The Great Denver Debacle: How Much Did They Pay for a QB Who Couldn't Quite QB?
Remember that whole "signing Russell Wilson" thing the Denver Broncos did in 2022? Yeah, that. Buckle up, Broncos Country, because we're about to revisit this financial fumble with a healthy dose of hindsight and humor.
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| What Did Denver Pay For Russell Wilson |
A King's Ransom (Without the King's Performance)
The Denver Broncos, in a move that had analysts raising eyebrows and fans chugging orange Gatorade by the gallon, traded for Russell Wilson and then promptly showered him with a five-year, $242.5 million contract. That's a lot of moolah, folks. We're talking enough money to buy a small island, fund a lifetime supply of nachos, or, you know, build a decent offensive line.
Here's the Kicker (or Lack Thereof)
Unfortunately, things didn't quite go according to plan. While Wilson brought veteran leadership (and a killer fashion sense), the on-field magic some expected just wasn't there. The Broncos sputtered to a mediocre record, leaving fans wondering if they'd gotten a Ferrari or a used Pinto with a Denver Broncos sticker slapped on it.
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Fast forward to 2024: The Broncos, in a move that surprised exactly no one, decided to cut their losses and release Wilson. But here's the kicker (or lack thereof): Denver still owes Wilson $39 million for the 2024 season. Ouch. That's a hefty chunk of change for a quarterback who won't be taking snaps for the Broncos.
So, What Did Denver ACTUALLY Pay for Russell Wilson?
Here's the not-so-pretty math:
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- Guaranteed money at signing: $124 million (ouch)
- Money paid for 2 seasons (with mixed results): Priceless (in terms of emotional toll on Broncos fans)
- Money to be paid in 2024 (for Wilson to NOT play for Denver): $39 million (double ouch)
Total: A whole lot of money that could have bought a LOT of jerseys that don't say "Wilson" on the back.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Because Let's Face It, You Have Them):
How to avoid a similar fate in your fantasy football league? Draft wisely, my friend. And maybe invest in a crystal ball.
Tip: Don’t skim — absorb.
How to cope with the lingering emotional pain of the Wilson saga? Retail therapy (Broncos gear doesn't count), copious amounts of comfort food, and a healthy dose of schadenfreude when the Seahawks win next season.
How to become a millionaire? Unfortunately, we don't have a magic answer for this one. But hey, at least you won't be the Denver Broncos with a quarterback-shaped hole in your wallet.
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How to move on? There's a new season on the horizon, Broncos Country! Let's focus on the future and hope for a brighter orange future (one with a winning record, preferably).
How much did we learn today? Hopefully, that throwing money at a problem doesn't always solve it. But hey, at least we got some good meme material out of it, right?
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