Yesterday, we learned that Seahawks QB Russell Wilson could be in line for a new contract with an AAV of $30MM as early as next offseason (he is under club control through 2019, and Seattle does not revisit deals that have more than one year remaining). While that report raised some eyebrows, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com (who penned the above-referenced article) tweets that Wilson’s current deal — which he signed in 2015 — has an AAV of 15.31% of the 2015 salary cap. A $30MM AAV on his next contract would represent 15.87% of the projected 2019 cap, so it would be a reasonable benchmark for Wilson to shoot for. Given that, and given Wilson’s accomplishments in the league, a $30MM/year deal does not seem especially far-fetched.
Now let’s take a look at a few more rumors from the NFC West:
- Just like 2013, Steve Keim‘s first year as the Cardinals‘ GM, Arizona has a void at quarterback. During a recent interview on 98.7 FM, Keim addressed that need (article via Vince Marotta of ArizonaSports.com). He indicated that the team would be active in the free agent market, which is as rich in QB talent as it has been at any time in recent memory, and he did not rule out the possibility of a trade. Of course, whether they do so via free agency, a trade, or the draft, the Cardinals will need to acquire at least two signal-callers this offseason.
- As Matt Maiocco of NBCSports.com observes, when the 49ers have released a player due to off-field issues in the past, they have done so immediately. The fact that San Francisco has yet to release Reuben Foster in light of the recent domestic violence allegations levied against him indicates to Maiocco that the team has not seen enough concrete information to cut ties with the former Alabama standout.
- In the same piece, Maiocco reiterates that the 49ers will look to re-sign LB Brock Coyle, assuming the team is confident that Coyle will make a full recovery from his offseason shoulder surgery. Maiocco is also more optimistic than other writers that the 49ers will be able to retain DE Tank Carradine .
The more I think about it, the more I like Teddy Bridgewater in AZ. Give him Fitz and DJ. Maybe add Jimmy Graham or ASJ and they are loaded with enough for him to succeed. Obviously draft a qb as a backup or even competition or bring in a vet as insurance. RPO with Teddy and DJ would be amazing….if he can hold up.
Bridgewater sucks! Seriously? You must not like football much!
What warrants this? And what makes him suck? A very small sample size of his comeback? Ok.
Apparently venom doesn’t like football much or just troll with nothing better to do in his life.
Bridgewater is young and can still develop into a quality starting QB, surrounded by talent and strong running game he can be successful. Not to mention he won’t demand high salary like a Wilson which leaves money for Cards to upgrade in different positions.
AJ McCarron would be a quality starter for Arizona. Until he proves himself I think Bridgewater is a backup in 2018. The Browns ought to be looking at a FA QB and save those draft picks to better bolster the rest of that team.
I’m sooooo praying that aj becomes the next Arizona cardinal!!!!!! Option b? Give brisgewater a shot. I’m sure he would be a cheap inexpensive signing this way they would have their qb of the future!Also resign Gabbert as a backup. He was a much better qb then staton or Barkley was. Draft (rd 1) d-back, (rd 2)o lineman. Rd 3 wr. And maybe sign a free agent wr as well!!!! Thoughts????
If any team pays Russell 30m AAV , they will not win Super Bowl.
How?