Seattle Times; Does Wilson want out of Seattle?

[SteveBrown]

It's better that he stays in Seattle; he is the reason the Rams win 50% of the time against them. Yes, Russy beats the other teams, but doesn't beat the Rams.....Rams know how to contain him....he can't pass from the pocket....please stay in Seattle forever, RUSS!

 

[MadGoat]

As these QB deals keep growing, I'm curious to see if the NFL puts some kind of salary cap relief in place for a team who loses a $40 million dollar a year player to a multi-year injury. We're about to see a peek of the impact with the Alex Smith injury (who is only making $25 million a year with $70 million guaranteed). A QB suffering a debilitating injury, 5 games into a 5 year $200 million dollar deal, would be devastating.

 

[MadGoat]

It's better that he stays in Seattle; he is the reason the Rams win 50% of the time against them. Yes, Russy beats the other teams, but doesn't beat the Rams.....Rams know how to contain him....he can't pass from the pocket....please stay in Seattle forever, RUSS!

If Wilson and Donald stay on their teams the next 10 years, some kind of 1 on 1 sack record is going to be set.

 

[Ram65]

The answer is like $35 million per year at the absolute bottom. It might be more. If Wilson was released right now (that's a complete hypothetical, obviously, because it's not happening), he would be heavily pursued by a horde of teams, willing to give him something upwards of $200 million for five years. That sounds insane, but it's not: the Packers had control over Aaron Rodgers for multiple seasons and extended him with a deal that pays the quarterback $134 million over four years. Cousins got $84 million fully guaranteed over three years.

Wilson would get paid $40 million per year by some team if he hit the open market, completely unregulated. Could that happen? Yes it could. If the Seahawks don't work out an extension with Wilson before the end of next season, they'll be forced to use the franchise tag on the quarterback.

"I've been trying to tell people, this is not a slam dunk. This is going to be much more interesting and intriguing dance than anybody really giving it credit for unless you're really paying attention," La Canfora continued. "The Seahawks, at the 2019 combine, if they're not falling all over themselves to re-sign Russell Wilson then they might as well be trying to trade him. Because franchising him for two years and losing him, you put a very finite window on your chance to win and he's never going to have as much trade value now as he would at any other time.

It's not THAT crazy. La Canfora said Friday if the Seahawks aren't making a move on a contract extension this offseason -- like, next week -- they might want to consider the possibility of putting Wilson on the trade block.

Wilson would command a massive haul in a trade. A MVP-caliber, Super Bowl-winning, 31-year-old quarterback who takes immaculate care of his body and, despite his running skills, makes sure not to take too many shots? We're talking three first-round picks here.

All the piece quotes are because this is crazy as far as I am concerned.

Would a team be wise to trade for Wilson for three first round picks and give him $35 Million a year at the minimum?

I don't think so. It would have to be a team that is ready to compete for a SB with very young and cheap players already on the team. I don't see any team like that. Wilson's done a great job with little supporting help. It's one thing to give up draft picks like the Rams did for Goff. It another thing to give up even more draft value and then pay the QB over 35 Million per year average.

Seattle seems to be in a tough spot with the new CBA due 2021 and Wilson seemingly not going to sign a new long term deal soon. If they trade Wilson their near future championship dreams are over. Looks like a franchise tag next year and the year after that. They need to draft their QB of the future as soon as possible.

Wonder if the Rams will get a long term deal with Goff next year?

I hate every time a new CBA is on the horizon.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Would a team be wise to trade for Wilson for three first round picks and give him $35 Million a year at the minimum?

Yeah, it sure looks crazy when you break it down like that.

 

[Akrasian]

I'm in no way advocating this - but if Wilson can fetch 3 or more firsts in his 30s, how many could Goff fetch, 6 years younger?

 

[Dodgersrf]

To me, It makes absolute sense that Wilson could leave.
The Chickens havent been nearly as productive after paying Wilsons last contract. His next contract will easily break 30 million a year.
It wouldnt surprise me to see Seattle let him go, in hopes of repeating the success they had when Wilson was a rookie bargain.
We know how Pete the Cheat plays ball. It's a lot like Fisher.
Great defence and a great run game
Right now they have neither. My guess is Pete thinks he can win Superbowls with a middle of the pack QB if he has his defense and run game.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I did not know that!!!