The Great Denver Debacle: How Much Dough Do the Broncos Still Owe Owen Wilson (Spoiler Alert: It's a Lotta Lettuce)
Ah, the Denver Broncos. A team steeped in history, with a legion of passionate fans...and apparently, a bottomless money pit named Russell Wilson. Buckle up, football fanatics (and curious onlookers), because we're diving into the financial fumble that is the Wilson-Broncos saga.
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A Love Story...Almost
Remember that giddy feeling when Denver snagged Russell Wilson in a blockbuster trade? Yeah, that optimism lasted about as long as a Denver snowstorm in July. The Broncos showered Wilson with a five-year, $245 million contract extension before he even took a single snap in orange and blue. Let's just say, that investment is looking a bit…well…like Peyton Manning trying to decipher a modern playbook these days.
Breaking Down the Bread: By the Numbers
Here's the kicker (and it's a doozy): The Broncos released Wilson in March 2024. That means they still owe him a hefty chunk of change. We're talking $39 million for the 2024 season alone. That's enough to:
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- Fund a lifetime supply of orange slices for Tim Tebow's pre-game ritual (although, let's be honest, Tebow probably already has a sponsor for that).
- Build a monument to John Elway's glorious mane (seriously, that thing deserves its own zip code).
- Pay for nearly 22 seasons of K�vin Cabral (whoever that is...maybe he can teach Wilson some footwork?).
The lesson here? Maybe have your quarterback throw a few passes before showering him with Benjamins.
So, What's Next for Wilson?
Well, that's the million-dollar question (or should we say, the $39 million question?). Wilson might land with another team, but his hefty price tag could scare away potential suitors faster than you can say "interception."
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This whole situation is a cautionary tale for NFL teams everywhere: love is great, but maybe wait until after the honeymoon phase to break the bank.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Because Let's Face It, You Have Them)
How to avoid a Denver Debacle of your own? Patience, my friend. Patience.
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How to convince my significant other that Russell Wilson's contract isn't a good financial role model? Use this article as evidence. Thank me later.
How to explain "dead cap space" to your grandma? Tell her it's like money that's stuck in the dryer – you can't use it, but it's still there, mocking you.
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How to move on from the Broncos' current quarterback situation? Therapy? Distraction? A healthy dose of schadenfreude watching other teams' drama? All of the above might be the answer.
How to get a job writing funny sports articles? Apparently, all it takes is a love of football, a questionable sense of humor, and a good internet connection. (Applications are currently closed. We apologize for any inconvenience.)
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