Russell Wilson‘s reported trade request caused a stir earlier this year. But, according to the Seahawks quarterback, that talk was overstated. 
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“I think it was definitely blown out of proportion in terms of the moment and what it became, which was a little unfortunate,” Wilson told Dan Patrick (via the New York Post). “More than anything else, you know what I care about? I care about winning, and that’s what I wanna do. So I just put my cleats on everyday — that’s always been my focus, that’s always been my goal, is to win it all and just to continue to do that and try to do everything we can.”
Wilson, 32, doesn’t deny sending a list of potential destinations to the Seahawks. However, he’s made it clear that he never demanded a trade, whether it be to the Bears, Cowboys, Saints, or Raiders. Since then, he’s patched things up with team brass, including head coach Pete Carroll. Now, they’re relationship is better than ever, says the multiple-time Pro Bowler.
“I think me and Pete have gotten closer,” said Wilson. “Pete and I have always had a great bond but I think we got to have a great heart to heart. He’s got goals, I’ve got goals and we want to do great things. To actually really dive into those and really talk about those missions, those goals, it was fun. I think me and coach Carroll’s relationship is stronger than ever and I think that’s the best part about it and my teammates.”
“I think anytime in sports there’s a potential of being traded. I think there’s always a real opportunity of that. But I think I’ve always wanted to be in Seattle. I’ve always loved being there and it’s the place I’ve always wanted to play, so it’s been great.”
“Now, they’re relationship is better than ever”… really?? It is “their”.
Seems to be an extra comma in the sentence as well.
The folks on here need to install Grammarly.
Proof reading is a lost art. I usually proof read the dumb stuff I write on here. Might miss some but try.
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Me, me, me…it’s all about flunking English 101.
It’s not everyday you find a QB getting sentimental for a coach who has him on course for 500 career sacks. Anyone got a tissue?
‘Wilson, 32, doesn’t deny sending a list of potential destinations to the Seahawks. However, he’s made it clear that he never demanded a trade…’
Not a pro player, but if you tell your boss other places you want to play for, would see to be a demand for a trade right?
This is a lost season in Seattle. Still a bad OL and now bad blood between management and the QB. Should’a listen o offers.
Lists are subject to interpretation. Most husbands get a list of spring cleaning jobs that need doing but wives don’t actually expect those jobs will get done on a weekend when sports are being broadcast.
Most husbands aren’t paid north of $30m a year either. Seattle screwed this up as bad as GB and, prior to the charges, the Texans.
Why wouldn’t you help you great QB? Damnest question out there. But too many ‘upper brass’ thinks QB’s should do it all.
What about a wife giving a husband a list of the other destinations she’d rather live with than to live with you?
Bad O-line? They were top half last year, added Jackson who is a huge improvement, and Lewis will also get better his sophomore year. The line looks more than solid.
I don’t grade OL’s but wasn’t Wilson’s sack total & hits his biggest gripe? At least that’s why I heard since his request for a trade.
This guy is an excellent qb and a real pain in the ass to opponents
Robot Russell recites cliche’s. He really stirred the pot this time.
Wilson holds the ball too long. Always has always will. It is his belief that he can make the play work. He wins some and loses some. Show me a clip of him getting hit hard. He has a knack for just slipping the tackle and not taking that oh sh*t hit.
As for the list and all that crap it is water under the bridge. Was blown out of proportion when it happened and Artyl is hoping it hurts the team. Not thinking SB this season but far from a lost season.
The media blowing it out of proportion, I’m totally shocked! Said no one these days…
Seahawks like has been top half or better last two years. Imma die hard hawks fan and every f-in game me and my friends are yelling for Wilson to throw the damned ball he holds on to it way way way to long even the best online in the world can’t protect wilsonn5 secondsevery time. Love u Wilson but stop trying to create. Just play u got a beast in locket and Metcalf.