It may seem like fair compensation, but trading away Russell Wilson would cost the Seahawks a lot more than just his $39 million dead cap hit.
Author: Sean Garland
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Going into the offseason, it seemed Geno Smith’s likely departure was the only uncertainty surrounding the Seattle Seahawks quarterback room. Then last week, the normally reserved Russell Wilson spoke out to the media, expressing his frustration with getting hit too often and his desire for more involvement in the team’s personnel decisions. The Seahawks have since declined to even discuss Russell Wilson trade offers and by all appearances remain committed to their star QB. Nevertheless, his comments have opened the floodgates of trade rumors and speculation. But let’s be clear right out of the gate: a Russell Wilson trade is…