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The quarterback position is everything in the NFL

I really do want to take the high road and let the past be the past. We have Russel Wilson and in his arms go the hopes and dreams of Broncos Country.

But honestly, I can’t help but notice the reports coming out of the Seahawks’ camp, nodding my head, laughing at their misfortune, and feeling no small amount of schadenfruede.

We’ve seen that story for years: Can the young big-armed QB who just never got an honest chance unseat the veteran who is the de facto starter?

Why won’t the coaches just give this kid a shot?

Man, aren’t quarterback competitions fun!?

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We’re a few months from Thanksgiving and the season hasn’t even started…but man am I happy that the Broncos made that trade.

Good luck with your quarterback search, Seahawks. I don’t think you’ll find an answer until next season, but I can confidently say that I empathize with your fan base right now.

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