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Antonio Pierce with Tom Telesco.
One of the most popular quarterbacks who could be available this offseason is Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. They only traded for him two seasons ago but have already soured on him.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a need at quarterback and there’s been speculation that Wilson could be a target for them this offseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz doesn’t see that happening.
“I would be really, really surprised, based on what I’ve been told, if it was with the Raiders,” Schultz said in a February 13 video. “I know it’s been speculated nationally but it would surprise me if Russell Wilson ended up with the Raiders.”
Wilson is just about to start the five-year, $242 million contract extension the Broncos gave him after the team traded for him. Trading him isn’t an option unless they’re willing to take on most of the contract.
According to Schultz, there’s still a chance that Wilson will return to the Broncos. If they cut him, they’d take on an $85 million dead cap hit, which would be the most a team has ever taken on. Wilson should have a number of suitors if he’s released but it looks like the Raiders won’t be among the teams showing interest.
Russell Wilson was once one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. He’s a nine-time Pro Bowler and there was a lot of excitement when the Broncos traded for him. However, he hasn’t been the same player since leaving the Seattle Seahawks for the Broncos in 2022.
His numbers haven’t been terrible with the Broncos. He’s thrown 42 touchdowns to 19 interceptions in two seasons with the team. The problem is that he’s 11-19 as a starter. The team could accept that if he wasn’t making $48.5 million a season. Wilson’s been playing like a quarterback who’s worth less than half of that.
Now, Wilson at $10 million a season could be more appealing to a team like the Raiders but it seems like head coach Antonio Pierce may prefer going with a younger option. Wilson is 35 and is only likely to get worse before he gets better. Things could change if the Raiders don’t like their chances of getting a good rookie quarterback in the draft but for now, Wilson to Las Vegas seems like a longshot.
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Broncos Moving on from Russell Wilson Puts Raiders in Jeopardy at 2024 NFL Draft
In a shocking twist, the Denver Broncos are reportedly considering parting ways with star quarterback Russell Wilson. This potential move puts them ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, leaving the Raiders scrambling to find a new quarterback.
As the offseason kicks off, the quarterback position is once again the center of attention. Speculations are running wild, and anything can happen. However, it seems clear that the Raiders will have to make a bold move to secure one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft.
While Antonio Pierce, the Raiders’ defensive coordinator, seems ready to take charge and make aggressive moves, it remains uncertain if general manager Tom Telesco shares the same sentiment. The Raiders are in desperate need of a long-term franchise quarterback, but there are no guarantees that they will find one this year. Until they do, the quarterback issue will continue to dominate the headlines.
Austin Boyd, a renowned sports reporter, has been closely following the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Lakers. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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