Why signing Russell Wilson would be a terrible move for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
I can picture the Macklemore commercial now as Russell Wilson joins the Patriots to “mentor” whatever quarterback is left at No. 3 in the draft:
“That’s Russell Wilson’s quarterback room. . . That’s Russell Wilson’s offense. . . See that over there? That’s Russell Wilson’s job.”
Of all the crazy, desperate, and just kinda pathetic pitches for how the Patriots can compete next year, signing Wilson to serve as a willing bridge to Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels or Michael Penix Jr. might be the most delusional of all.
For one, the Patriots aren’t a bridge QB away from competing, even if that bridge’s name is Brady or Manning. For another, Wilson is probably the last quarterback I’d want anywhere near the Future of the Franchise. For yet another, Wilson wants to go to the Hall of Fame, and the rebuilding Patriots do not offer a platform on which to make that case. Oh, and there’s also this: he’s cooked.
But yes, by all means, let’s convince an over-the-hill Wilson to come to Foxboro. It’s only a good idea if you haven’t watched him for one second over the last two years. The Broncos basically blew up their franchise to get him, watched him win just 11 games while absorbing a Drew-Bledsoe-as-wildebeest-like 100 sacks, and then decided to eat more dead money ($85 million) than any team in NFL history to make him go away.
For Patriots fans hoping Wilson can restore the team to respectability immediately, please sit down. There are no quick fixes. Not with this group.
Bill Belichick didn’t lose his job because the Patriots simply need a new voice. He lost his job because they need to start over. The following numbers come courtesy of our own Tom E. Curran, who’s as clear-eyed about the state of the team as anyone, and they’re damning.
The Patriots were tied for last in the league in points per game (13.9), 31st in time of possession, 31st on third down, 32nd on fourth down,…
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Publish date : 2024-03-08 18:25:55
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