The Broncos pulled off a massive moveby landingRussell Wilson in the offseason. The veteran quarterback had proven to be elite in Seattle, andwhen it looked clear he was done with theSeahawks, Denver actedfast.
However, it’s been four weeksin the 2022 NFL season and it looks like the team has yet to figure out how to help him. Thoughit’s not like Wilson’s stats are terrible – he has only one interception, the team could certainly do much better than 2-2.
Former NFL coach Sean Paytonmay have decided to step awayfrom his head coaching duties at the Saints this year, butnow he’s analyzing the game from the outside and even shared how he wouldwork with Wilson.
Broncos receive advice from Sean Payton on Russell Wilson
“I’d want a cut up of all Russell’s pass plays of 30 or more yards from the field, and I’d want to see are there some schemes that he felt very comfortable with,” Payton told Colin Cowherd, via ProFootballTalk.
“Like, I know that they did a great job in Seattle of bringing him off of a naked boot[leg] and then pulling up and we all saw that like throw back to [receiver Tyler] Lockett across the field where the ball traveled 60 yards in the air.
“Then, I’d want to look at another film of his red-zone touchdown passes inside the 20. And so what I’m asking for from assistants, I’m asking for some of his greatest hits and to make sure we have those song lyrics available. And if not, let’s put them in.”
Payton is expected to return to coaching next year, though his landing spot remains uncertain. However, if Nathaniel Hackett fails to turn things around, he couldend up coaching Wilson.