The release of Russell Wilson and Jamal Adams by the Seattle Seahawks marks the end of two trades that are viewed as the best and worst in the team's history. The trade involving Wilson to the Denver Broncos is widely criticized as potentially one of the worst in NFL history, with pundits and analysts questioning the decision. Various experts and media outlets have debated the impact and implications of the trade, highlighting concerns about leadership, team dynamics, and the long-term consequences of the deal.
.@RealSkipBayless calls to stop “piling on” Russell Wilson after leadership criticism: “He got pushed out the back door and has that fire in him.” https://t.co/LKSaiMldrg
.@Keyshawn refuses to pile on Russell Wilson despite a Broncos legend’s harsh criticism: “There’s a lot of resentment and jealousy of Russell Wilson.” https://t.co/s2uKgyWPoz
Broncos legend Karl Mecklenburg blasts Russell Wilson’s leadership. Will lack of leadership make him less attractive to teams needing a quarterback? Now on @undisputed
Why was the Russell Wilson trade WORSE than the Nolan Arenado one? The #Rockies weren’t then forced to trade away Charlie Blackmon, in his prime, because of it. Justin Simmons deserved better. If the football gods are kind, he’s about to find it. #Broncos #NFL #Denver #MLB
The #Broncos rip off the Russell Wilson Band-Aid and an arm falls off. The Payton Purge begins. #NFL #Denver https://t.co/WlGFqm73Wl
Russell Wilson made history in Denver – it was just the wrong kind https://t.co/bFV3gpVD0k
Broncos legend Karl Mecklenberg tees off on Russell Wilson: 'Isn't a leader' https://t.co/66W6V5U8GQ
From Herschel Walker to Russell Wilson, here's a look at some of the worst NFL trades ever https://t.co/oBRHZnBm80
.@ByKimberleyA believes Russell Wilson to the Broncos was the worst trade in NFL history. "It is not Russell's fault. It's the Broncos fault. ... They are literally putting them in salary cap hell just to say, 'Russell. You ain't it.'" https://t.co/VBQwSt7PXu
“Russell Wilson’s impact in Denver was suppose to be monumental.” @Keyshawn explains why the Seahawks-Broncos trade will go done as the worst in NFL history https://t.co/O8WwFhGXC3
Is the Russell Wilson trade the worst in NFL history? @RealSkipBayless dives in: https://t.co/j7w2CgsjaY
Broncos Legend Blasts Russell Wilson for How QB Handled Himself in Denver https://t.co/hFSQQZhyVX
The Russell Wilson trade was so bad, Denver had to trade MORE to fix it. Apparently, the solution to a bad trade is...another bad trade? @AndrewSiciliano's take is 🔥. Hear more on Rebel's Edge Sports at 1pm 🏈 #BroncosCountry #letRusscook #NFLfail @PeteNajarian @jonnajarian https://t.co/9F2nQCMmTy
Lotta pundits saying the Broncos trade for Russell Wilson was the worst ever in NFL history. Nope. It wasn’t even the worst trade of 2022 so far and, sorry instant reaction crowd, we won’t know how bad this one was for years because of multiple reasons https://t.co/o5CZXJ12Mz
Was the Russell Wilson trade the worst trade ever? Well, no.
"Now we're going to look at Russell Wilson and say, 'Russell Wilson can't be a starter, right?' No. Lies you tell." —@Realrclark25 reacts to Russell Wilson being released from the Broncos https://t.co/TAzUtVKzL4
Denver's trade for Russell Wilson was bad, but it actually could've been worse...https://t.co/q211Yk47pF
Ciara supports Russell Wilson after he gets cut from Denver Broncos ⏩ READ MORE: https://t.co/LmF9RDLN9H https://t.co/2US978d77r
From @TheAthletic: We ranked the worst quarterback trades in NFL history; Russell Wilson is a cautionary tale in a league littered with historically bad quarterback moves. https://t.co/kS0nMBZjb8
The Russell Wilson trade might have been the worst ever, especially if Deshaun Watson finally provides the Browns with a return on the massive investment they made two years ago. https://t.co/LmnY6DjP2P
Shannon Sharpe says Russell Wilson's tenure with the #Broncos was doomed from the start. 🙃 #BroncosCountry | #NFL https://t.co/8Ubt1m32t1 https://t.co/qzUhUXJxcL
.@BTSmithUK There is still one trade that could edge Russell Wilson as worst in NFL history https://t.co/p6nEYMcRuT
The release of Russell Wilson and Jamal Adams on back to back days ends the tale of two trades that respectively could be considered the best and worst in Seahawks history. https://t.co/AxvUWkMmSn
INSIDE WHAT WENT WRONG Fallout of #Seahawks' Russell Wilson, Jamal Adams Deals Show Volatility of Blockbuster Trades https://t.co/ro3deMjrHO via @All_SeahawksFN
The Russell Wilson era in Denver is over. What happened? Read more here: https://t.co/SQwsEN8AqS #BroncosCountry #NFL https://t.co/hOusvPD450
Was Russell Wilson to the #Broncos the WORST #NFL TRADE of ALL-TIME? 🤯 @mlombardiNFL FULL REACTION here 👉https://t.co/109G3xTDlx
Was Russell Wilson to the #Broncos the WORST #NFL TRADE of ALL-TIME? 🤯 @mlombardiNFL FULL REACTION here 👇 https://t.co/HpW1tx6Xei