The Seattle Seahawks never lost NFL season with Russell Wilson as a defender. Wilson’s overall record as Seahawks QB is 98-45-1. Seattle made the playoffs in eight of Wilson’s nine seasons. Twice, they reached the Super Bowl. And in 2013, they won a Super Bowl ring with Wilson in charge.
Whenever a franchise wins a ring, there is nothing to complain about. The Super Bowl ring is the ultimate achievement. But while Wilson and the Seahawks have embarked on one of the most successful races in recent history in the past decade, things can be less than perfect in paradise.
As Pro Football Network’s chief NFL analyst Trey Wingo said in a recent interview with CBS Sports Radio’s “The Zach Gelb Show”, friction between Wilson and the Seahawks has been growing for some time. This friction raises questions, not just about the Seahawks, but about Wilson himself.
Seattle Seahawks legacy QB Russell Wilson
Quantitatively, Russell Wilson was the best defender in the franchise in the history of the Seahawks. Wilson had a formidable act to follow in Matt Hasselbeck, who made it to the Super Bowl while serving as Seattle’s full-back. Still, it didn’t take Wilson long to set the new standard as a defender for Seattle.
Let the drinks get to you! Get $ 10 off your $ 30 + order on Drizly. Use the promotional code PFN (valid for 21+ in CA, KY, TN, AZ, CO, DC, FL, IA, IL, LA, MD, NY, OR, RI, WY).
After being selected by GM John Schneider of the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson quickly took over. He won a Super Bowl in his second season. Almost a decade later, he became a paradigm in office. Wilson has not lost a game in his career, throwing 33,946 yards, 267 touchdowns and 81 interceptions in 144 disputes.
Featured | 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Sam Howell makes one, joins the Detroit Lions
The Seahawks QB is one of the best undisputed talents in the league in its position, alongside Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Aaron Rodgers. It was a huge success for Seattle. However, with rumors of growing frustration over Wilson and the Seahawks, further analysis suggests that things have not gone so well for Wilson and his camp under the surface.
Trey Wingo says the Seahawks were thinking of making a move for a QB in the first round of the NFL Draft 2019
During the radio interview on Tuesday, Wingo, who is also a partner and ambassador for the PFN brand, shed some light on the situation around Seattle and Russell Wilson. He made it clear that Wilson’s position in the league is indisputable.
However, he also noted that, behind the scenes, there is something about Wilson and the Seahawks that has eroded the relationship with time. In fact, Wingo went so far as to reveal that the Seahawks were thinking of making a move for a QB in the first round of the NFL’s 2019 Draft.
“I have no doubt that, whatever the top level – two, three, four or five … let’s say four – of the best defenders in the NFL, this is Russell Wilson’s list. There is no debate about this, what his skill is and what he can bring to a franchise. However, for some reason, there have been several cases in the past three or four years when it tends to irritate people. Richard Sherman and Russell had their problems. I can promise you that in 2019, there was a quarterback in the draft that the Seahawks were thinking of trying to make a move in the first round, and Russell heard about it. And that was when he made that ridiculous contract requirement: ‘I need a new contract by April …’ ”
In a vacuum, Wilson’s request for a new contract may not have been as important as it is now. However, the recent revelations of tension reveal new discoveries in the Wilson saga and force viewers to look at past events in a different context. The recent upheaval has been growing more gradually than previously thought and may soon reach a critical point.
What makes a team think about negotiating with a first-rate quarterback?
The tension between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks is remarkable. It is almost unprecedented compared to a quarterback of Wilson’s caliber. Despite admitting that no one has all the necessary information, Wingo deduced that something must be off-center with the Seahawks QB. If the Seattle Seahawks, who were so successful with him, were led to think about breaking up in the middle of their prime, then something is not quite right in Seattle.
“Listen, there is no denying your talent. It is not a debate, it is not a discussion, it is not a hot topic, it is not an opinion – it is a fact. But there is something about Russell that tends to upset people. Considering that the franchise that won a Super Bowl with him and saw him do great things throughout his career is literally thinking about exchanging it and getting a $ 30 million high limit hit. This is something that you simply cannot ignore. This has to be something that we have to delve into a little bit. “
More information is needed, but when there is smoke, there is fire
Wingo’s words are thought provoking, but, unfortunately, you can’t think too much about the information on the surface. The situation with Wilson has worsened for so long that some details have surfaced. And yet, most of the relevant information remains unavailable to the public. Still, Wingo reiterated that there is more to Russell Wilson than he appears to be. Otherwise, their status with the Seahawks would not be an issue, as their performance suggests that should be the case.
“Everything from the public point of view seems like he is the greatest. But there must be literally something that bothers people a little bit. Otherwise, there is no reason to have this discussion or to think about all these things if there is something that just pisses you off about it. I have no idea what it is because I’m not there. But all these things that you see moving forward lead you to believe that there must be something there that is like sandpaper. “
The implications of the Wilson-Seahawks drama
Russell Wilson’s situation certainly deserves attention in the future. On the other hand, the turn of the new year seemed like the best chance for the domino to start falling. Ian Rapoport even revealed that the Chicago Bears made a significant offer for Seahawks QB. Wilson has a no-trade clause in his contract, but the Bears would be one of his favorite destinations. However, the Seahawks themselves rejected the commercial offer. The Bears, in turn, ended up hiring Andy Dalton.
The Seahawks’ decision to refuse the offer was already intriguing, after reports that the Bears included three first-round choices and two entries in the offer. In fact, it is even more intriguing after the updates brought to light by Trey Wingo in his radio appearance last week.
Wilson and Seattle seem destined to separate, and the Seahawks are likely to lay the groundwork for a succession plan, whether in the NFL Draft 2021 or beyond. But for now, both sides are locked. Like plates colliding, increasing the pressure. Soon, an earthquake appears poised to occur.
Want more NFL news and analysis?
Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@ PFN365) to stay on top of everything around the NFL. Also, keep visiting Pro Football Network for NFL news and in-depth analysis of the 2021 season and beyond.