During an interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith, Wilson said he’s trusting the negotiating process, but “whether it’s $25 million or $1.5 million, I’ll be ready to go." Per year, that is.
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That larger figure, which would make Wilson the highest-paid player in the league, sent the Internet into a tizzy. But his agent, Mark Rodgers, seems to think Wilson is selling himself short.
Now Rodgers likely wasn’t serious, and was instead poking fun at the uproar that followed Wilson’s loose answer to the “how much do you think you should get paid” question.
Regardless, after Wilson said he’s “moved around before” and reportedly shot down a contract offer similar to Cam Newton’s new deal ($103.8 million over five years with $60 million guaranteed), Seahawks fans and front office members cringe every time Wilson’s possible contract figure balloons.
