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NFL franchise Denver Broncos with the acquisition of quarterback Russell Wilson might be on their way to solving all their problems. The franchise has been searching for a leader and charismatic figure since the departure of their legendary QB Peyton Manning in 2016. Wilson becomes the 12th player recruited by the Broncos franchise to try and replicate Peyton Manning’s success.

It seems to be a challenge as much as it is an opportunity for Wilson to fulfill his dreams of winning another Super Bowl. The challenge is that he will need to deliver immediate success like Manning.

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During his 4 years with the organization, he captured two of their three Super Bowl championships. The championship success will be something that Wilson’s high-profile signing and his resume will garner from the fans in Denver.

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The franchise since Peyton’s retirement in 2016 has never made the playoffs, and Wilson will be looking to change that. The team also has had three coaching changes and five different offensive coordinators over that period.

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The team has been experiencing changes in recent seasons, and Wilson might be the stabilizing agent the franchise might need. Even GM George Paton seems to have been searching for the best guy, and Wilson was the best available option. He lived up to his word as the franchises traded away several picks and some players for the former Seahawks QB.

Wilson will be a player, who is joining a team with a very low QBR, and the hierarchy will be hoping he is the catalyst of change in that department. He will be looking to bring familiarity and respect back for the QB position from everyone working within the organization. But the signing of the former Super Bowl champion shows a determination from the franchise to make this opportunity count.

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Everyone in the front office and GM Paton are sticking out their credibility by bringing in a talented QB. It is still a job only half done for the team who want to compete. They might be looking to stay true to their late owner Pat Bowlen’s famous words: “I think we’re going to win the Super Bowl every year.

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