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Shannon Sharpe Reacts to Russell Wilson Joining Denver Broncos Will Surely Upset Skip Bayless: “We’re Going to be Better Than the Cowboys”

Published 03/11/2022, 10:00 AM EST

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The Denver Broncos made a great splash by roping Russell Wilson to their side. The game-changer of a deal has raised many eyebrows. Some stated this as a deal of the century. Indeed, the trade has helped former tight end, Shannon Sharpe, to mock his co-host Skip Bayless on “Undisputed” this Wednesday.

The top-tier Quarterback was acquired by the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks in a massive deal. It was a straight highway robbery according to Skip Bayless.

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The former tight end for Broncos Shannon Sharpe was on the moon hoping the lower-ranked side would enter into a new era under the quarterback.

Sharon Sharpe got no chill

It’s no wonder how outlandish Sharpe becomes when it comes to the Broncos and its players. The former tight end always finds the right opportunity to mock his counterpart Skip Bayless who is an avid Cowboys fan. According to him, Wilson’s trade has now opened gateways to achieve their high-time dream for a Superbowl title.

Even though the Broncos were successful in getting Wilson, they had a very expensive deal by giving up several picks to their opponents. “In order to get a lot, you have to give up a lot,” Sharpe justified the trade when pointed out by Bayless.

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The NFL hall of fame recipient vowed to see a new team with new energy and Wilson as their quarterback. While some pointed out Wilson’s deteriorating performance in the past season, however, the team is optimistic about the QB’s class and undeterred gameplay.

Russell Wilson trade: An expensive one!

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To acquire the Superbowl-winning Quarterback, Broncos had to go through weeks of negotiations. The trade which was considered as one of the biggest in NFL history saw the exchange of expensive players and picks on both sides. The Broncos traded their quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris and several other picks from the queue.

Wilson had initially signed a no-trade provision that vested his powers to overrule the contract. However, he never resorted to doing so and seemed excited to begin a new chapter with the Broncos.

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This had caught the attention of many fans and celebrities like Sharpe & Bayless. Which imbibed a sense of hope that Wilson wants something new in this team. And who knows one day he might repeat history by winning a Superbowl title for the side and reaping the right benefits to their investment.

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