During an NFL offseason there are always surprises. Some teams who were expected to be bad go on unexpected runs, while others with lofty goals sometimes fall flat on their faces in dramatic fashion. The 2022 season was no different. There were plenty of surprises throughout the league, but none was more shocking than how the Russell Wilson trade affected the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.
Many expected the Seahawks to have a poor year, while Denver would potentially compete for a Super Bowl. Instead, the Seahawks finished with a winning record and made the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Broncos cratered to 5-12 and Russell Wilson as a bottom-five quarterback.
