Seymour
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Just thought I would clear this up since Russ is here to stay, and I'd prefer to disarm the Wilson haters who love to re-write history about Russ's intentions.
The no trade clause proves this, and supports that Russ doesn't want to be the center of negative speculation (reason he set a deadline also)
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...gent-russell-wilson-wanted-to-stay-in-seattle
The no trade clause proves this, and supports that Russ doesn't want to be the center of negative speculation (reason he set a deadline also)
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...gent-russell-wilson-wanted-to-stay-in-seattle
Despite the artificial deadline hinting to some that Wilson might want out of Seattle, the quarterback never sought to leave the Emerald City. In fact, his agent, Mark Rodgers, told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport his goal was to ensure the Seahawks couldn't trade him without consent midway through the deal.
"Russell wanted more than anything to stay in Seattle," Rodgers told Rapoport. "My job was to make sure of it, while doing the best deal possible. The no-trade clause clinched it. We didn't want to get to draft night three years from now and have his name in trade rumors. Once they offered that, we knew we would have a deal."