Russell Wilson and the Seahawks reached agreement on a 4-year, $140 million in new money extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus, per source.
It was never even a rumor, that's what I find so annoying. It was just some idiot speculation that got passed around as if it had substance to it. One guy in the media speculates just for the clicks and the rest of the media picks up on it and before you know it they're calling it a rumor. No sources, just speculation, but somehow it's a rumor. "The next time they catch somebody starting rumors, shoot to kill" - ( New Window )
RE: Many Giants fans will be waking up to this news like Â
Not that I think it's going to happen, but a no trade clause just gives the player veto ability. If the team and the player want a trade to happen, you can still trade a guy with a ntc
It was never even a rumor, that's what I find so annoying. It was just some idiot speculation that got passed around as if it had substance to it. One guy in the media speculates just for the clicks and the rest of the media picks up on it and before you know it they're calling it a rumor. No sources, just speculation, but somehow it's a rumor.
Well there was the tweet from the player and the Mock draft from CBS sports. So, some dopes were running wild with it;). Stupid Mock Draft - ( New Window )
It was never even a rumor, that's what I find so annoying. It was just some idiot speculation that got passed around as if it had substance to it. One guy in the media speculates just for the clicks and the rest of the media picks up on it and before you know it they're calling it a rumor. No sources, just speculation, but somehow it's a rumor.
Well there was the tweet from the player and the Mock draft from CBS sports. So, some dopes were running wild with it;). Stupid Mock Draft - ( New Window )
When we give dopes clicks and help dopes get more clicks, the dopes win.
This would have been like the Carmelo Deal for the Knicks where you trade the assets and give huge $$$ to one guy and decimate the roster around him. Between the cap and the loss of picks, it would have been hard to make the roster good enough around Russ. It'd be like the current team but with better QB play, and that's not a real contender, IMO.
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
This is why I don't get it when people get so hung up on QB money.... Â
So and so has made x amount of money, highest paid, yada yada yada....
Somebody's only the highest paid until the next guy is up. And as guys like Kirk Cousins have shown, it really isn't commensurate to talent level/experience.
If you have a QB worth signing to second contract... Â
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
Their defense broke down? The last two year they were ranked 11 and 13 in points allowed. You know that’s above average right?
Honestly, we can't afford a Russell Wilson right now, IMO.... Â
The idea that he was ever going to come here was asinine to begin with.
Every year we talk about how the media runs rampant with these stupid rumors and yet we still believe everything we hear no matter how illogical they are.
RE: I tend to believe Seattle will not win another Super Bowl Â
With that kind of anchor of a salary for one person
That’s an unfair stance. It’s hard to win a super bowl. If Seattle fails to win one these next five years but wins 10 games plus every year you don’t just get to run around and say I told you so. The objective is to compete every year. Seattle will do that and more. Are you going to acknowledge that this deal was terrific if Seattle remains relevant these next few seasons?
This would have been like the Carmelo Deal for the Knicks where you trade the assets and give huge $$$ to one guy and decimate the roster around him. Between the cap and the loss of picks, it would have been hard to make the roster good enough around Russ. It'd be like the current team but with better QB play, and that's not a real contender, IMO.
Fair take. I love Wilson more than anyone but trading all that capital and then spending all that money wound have been tough on the giants overall plan here. I’d probably do it, reluctantly, but the giants are better off staying the course and building through the draft. And let’s be honest, history tends to repeat itself and the giants have been rewarded when they build via the slow and steady model. Do what you do best, NY Giants. Draft well.
especially the duration of just four years. I would have predicted Wilson’s team wanted at least seven. So nice win for Seattle.
The opposite actually, players and specifically QBs are starting to push for shorter term deals, as they should. Short of a game changing deal that would tie the QBs salary to a % of the cap, it's the only way to keep up with market inflation. I wouldn't be surprised if the sticking point was Seattle pushing for 5 years.
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
Seriously. I've never seen a guy get so grossly underrated. I'd have been fine with him coming here for 4 years at that term. Main issue would've been what to do with Eli.
He's a top 5 quarterback. He's a winner. Teams go years trying to get a QB like that. This moneyball concept is great until you realize QB's are more likely to bust then succeed.
Can you imagine if Eli had thrown an interception in the last seconds Â
at the goal line to lose the Super Bowl? It would be discussed everyday by every national and local and fan outlet. But Wilson gets a free pass. Eli would have either seen the guy jump the play or changed the play and won the game. You can keep Russell Wilson especially on that contract. The Seahawks won with great defense and rookie contract QB. Hopefully the Giants build an excellent OL and DL and draft a rookie QB who they can win with this year or next year.
