NFL franchise Denver Broncos have a brand new leader at the helm in former Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson. The franchise seems keen to get the ball rolling as they welcomed the former Seahawks QB to Denver. On Tuesday, the veteran player and his agent Mark Rodgers landed in the Mile High City, and it has been their photo that has caught the attention.
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They also visited the team facility in the afternoon, and it was then that Wilson also gave his physical. Later, the player went to have dinner at John Elway’s restaurant with the Broncos coaches and franchise executives.
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It seems all the formalities from the player’s side are official as he did sign the no-trade provision after passing his physical.
The big trade was a franchise-altering deal that sees Broncos receive Wilson and a fourth-round pick in exchange for trading three players and five draft picks to the Seahawks. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the AFC West franchise was the only team Wilson even took into consideration moving in a trade scenario.
NFL fans react to the Russell Wilson and Mark Rogers photograph
It seems the new Broncos QB was always excited about the prospect of moving to Denver. The Broncos have a roster that is full of quality at the receiver, defense line, running back positions. Wilson seems to have sensed that the team was only lacking his skill set to elevate him to the next level.
Happy player/happy agent. @DangeRussWilson and Mark Rodgers landing in Denver yesterday. pic.twitter.com/M2h2SvFJQj
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) March 9, 2022
But it seems both the Broncos and NFL fans did notice the jet that Wilson and his agent Rodgers used as a transit to Denver. Fans were seen praising Wilson’s black jet and did recognize his efforts as the reason for living the best life.
Dude has his own jet?!? Am I the only person that is slightly surprised by this??? Shout out life goals Russ…💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🛩🛩🛩 pic.twitter.com/eH50JLJe9f
— Doug Dyer, Jr. (@DougDyerJr) March 9, 2022
One user believes that Denver might not be receiving the best version of Wilson after all.
All these Denver fans thinking they got the 2013 Russell Wilson 😂😂😂😂😂😂. They don't know the FULL truth and its hilarious to watch.
— Ace Ventura (@BsPops420) March 9, 2022
One Twitter user was sharing his belief about Denver paying Wilson his one last contract.
Welcome to 3 years of RW being good but so expensive that your team collapses around him. Someone was going to be saddled with his last massive contract. Congrats Denver FO. You’re the mark.
— CONCACAF Fan (@GregVanBelle) March 9, 2022
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One Twitter user was happy about Wilson wearing the blue and orange next season.
RUSS LOOK SO HAPPY MAN, MY QB1💯 pic.twitter.com/4AYCUbZ3bs
— siv 🚶🏾♂️ (@HardensEra) March 9, 2022
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The deal brings with it a lot of expectations on the new Broncos QB for achieving something. They will be a genuine threat for any team in the AFC conference. The Broncos fans know that Wilson will be looking forward to challenges in his bid for a Super Bowl title.
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