Seattle Seahawks: 12’s it’s OK to be disappointed with the 2021 offseason
Russell Wilson Saga
It’s okay to be disappointed by the Seahawks this offseason; after all of the noise that Russell Wilson and his agent caused. This was the most controversial part of the entire period, and it brought out the worst in our fanbase. In truth, it was exhausting.
Some 12’s shut down and refused to watch the madness and media circus. But some of them did not. Some put on their keyboard warrior gloves and started throwing haymakers, which is like trying to knock out Tyson Fury with a paragraph.
It’s hard to be disappointed in the player who has meant the most to the franchise in its history. While Wilson isn’t entirely responsible for winning football games, he is always responsible for losing them, it seems, at least from the armchair quarterbacks that dislike him so strongly.
Wilson wants his say
After the Super Bowl, Wilson demanded (in his Russell Wilson way) that the Seahawks add offensive line help. That sparked some controversy.
Could he use more offensive line help? Of course, he’s been sacked over 40 times every year except his rookie year. But is some of this on him? Absolutely. He routinely has one of the highest snap-to-release averages in the NFL. Part of it is based on really poor play calling, and part of that is Wilson’s desire to always go for the home run on scramble plays.
He also said he wanted more say in both personnel and game planning. Granted, the offense looked stale at the end of the year, but this drew some ire from the fan base.
The List
Wilson’s agent Mark Rodgers followed up his client’s comments with a list of four teams he’d accept a trade to. After all, RW3 has a no-trade clause, so he can veto any move. Those teams were New Orleans, Dallas, Chicago, and Las Vegas.
The Seahawks acquired an offensive lineman from the Raiders. Was that enough? Obviously not. Seahawks GM John Schneider was still talking Wilson trades as recently as a month ago. There was a time this offseason when it seemed that a deal to the Windy City was imminent. Allegedly, the Bears had put together a package of draft picks and players that would’ve been a king’s ransom.
As reported by the Dan Patrick Show, Da Bears’ proposal included three first-round picks, a third-round pick, and two starters. Most rumors had All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack as the starter headed to the Emerald City. Schneider allegedly considered the deal up until St. Patrick’s Day. But as luck would have it, no agreement was made.
Wilson Wasn’t Traded
Except for Vegas, none of the teams had either the cap space or draft capital to make a play for Wilson. Even Chicago’s three first-rounders would likely come in the 20s
Then again, maybe that was Russ’ plan all along, using public pressure to get the organization to make changes.
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