ZACH WILSON TRADED TO THE BRONCOS: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE SEAHAWKS?

Zach Wilson is looking for a fresh start, and he is going to get one. After finding himself on the outside-looking-in with the New York Jets, he is now headed to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a late-round pick swap and some financial maneuvering, according to Tom Pelissero.

The Broncos are arguably the last “QB-needy” team to pick in front of the Seattle Seahawks in the draft, and although Zach Wilson is unlikely to be the “QB of the future” in Denver, this move may provide some clues as to how they will approach the position on Thursday and beyond.

At this point, up to four passers are expected to be off the board within the first ten picks; Dane Brugler literally has Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and J.J. McCarthy listed as the first four overall picks. With this in mind, the Broncos may be indicating how they feel about the pro-readiness of Michael Penix, Jr. and/or Bo Nix. Even so, quarterback is probably not the Seahawks’ biggest need in round one. But a popular name that is hovering “Day Two” range is Spencer Rattler of the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Interestingly enough, the above-mentioned Dane Brugler has the Broncos picking Rattler with the 76th overall pick in that same mock; this is several picks ahead of when Seattle is back on the clock at 81—neither team has a second-rounder. Now that Zach Wilson is in Denver, this doesn’t seem like the most likely scenario to me. With this in mind, it is looking increasingly likely that the Seahawks will at least have some decisions to make on Thursday and Friday if they decide to take a look at signal callers who fall outside the top-four.

Incidentally, the Broncos are at the Seahawks this season, so we may see Mike Macdonald’s defense go up against Wilson.

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