Seattle Seahawks: We talk about Russell Wilson exploring his options
So Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wants to explore his options. The PNWS Seahawks writers kick it around a while.
Our staff at Pacific Northwest Sports is much like any other group of 12’s. We all saw the article Ian Rappaport wrote Sunday on NFL.com about Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wanting to “explore his options this offseason.” And just like you, we chatted (and chatted) about it. After kicking it around all day, I asked our staff:
Let’s tighten this up. 1) Where is the best fit for Russ outside of Seattle? 2) Who can make the best deal for Russ? 2a) What is it? 3) Who replaces Russ if he is traded? 4) Looking at the above, Does Russ get traded?
While the conversation didn’t always stay on topic, there were some interesting answers. We didn’t agree on everything, we, more than likely, came to the same conclusions you did on the main point. Joining me in the chat are our Seahawks writers Joe Swenson, Andrew Elderbaum, Clint Prasky, and Chris Phillips. Let’s take a look.
Joe Swenson
No (he doesn’t get traded). No one has enough leverage to put together a trade for Russ. With that, if he does get traded, he would have a say in where so again, that makes it hard.
Eagles and Jets have draft capital, but he’s not interested in those places. Plus, they have young quarterbacks that would get a massive upgrade at wide receiver with Lockett and Metcalf.
The other big piece is that Seattle doesn’t get a serviceable replacement. The 2022 NFL Draft is junk for quarterbacks. That means the Seahawks could really struggle. But 2023 is looking like a good QB class. In the end, though, he doesn’t get traded.
Andrew Elderbaum
The best deal would be from Denver; if they offered #9, #40, and a first-round pick next year. Denver is also arguably the best fit. His replacement would be a free agent (I’d go, Jameis Winston, but Pete is more likely to look at someone like Tyrod Taylor). And No, he does not get traded.
I’d make one caveat; if Pete Carroll and John Schneider fall in love with a prospect (like they did with Wilson), they might consider a deal. But I don’t see it in this draft.
#Seahawks QB Russell Wilson wants to explore his options, sources say. But will the Seattle brass be on board or will it mirror last offseason with the hope of running it back?
My story: https://t.co/v0CESrBiSz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 16, 2022