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Is Wilson close to a deal? His agent will talk

May 27, 2015 cc Leave a comment

There has been a lot of handwringing over Russell Wilson’s future with the Seahawks, amid reports that the Hawks are lowballing him and the sides are millions of dollars apart.

But, according to Rob Rang, Wilson and the Hawks “are closer to an extension than some believe.” Pete Carroll did not go that far, but he said Tuesday, “The communication has been great.”

On Thursday, Wilson’s agent, Mark Rodgers, will talk to 710 ESPN — although it remains to be seen whether he offers any details on negotiations.

Very interested to talk to Mark Rodgers (Russell Wilson’s agent) tomorrow at 8am. Lots of questions about this negotiation…

— Mike Salk, 710 ESPN (@TheMikeSalk) May 27, 2015

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Tannehill deal proves Hawks need to pay Wilson more up front

May 23, 2015 cc Leave a comment

After Ryan Tannehill signed his contract earlier this week, his agent, Pat Dye, said what a lot of others were thinking: “Russell Wilson is going to have his argument that Ryan Tannehill is the starting point for him.”

And then John Schneider apparently called Dye and said, “Congrats. You just cost me a lot of money.”

The Seahawks already were offering more new money overall, according to reports, but the Tannehill deal probably made clear to them that they need to up the ante on guaranteed cash.

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