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DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Russell Wilson’s fall from grace has not been the prettiest sight. With the Broncos Nation’s hopes and dreams pinned on his shoulders, his massive arrival at Denver was followed by overwhelming despondency. After a forgettable season, the team’s latest acquisition holds potential.
Sean Payton is set to take over as head coach for the Denver Broncos. But can he revitalize the team’s current state?
Analyst Proclaims Broncos’ success with Sean Payton hinges on humility from Russell Wilson
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Herm Edwards had strong opinions on the matter. Featured on SportsCenter, the former Jets HC, and NFL analyst expressed that Russell Wilson would benefit the most from the Broncos’ new hire.
“Are you (Russell Wilson) humble enough to take coaching? Because if you’re humble enough to take coaching, this man (Sean Payton) can help you.”- Herm Edwards pic.twitter.com/QCc1JuCNts
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 31, 2023
He said, “He’s been thrown a lifeline with Sean Payton being his head coach and I’m pretty sure Sean Payton has watched film on Russell Wilson and felt ‘You know what? I can help this guy and he can help me'” Edwards also factored in a trait he sees as important- humility.
Although the Wilson-Payton dynamic looks promising, will it bring results? Edwards added, “Are you (Wilson) humble enough to take coaching? Because if you’re humble enough to take coaching, this man (Payton) can help you.” But considering Wilson’s reputation of being a good soldier, the NFL world will be forced to ask the question- Was this season the exception with regard to Wilson’s otherwise successful career?
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Will Wilson and the Broncos make a comeback?
The narratives spun around Broncos that attributed the causes of their failure range from bad coaching to an even worse QB. But in the case of the latter, history proves otherwise. On the defensive front, a team is a cohesive unit. Can Sean Payton work his magic and stitch the Broncos’ offense back together?
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Will the new head coach bring back rhythm and orchestrate what the NFL world predicted when Wilson was initially acquired? Next season will bring answers to that question. For now, Broncos Nation will hope that Sean Payton and Russell Wilson can unite to return the team to its former glory.
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