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USA Today via Reuters

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The Seattle Seahawks reaping the rewards of the Russell Wilson trade from 2021. Well! Football sports analysts do believe so. Last season, the Seahawks struggled though, finishing 9-8 and bowing out in the Wild Card Round. Fast forward to 2023, and the Seahawks are making waves with a 3-1 start, currently ranking 2nd in the NFC West.

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Their latest triumph, a commanding 24-3 victory over the Giants on “Monday Night Football,” showcased a revamped roster that has pundits buzzing. And ‘GET UP’ host Mike Greenberg can’t stay quiet about their newly traded roster following Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos as a huge outcome this season.

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Russell Wilson deal; Mike Greenberg’s answer

QB1 Geno Smith, stepping into the spotlight, had a redemption game against his former team, connecting with DK Metcalf for a crucial touchdown. But it’s not just about Smith; the Seahawks are leveraging the assets acquired in the Russell Wilson trade. Drew Lock, the new face under center, made an impact, linking up with Noah Fant for a 51-yard gain that set up a Ken Walker III touchdown run. In the words of ‘GET UP’ host Mike Greenberg, “They’re the fruits of the Russell Wilson trade.”

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The Seahawks didn’t stop there. Devon Witherspoon’s 97-yard pick-six sent shockwaves through the Giants, and once again, Greenberg couldn’t help but attribute it to the Russell Wilson trade. While commenting on the clip of this touchdown, Greenberg exclaimed once more, “All of them came in the Russell Wilson trade.”

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On the flip side, in Denver, Russell Wilson is proving his worth

According to a recent report from ‘The Denver Post,’ the Broncos’ signal-caller shone brightly in a recent matchup against Chicago, tossing three touchdowns with a 75% completion rate and zero turnovers. A stark contrast to his Week 2 woes, where he faced relentless sacks. But Wilson’s sack rate for this season stands at 7.6%, a marked improvement from last year’s 10.2%. He’s ascending the ranks, sitting third in NFL passer rating and fourth in EPA/play, solidifying his status as a top-tier quarterback.

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The narrative is quite clear: Russell Wilson is settling into his role with the Broncos, and the future looks promising for the Mile High faithful. As per NFL Sports Analyst, reports confidently say that Wilson is proving himself as the Broncos’ number 3 quarterback and the league is taking notice.

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