Seahawk_Dan":2iwtjzkz said:
Why do people keep downplaying this? This is a consistent problem now, not just clickbait crap. He’s sick of the system and style that is stunting him. The franchise chose Pete so Wilson wants to leave and quite frankly I don’t blame him.
There’s Russ wanting out, and Russ getting out.
If it’s all about legacy, then a true hold out wastes a year of his prime. If it’s all about where he lands, then the team has to be willing to pay the draft capital. Team isn’t moving on from Pete.
It’s not downplaying. It’s just looking at the reality that Russell Wilson is going to be monumentally hard to move no matter how mad he is.
There is no downside for Wilson’s team to build this narrative as it keeps Russell Wilson’s brand in the spotlight all year round. If Seattle tries to trade him to a bad team, he can veto the trade. If a good situation lands in his lap, good for him. If nothing changes, the national media and fans of bad teams spend an entire offseason talking Russell Wilson. Every tweet will be treated as if it’s a “hint at a trade” (just like his light at the end of the tunnel tweet). Every media appearance will be a big deal.
Russell has a crack PR team. And they are building his brand and controlling the narrative because that’s what they do. It’s not saying there’s no issue, it’s just saying this media blitz isn’t going to result in a trade.
Relax. Keep you #3 Jersey. He’s not going anywhere.