Russell Wilson was always seen as the franchise quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in his years with the team.
However, the team felt it was best to move on from him this season, opting to trade him to the Denver Broncos.
Now, the Seahawks and their fans are seeing how they are winning the Wilson trade.
One graphic now shows how they are winning this trade in every way possible.
Seahawks Are Better Off Without Wilson In 2022
It’s rare for NFL teams to have a better quarterback with their backup versus their starting quarterback.
However, this is exactly what the Seahawks found in Geno Smith for 2022.
His 7-6 record, 72% completion percentage, 25 touchdowns, and 105.1 passer rating out-class Wilson’s numbers.
The Seahawks got two 1st round picks and two 2nd round picks too 👀 pic.twitter.com/JRKF3xGHzF
— PFF (@PFF) December 16, 2022
However, everything the Seahawks got from the Wilson trade make the deal a steal for them.
With them netting multiple first and second-round draft picks, they are winning the trade deal by a mile.
While they are getting amazing production from Smith this season, they also hold the second overall pick next year.
This pick is the one they got from the Broncos, and will maintain its value unless the team improves.
While Smith works out for the team this season, they have the option to draft another quarterback in 2023.
Even if they keep Smith next season, they can now build their future franchise quarterback off the Wilson trade.
However, if the Seahawks don’t want a quarterback in 2023, the pick can net them multiple first-round picks if they trade with another team.
All these options make the Seahawks huge winners in the Wilson trade.
