Russell Wilson Is On A Mission To Win 2 More Super Bowls

Russell Wilson is more fired up than ever, and he's got his eyes set on winning two more Lombardi trophies before he calls it a career. (Good luck with that … )

At age 35, and a shaky base for the future, Wilson is going to need a Hail Mary to reach those weighty goals.

Appearing on the "I Am Athlete" podcast with former Broncos wideout Brandon Marshall, Wilson spoke on the nightmarish two-year stretch he experienced in Mile High. The two shared time in Seattle in 2018, along one of Marshall's many late-career pit stops.

Few things are working for the Broncos-Wilson experiment; still, Wilson remains keen on winning two Super Bowls.

"I've got more fire than ever, honestly, especially over the past two years and what I've gone through," Wilson shared.

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Wilson did not ignorantly address his situation, understanding he'll likely take snaps for a new team next season. Alongside the podcast episode released Sunday, reports surfaced that Wilson may be willing to take on a league-minimum contract to land in a better situation next year.

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 18: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks to throw the ball in the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Empower Field At Mile High on September 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

"Whether it's in Denver or somewhere else, I hope it's in Denver. I hope I get to finish there," Wilson said. "I committed there. I wanted to be there. I want to be there. For me, it's about winning. In the next five years, I want to win two. I want to feel the chill of that trophy again. I love the city and everything else, but you also want to be in a place that loves you, too. I want to win, that's all I care about."

What seemed like the Second Coming of Peyton Manning in Denver two years ago when Wilson landed with the Broncos fizzled into a case for one of the worst acquisitions in history. Going 11-19 as the Broncos' starter since 2022, Wilson has seen his reputation come under major scrutiny now that he's fighting a steeper battle without Pete Carroll as his coach. 

From ex-teammates criticizing Wilson's presence in the championship-winning Legion of Boom era in Seattle to Sean Payton's sideline tantrum directed at his QB1, Russell Wilson's seemingly got all the odds stacked against him. Last season proved the toughest for Wilson: getting benched late in the year as his contract took priority over his play for the Broncos. Last season, Russ threw for 3,070 yards, adding 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

Moving forward, Wilson braces for another turbulent run. Despite Wilson sharing his intention of playing with the Broncos in 2024-25, the team heads for a likely split this offseason. The Broncos have shown a willingness to release their $242 million QB at the thought of starting anew. Denver has until mid-March to decide if Wilson is their quarterback moving forward or pay a guaranteed $37 million to keep Wilson for next season.

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