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QB Russell Wilson has big plans for his future in the NFL. The passer wants to win a few Lombardi trophies over the next five seasons, but he’s hoping it comes in a place where he feels wanted.
Wilson was a fan favorite in Seattle, spending a decade under center with the Seahawks. In that time, he won a Super Bowl while leading the franchise to eight playoff appearances.
Things have quickly changed in the Mile High City.
After being traded to the Broncos two seasons ago, the outside view of Wilson has changed considerably. He’s now viewed as the cringiest player in the league, some of which has been his own doing – whether that’s with his never-ending list of awkward catchphrases or his incredible knack for annoying teammates.
And of course, this is all magnified due to his on-field performance.
“Let’s Ride,” became his motto in Denver, but that voyage has been a bumpy one thus far.
Russ snuck it in pic.twitter.com/sgVREBzd2Q
— Ari M (@AriMeirov) October 7, 2022
Wilson is 11-19 as a starter with the team and was benched at the end of his most recent NFL season. Now, his future with the Broncos is in doubt.
Trade rumors have circulated, with a number of teams having been linked to the quarterback. There’s also a possibility of returning to Denver, though no one’s quite sure if Sean Payton wants him back.
Wilson opened up about what he’s hoping to see moving forward.
“I’ve got more fire than ever, especially over the last two years and what I’ve gone through,” he said while speaking with Brandon Marshall on the I Am Athlete podcast.
“Whether it’s in Denver, or somewhere else. I hope it’s in Denver. I hope I get to finish there. I committed there. I want to be there. For me, it’s about winning. Over the next five years, I want to win two… I love the city, and everything else, but you also want to be at a place that wants you, too.”
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“I’ve got more fire now than ever, and for me, it’s all about winning. I just want to win.” pic.twitter.com/clGt5YRzUX
— I AM ATHLETE (@IAMATHLETEpod) February 25, 2024
Wilson wants to be wanted at his next NFL stop, which is a reasonable request. That’s not been the case over the last year-plus with the Broncos.
He hasn’t given up on Denver, yet though, and winning would certainly help change the narrative. We’ll see if he stays put, or if there’s another fanbase willing to root him on next year.