Yes, there was a tax-day deadline that served as a top headline for myriad national sports outlets. And yes, trade speculation has emerged as doubts about the team’s willingness to meet that deadline swirl.
But despite all the histrionics this April, despite all the chatter and hypothesizing, the truth about Russell Wilson’s future is this: The Seahawks still have all the leverage.
Last week, Wilson made news by saying he wants Seattle to hammer out a contract extension for him by April 15. His camp’s reasoning is that the quarterback market won’t change over the next few months, so there’s no reason to wait until the summer when the team can act now.