The Seattle Seahawks were presumed by many to be planning to sign Russell Wilson to a lucrative extension at the end of the 2014 NFL season. Now it sounds like those plans might have changed.
Less than one year removed from a Super Bowl championship, and already Russell Wilson’s star has lost some of its shine. If that doesn’t prove the urgency of the NFL, I don’t know what will.
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Granted, the combination of a dominant defense and a dominant running game has sometimes made it hard to peg down Russell Wilson’s true value as a franchise quarterback. Certainly Wilson is a good player and has plenty to offer, and it seems likely that the Seahawks will commit to him longtime eventually.
That said, with an underwhelming 2014 season so far, the timing of that long-term extension might have changed. It sounds like Seattle might put those talks with Wilson on hold, per a report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk:
"Per a league source, the team’s willingness to give Wilson a new deal will depend in large part on how the current season turns out. Miss the playoffs or get eliminated early, and the Seahawks will be inclined to wait. Return to the Super Bowl, and a new deal becomes more likely."
That’s a pretty lofty standard, even for these Seahawks. If it is truly is Super Bowl or nothing in these talks, it feels increasingly likely that Wilson will have to wait to get paid.
Wilson’s success has been a mixed bag this season. He is running the ball very well, rushing for 644 yards and counting. Throwing the ball, Wilson has 2,230 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions. That is good for a 93.0 passer rating. Those numbers are certainly fine, as Wilson continues to be smart and protect the football, but they are nothing spectacular and Wilson has been spotty throwing the football.
Combined with their win-loss record, they certainly are not the numbers of a guy who is going to get paid this winter, not unless the Seahawks get hot and go on another deep postseason run.
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