“An Era Is Over” - Rich Eisen's Live Reaction to the Seahawks Trading Russell Wilson to the Broncos
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- Rich Eisen reacts to the breaking news that the Seahawks are trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and what it means for Denver and Seattle’s 2022 seasons and beyond.
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I feel bad for former Hawkeye Noah Fant. Goes from the 4th best team in its division with no QB to.....the 4th best team in its division with no QB.
oof 😂😂
Man I kind of wish Denver could have kept him thought foresure Jerry Jeudy was the odd man put
Won’t really miss him. Didn’t really contribute and can’t block . Albert O time
He did it to himself. He become selffish and that got him the door.
@@zackaryfernandez4561 Getting rid of Jeudy would've been a colossal mistake. With a real QB, Jeudy could be a top 3 receiver in the league.
The AFC West is going to be an absolute madhouse with Mahomes, Herbert, Carr & now Wilson.
I mean as a chargers fan, I was already excited for next season, but wow AFC west is gonna be crazy!
AFC West is a total bloodbath
Carr sucks man. Has loosing record as a starter.
Not great news for Raider Nation.
@@bsmith8943 Carr is fine. It’s a team sport.
I'm not even a 'Hawks fan given how much Wilson has terrorized my Cardinals this past decade, and this still feels hard to comprehend. Can't wait for the Denver/Seattle matchup though at Lumen.
Seattle sports has had a lot of superstars that they’ve either traded or lost in free agency in the prime of their careers. Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Randy Johnson, Ray Allen, Earl Thomas. They drafted Kevin Durant, then 10 months later, the SuperSonics moved to OKC and became the Thunder. And now they’ve traded Russell Wilson in the prime of his career.
Maybe add Gary Payton to the list?
Ichiro. King Felix (though his prime was wasted).
@@johnchedsey1306 Didnt trade King Felix
*past the prime of his career
Sonics traded Scottie Pippen..
This is a heartbreaking trade. But a great trade for everyone. Denver gets their guy. Russ has weapons and a defense again. And we finally get our draft picks back to start properly rebuilding.
and yall get a stud in noah fant
Take your rationality, sensibility, and logic and go somewhere else. Comment sections are only for bravado, insults, and exaggeration. (Great take - FYI)
Except our coach is retiring in three years
Fant is top 10 TE possibly top 5 the Broncos had nobody to throw to him and Harris is crazy underrated
@@Josh_Stringer lmaoooo
my heart breaks. Russ is my guy. Its going to be a tough season in Seattle.
It's been tough the last few seasons. I don't think Russell's heart is in football anymore.
It was going to be a tough season anyway. Russ was 6 - 8 last year, the team was 7 - 10 overall.
And injury nothing. They were 2 - 3 after losing to the Rams, down 16 to 7 when he broke his finger. They weren't trending up.
@California Dreaming Eason was the number 1 kid out of U Dub flopped in college a below average pro. Its rebuild time behind a poor offensive line and poor gm.
@@eugenedenbrook322 last season was rough. But russ just had his first losing season.
@California Dreaming I wish you we're right, but Eason isn't even close to making it, not even as a 2nd string backup. I watched him play at Washington and was his biggest supporter and was hoping for the best ,but he has a pro arm and nothing else.
He can't run at all and has no vision. I wish we would have been able to trade Russ to Chicago. They offered alot more at t he time.
Being a broncos fan, I couldn't be happier right now
As a 49er fan... I'm happy to
You're going to be relevant for the next 5 years.....That's more than you got when Peyton Manning signed.
It's been a long time coming 💯
Hype beyond hyped! And we got rid of Lock and Fant...bro i am soooooooo good with this....
Gotta b one of the favorites to win it all I would think.
Russell Wilson will be coming back to Seattle to play against the Seahawks this season.
*He will be blowing out the Seahawks this next season
@@jorge3234 Watch them get smashed lmao
Right. Drew Lock ends up torching us or something...his career becomes resurrected. Lol.
