New Orleans Mayor promotes Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson has made it clear that he will accept a trade with the Saints, with three other teams. And while Drew Brees has yet to retire (and still may not), New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been promoting Wilson to join the Saints.

“I’ve heard the rumors now,” Cantrell said in a video posted Saturday, “and I want to make sure you understand that the city of New Orleans is a place for you and your beautiful family. . . . I know, Mr. Wilson, that you will be a great addition to the New Orleans Saints. And more importantly, I can see us in that number, winning that Super Bowl championship again.

“And what else can I see?” The Mrs., Ciara Wilson herself, on this main state during the Historic Festival of Gasoline. I just wanted to stop to let you know that we not only admire you, but want you.

Frankly, Wilson doesn’t need to be sold on the Saints. Through his agent, he has already listed the Saints as one of four teams he would accept a trade to. At this point, it’s up to the Saints and the Seahawks. Will the Saints make the Seahawks an offer they won’t refuse, an offer better than an offer made by the Bears, Cowboys or Raiders?

So Mayor Cantrell should put pressure not on Wilson but on the Saints. Whether Wilson comes to New Orleans depends on whether the Saints make a move that succeeds in securing his services from Seattle.

Meanwhile, Drew Brees has yet to retire.