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Seahawks, Broncos agree to blockbuster trade moving Russell Wilson to Denver

The Broncos and Seahawks have agreed to a trade that sends Russell Wilson to the Mile High City.

As reported by both ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Russell Wilson from Seattle to Denver. The deal is pending based on a Wilson physical and Wilson’s approval as Wilson has a no-trade clause in his current contract.

Pelissero reports that the deal includes multiple first-round picks and players for Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowler, and one of the most productive quarterbacks of his era. Peter Schrager of Fox Sports and the NFL Network reports that the haul includes Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, multiple Denver veterans, and a combination of four draft picks.

There had been friction between Wilson and the Seahawks’ coaching staff regarding Wilson’s involvement in game planning and personnel, and 2021 was the first losing season for the Seahawks while Wilson — the 75th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft — was their quarterback.

The Broncos were in on the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes until Rodgers agreed to a new four-year, $200 million contract extension with the Packers, and Denver obviously had a potential Wilson deal in the works as well. Since Peyton Manning’s retirement after the 2015 season, the Broncos have struggled mightily to put above-average quarterbacks on the field, and that trend clearly changes now.

One would assume that Seattle gets Denver’s ninth-overall pick in the 2022 draft. The Seahawks did not have a first-round pick in this draft because they traded two first-round picks for safety Jamal Adams in July, 2020.

It is not yet known what kind of draft haul Seattle got for Wilson, but general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll had better get more out of them than they have with their draft picks over the last half-decade. Very few of Seattle’s draft picks since the team’s Super Bowl seasons in 2013 and 2014 have been direct hits.

For the Broncos, it’s time to find out if they were truly one great quarterback away from a Super Bowl. For the Seahawks, it’s a referendum on the organizational philosophy from start to finish.

Eagles make a PFF list of 15 trades to watch out for in the 2022 NFL offseason

#Philadelphia #Eagles make a #PFF list of 15 trades to watch out for in the 2022 #NFL offseason

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The Eagles have stated that they are committed to quarterback Jalen Hurts, but Howie Roseman has three first-round picks, an expiring contract, and an owner that loves elite quarterback play.

Despite badly needing to rebuild the defense and provide more weapons for Hurts on offense, critics and pundits believe Philadelphia will ultimately take the Rams route of rebuilding around an elite, aging quarterback.

Pro Football Focus recently listed 15 trades to watch out for during the 2022 NFL offseason, and the potential acquisition of Russell Wilson made the top spot.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TRADE QB RUSSELL WILSON TO PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Terms: Eagles send 2022 1st, 2023 1st, 2022 3rd
Seahawks dead money: $26M
Eagles inherited contract: Two years, $51M
The Eagles try to follow the Los Angeles Rams’ precedent here with a similar value trade for Russell Wilson, who is the same age as Matthew Stafford and has a similar remaining contract as Stafford did last offseason. The issue with trying to reconcile the Stafford-for-Jared Goff trade value is: How was Goff valued in the deal?

The contract numbers for Wilson are below the current market value, but it would leave Philadelphia will seven total 2022 draft picks, and several glaring holes on both sides of the ball.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors reach new level of ridiculous

If they’re not going to take Chicago’s massive 2021 offer, it’s hard to imagine one that they will.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is going to the Broncos this offseason. Or perhaps the Giants. Or maybe it’s the Saints. The Titans could also be a good fit.

By now, odds are Seahawks fans have heard at least this many teams “reported” to being a potential trade destination for Wilson this offseason somewhere on social media – and the Super Bowl hasn’t even been played yet. We can add another team to that list, as well. The latest potential trade partner for Russell Wilson is the Washington Football Team, recently rebranded to the Washington Commanders. This comes from DC radio host Kevin Sheehan, who says Wilson “isn’t against” being traded to Washington.

Call us cynical, but we don’t buy it.

Last offseason, Wilson supposedly listed a few NFL teams that he might be willing to waive his no-trade clause for and Washington wasn’t on it. More importantly, Wilson has refuted the report that he’d be willing to waive it in the first place.

Most of what Wilson has said publicly has been about staying in and winning championships with Seattle. The team has also made it clear they are not interested in trading him unless they’re absolutely forced to.

That won’t stop bored content producers from producing endless trade scenarios this offseason, but it’s important to keep perspective.

Truth is, there are really only two teams aroung the league (Miami and Philadelphia) that could actually offer a promising quarterback, a load of draft capital and young talent to sweeten the deal – three bare minimum requirements for the Seahawks to even consider thinking about it.

