When this trade with the Seattle Seahawks was consummated in 2022, everyone thought that a new top contender was about to emerge from the AFC West, while Pete Carroll and John Schneider would have to deal with a rebuild that could cost them their jobs.
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Instead, the Seahawks shockingly rebounded and revisited the playoffs with Geno Smith, while Wilson and the Broncos sank to their third straight last-place divisional finish. And not even the hiring of the legendary Sean Payton has changed the situation.
Could owner Rob Walton hit the panic button and jettison everyone involved? No one knows, but it is not hard to imagine the former face of the Seahawks becoming a casualty if it happens.
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Andre Castillo
Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.
Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.
If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.
Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.
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