There is pessimism that the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson will reach agreement on an extension before their self-imposed deadline.

Wilson and the Seahawks have been in talks trying to get a deal done.

The gap between the two sides is based on cash up front and guaranteed money. Most of the significant guarantees in the current discussions are for injury only.

Wilson has stated several times he's willing to play out the final year of his rookie contract, which pays him a $1.54 million base salary.