NFL franchise Denver Broncos are considering to bench star quarterback Russell Wilson with a couple of games remaining and this shocking decision has led to angry fans voicing their opinion on social media.Â
Russell Wilson had a tough 2022 season
Russell Wilson headed into his second season with the Broncos and had been trying to turn the tables following a forgettable campaign last year. It was a sluggish start for Wilson but started to improve in the second half of this season. However, head coach Sean Payton decided to bench the 35-year-old quarterback with two games remaining.
Payton said he understood all the financial implications for benching him but assured that the team was still trying to win and get into the playoffs. Broncos remain in contention for the playoffs with two games in hand. It’s to be noted that they are just a game back in the win column behind the Indianapolis Colts.
Should Russell Wilson be traded before June 1, the franchise will have a staggering $68 million in dead money in 2024. However, that could be avoided if the Broncos persuaded the acquiring team to take care of his $22 million option bonus. The team that bags his signing would owe the star quarterback $54 million over the subsequent two years if it did not pick up the bonus.
The 2024 NFL Draft taking place next April as Payton and the Broncos hold a top-15 pick that could spent on a quarterback. However, trying to trade Russell Wilson will be difficult given the huge amount of money involved in the deal.
Fans are enraged with Broncos’ decision
@FritzStahmer: “Good luck…you didn’t deserve this treatment. When Payton is fired in a couple of years as a washed-up has-been HC you will be vindicated!”
@CookedbyLamar: “The broncos did you dirty”
@JMurrayWrld: “I’m sorry you going through this man”
@camdencwilson: “Ngl I was hatin. But I’m changing sides after what they did to you. I hope Denver loses every game, they didn’t deserve you.”
@Lindorcanwalk: “Broncos kinda screwed you over”
@jtbucketsss: “You deserve better king 💔”
You deserve better king 💔
— Javon 🌌 (@jtbucketsss) December 28, 2023
Ngl I was hatin. But I’m changing sides after what they did to you.
I hope Denver loses every game, they didn’t deserve you.
— Cam (@camdencwilson) December 28, 2023
I’m sorry you going through this man
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) December 28, 2023
The broncos did you dirty
— Lacook (@CookedbyLamar) December 28, 2023
Good luck…you didn't deserve this treatment. When Payton is fired in a couple of years as a washed-up has-been HC you will be vindicated!
— Colorado Sports Fanatic (@FritzStahmer) December 28, 2023