@@colejohnson6053 You never know. I wish the best for both teams.
@@jorge3234 he bout too Dig into there Beef cake, bout too stick it up Seattle's ying yang, straight shove it in their conquistador sideways, he practically bout too tongue punch Seattle's Fart Box. That last one was a bit much
Sad to see Russell leave but excited to see him have a great chance to win a ring again. Thanks for two trips and a trophy, best of luck to you.
He didn't win a ring in the first place, LoB did
Aaron Rodgers: hey I’m back in Green Bay……
Russell Wilson: yeah no one cares.
😂😂😂😂😂
Mitchell "BDP" Tomek!! 😅😅
@@adoseofandros bdp?
We’re so happy here in Colorado!!! Love Russell Wilson.
I’m in Colorado and not so happy
Russel, Mahomes, Carr and Herbet?!? Must watch tv over and over.
Bruh carr is average at best
@@TheTruth-mv7hm Average would be your Baker Mayfields, Jimmy G, and Sam Darnolds of the NFL. Carr is legit franchise QB
@@AngelOfDæth_4 carr and jimmy are the same level of talent and Jimmy is just more clutch
@@TheTruth-mv7hm you gotta be smoking meth dude. With the weapons Jimmy G has he never even cracked 4k yards passing. Dude has a superior team all around and still gets moved while there's not a single soul who knows a thing or two about football that would ever question if Carr has the sauce. He's a better leader and better all around QB than Jimmy G. He's not elite but he sure as hell ain't average
@@AngelOfDæth_4 Yea Carr is solid no doubt
Lol, Seattle could of gotten 3 first rnd picks and Young from Washington. The reality is Wilson don’t want nothing to do with Snyder, the NFL anti christ. I hope the best for Wilson and hope to watch him all out for Denver.
Chase Young and 3 firsts?? i want what you're smoking
@@patrickvoigt1226 young has been put out there with multiple picks for Rodgers, Wilson and Watson.
@@freddielee1965 wow, if they could have gotten all three QBs just for Chase Young I'd have been impressed! Lmao
@@freddielee1965 Russ had to agree to the deal so that might have had something to do with it
Thanks Russell you truly will be missed! Broncos you now have a great leader, husband, father and will bless your community! Russell served at children's hospital constantly since coming to Seattle and I'm sure he'll continue that in Denver.
Hey, kids hospital, kudos. That is nice to know. I'm in them now and again and any support is much appreciated
That one thing aside, great to get rid of him from a sporting aspect!
To quote super bowl winning Rams GM, Les Snead, “F*** them picks”
💀💀💀💀
The Broncos have agreed to trade quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for Wilson and a fourth-round
Is that a fact?
I'm probably just greedy, but I wish Seattle could have secured 3 firsts instead of 2 lol
Way too much. I'd expect to see something like this for Deshaun Watson.
I think the broncos win this one, that’s a lot to give up but Russ is incredible
@@brandoninhofer6592 nope, as long as he has 20+ possible criminal SO charges hanging over his head he's not worth half of that.
Had to give up 2 1st rounders, not 3. Not all that expensive, didn't have to give up any top players either. Great job Broncos!
If Denver is a Super Bowl contender then this will be an awesome trade because it won't matter that they gave away a few picks.
Sees like a perfect trade . Seattle got a lot, but Denver didn't over pay. I was expecting 3 firsts but 2 seconds is better that that 3rd 1st. Plus an experienced team 1st D-lineman and Noah Fant. Seattle needs a TE and Denver won't be able to pay him. Well thought out.
How long is Russ contract?
2 years apparently.
Enjoy your salary cap
@@tpeezy1010 we still have plenty
Well, I said that if Seattle got rid of Russ they should have gotten rid of Pete as well. I don't like that they are keeping Pete and Schneider who have drafted terribly recently. Oh boy those 2 firsts might be a waste
Facts
Pete oughtta let schneider do his thing
Hey Seattle, have you considered that they are loading up the goodie wagon to try and nab Deshaun?
