PHILADELPHIA -- It's no secret the Philadelphia Eagles had eyes for quarterback Russell Wilson during the 2012 NFL draft.
They showed plenty of interest in him pre-draft and, according to former Eagles scout turned NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah, Wilson used to send Jeremiah messages proclaiming: "If the Eagles draft me, I will lead the Eagles to championships."
The Eagles' plan was to use the 88th overall pick in the third round on Wilson, but Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll spoiled that by pulling the trigger on the QB with the 75th pick.