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Sean Payton may force Russell Wilson to make a big change for Broncos

The Denver Broncos started the Sean Payton era with a 0-2 record, which is why quarterback Russell Wilson could be forced to make a significant change.

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September 18, 2023 07:27PM EDT

Following a disappointing season, the Denver Broncos went after Sean Payton aiming to get the best out of Russell Wilson. But after two games, the team is already fearing to go through another complicated year.

Even though they looked much better than in 2022, Denver still struggled to get the job done and now heads into the third week with two losses under its belt. Clearly, something has to change to start stringing good results together.

Talking to reporters after the loss to Washington, Payton mentioned the team’s slow communication as one of the offense’s biggest weaknesses in the game. Therefore, he said Wilson could start wearing a wristband.

Sean Payton warns Russell Wilson about possibly wearing wristband

“Gosh. It was more than just one drive. There (were) a number of drives where we’re late with personnel, getting out of the huddle we took a while. I mean, that’s gotta change,” Payton said, via CBS Sports. “We had to burn timeouts in the first half (and) I’m not used to doing (that). We’ve gotta be better. I’ve gotta be better. Russ has gotta be sharper with getting the play out, and then we’ve gotta look at how much we have in. But, you know, if we need to wristband it, we will.“

Wilson’s reluctance to use a wristband sparked controversy after he left Seattle, with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll taking a subtle shot at the quarterback. The 34-year-old looks comfortable without one, but it could help for play calls. Especially when things are not going to plan.

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