All of those picks and players and another 1st and second and you could swing the deal. Just saying.
@@charlie-obrien too many questions????
@@charlie-obrien I feel like that would be silly at this point. Deshaun missed a whole season, so even that alone brings his play into question. I wouldnt be willing to give up 2 firsts for a dude we dont know will play the next season and havent seen play for a whole season. Maybe if I had picks to spare at most.
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See you later, Russell. Definitely not sad to see you go, Signed a longtime 49ers fan.
Denver has to play in Seattle this year as well.
Of course they do
I LOVE IT. IN GP WE TRUST GO BRONCOS
Wilson didn’t want anything to do with Washington.
Look at Denver’s roster. They are stacked
Incorrect. Seattle didn’t want to trade Russ in the NFC. Stop putting out false narratives. It was reported that Russ was not against coming to Washington. Stop lying bro 🤦🏾♂️
Yeah nobody wants anything to do with that organization.
Exactly. My opinion is he gave up 2 seasons ago.
@@wishman822 this would be true if Russell didn’t have a no trade clause. Because I bet Washington would have gave up the farm to get Wilson. But he chose Denver over Washington for a reason. It was his choice. We don’t know but it just context clues. Because if Washington really called every team about there qb situation and this is all it took to get Wilson. They would threw in everything if not more.
let's go!!!!!!! denver fan here, this is awesome! we just got a huge chance to compete for a playoff spot
more like denver now has a playoff spot locked down, while they might not win their division, but if you cant get a wildcare spot when their are now 3 with russ then something is wrong
@@danmcnamara4640 I completely agree, but I want to stay humble in my prediction . I really believe we are going to the playoffs. Denver stayed in close games vs play off contenders. We just needed consistent qb play, this is as good the Broncos will be for a awhile
You’re winning that division. Pete Carroll has been the problem here for years. lousy Oline amoung other issues. Ive always believed that Pete is the one holding this team back, his arrogance about how he wants to win is unparalleled. CONGRATULATIONS.
You make this move to be a Super Bowl contender not just compete for a playoff spot.
@@davidleary4524 one thing at a time, denver first just wants to be playing meaningful football in january for once, once we get back to the playoffs, then we can worry about getting to the superbowl
Seattle I don’t know what your doing but Denver just shocked the league mind blowing trade.
We can’t win a playoff game with Russ recently so it makes sense. Issue is Pete is retiring soon so now that we are rebuilding we have to get a great coach soon to replace Pete
KC vs Denver isn't a pen-it-down-as-a-win for the Chiefs anymore. Exciting times ahead
Indeed!!
as a chiefs fan, im excited too. Our division is about to be wild
Definitely 2 easy wins for the chiefs 😂😂
Yes, as a Broncos fan I love this.
Still getting beat by Vegas twice
Props to the Bronco’s for getting an absolute stud of a QB. They will be verrrrry dangerous.
you mean Danger-Russ? :)
Yeah keep your asses in Seattle. We don’t have bandwagon fans out here
Dear Seahawks,
Thank you.
- The entire state of Arizona
Thanks for that 12th man eulogy Rich. Today is a rough day here in the Pacific Northwest.
I've surprised myself about how relaxed I am about Russ leaving. Seeing that salary cap ease up and potential coming in I'm excited for what is to come. Go Hawks!
You win the smart 12 award.
@@JS-kb4im Oooh this was a good prediction 😅
I cannot believe this!! What is Seattle doing?
They should have fired Carrol and kept RW. Crazy they chose that old geezer over a SB qb.
@@adamant5550 100% correct
Build for the future.
Thanks for the video.Did you like it?
I love going back and watching how wrong everyone was. Go Hawks!! Go Geno
Us Chiefs fans enjoy this too..🤣🤣
Though the draft is interesting, but it's the free agency period that thrills me the most. Forget the resigning's, I'm always hoping to see these types of moves, because they get me the most excited for the upcoming season. I'm just hoping we'll see more.
