Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos’ breakup is all but a certainty at this point, especially after the team’s decision to bench the veteran QB late in the season and their reported disagreement that spilled in the wake of that move. With that being said, Wilson has been linked with a number of teams already.
While there are huge expectations that Wilson won’t have a hard time finding a new team, some are actually expressing doubts if that will truly be the case.
One of those people who are concerned that Wilson could end up being unsigned once the Broncos release him is former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck.
Hasselbeck, who had a short NFL career playing for teams like the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals before becoming an analyst for ESPN, shared his fear that there’s no available landing spot for Wilson in the offseason. He cited Wilson’s age and declining play as major reasons why teams could hesitate in bringing him in, especially if the veteran quarterback seeks for a starting role.
“I think there is a chance Russell Wilson is out of football. I’m not sure that there is definitely a landing spot for him. He’s older, I think it’s fair to say that his game has diminished. I think in terms of the leadership component that you typically want from a veteran quarterback that comes in, I think it’s fair to have questions about that,” Hasselbeck argued in a recent episode of ESPN’s “Get Up.”
It’s definitely a valid concern, though. While Russell Wilson is still a capable quarterback, the fact is his play has severely deteriorated. Even the arrival of Sean Payton wasn’t able to help him revive the Broncos.
While it’s unfair to pin all the blame for the Broncos’ struggles in the past two years on Wilson, it’s the harsh reality of the NFL. When a team performs well, the QB is often elevated. But if not, like in Wilson’s case, the QB is also the first one to be blamed.
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