Russell Wilson’s taken more shots than Mike Tyson’s heavy bag. He also turns 34 in November.
I know, I know — in Tom Brady Years, 34 is the new 25. Here’s the rub, though:
For one, Wilson’s career sack rate (8.3%) is nearly twice that of TB12 (4.6%). For another, over Big Russ’ first nine seasons in the NFL, the present and future of the Broncos got sacked an average of 43.8 times. That’s the most of any NFL signal-caller since 1970.
Don’t know about you, but if Wilson’s the centerpiece of my offseason plan and franchise makeover, wouldn’t it also make sense to invest a cost-controlled, young draft pick — or two — towards the guy’s protection?