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Jan 3, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
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Jan 3, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks endured a tough outing in the NFL this season. They fought back to finish first in the NFC West with a 12-4 record. Much of that was down to the offensive prowess of QB Russell Wilson, WR DK Metcalf, and WR Tyler Lockett. But they could not make it past the NFL Wild Card Playoffs.
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Dec 27, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Pete Carroll’s boys suffered a shock 20-30 defeat at the hands of divisional rivals, Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks’ offense was dealt a massive blow as they were outscored by the Rams. Credit must be given to the likes of Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, and others who silenced Russell Wilson and Co. with relative ease.
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After another poor showing in the post-season, rumors indicate that HC Pete Carroll and QB DangeRuss Wilson are ready to part ways.
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Will Russell Wilson remain with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021?
Most big-time throws in 4th Q/OT in 2020:
1. Russell Wilson – 15
2. Tom Brady – 14
T-3. Josh Allen – 13
T- 3. Matthew Stafford – 13 pic.twitter.com/Fhx6BIZ35w— PFF (@PFF) February 11, 2021
Former Denver Broncos WR-turned-analyst Brandon Marshall claims coach Carroll has lost his faith in veteran quarterback, Russell Wilson.
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He said, “I don’t believe that Pete Carroll believes in Russ. That’s what I believe. Okay. I don’t believe that Pete Carroll thinks he can drop back 40 times. Because when you look at Russ with the highlights, it’s always him scrambling and making these magnificent plays outside the pocket. It’s not him sitting there and throwing in rhythm.”
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Jan 9, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
“It’s not that, but you got to understand the maturation of a player, you got to understand how a guy can get better. And I don’t believe that Pete Carroll thinks Russell Wilson is a guy that can then go out there and drop back 40 times and get it done,” Marshall said on ESPN’s First Things First.
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Wilson could be exploring greener pastures in what is turning out to be an exciting offseason with respect to potential trade scenarios. Where do you see Wilson playing (if not Seattle) in 2021? Tell us in the comments section below.
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