March 8, 2022 7:54 pm CST by Sam Robinson
Although the time is quite noticeable, Broncos‘move to acquire Russell Wilson cannot be closely related to Aaron Rogers“the decision to stay with packers. Denver hasn’t contacted Green Bay about Rodgers this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. The Broncos were linked with Rodgers for almost a year when the then-disgruntled superstar listed them as eligible trades ahead of the 2021 draft. A previous report indicated that Denver and Green Bay had agreed trading terms in case Rogers told the Packers he wanted to leave, but Schefter’s report appears to contradict this. It looks like the Broncos were still eyeing Rodgers this year, with 9News’ Mike Clees reporting that the team wanted to come out of the offseason with either Wilson or Rodgers (Twitter). connection). After the Alliance generated significant buzz by linking Rogers to a return to Green Bay, Cleese added that Wilson’s negotiations between the Broncos and the Seahawks accelerated. The clubs discussed Wilson for several weeks. So it was probably not a coincidence: both QB headlines appeared within a few hours of each other.
Here’s the latest on the explosive day on the quarterback scene:
- Wilson raised a fuss about his Seahawks the situation in 2021, and Schefter notes that these comments have irritated some within the organization. Wilson went on to say he wants to stay in Seattle, but Schefter adds that he planned to return to some of the problems he had with the Seahawks at some point this offseason. However, longtime pro bowler hasn’t tried to leave Seattle this year, SI.com’s Albert Breer. tweets. The Seahawks kept Wilson in touch with the Broncos, Breer adds. They definitely needed to manage it, given the no-trade clause included in Wilson’s 2019 extension.
- The Broncos not only topped Wilson’s referral list, but NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport points out they were the only team he’d like to be traded to this year. There are no receivers in Denver that have proven themselves as good as Tyler Lockett or DK Metcalfebut the team is deep in this position and is hiring a promising running back Javonte Williams. Former Wilson teammate from Wisconsin Melvin Gordon is also on the radar to return. Last year, Wilson’s agent named Bears, Raiders, Saints and Cowboys as acceptable trade destinations for his client, but the Broncos became candidates at the end of 2021. Brock Osweiler in the second round, but the Colorado Rockies selected him in 2010.
- Denver will retain one of its two 2022 second-round picks by sending Seattle their own 2022 second-round and 23rd-round picks, notes 9News’ Mike Clees. The Broncos will keep the second round player they received last year. von Miller trade (total 64th place). Schefter, the fourth-round player Seattle sends to Denver, is drafted in 2022. tweets. The Broncos also have two third round players this year, the last of which was acquired in a deal with Miller. Rumor has it that Miller is back on the Broncos’ radar. Wilson’s deal on Tuesday probably won’t quiet that rumble, though Klees suggests the longtime Bronco leader will likely end up elsewhere (Twitter). connection).
- That Steelers were linked with Rodgers last week, but ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes that they are not considered big players along the way (ESPN+ link). Bridge passers love Jamis Winston, Mitchell Trubisky and previous Broncos starter Teddy Bridgewater counted on Pittsburgh’s radar.
- More than a dozen teams have contacted the Seahawks on the Wilson, Schefter said. That Pantherswho have a longtime Seahawks executive Scott Fitterer like GM were among those who did, notes The Athletic’s Joe Person (subscription required). Carolina is still looking for a quarterback. Given the interest shown by the team in Deshawn Watson Last year, more rumors linking the two parties will surface in the coming weeks. The Panthers are still interested, although Watson’s availability in 2022 remains in question.