Benched Russell Wilson Snubs ‘Anxiety’ As Broncos QB Pens ‘Gratitude’ Message

There’s ongoing drama in the Denver Broncos camp. Each new day brings us something new. As the decision to bench the star QB Russell Wilson was made public, uproars started. Even at the press conference, HC Sean Payton was hounded with questions about the QB. And now Wilson has taken a different route.

It was the blockbuster trade of 2022, as Wilson was transferred from the Seattle Seahawks to the Broncos. Many hoped he would be the second coming of Peyton Manning, but fate did not have that in store for Wilson. Amidst the reports that he would be cut from the Broncos roster, Wilson posted his glorious highlights in the Broncos’ jersey.

End of the Russell Wilson era?

Earlier, HC Payton defended his move of benching Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham. “We’re desperately trying to win”, said Payton, referring to their uphill battle for the playoffs. But Wilson shared a life lesson about the incompatibility of anxiety and gratitude on his social media. “Gratitude… Gratitude, anxiety, and worry can’t exist at the same time. Not simultaneously.“, he wrote.

Wilson posted a highlight reel from the Week 16 game against the New England Patriots. A game in which the Broncos lost 23-26. But the video shows that the fault does not lie with Wilson. And his stats show the same picture.

READ MORE: NFL Week 17 Injury Update: New Information on Trevor Lawrence, CJ Stroud, and Brock Purdy

The Super Bowl winner has thrown at least 1 TD pass in all the games till now. A distinction very few QBs can claim this season. The 35-year-old has registered 26 TDs, the same as Patrick Mahomes. And his guidance and leadership cannot be doubted. So in his forced absence, can the Broncos even get to the playoffs?

The Broncos desire playoffs

When asked the reasoning to bench Wilson, HC Payton said, “To get a spark offensively”. And there is no doubt that the Broncos need a spark to make it through the playoffs. Currently, they have only a 7% chance, a win would take them to 12%. But that still won’t be enough.

The Broncos desperately need favorable results elsewhere as they lock horns with divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. However, there is a prevailing thought that the Broncos have already given up on the season, with many suggesting that the decision to bench Wilson has more to do with economics than to win.

Do you think that the Broncos are benching Russell Wilson for economic reasons or to win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Watch This Story: After Pat McAfee’s Light-Hearted Mockery, Boston College Football Punter’s Weird LA Bowl Qualification Celebration Goes Viral