Sounds like Russ is ok with where things are at....
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -work-out/
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -work-out/
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Tical21":181agwp9 said:If the Hawks want to get something done with him, it is costing them a bunch of millions by not getting it done this year. Russell will be a pending free agent with at least 10 teams willing to write a blank check for his services. Not going to get any kind of discount from him next year. They need to take advantage of the fact that he wants to get a bunch of money me now, rather than living on 1 mil for another year. The closer this gets to next offseason, the more the leverage falls into Wilson's court.
Tical21":h4fr4zme said:I dunno that the media is overblowing this. This should be done by now. If we value Wilson and think he is vital, this should be done. He never should have gotten to this point without a contract. I personally think the front office underestimated what he would be willing to take, and spent their money on KJ Wright and Jimmy Graham and Cary Williams when they should have made sure they wrapped up Wilson first.
Again, I personally wouldn't spend huge money on him, but I have to think the front office thinks differently. I don't think they have the money to sign him right now. Are they gambling that they'll be able to sign him next year? Do they already have a confirmation from him that he'll re-sign next year? Has Paul just agreed to put Russ in his will? At least we have KJ Wright all wrapped up though.
Russ isn't going anywhere, like it or not.Tical21":1o3ztt1o said:I dunno that the media is overblowing this. This should be done by now. If we value Wilson and think he is vital, this should be done. He never should have gotten to this point without a contract. I personally think the front office underestimated what he would be willing to take, and spent their money on KJ Wright and Jimmy Graham and Cary Williams when they should have made sure they wrapped up Wilson first.
Again, I personally wouldn't spend huge money on him, but I have to think the front office thinks differently. I don't think they have the money to sign him right now. Are they gambling that they'll be able to sign him next year? Do they already have a confirmation from him that he'll re-sign next year? Has Paul just agreed to put Russ in his will? At least we have KJ Wright all wrapped up though.
Tical21":hy6vmyjc said:If the Hawks want to get something done with him, it is costing them a bunch of millions by not getting it done this year. Russell will be a pending free agent with at least 10 teams willing to write a blank check for his services. Not going to get any kind of discount from him next year. They need to take advantage of the fact that he wants to get a bunch of money me now, rather than living on 1 mil for another year. The closer this gets to next offseason, the more the leverage falls into Wilson's court.
Tical21":1lfdxnsf said:I dunno that the media is overblowing this. This should be done by now. If we value Wilson and think he is vital, this should be done. He never should have gotten to this point without a contract. I personally think the front office underestimated what he would be willing to take, and spent their money on KJ Wright and Jimmy Graham and Cary Williams when they should have made sure they wrapped up Wilson first.
Seahawkfan80":2oe3c06v said:He single handedly won a superbowl and single handedly lost one.....so we should go cheap on him. :sarcasm_off: :sarcasm_off: :sarcasm_off: :twisted:
Tical21":3bihgbru said:If the Hawks want to get something done with him, it is costing them a bunch of millions by not getting it done this year. Russell will be a pending free agent with at least 10 teams willing to write a blank check for his services. Not going to get any kind of discount from him next year. They need to take advantage of the fact that he wants to get a bunch of money me now, rather than living on 1 mil for another year. The closer this gets to next offseason, the more the leverage falls into Wilson's court.
I don't think failing to sign the quarterback, creating tension and having him holdout until halfway through the preseason is a prudent way to proceed.Seafan":3qkcu0ft said:Tical21":3qkcu0ft said:If the Hawks want to get something done with him, it is costing them a bunch of millions by not getting it done this year. Russell will be a pending free agent with at least 10 teams willing to write a blank check for his services. Not going to get any kind of discount from him next year. They need to take advantage of the fact that he wants to get a bunch of money me now, rather than living on 1 mil for another year. The closer this gets to next offseason, the more the leverage falls into Wilson's court.
Not even close, dude. It's all on RW. If he plays out his contract he will be tagged. He will have lost about $20million and taken a huge risk if he is injured in the next 2 seasons. It would be in the Hawk's best interest for him to play out his contract and sign a one year tender.