I felt like, when Wilson challenged Carroll, it was just a matter of time before he was gone. Seems like Pete doesn't allow ANYone to challenge him.
We should have kept Wilson and traded Pete to any nursing home that would take him.
@@Eric-zs6rd I agree with that as well. Russell hasn't been the only person to make a complaint about the Carrol. Earl Thomas was the first one. It only went down from there.
Does not have to be a rebuild. Remember the Rams. This gives them the ability to go get whom ever them want. I always felt Russell's salary kept them from doing what was needed.
What QB can they get though? Watson? Are the legal issues done?
@@jasondousett3620 From what I read, Drew Lock is traded to Seattle as part of the deal. Mediocre QB at best, I think he starts for SEA as a placeholder for a draft pick (which I hear they get a ton of from Denver now).
@@MrHackman101 Yes I guess. They pick 9th at this years draft, get 2 wins in 2022 to draft #1 overall (+ Denver’s pick) in 2023 and maybe get a decent QB then.
The AFC West will be a bloodbath.
Good, we deserve to be recognized Denver is better than the chiefs and the raiders
The power division went from NFC West to AFC West.
It's been tha after west for a while tbh...
@@ocastaneda14 Nfc West had 3 playoff teams so no
Imagine this happening to your team and still having to live in Seattle lolol
I'm all in...Let's go!!! Denver love all day
When you really think about it, though, Seattle is just making up for that lopsided trade with the Jets when they gave up *NOT ONE BUT TWO* first rounders for Jamal Adams.
@Cass Taylor - Exactly. And a *BOX* safety at that. He can’t even cover anyone.
The got to move up one draft spot from where they would have drafted this year anyway, and all it cost them was Russell Wilson
God, the way Rich dropped that is the hallmark of a true wordsmith. My hat is off to you, sir.
What a steal for Denver.
2 firsts and Fant and Harris. That’s it?
They get fant? Hes been ok
Also two 2nd round picks and a fifth. And Drew Lock.
@@pretentiouscameron7815 I like drew but he hasn't performed well or been healthy
@@pretentiouscameron7815 And a DE
oh my, I live in Seattle and rode the wave :(
Denver didn't give up much for that type of player
This era was over the moment they decided to pass the ball at the 1-yard line
Love this!! GO BRONCOS!!!
Did Dave Gentleman make this deal??? The Broncos have agreed to trade quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for Wilson and a fourth-round pick, sources said. Thats too much.
This aged well.........🤣🤣🤣
I love hearing Chris be so excited as the trade news come in
As a Seahawks fan I'm sad to see him go but the team is in a huge need of a rebuild and what they got for him was like somebody entered a cheat code.
They got a FREAKING HAUL for Wilson. What a fantastic deal.
As a 49er fan, this is GREAT news. With ALL due respect, SEE YA RUSS!!!. That guy has caused me much emotional pain since he came into the league. Now if we can just get Kyler Murray out of the NFC west
This announcement reminds me of the time Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson of the Dallas Cowboys traded Hershell Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the league.
Kyler Murray and his agent looking like geniuses now. With Wilson gone Stafford at the moment is the only competition right now
Niners still stomp them with Garrbage at QB.
As a Broncos fan since 4 years old, he’s welcome here to the team!
Im a Broncos fan, love this. IMO though, Seattle should have gotten rid of Carroll, not Wilson. Coaches messages get stale and I think Carrolls message is not being heard or bought into in Seattle. But we'll take it!
As a hawks fan I'm so over the shits and so pissed. You guys got the better deal
As a 49er fan..this made my day!
I thought the bears offered more for Russ this last off season? Could be wrong but I thought three 1st and multiple players were offered
He has a no trade clause. And i don't think they could have matched 5 picks and 3 players
He didn’t want to go there. He wanted Denver!
@@MezterpieceTheater I’m not talking bout this off-season but last years when his agent released his preferred list of teams (Chicago was one of them). Chicago was the only one willing to sell the farm for him, and I believe it was more draft capital than what Denver dealt. I just think it’s funny
@@5hugoshin I really don’t think Russ ever wanted to go to Chicago.
