The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Mark Rodgers, the agent who represents Wilson, made the first public comments Thursday about the quarterback's contract negotiations with the Seahawks. The biggest takeaway: Rodgers said he's optimistic that a deal will get done but stressed that there is no sense of urgency from either side. He noted that Wilson has another year left on his rookie deal and that he's prepared to play next season for his currently-scheduled $1.5 million base salary if the right offer doesn't materialize. "Neither side has any real deadlines. I know the public and the fans and some of the media has put a sense of urgency on this, but there really are no deadlines," Rodgers said.
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Rodgers added: "Russell Wilson's under contract with the Seahawks and he absolutely, if he has to, would certainly be fine playing his fourth year under a four-year contract that he signed coming out, and then moving on from there. I don't feel any particular crunch on time and any real particular deadlines. ..." Rodgers also said Wilson has budgeted his finances with the assumption that he'll make $1.5 million next season. Rodgers did not leave the impression that a deal will get done any time soon but characterized the discussions with the Seahawks as positive.