I'd rather have Russell at 35 million than Eli at 23. Russell is an elite QB that can make up for roster deficiencies. Eli isn't that guy. What does 12 mill a year get you? Nate Solder. Russell can make up for having a subpar offensive line and has the last few years. The reason they ran the ball a billion times last year was because their offensive line was horrific at pass blocking and at least okay at run blocking. I don't think I would have traded for him though unless the price was 2 firsts or less. If you are going to pay your QB that type of money you are going to need some cheap talent around him.
He’s had one of the best run games in the NFL since he came into the league, at WORST... an above average defense. A pro bowl WR and one of the best coaches in the game.
Yes, that's one BS rumor we can put to rest.
"The next time they catch somebody starting rumors, shoot to kill" - ( New Window )
Lmao...
Not that I think it's going to happen, but a no trade clause just gives the player veto ability. If the team and the player want a trade to happen, you can still trade a guy with a ntc
No way. It’s about money? Shocked.
Even if it is Russell Wilson.
It was never even a rumor, that's what I find so annoying. It was just some idiot speculation that got passed around as if it had substance to it. One guy in the media speculates just for the clicks and the rest of the media picks up on it and before you know it they're calling it a rumor. No sources, just speculation, but somehow it's a rumor.
Well there was the tweet from the player and the Mock draft from CBS sports. So, some dopes were running wild with it;).
Stupid Mock Draft - ( New Window )
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It was never even a rumor, that's what I find so annoying. It was just some idiot speculation that got passed around as if it had substance to it. One guy in the media speculates just for the clicks and the rest of the media picks up on it and before you know it they're calling it a rumor. No sources, just speculation, but somehow it's a rumor.
Well there was the tweet from the player and the Mock draft from CBS sports. So, some dopes were running wild with it;). Stupid Mock Draft - ( New Window )
When we give dopes clicks and help dopes get more clicks, the dopes win.
This would have been like the Carmelo Deal for the Knicks where you trade the assets and give huge $$$ to one guy and decimate the roster around him. Between the cap and the loss of picks, it would have been hard to make the roster good enough around Russ. It'd be like the current team but with better QB play, and that's not a real contender, IMO.
Guess not.
Guess not.
That’s how most teams achieve success now in the nfl. eagles, rams, chargers and Seahawks of years past. The only outliers are obv the pats.
lol
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
Somebody's only the highest paid until the next guy is up. And as guys like Kirk Cousins have shown, it really isn't commensurate to talent level/experience.
Spoken like someone who has somehow never actually watched Russell Wilson play....
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lol
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
Their defense broke down? The last two year they were ranked 11 and 13 in points allowed. You know that’s above average right?
Be it this year or next, IF the Giants hit on the right QB in the draft, they'll be ready to go.
The idea that he was ever going to come here was asinine to begin with.
Every year we talk about how the media runs rampant with these stupid rumors and yet we still believe everything we hear no matter how illogical they are.
That’s an unfair stance. It’s hard to win a super bowl. If Seattle fails to win one these next five years but wins 10 games plus every year you don’t just get to run around and say I told you so. The objective is to compete every year. Seattle will do that and more. Are you going to acknowledge that this deal was terrific if Seattle remains relevant these next few seasons?
This would have been like the Carmelo Deal for the Knicks where you trade the assets and give huge $$$ to one guy and decimate the roster around him. Between the cap and the loss of picks, it would have been hard to make the roster good enough around Russ. It'd be like the current team but with better QB play, and that's not a real contender, IMO.
Fair take. I love Wilson more than anyone but trading all that capital and then spending all that money wound have been tough on the giants overall plan here. I’d probably do it, reluctantly, but the giants are better off staying the course and building through the draft. And let’s be honest, history tends to repeat itself and the giants have been rewarded when they build via the slow and steady model. Do what you do best, NY Giants. Draft well.
The opposite actually, players and specifically QBs are starting to push for shorter term deals, as they should. Short of a game changing deal that would tie the QBs salary to a % of the cap, it's the only way to keep up with market inflation. I wouldn't be surprised if the sticking point was Seattle pushing for 5 years.
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Too small
lol
He's been outstanding since the day he entered the league. He's been the only thing keeping that franchise afloat since their defense broke down. Enough with the too small nonsense.
Seriously. I've never seen a guy get so grossly underrated. I'd have been fine with him coming here for 4 years at that term. Main issue would've been what to do with Eli.
He's a top 5 quarterback. He's a winner. Teams go years trying to get a QB like that. This moneyball concept is great until you realize QB's are more likely to bust then succeed.
Such adversity.