10 years is a very, short era. But I’ll give you credit, it’s still an era in sports conversations.
Bad year for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks to do this, there's no top 4 or 5 star QBs in the draft, and they've already proven they aren't the best at drafting anymore to begin with.
Umm the have capital now. They can trade or reward themselves with a new young qb next year. They can secure a bunch of needs with them picks and then have their guy come in next year. I think it was a good move.
Most first round, high round QB picks wash out anyway. It took 40 years for Hawks to find a true franchise QB star like Wilson. It could be purgatory for decades. Dumb move, they are dead to me
Maybe they like a qb in this draft. They got Russ in the 3rd. Pre draft grade is not exact science. I get the feeling they’ll draft Malik wilis with that Denver first rounder this year.
Noah Fant in that chat like “fml they traded me”
Damn lol but I can see jimmy g going to Seahawks because now they need a qb since wilson got traded lol but I don't know. But yeah as a niners fan I'm kinda shocked because I thought Seahawks would keep him a little longer. I also figured Rodgers will stay in Greenbay.
Niners won't trade in the division, c'mon that's bush league
Denver in the mix for #1 overall pick 😂😂
Noah fant, drew lock, Shelby harries 2 1st rd picks, 2 seconds, and a 5th. For Russ and a 4th round pick
Time for changes in Seattle. Amicable change is a plus.
Seattle just became a bottom 5 team and won't win an NFC West title for decades. Long after Pete and John have gone. Don't think they'll have a winning record for 10+ years.
They need to tank for Bryce young
as a bronco fan, I’m gonna enjoy this. Surprised to see no receivers taking
Why couldn't we have just fired Pete Caroll. Now John Schneider needs to go too unless we nail this year's draft
Nah Pete is a need but Russell is too
Its going downhill for Pete as much as i like him. The Seahawks bought themselves 3 more year with this trade trade. But Pete has lost his touch with the draft and free agency partly because he recruited most of the players he drafted which our out of the league.
49er fan so happy to get Russell out of NFC West! Great player.
That's two Super Bowl winning QBs in the AFC West. Toss in Carr and Herbert and that's some damn good QBs to watch. Denver's immediate future looks bright if they can keep Wilson healthy.
NOT Geno Smith ... That's for SURE!!!
I'm really curious to see how he does in Denver. As a Seahawk fan, I've watched Wilson closely since his rookie season. I do think his play has declined noticeably this year; perhaps related to his relationship with the team. Since losing the Super Bowl, though, he's been a different payer and a virtual no-show in the playoffs. I'm disappointed that my Seahawks are without a QB, and will likely struggle to win next year, but it was the right move for everyone. The Seahawks got value for him while they could. Wilson is past his prime, and probably has 2-3 decent years left.
He didn't win a SB or get us to the second. It was LoB and I'm so so so happy he gone and we don't have the money black hole that is 3
@@icetroll734 Yeah it's easy to say that now but when your team is going 5-12 next year your going to see how valuable Russ really was. I mean he makes 35 million or something but Rodgers is getting 50 mil it's just the price you gotta pay for a franchise Qb. Have fun finishing last in the division next year. Lol 😆
Hawks should sign bridgewater or Mariotta. They had a good run with Russ but he was going to leave so Seattle so they were at least smart enough to get the value they could under the constraints of his no trade clause.
Mariota would get killed behind that line
@@vinnyb3978 Russ held onto the ball too long and was very poor at going through his read progressions and hitting open receivers underneath.
I love Pete Carroll but he gotta go now. We need a new direction w/out Russ. We need a young, offensive minded, black version of Pete.
Black version of Pete😂😂
As a texans fan this is exactly why I can't wait for the watson trade it will be insane I wouldn't mind Seahawks coming to us for our 3rd
Watson should be more worried about staying out of jail. If Seattle traded for him, I'd never cheer for them again.
