The Broncos made two big moves in 2022 in hopes of resurrecting the franchise - hiring a brand new head coach and bringing in a heavy hitter at QB.
Enter Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson.
But there was no resurrection. Only a crucifixion. Almost two, in fact, but Wilson’s gigantic contract (probably the biggest sin in all these deeds) provided another chance at life for the former Super Bowl MVP.
in a nutshell, Broncos GM George Patton gave up a...
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
5th + 3 players - a 4th
to get Russell Wilson
he then gave Wilson a new $242M contract
in return, he received:
u25ba 2 years of Russell Wilson
u25ba back-to-back losing seasons
u25ba $85M in dead cap
GM George…— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 4, 2024So a third big move in 2023 was required.