HONOLULU, Hawaii—Richard Sherman was lobbying for a chance to play receiver in the Pro Bowl during the practices leading up to Sunday's game.
This probably wasn't what he had in mind.
With Team Irvin enjoying a big lead in the third quarter of an eventual 49-27 win, Sherman got his wish and came into the game on offense. When a reverse was called, Sherman initially ran left after taking a pitch from Teddy Bridgewater, as the play was designed, but sensing that wasn't going anywhere, he reversed field, running all the way back to the right sideline where fellow Seahawk Bobby Wagner, a member of Team Rice, was there to tackle Sherman for a 22-yard loss.
Wagner, who had a game-high 10 tackles, enjoyed that one most, staying on top of Sherman for a moment to pass along a message.
"I just kept it classy, told him he wasn't fast, told him he was slow," Wagner said. "I just kept it classy."
Sherman interrupted before Wagner could finish, saying, "He didn't keep it classy." Later, Sherman joked, "He's just immature, as you guys can see."
And the way Sherman sees it, the big loss wasn't all on him, even if reversing fields made the loss significantly bigger than it would have been had he just taken what he could get to the left side.
"It was the play calling," Sherman said. "We hadn't talked about running reverses to the short-side of the field. I looked over there, Eric Berry was already in the backfield… Everybody was on the left side, so I said, 'maybe nobody's on the right side,' so I went for it."
Sherman got a few more plays on offense in the fourth quarter, but the ball never came his way. He also had a busy day at his usual position of left cornerback, breaking up three passes, and as he would argue, he should have had a fourth leading to an interception, but he drew a pass interference call on that play.
"They wanted to keep the game close," he said. "If they let me play like I'm supposed to, it could have gotten ugly fast."
Game photos from the 2016 Pro Bowl between Team Rice, featuring wideout Tyler Lockett and linebacker Bobby Wagner, and Team Irvin, with quarterback Russell Wilson, defensive end Michael Bennett, and cornerback Richard Sherman at Honolulu's Aloha Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), of Team Irvin, enters the stadium prior to an NFL Pro Bowl football game against Team Rice on, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), of Team Irvin, signs autographs as he enters the stadium prior to an NFL Pro Bowl football game against Team Rice on, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks Cliff Avil, left, mascot Blitz, and Bobby Wagner have a fun moment with the guests during the American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Paul Conrad/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks Cliff Avil, left, mascot Blitz, and Bobby Wagner have a fun moment with the guests during the American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Paul Conrad/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril greets hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
General atmosphere during American Express "Dinner on the 50," exclusive to hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
General atmosphere during American Express "Dinner on the 50," exclusive to hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of Team Irvin makes a pass to Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman during the first quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril waves to the crowd as he enters CenturyLink Field during the American Express "Dinner on the 50"on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Paul Conrad/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks star Cliff Avril waves to the crowd as he enters CenturyLink Field during the American Express "Dinner on the 50"on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Paul Conrad/Getty Images for American Express)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) T of Team Irvin celebrate after Freeman made a touchdown during the first quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
The Sea Gals greet hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
The Sea Gals greet hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
General atmosphere during American Express "Dinner on the 50," exclusive to hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
General atmosphere during American Express "Dinner on the 50," exclusive to hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks drumline Blue Thunder performs for hundreds of fans and Seattle business owners during American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants attend the return of American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Appetizers are served during the American Express "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Paul Conrad/Getty Images for American Express)
General atmosphere during American Express "Dinner on the 50," exclusive to hundreds of Seattle Card Members and local merchants at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) of Team Irvin normally a defensive player runs with the football on offense as Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) and Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) of Team Rice close in on him in the third quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Sherman lost 22 yards on the play. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) of Team Irvin attempts to stiff-arm Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29) of Team Rice in the third quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) celebrates with the mascots in the end zone during the 2016 Pro Bowl against between Team Rice and Team Irvin on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
during the 2016 Pro Bowl against XX on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Jennifer Stewart/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), of Team Irvin, celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL Pro Bowl football game against Team Rice on, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of Team Irvin reacts after winning offensive MVP award while being interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters at the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Team Irving beat Team Rice 49-27. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, right, of Team Irvin kisses his award as Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson of Team Irvin looks on after the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Bennett won the defensive MVP and Wilson won the offensive MVP award. Team Irving beat Team Rice 49-27. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, of Team Irvin, left, Michael Irvin, Pro Bowl legend team captain and Pro Football Hall of Famer, center, and Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, of Team Irvin, right, stand with the winning trophy after the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Bennett won the defensive MVP and Wilson won the offensive MVP award. Team Irving beat Team Rice 49-27. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Michael Irvin, Pro Bowl legend team captain and Pro Football Hall of Famer, center, takes a photo with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), who was named the offensive player of the game, and defensive end Michael Bennett, of Team Irvin, right, after the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Team Irvin won 49-27. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, of Team Irvin, acknowledges the fans after being name offensive player of the game after the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Team Irvin won 49-27. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
