Even before Russell Wilson was benched, fans disagreed greatly about whether he was the long-term starter in Dove Valley. Now that the Denver Broncos’ offseason has begun, Wilson’s departure is coming sooner rather than later.
The question of who will line up under center in Denver has only become louder just two years after the blockbuster trade for Wilson. ESPN has projected what it believes the Broncos will do at quarterback.
Let’s start with cutting Wilson. Unfortunately, after spending a fortune on draft picks and money to bring Wilson to Mile High, he’s being pushed out the door just two years later. In ESPN’s scenario, he lands with the Atlanta Falcons, signing a three-year, $36 million deal — a far cry from the $49M/year deal the Broncos gave him little more than a year ago.
