Russell Wilson will be a Seahawk in 2022
Russell Wilson had a modest season in the eyes of every fan and analyst not named Ryan Clark in 2021. Wilson ousted 3,113 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, and six interceptions last year. For the second off-season in a row, trade rumors have circulated Wilson (and Aaron Rodgers).
The Seahawks future Hall of Fame QB wants to explore his options this offseason, but I don’t expect the Seahawks to be very open to Wilson looking around the candy shop. I actually don’t foresee Wilson to shipped out of the rainy city. Here is why Wilson will be a part of the 12th man in 2022.
- The Seahawks are firm about not trading Wilson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins may call John Schneider, but I don’t expect the Hawks to participate in a deep conversation with a team about Wilson. The Denver Broncos dialed the Packers management to ask about a trade about Aaron Rodgers and nobody answered. I expect a similar outlook to play out in Seattle.
There may be moments where Wilson feels inspired to play with the Buccaneers and replace Tom Brady in the “dream team”. Although, I expect the Seahawks to not budge on dealing Wilson late in the offseason, just as the Packers kept firm on keeping Aaron Rodgers in the 2021 offseason. I expect it to be Pete Caroll’s way or the highway for the Seahawks great QB. In other words, I don’t believe Wilson would risk missing training camp to join any other team, too.
- DK Metcalf
The Seahawks have an incredible hulk and potential All-Pro talent in DK Metcalf. He has to be the reason why Wilson doesn’t feel an urge to leave Seattle. Metcalf is a prolific player and that’s clear with his 22 touchdown receptions in the past two seasons combined. Metcalf is also 24 years old, which is noticeably younger than Mike Evans (28 years old) and Michael Thomas (28 years old). The QB-WR duo can still grow together in the next couple of seasons.
The Packers make A-Rod feel warm and fuzzy with Davante Adams and the Seahawks keep Wilson comfortable with Metcalf. Metcalf, who is also training for the 2024 Olympics, can ensure Wilson that they can chase championships together for many years.
- Eighth most cap space in NFL
The Seahawks have the ammunition to bring in a few new faces in free agency that can impress Wilson and pay huge dividends moving forward. They could bring in a running back like Chase Edmonds or RB/WR like Cordarrelle Patterson.
They could also look at free-agent targets on the offensive line and in the secondary. Terron Armstead has been a Pro Bowl OT for the Saints in recent memory and cornerbacks like Patrick Peterson or Stephon Gilmore could be sought out. If Quandre Diggs leaves, they could ink the young and phenomenal Marcus Williams to pair with Jamaal Adams. I don’t expect the Seahawks to sit back and relax with their large-cap space, especially with Wilson looking for his second elusive Super Bowl ring.
