The NFL is perpetually referred to as a “quarterback league,” and this week – when there have been zero football games played by our count – serves as a stark reminder as to why.
Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers finally revealed his decision to return to the Green Bay Packers – not really a surprise – but the ripple effects were almost instantaneous. With Rodgers remaining in Wisconsin, the Denver Broncos pulled the trigger on a deal with the Seattle Seahawks for Russell Wilson hours later. The Washington Commanders, who failed to acquire Matthew Stafford last year and couldn’t pry Wilson loose last week, decided Wednesday to make a (panic?) move for Carson Wentz, though a net loss of two third-round picks to the Indianapolis Colts – or potentially a second- and third-rounder if Wentz plays enough – is hardly a king’s ransom.