Seahawks' Carroll: 'Communication has been great' with Wilson about extension

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn't tip his hand Tuesday when asked about how close they are to a contract extension with Russell Wilson.

However, Carroll did note that talks between the two sides are good.

"So hopefully we'll get something done," Carroll told Terry Blount of ESPN. "But if we don't, we'll just have to deal with that. But we're very close in our conversation and our exchanging process through this. Our communication has been great."

Reports about the conversations have been all over the map, with some speculating Wilson could get a fully guaranteed contract and others believing the parties were tens of millions apart. Regardless, Wilson is going to cash in big time after reaching two-straight Super Bowls and winning one.

Wilson was not present Tuesday, but it had nothing to do with his deal. He was with Jimmy Graham attending the funeral of Graham's manager.

Carroll added that Wilson has been a real professional while dealing with the negotiations.

"I think as much as anybody can deal with it, Russell will," Carroll said. "We've talked a lot about the process of it and all of that and the expectations. He's had a great offseason. He's looked incredibly in-shape and faster than ever. He's worked great on the field when he's been with us. He's really set his mind to it. The proof is in the action of what he can put out there. He's on it."