Russell Wilson, welcome to the AFC West, the new Mt. Rushmore of quarterbacks
2 years, 9 months ago

Russell Wilson, welcome to the AFC West, the new Mt. Rushmore of quarterbacks

LA Times  

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gestures as he walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Chargers in August. In discussing Denver’s offense in recent seasons, opposing coaches always talked about their talented young wide receivers, particularly Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick. Familiar face, unfamiliar foe: Wilson spent a decade in Seattle and has played in 158 regular-season NFL games. Wilson’s arrival means Herbert and the Chargers will enter every AFC West game with a notable quarterback matchup.

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Russell Wilson’s improved play is the silver lining to the Broncos’ latest loss to the Raiders
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Wilson’s improved play is the silver lining to the Broncos’ latest loss to the Raiders

Associated Press  

DENVER — Despite coach Sean Payton’s dud of a Denver debut, the Broncos’ season opener showed his restoration of quarterback Russell Wilson is going well. Now, if Wilson can get Jerry Jeudy and Greg Dulcich back on the field, he might be able to throw for more than the 177 yards he did Sunday in Denver’s 17-16 loss to the …

Russell Wilson starting to look like his old self under tutelage of Sean Payton
1 year, 4 months ago

Russell Wilson starting to look like his old self under tutelage of Sean Payton

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Russell Wilson is starting to look like his old self again. It’s exactly what coach Sean Payton wanted to see when he sent Wilson and the rest of the starters out for a fourth drive in Denver’s preseason opener at Arizona last week. Following three fruitless drives — a three-and-out and two missed field goals — in …

Broncos star Russell Wilson claims he was 'doing high knees in the aisle' on his flight to London
2 years, 1 month ago

Broncos star Russell Wilson claims he was 'doing high knees in the aisle' on his flight to London

Daily Mail  

Apparently the 'fasten your seatbelt' sign is no match for the man who leads Broncos Country with a resounding 'Let's Ride'. Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson proclaimed himself 'ready to roll' after spending four hours on the flight from Denver to London doing stretches and exercises in the aisles of the plane. Broncos QB Russell Wilson said he spent half of …

Wilson says emotions won’t get to him in return to Seattle
2 years, 7 months ago

Wilson says emotions won’t get to him in return to Seattle

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Russell Wilson says he won’t get caught up in the emotions of his return to Seattle when he leads the Denver Broncos onto Lumen Field to face the Seahawks in the season opener in four months. You’ve got to go into it with the understanding that it’s just ball,” Wilson said Monday after the Broncos’ first day …

Wilson aims to play 12 more years, win 3-4 more Super Bowls.
2 years, 9 months ago

Wilson aims to play 12 more years, win 3-4 more Super Bowls.

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Russell Wilson flashed that mile-wide smile and embraced the prospect of playing in the loaded AFC and in the shadows of John Elway and Peyton Manning. “So, those kind of memories, it’s an honor, it’s a tradition, it’s a place of excellence,” Wilson said. That’s the only thing I know.” And as far as the AFC West …

Broncos explain how they had to keep Russell Wilson trade a secret to pull it off
2 years, 9 months ago

Broncos explain how they had to keep Russell Wilson trade a secret to pull it off

LA Times  

Broncos new quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after an introductory news conference. The trade that rocked the NFL — Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos — wasn’t complete until the meticulous quarterback made a secret trip to Colorado last week to check the final box. “ said ‘I don’t …

AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver
2 years, 9 months ago

AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have finally landed a worthy successor to Peyton Manning. Six years and a day after Manning retired, Broncos general manager George Paton agreed to send a massive haul of players and draft picks to the Seattle Seahawks for nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated …

AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver
2 years, 9 months ago

AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Six years and a day …

After Russell Wilson trade, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is grand old man of NFC West
2 years, 9 months ago

After Russell Wilson trade, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is grand old man of NFC West

LA Times  

Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has sacked Russell Wilson more than any other quarterback in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks agreed to trade veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, ending the NFC West run of a nine-time Pro Bowl player who led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls and one title. Rams star lineman Aaron Donald is probably …

Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener
3 years, 3 months ago

Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

Associated Press  

— With Justin Herbert the first of several top quarterbacks on the docket this season. After leading rookies with 7 1/2 sacks in 2020, Young’s attempt to break records in that category starts against Slater, who he said has “real good feet, strong hands.” “ I feel like if I go hard every play, he can’t block me every time,” …

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