Russell Wilson played for the Seattle Seahawks for 10 years before being traded to the Denver Broncos. Wilson was a quality QB, but the Seahawks lost confidence in his talent and felt that Wilson was getting old, so they decided to trade him. The Seahawks tried multiple times to trade Russell Wilson as early as 2018.
Russell Wilson It was recently revealed that the Seahawks tried to vacate the QB in 2018 and several more times. Surprisingly, Wilson wasn’t upset with the news, but instead welcomed it, saying it was part of the business.
“They definitely tried it a few times, tried to see what was there” said Wilson. “It’s part of the job, being a professional and everything else… I believe in my abilities, in who I am, I feel like I’m one of the best in the world.”
It will be special for Russell Wilson as the Denver Broncos will face the Seahawks in their first game of the season and head to Seattle to face off against former teammates. However, while Wilson was talking about it, he said that no love has been lost between him and the Seahawks and he still loves them with all his heart.
“Seattle means the world to me forever” said Wilson. “I loved it there, as I said, I played there for 10 years, it was an incredible experience, I loved every second of it.” “I know they will be rude. I know they will be excited. That’s why Monday Night Football will be a special setting.”
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“I’m down, I’m one of the best in the world”: On Russell Wilson’s mentality to be the best every season.
The NFL is a competitive league, and if you don’t play all season, you may see your contract terminated or you may be in reserve.
Super Bowl winner Russell Wilson believes his mentality of being the best year after year pushes him to perform better. That’s why Wilson didn’t mind if the Seahawks traded him because he believed in him.
“They definitely tried, tried several times to see what was there.” Wilson told ESPN: “It’s part of the job, being a professional and everything else… I believe in my abilities, in who I am, I feel like I’m one of the best in the world.”
The Seahawks also attempted to trade Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns for the 2018 No. 1 overall pick, but the deal fell through. After the deal expired, Russell Wilson signed a contract extension with the Seahawks worth $140 million.
It will be interesting to see how Russell Wilson performs in his first game in the Broncos colours, as the QB didn’t play in the preseason.
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