Falcons want to speak with Antonio Pierce about being their head coach and Russell Wilson landing spots: a nine-time ranking of six possible teams Quarterback in the Pro Bowl.
The 2023 regular season saw Russell Wilson benched for the final two games, which suggested he would part ways with the Denver Broncos in the upcoming offseason. That choice was made for a number of reasons, but the money issue certainly played a big part, as did the veteran quarterback’s lackluster on-field performance during Sean Payton’s rookie season.
Wilson may very well end up remaining in Denver through 2024. Last week, Payton stated that the Broncos have not yet decided how to proceed with him. But with Wilson’s contract having a no-trade provision and a sizable amount of money remaining, it appears like the Broncos have two options:
cut Wilson or keep him. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, if the nine-time Pro Bowler is cut, he will be free to sign with another team on what should be a cheap contract because of off-set language.
I find this to be uncannily familiar. And the reason for that is that it’s beginning to resemble my brother Derek Carr’s circumstances from this time last year.
Derek was benched toward the end of his eighth season with the Raiders, and the team fired him in February to avoid having to pay him more than $40 million in future guarantees. As a free agent for the first time in his career, Derek was permitted to find the ideal fit for him, finally signing with the New Orleans Saints on a four-year contract.
Wilson needs to be realistic about his current playing level if he decides to put himself up for sale. At 35 years old, Russ is probably nearing the end of his professional life.
He won’t be given the reins of a team like he did when Denver traded for (and extended) him in 2022, even though I think he can still be a starter in this league.
Right now, the Steelers’ quarterback room is full with Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudholp, and Kenny Pickett. However, I have a feeling that none of these possibilities are making Mike Tomlin very happy. If he were, Pittsburgh would be in a very different place right now.
If Tomlin were pleased with his QB1, he would undoubtedly start Rudolph over a healthy Pickett. Rudolph went on a hot streak but also played as the third stringer until late in the season and is the only one of the three scheduled to enter free agency this offseason.