Remember, last year the Bears offered three first-round draft picks, a third-rounder plus star defensive linemen Akiem Hicks and Khalil Mack and the Seahawks still said no.

If they’re not going to take Chicago’s massive 2021 offer, it’s hard to imagine one that they will. Unless Wilson is willing to go full holdout, we don’t see him getting traded in 2022. End of story.

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Seahawks won’t be trading Russell Wilson unless ‘absolutely forced to’

Wilson still has two years left on his contract.

Russell Wilson trade speculation has always been driven by media chatter and fans of teams who are desperate for a QB upgrade. It’s understandable why fans of the Giants, Saints and Titans would want the Seahawks to deal Wilson to their team, but there’s been no real solid reporting on Wilson potentially being traded at any point over the last couple of years.

The Bears made a massive offer last spring that included Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks and multiple first-round picks but Seattle never really considered it as far as we are aware as Pete Carroll is not interested in rebuilding at this time.

For his part, Wilson has said he wants to play for the Seahawks another 10 years and win more Super Bowls. The organization has also stated they have no intention of trading him. Now, we have hard reporting that suggests No. 3 isn’t going anywhere, at least not anytime soon.

According to a report by Jeff Howe at the Athletic, the Seahawks have no interest in trading Wilson unless they’re absolutely forced to – meaning Wilson demands a trade or a new contract.

Wilson still has two years left on his contract, with cap hits of $37 million and $40 million in 2022 and 2023 respectively.

Wilson may not be happy with recent results or the way he’s been protected over the years, but he also knows that no other team gives him a better chance to win another championship – at least none that don’t already have a franchise QB on their roster.

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Seahawks: 6 teams that could offer best returns in a Russell Wilson trade

Here are six NFL teams that could probably offer the best return in any potential deal for Wilson.

The Seattle Seahawks are keeping head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider in place. Now, the question is if they’ll keep their franchise quarterback Russell Wilson for another year.

According to a report by Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, Wilson wants to “explore his options” this offseason the same as last year. Wilson hasn’t demanded a trade and has two years on his contract, but it’s impossible to write off the possibility that he’ll get dealt to another team in 2022. Here are six NFL teams that could probably offer the best return in any potential deal for Wilson.

Russell Wilson wants to explore his options again this offseason

For what it’s worth, the Seahawks say they have no plans to trade Wilson.

Seahawks fans were treated to endless rumors and speculation about a potential Russell Wilson trade last offseason. It seems we’re in for another round of it in 2022. According to a report by Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, Wilson hasn’t demanded a trade but he does want to explore his options outside of Seattle this offseason.

“And just like last year, sources say Russell Wilson wants to explore his options to see what else might be out there for him. Wilson has not demanded a trade, and it’s not clear if he will. But at the least, those close to Wilson say he wants to investigate other destinations to see if those would put him in a better position to win another championship and create the legacy he sees for himself.”

The problem with that idea is that there are only a handful of teams that might give Wilson a better chance to win another Super Bowl, and they all have franchise quarterbacks of their own.

Our best guess is that Wilson isn’t going anywhere, but it’s too early to tell if this is just typical offseason chatter or if Wilson really is discontent with the situation in Seattle.

For what it’s worth, the Seahawks say they have no plans to trade Wilson.

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Seahawks don’t plan to trade Russell Wilson after season’s end

According to a report by Mike Garafolo at NFL.com, Seattle has no plans on trading starting quarterback Russell Wilson.

There’s only a few hours remaining in the Seahawks’ 2021 season, the franchise’s first losing campaign in 10 years. After such a disappointing season, it’s tempting to clean house and start over next year with a clean slate. It doesn’t seem that’s the way the team will go, though. According to a report by Mike Garafolo at NFL.com, Seattle has no plans on trading starting quarterback Russell Wilson.

“Sources familiar with the Seahawks’ thinking say the team has no plans to trade Wilson this offseason and is proceeding as if he’ll be their QB in 2022, regardless of any other big changes in the aftermath of a disappointing season that concludes today against the Cardinals.”

While Wilson’s game could use some fine-tuning, he’s not the reason why this team is 6-10 going into their last game of the season. Heading into Week 18, Wilson has 22 touchdown passes to go with five interceptions, 2,875 yards and a respectable 102.5 passer rating.

Anything can happen, but our best guess is that we won’t see any major fireworks over the next few days. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron might be in some danger, but it’s unlikely anyone else gets fired.

