RENTON, Wash. -- Before answering the serious questions about his contract negotiations, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson brought two children with him to the podium after minicamp practice Thursday.

"We've got the superstars of the week today," Wilson said. "We have sweet lady Brooklyn right here (on Wilson's left). And we've also got Aiden (on Wilson's right)."

Wilson is starting a new tradition this summer.

"We are going to try to do superstars of the week during training camp," he said. "We're just going to pick two [children] out of the crowd. So get ready. We'll have two every day."

Wilson said the kids will be selected at random from the crowd watching training camp practice.

Here's a photo I tweeted of the kids who got to stand at the podium with Wilson Thursday:

Wilson's superstars of the week. He plans to bring 2 kids up to the podium each day of training camp. pic.twitter.com/xg31gP7IeO — Terry Blount (@TerryBlountESPN) June 18, 2015

Wilson did a brief interview with the children: Brooklyn, who is 6, and Aiden, who is 11. Wilson asked each of them their age, their favorite color and what they wanted to do when they grow up.

"Either be a biologist or a sports announcer," Aiden said.

ESPN's John Clayton was standing by the young man, so Wilson asked, "Like our man John Clayton here?"

Aiden: "Maybe. I'm not real sure."

When Wilson asked Brooklyn her future plans, she said: "A rock star and also a mom."

Wilson: "A rock star. I like it."

Brooklyn also gave Wilson a drawing she made for him.

"She's also an artist," Wilson said. "The next Picasso."

After the kids walked away, Wilson explained why he wants to do the superstars of the week in training camp.

"Kids have always meant a lot to me," Wilson said. "For me it's about other people, like going to the Seattle Children's Hospital [each Tuesday]. I'm grateful to be in the position I'm in and try to encourage other people. That's what life is all about."