ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — With every passing loss for Denver Broncos There have been seven of them in the eight previous games. Now, there are more stories about quarterbacks from all over. Russell WilsonHis disappointing season and the effect it has had on his relationships with his teammates
Although his coach and many teammates disagreed with his criticisms Wednesday, they both said that they are aware of the fact that it will continue until there are more victories.
In response to criticisms directed at Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett, Broncos coach, said that “it’s all gossip.” “We have an amazing locker room. Russ is a great guy. I have never seen anyone work so hard or embrace a team as Russ has. Russ is a great guy.
“That’s just funny in my opinion. It’s hilarious, and that’s because it’s not true,” said guard. Dalton Risner. “I know it’s false. He’s been unable to catch a breath all year. People are making up stories about him — that he’s not a good player or has lost the locker rooms or whatever. Many of these rumors seem so crazy to me.
In the wake of a brief sideline blowup Wilson and defensive tackle Mike Purcell That occurred during the fourth quarter of Denver’s loss to The Carolina Panthers Sunday
Wilson and Purcell addressed the incident, which was captured on camera during broadcast. Purcell called it “just frustration”, while Wilson said that “Mike is on the same page.” They had a casual chat after Wednesday’s practice.
Wilson, and the $55 million, five-year contract extension he signed before the season, have been the focal point of criticism about the team’s astonishing offense. It all started with Seattle’s season-opening loss. His travel schedule, social calendar, and the lack of touchdowns all have been criticized.
At 14.3 points per match, the Broncos rank last in league scoring. They are also last in league red zone scoring and 30th on third down. Wilson has only thrown eight touchdown passes in 10 starts. He missed one game because of injury, and is currently on pace to throw a career-low single season total.
His single-season low is 20 touchdown passes in 2014.
Wilson said that after Wednesday’s practice, Wilson believed that everyone wants to win. “I’ve built great relationships with my teammates in the locker room. You can’t tear them down.”
Safety stated, “I’ll admit Russ’s an amazing leader,” Justin Simmons. “He’s an amazing friend and teammate. Russ has been an amazing teammate. It hasn’t been the season we wanted.
Hackett stated that despite a seventh consecutive playoff loss, the team’s longest drought in playoff history (1970-1976), and the teeth of the schedule ahead, wins are likely to be what ultimately calms everything down.
Hackett stated, “When you sign-up for this profession… quarterback, certain coaches and certain players, you’re going get criticism.” “The idea is that you have to keep your head down and work hard.