Lifelong Seahawks fan, love Russel. Peter Carrol is so arrogant he thinks he can replace him, no problem. Ha! Good luck with that. Retire, Pete, you've lost it.
As a seahawk fan. Great news. Seahawks need a reboot.
That's three super bowl winning quarterbacks that Denver has traded for in ten years.
Wilson, Flacco(?), who's the third?
@@ncom7794 Manning.
@@daviclar867 Manning was a free agent, not a trade.
@@ncom7794 they still signed him and cut Tebow.
@@daviclar867 that's still not a trade. They didn't give the Colts anything.
Least they got something for him, instead of him leaving in FA. He won't do anything in Denver, and I just want to see what they do at qb
Seahawks needs to trade for D Watson now…cos it’ll be a waste of Seahawks weapons continue w/DK, Lockett, & now Fant.
I’m here in Seattle and I’m happy about it 🤷♂️
Russell will get back to the SB before before Aaron & WIN
Its the end of an era, in Seattle. You watch those Seattle Home games and you can feel the effect of the 12th man the crowd was insane, that 2013 season was crazy, the fans being so loud they caused an earthquake earthquake seismometer.
Best Wishes 🙏🏼 Go Niners !
You must he really happy haha. Im a Hawks fan and I'm hoping the Seahawks and Niners games stay competitive. 2011-2014 was such a great time for our rivalry.
As the Great Raider Tim Brown says regarding the seagullz,,,,who?
Tbh all 4 afc west teams could make the playoffs🤷🏾♂️
Funny to watch this now
imagine choosing an 80yo coach over a hof qb in his prime
You're only off by a decade. But Carroll wouldn't net the Seahawks any first round draft picks.
@@joemckim1183 they are gonna trade down in the draft to get petes bust like they always do anyways so the picks are pretty redundant
I hope we get Neal and Willis
Seattle needs to draft everything but QB and build that team up for a QB coming out in 2023 and hit the ground rolling.
Doesn't work that way. Most high round QB draft picks wash out. Took Hawks 40 years to find Russ, a third rounder. Many teams have struggled to find a true franchise QB for years. It's not that easy to find and "hit the ground running". So dumb. Rebuild could just be the norm for Hawks for another 40 years.
@Cass Taylor So easy right, just draft one lol. Doesn't work that way. Perpetual rebuild for years, maybe decades
Some notable current unrestricted free agent wide receivers include Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, Davante Adams HEY BRONCOS!!!!
Seattle needs to draft really well this year, develop young players. Play Lock so they can get a high pick so that next year they can draft Bryce Young
Draft the new Legion of Boom 1st.
Seattle will suck until they get to manning newphew lol
Enjoy those INTs lol. -broncos fan
@@danielw8620 😭 so sad, I can't say anything to argue haha.
Lmao the timing of this was so perfect!!!! Let's go Broncos!!
Let's ride to a top 5 pick you all don't even have 😂😂
Wish marshawn got the ball
Could of changed… EVERYTHING!
Russell doesn't make them an auto playoff team, unless the Chargers and Herbert aren't as good as everyone thinks.
Chiefs are still #1 in the AFCW, Chargers and Broncos are close for second but Broncos need a RT and DT then just depth there, and the Raiders are the lowest once again.
It should be a phenomenal season with all those matchups this year!
Go Broncos! WInner of AFC West 2022/3!
Good for the NFL overall, makes things more interesting.
Wilson proved he wasn't great. He limited the offense
Limited the offense, and wanted to get paid so much they couldn’t afford the defense they needed.. as a Seahawks fan I’m glad to see him go. The cap space is needed and now they don’t have to worry about “letting Russ cook” aka throwing pics
@@tylergeorge733 completely agree the amount of money these qbs want eventually destroys the team because they can't get the other players they need.
That 2013 Seahawks team was DIFFERENT. Even they knew they were the best team that season.
This will help the Bills. 😁
Let your opponents defeat each other! Russ is a good match up for the other 3 teams, but you don't know about the coach yet.....Oh wait, as bills fans we already do know about ol' Nate.