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Seahawks fans want to see Russell Wilson stay in Seattle

While there are exceptions, it seems most fans want the organization to keep him rather than trade him.

Russell Wilson made a grand exit following Sunday’s win over the Lions. He was the last Seahawks player off the field and took time to sign autographs. There’s now loads of speculation that this was Wilson’s final home game. While there are exceptions, it seems most fans want the organization to keep him rather than trade him.

Here’s what 12s are tweeting about Wilson’s future this week.

Five NFL trades that won’t happen in 2021… but should

With the NFL’s trade deadline right around the corner, here are five deals that won’t happen… but probably should.

For every trade that happens, there are 10 that don’t. Enterprising general managers are on the phone with other enterprising general managers all the time, and they will propose the most preposterous deals just to see where teams are with even their best players. Most of these out of the park ideas have no chance of happening, but even the weirdest deals have potential for both teams involved if the conditions are right.

So, with the NFL’s 2021 trade deadline coming in at 4:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 2, here are five deals that could work well for all involved, as ridiculous as they may seem on the surface.

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How Shane Waldron’s Seahawks offense could be great for Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson could see a professional rebirth in Shane Waldron’s new Seahawks offense.

Whatever the schism was between the Seahawks and Russell Wilson this offseason — and Wilson did his level best to minimize the issues in a minicamp press conference this week — things appear to be back on track for the franchise and its franchise quarterback.

Wilson has long wanted to have more of a hand in play-calling and personnel, and based on his body of work, one could say that he’s earned it. Whether that has actually happened or not, Wilson seemed especially happy with the schemes installed by new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.

“It’s super complex,” Wilson said Thursday, per Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune.

“We are going to be able to move people around. We are going to do everything that we want to… I really believe in him.”

What are the new wrinkles? Apparently, the Seahawks’ new passing game is less static and more expansive.

“We have some nuances across the board that really challenge the defense, using the whole field and really expanding the offense,” Wilson said. “Just using everybody as much as possible, in all different formations and different looks and different tempos.”

Up-tempo is something Wilson has wanted his team to implement more often, as he intimated after the 30-20 wild-card playoff loss to the Rams that ended Seattle’s 2020 season.

“I think that we started running it really well for a little bit there, and so I think that was part of it,” Wilson said back then. “And the games just — I think for us we were able to — early in the season we were able to get the deep shots and stuff like that early on. I think that as well as — I think our tempo, our pace and stuff, getting in and out and all that, we kind of lost that a little bit I think along the way.

“I think that’s something that we do really, really well, and so to keep that tempo and pace I think is something that’s — I’m going to really try to study a lot this offseason and see how do we continue to put our foot on the gas and everything else along the way. I think that’ll help us a little bit.”

Waldron, who was the passing game coordinator for Sean McVay’s Rams last season, could be ready to give Wilson more no-huddle and more pre-snap motion. Last season, per Sports Info Solutions, only Daniel Jones of the Giants and Kyler Murray of the Cardinals had more no-huddle dropbacks than Los Angeles’ Jared Goff (148), and while Goff didn’t do too well with it (94 completions in 144 attempts for 1,092 yards, 507 air yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions), that’s more an indictment of Goff than anything about a more hurried passing game. Wilson had just 39 no-huddle dropbacks last season, but he completed 20 of 32 passes for 247 yards, 175 air yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.

As for the benefit of pre-snap motion, Wilson did have a lot of that to work with under former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer in 2020, and he was pretty good with it, completing 206 passes on 298 attempts in 355 dropbacks for 2,310 yards, 1,219 air yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions. And the shot plays off of pre-snap motion were certainly in evidence. On throws of 20 or more air yards with motion last season, Wilson completed 16 of 36 passes for 593 yards, 529 air yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions.

Bell also points out in his piece that Wilson was particularly good against single-high coverage when defenses couldn’t just hang two safeties back and defend the run, and the numbers bear that out — against Cover-1 and Cover-3 last season, Wilson completed 193 of 284 passes for 2,356 yards, 1,444 air yards, 23 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Against Cover-2, 2-Man,  Cover-4, and Cover-6, Wilson completed 135 of 211 passes for 1,550 yards, 1,007 air yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions. So, as Wilson has been saying for a while, a varied approach to the offense would provide greater dividends.

Seahawks fans have long wanted Pete Carroll and his staff to “Let Russ Cook,” and perhaps Waldron is the ideal guy to make that happen.