youth with experience and a plethora of money to spend in free agency.