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Viable options in the draft include Pitt's Kenny Pickett, Ole Miss' Matt Corral and Liberty's Malik Willis. If Wilson goes, Seattle would likely look for his successor via the draft. This remains the most logical spot for Wilson in the event he does not stay in Seattle.

Among the teams Wilson would have approved a trade to last offseason was New Orleans, which went 9-8 this season despite inconsistent quarterback play. But this also requires Wilson having to sign off on the trade. The Seahawks currently don't have a first-round pick, so acquiring multiple first-round picks in a trade involving Wilson would probably be tempting. Wilson's future in Seattle may ultimately come down to whether or not Seattle receives an offer it simply can't refuse. The Seahawks' brass could also decide to trade Wilson for assets while clearing themselves of a contract that is slated to pay Wilson an average of $35 million over the next two seasons. Wilson could have a change of heart, after all. Despite Wilson's recent assurances, it's anything but certain that he will be back in Seattle in 2022. Wilson recently stated that his intention is to compete to try to bring more Lombardi trophies to Seattle. Not surprisingly, the quarterback leads off our list of the following things the Seahawks need to fix in order to be a playoff team in 2022. Speaking of Wilson, the seven-time Pro Bowler will once again be under the microscope this offseason, as his future has been a source of speculation since last offseason.

It was an especially frustrating season for Wilson, who missed three games after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand. The low point was during a three-game losing streak that saw Seattle score a combined 28 points while getting shut out in Green Bay. Despite winning four of its last six games, Seattle finished with a 7-10 record, the Seahawks' worst mark during Russell Wilson's run as their quarterback. Unfortunately for Seahawks fans, performances like Seattle's 38-30 win over Arizona did not happen with enough regularity in 2021. Seattle did just that in Week 18, rolling past the playoff-bound Arizona Cardinals to finish the 2021 season on a high note. Like a classic band that's a bit past its prime, the Seattle Seahawks can occasionally play the hits while reminding their fans of a bygone era.
