3 veteran QBs Washington Football Team must pursue in offseason

2. Russell Wilson

Does Russ really need an explanation? Probably not, we’re gonna give it to you anyway!

It’s truly disgraceful to think how Pete Carroll and the Seahawks have wasted the prime years of a future Hall of Famer like Wilson.

Ever since the feared “Legion of Boom” era flamed out, Seattle has failed to equip him with a competent offensive line and defense. Sure, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are two elite receivers, but a QB an only do so much when he’s running for his life while also trying to atone for his defense’s ineptitude.

To make matter worse, the Seahawks have been one of the worst drafting teams in the league for nearly a decade. Seriously, go look at their drafting history. To make a long story short, they spent a first-rounder on running back Rashaad Penny in 2018 after they already had a stud in Chris Carson in their backfield.

Penny has played in 30 of a possible 56 games for his career. The problems go much deeper than that one pick, but that gives you a good idea of the kind of front office Wilson has been working with over the years.

Wilson was seemingly on his way out of Seattle this past offseason, but cooler heads prevailed. If the Seahawks suffer another early playoff exit — if they even make the playoffs — all signs would point to him demanding a trade.

At 32 years old, there’s no end in sight for the seven-time Pro Bowler, who’s coming off a four-year stretch across which he compiled over 250 yards per game to go with 140 touchdowns to just 36 interceptions.

Wilson has put the Seahawks on his back for the last six seasons. It’s time he sought greener pastures. Washington might not be the greenest piece of property, but they have more going for them than Seattle.