Russell Wilson is done in Denver as the writing was all over the walls at the end of last season. Head Coach Sean Payton was done dealing with Wilson and elected to go with Jarrett Stidham to conclude the season. The Denver Broncos will flat out release Wilson and take on the consequences like an NFL record of 85 million in dead cap. The Broncos will eat 39 million to be done with Wilson after only two seasons in the Rocky Mountain state. Wilson signed a 245 million dollar extension with the Broncos before taking a single snap. The Broncos gave up the world for Wilson’s talents in a deal with his former team, the Seahawks. Now the former Superbowl champion at 35 years of age is impossible to trade. The Broncos will avoid a 37 million guaranteed money in 2025 by getting rid of the cancer that Wilson was in the Denver locker room.

Originally the Broncos back in 2022 wanted to trade for Aaron Rodgers as they had his former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett on board as the new Head Coach. Instead the Broncos settled for plan B and they were fleeced by the Seahawks on what they gave up for Russell Wilson.The Seahawks made out like bandits as they took the cow for some beans in the deal. The Seahawks received a 2022 1st round draft pick, 2022 2nd round draft pick, and a 2022 5th round draft pick. Not quite done yet. They also got a 2023 1st round draft pick, 2023 2nd round draft pick and three players from the Broncos roster. The players were tight end Noah Fant, back up quarterback Drew Lock, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris. The Broncos got Wilson and a 2022 4th round pick. The Broncos then decided to sweeten the pot and give Wilson a contract extension. What are we smoking in Denver? Nobody knew Pete Carol is the devil over there.

The Broncos were dreaming of another Superbowl with the Russell Wilson sugar plums dancing in their mind sets. When the Broncos signed Peyton Manning after he missed a season with a neck injury, it was a risky move. It was worth it. Like changing a light bulb, Manning helped the Broncos win a Superbowl in 2015. Wilson was 33 years old with 9 winning seasons as a quarterback and a Superbowl ring. Should have been two if Seattle would have went beast mode and handed the ball off to Marshawn Lynch in the loss to the Patriots in that Superbowl. It was Wilson’s pass intercepted that sealed the deal for Tom Brady and the Patriots. Wilson had a regular season record of 104-53 as a starting quarterback in Seattle. He threw 292 touchdown passes to only 92 interceptions. He had 37,059 passing yards and was completing 65% of his passes. Maybe the red flag, Wilson had his first losing season of his career in his last year in Seattle. Now he has three losing seasons counting the two he just played in Denver.

Whose fault was this entire scheme of trading everything for Russell Wilson? They should be fired like the guy in charge of the Bud Light advertising should be fired with his wacky scheme. First thing, they hired a head coach with no experience. Nathaniel Hackett did not even last a year and was fired during the season with games left to be played. They give an aging quarterback a Brinks truck coming off a losing season. They give Wilson his own office. What does a football player need with his own office? Now they made the locker room divided. Now wonder if your own players had a bad taste in their mouths as the prima donna got whatever he wanted. Your quarterback needs to be part of the team and go through the grind of training camp and season together. No wonder Sean Payton, the new head coach that came in last season, poked fun at the old regime. Payton was expected to be a miracle worker with Wilson. Wilson did improve from the disaster that was the 2022 season. Wilson was sacked a 100 times in two seasons in Denver. Wilson’s record as a starter in Denver was 11-19 for 6,594 yards as he threw for 42 touchdowns. He threw 19 interceptions as he turned over the ball 26 times in two seasons. Wilson improved with a short passing game like Drew Brees had in New Orleans. Wilson made some deep throws to keep the defensive honest. Over the middle, down the field Wilson was not throwing anything. Wilson can’t escape like he did in Seattle as he was always able to extend plays and make things happen on the fly.

The Broncos started off the season & they were one of the worst teams in the league. Everyone remembers the blow out the Dolphins did to them. Sean Payton was able to turn the Broncos season around as they were in the thick of things for a playoff spot. The wheels on the Broncos bus came off at the end. Frustration between head coach and quarterback was obvious. Is Jarrett Stidham the answer? The Broncos have been searching for their quarterback since Peyton Manning left town and retired. They have tried veterans Case Keenum and Joe Flacco. They have drafted Paxton Lynch who recently struggled in both Spring Football leagues: the XFL and the USFL. Drew Lock got a few chances and he is in Seattle. Brett Rypien did not have any of his uncle’s magic that Mark Rypien had in the 1990’s. How many free agents can the Broncos afford with dead money occupying the salary cap? The Broncos have big decisions to make here. The AFC West means you have to deal with the Kansas City Chiefs still who won back to back Superbowls. The Chargers should be scary with Jim Harbaugh being the head coach and has a stud quarterback in Justin Herbert. The Raiders seem better with Antonio Pierce taking over as the full time head coach. This Wilson trade could set this Bronco franchise back a few seasons. Giving away draft picks can haunt teams for years.

For Russell Wilson, he was a bust in these last two seasons in Denver. How many teams will want to take a flyer on Wilson this upcoming season? The pros of signing Wilson include he should be cheap. He should have a chip on his shoulder to play well and we know he wants that rebound season. To walk away from his football career will be unsatisfying to any professional athlete. He will look to write his own final chapter of his career that has been incredible. The cons include: What teammates are going to welcome this guy in their locker room? Does he have anything left in the tank is the biggest question. Another con is head coach. What kind of offensive scheme can work for Wilson’s strengths? Wilson did not see eye to eye with Sean Payton who is recognized as one of the best offensive minds in the game. Nathaniel Hackett may just be Aaron Rodgers’ caddy as he now is in New York. Jets had no offense as soon as Rodgers was knocked out of that very first game. Where he will go will be one of the big stories this off-season. The best idea for Wilson may be one season taking a back up job. One season to recharge and reset. Perhaps you get a chance to play if an injury takes place on the starter. However, fools rush in. Some team will think Wilson is the answer to their problem. Just like Denver.