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Patriots: 3 trades that could bring Russell Wilson to New England

By Thomas Carannante

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball as he is chased by Ja'Whaun Bentley #51 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball as he is chased by Ja'Whaun Bentley #51 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

2. Patriots send JC Jackson and their 2022, 2023 first-round picks to Seahawks for Wilson

OK, before you freak out, here’s the new game plan for the Patriots. Give Seattle JC Jackson and your next two first-round picks after 2021 — so Belichick would keep No. 15 for this year — and then sign Stephon Gilmore to a lucrative two-year extension. Now there’s no reason to move on from Gilmore because you just fortified your short-term window.

Gilmore’s been the subject of trade talks for quite some time now — actually, ever since Brady left — because it made no sense for the Patriots to deal with a contract dispute with one of their best defensive players if he doesn’t figure to be part of their future AND if they’re not contending within the next few years.

Well, bring Wilson to town, and you’re immediately contending. Keep Gilmore as your lockdown cornerback, give Jonathan Jones an expanded role, and elevate Myles Bryant (after all, Pats fans liked what they saw from him in 2020).

Jackson would be a significant loss, but you have to give to get in a trade for Wilson, and this could very well set the Patriots apart from other suitors in the conversation. On top of that, Jackson is going to cost a fairly hefty amount as a restricted free agent, so put that burden on Seattle and keep the short-term window open with Gilmore and some other veteran additions.

Then, use the No. 15 pick to address the O-line, secondary, and tight end/wide receiver positions. Immediate upgrade in more ways than one.

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