Newly minted $140-million quarterback Russell Wilson describes growing up, always being told no—then landing in perfect situation with Seahawks. By
Russell Wilson grew up back East always hearing one word from outsiders.
It was the opposite of “believe.”
“You’ve got to remember something: being 5-11, 5-10 out of Richmond, Virginia...and everybody’s telling you ‘No,” he said Wednesday.
“You’ve got a lot of things you want to accomplish.”
His latest one: becoming the richest player in the NFL. The Seahawks quarterback made that official Wednesday afternoon when he signed his whopping, $140 million contract for four years with a record $107 million guaranteed.