RENTON — Aaron Curry has lost his starting job. He has not, however, lost his peace of mind.
The former first-round pick, who went from can’t-miss prospect two years ago to backup linebacker last week, insists that, despite the demotion, he is not frustrated with the situation.
“I’m at peace,” Curry said. “I have complete peace of mind right now. I’m feeling blessed. I’m taking this trial that I have and just capitalizing on it. Frustration was last week. I was a little caught off guard, so of course that was naturally my response to be frustrated, but I’m so at peace right now. I don’t know how to explain it to you.”
Curry, who was the No. 4 pick in the 2009 draft, agreed to a restructured contract prior to the season that made him a free agent after the 2012 season and took away his guaranteed contract for next year. Those moves made it clear that Curry wasn’t likely in the long-term plans of the current front office, which did not draft him, but the thought was that he was still a starter this year. But Curry’s continued struggles combined with the emergence of rookie K.J. Wright led to a change last week. And while Seahawks coach Pete Carroll maintains that the change isn’t necessarily permanent, it is clear that Wright has the job for now.
Curry cites his Christian faith for his peace of mind, and says his only focus now is working on being a better linebacker. Asked if a fresh start with a new team might be good for him, he answered, “Who knows?”
Rumors surfaced earlier this week that the Seahawks could be shopping Curry, but he said he has been given no indication that the team plans to trade him this season, and that he expects to be here this season. Asked whether he wants to be in Seattle beyond this year, Curry answered: “I want to be where I have the best shot to get better at my future, and be able to contribute to a team’s success.”
O-line coach Cable has surgery
The Seahawks are practicing this week without offensive line coach Tom Cable, who had back surgery Monday. Carroll called the operation successful, but also called it a “serious situation” and said Cable will be in the hospital for a couple more days. Carroll described the back problem as a long-term one that became more serious last week. Cable could return to the sideline for Sunday’s game, Carroll said.
Injury updates
Fullback Michael Robinson, who missed the last two games with an ankle injury, practiced fully Wednesday, a sign that he is on track to return to action this weekend. Linebacker Matt McCoy missed practice and was listed with a head and shoulder injury. Carroll said Monday that McCoy should be fine to play this week. Safety Kam Chancellor (thigh bruise) and cornerback Byron Maxwell (ankle) did not practice.
Herald Writer John Boyle: jboyle@heraldnet.com. For more Seahawks coverage, check out the Seahawks blog at heraldnet.com/seahawksblog
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