Russell Wilson aims for 'three, four more Super Bowls'
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[March 17, 2022]
Russell Wilson didn't keep his
intentions a secret on Wednesday during his introductory press
conference as the Denver Broncos' new quarterback.
"My goal is to play 10 or 12 more years and hopefully win three,
four more Super Bowls, that's the plan," Wilson said. "That's the
mindset. That's why I came here, to finish my career here and
hopefully finish on top as a champion. And do it multiple times."
After spending the first decade of his NFL career in Seattle, the
nine-time Pro Bowler waived his no-trade clause last week and the
Seahawks shipped him off to Denver. In exchange for the Wisconsin
product, the Seahawks received five draft picks -- including first-rounders
this year and next -- and tight end Noah Fant, defensive end Shelby
Harris and quarterback Drew Lock.
The deal was finalized Wednesday as the new NFL year began.
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Bringing in a talented veteran quarterback is familiar territory for
the Broncos. Back in 2012, they signed Peyton Manning to a five-year
deal. Manning guided Denver to a pair of Super Bowl appearances,
winning one after the 2015 season. In Manning's first Super Bowl
appearance with the Broncos, they were on the wrong side of a
lopsided loss to Wilson's Seahawks following the 2013 season.
Wilson said he talked to Manning before waiving his no-trade clause.
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NFC quarterback Russel Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (3) passes the
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"I think the biggest thing he told me was that this
is a winning organization," Wilson said. "That was the biggest
thing. Obviously, you know that from an outside perspective, but
when you're in it, living in it every day, as a quarterback, as
someone people look to lead, you want to make sure you can answer
that question. And he said without a doubt he loved it here, he
still lives here today."
Wilson called the trade a "mutual decision" between him and the
Seahawks, and he thanked Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general
manager John Schneider plus the Seattle fans during his remarks.
Denver is coming off a 7-10 season, its fifth straight year with a
losing record.
Broncos general manager George Paton said Wednesday that Wilson was
the team's "No. 1 target" and the Broncos were "going to do anything
it took to get Russ."
Wilson, 33, ranks 15th all-time in passing touchdowns entering this
next season with 292. His career passer rating of 101.8 is fourth
best all-time.
--Field Level Media
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