Analyst explains why one offseason decision was important for the Broncos
In 2022 we did not see the version of Russell Wilson that we thought we would see for the Denver Broncos. When he was in Seattle, he was winning a Super Bowl – against the Broncos, ironically, and being recognized as one of the league's best players. Last season, he was terrible. We have just […]
In 2022 we did not see the version of Russell Wilson that we thought we would see for the Denver Broncos. When he was in Seattle, he was winning a Super Bowl – against the Broncos, ironically, and being recognized as one of the league's best players.
Last season, he was terrible. We have just chalked it up to injuries, coaching, and a few other things. 2023 is a new year and an opportunity for him to make things right, and get his game back together. It's a chance for him to show the broncos they made the right decision.
Luckily for him, the Broncos made one move this offseason that will only help him. One NFL analyst seems to think the same thing.
Favorite: Going back to what made Russell Wilson work in Seattle
Sean Payton has enough cache to do whatever he wants in his new role, and he’s made it clear he wants to run the football a ton and then utilize play action to take deep shots with Russell Wilson. Many believed this was holding Wilson back in Seattle, myself included, but we could not have been more wrong. Payton brought in right tackle Mike McGlinchey as opposed to a more established pass-blocking tackle, tried to sign blocking wide receiver Allen Lazard and signed Samaje Perine to hold down the fort while Javonte Williams recovers from a torn ACL.
The moves of Samaje Perine and the offensive line signings mean Payton is going to get the offense to do exactly what he wants, and exactly what it needs to be. If you need to look anywhere to get a better image of what this offense will look like, think of the Seattle days with Wilson when they had Marshawn Lynch, or even the Titans offense a few years ago with Derrick Henry.
If executed right, that's what this offense will be. Honestly, that's what's better for Wilson. The Broncos' offense will be much better for it, and so will Wilson. He will get back to the Wilson we all used to know. Well, that's what we hope anyways.
