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ESPN: NFL Execs 'Still Convinced' Broncos Wanted Aaron Rodgers over Russell Wilson

If the Denver Broncos had their choice, they might have hitched their wagons to a different franchise quarterback this offseason.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday that multiple executives around the NFL "are still convinced" Denver preferred Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers over Russell Wilson.

One executive from an NFC team thought the team erred in a big way by not only giving up multiple draft picks for Wilson but also signing him to a five-year, $242.6 million extension.

"Aaron Rodgers, I could understand giving up that sort of package, but not Russell," the exec said.