After pulling off a blockbuster trade for veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Expectations of a good season were at the peak for Broncos fans. However, after six weeks of football. The fans have had enough of a ‘ride’ with the new acquisition on the helm. While the offense struggles to gather any sort of momentum. According to reporter Zac Stevens, OC Justin Outten and some other members of the coaching staff have been sleeping in the facility for the past three weeks.
This is wild: Justin Outten and some of the Broncos coaches have slept in the facility the past three weeks.
They’ve fully committed to grinding to get the team back on track.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 20, 2022
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When the coaching staff is reported to be sleeping in their offices in a bid to improve the team. It just goes on to show how bad things are. Especially after acquiring Wilson this past off-season. The horses were to take a stride through the greener pastures. However, even with the superstar quarterback, the offense is dead last in points scored per game. Ranking 22nd on the yards per game and 19th rushing yards per game. As of right now, they are in a serious slump.
Only scoring more than 20 points once in all their 6 games up until now. And that too in a losing effort against the Raiders. In addition, it was the only match-up that the Raiders have won this season. After starting the season with a close defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, Denver bounced back with back-to-back victories. However, since then they have gone on a 3 game-losing streak.
What is Russell Wilson cooking?
Russell Wilson is one of the few quarterbacks to have made it to the Super Bowl for two consecutive years. While he only won one of those games, the player has established his reputation as one of the best in the league. When the news broke out that he will be moving to the Denver Broncos, it was a joyous moment for the fans. But now, after six weeks, there seems to be a bit of a fall-off.
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In 6 starts, the player has only thrown for 1442 yards. With 5 touchdowns and even 3 interceptions. Disappointing by the standards fans have come to expect of Wilson in the past decade. Currently on a massive 5-year $245 million deal. It seems like the Broncos are committed to the player and have to find a way out to get the offense into shape.
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Denver will face off against the in-form New York Jets this coming week. While both teams have great defenses. According to current standings, the Jets seem to have the better offense going into the game. And with Wilson still not guaranteed to be available. It just might be a do-or-die situation for Broncos.
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