Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains the MVP both on and off the field even after QB Russell Wilson signs a record-breaking deal with Denver Broncos. The new magnanimous offer will keep him at the Empower Field for 5 more years. He will earn $49M annually, and with certain incentives, it can go up to a whopping $56.5M.
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The NFL community was eagerly waiting for this deal to be official, and the Broncos finally announced it today. Although Russell Wilson fell short of becoming the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers still tops the list with a $50.271M salary per annum.
Broncos management remains ecstatic over this business with Russell Wilson
There are waves of joy among the fans of the Denver Broncos with this announcement. They have taken Social Media by storm expressing their excitement and how this deal might increase their title challenge this season.
Broncos management is also making a sigh of relief after pulling off this deal. In addition, this deal shows the ambition of Samuel Rob Walton, the latest billionaire owner of The Colorado-based NFL team. Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett, who is widely popular for creating a playing style based on the strengths of his quarterback, is enthusiastic about this deal.
In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Hackett said, “He is truly a 24/7 kind of guy. He wants to be great. He wants to know everything.“ Russell Wilson told back in March about his intention to win 3-4 more Super Bowls before ending his career. This statement should come as a delight to both the fans and the staff if the Broncos become the stepping stone in his pursuit of trophies.
Dynamic change expected in the contract negotiation method
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Experts believe that along with the on-field specter, this tremendous deal is also going to affect the transfer activities and contract negotiation methods for the quarterbacks. The inability of Russell Wilson to break Aaron Rodgers‘ older deal is noteworthy. As this makes things hard for the quarterbacks looking for new contracts.
Russell Wilson holds various records in the NFL and is one of the greatest running quarterbacks of his generation. At 33 years, Russell Wilson has lots of amazing years at the top level of American football left in him. Tying him off to a long-term deal is going to be immensely beneficial for the Broncos.
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There will also be pressure on Russell Wilson to justify the tag of 2nd most earning QB in the NFL. Only time will tell whether he passes this test with flying colors.
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