Russell Wilson’s partnership with new head coach Sean Payton certainly appears to be off to a positive start.
Wilson played well in his (preseason) 2023 debut last week and Payton said after the game that the quarterback looked sharp. Payton has a history of success with quarterbacks not only including Drew Brees but also Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill.
Now the veteran coach is tasked with helping Wilson turn his career around, and the 34-year-old quarterback is grateful to have him.
“It’s a blessing to have Coach Payton,” Wilson said after the team’s first preseason game. “The knowledge that he gives us every day. What he teaches us. What he pushes us on, as a collective effort, is a dream come true. I think he’s a Hall of Fame coach, a guy who we believe in and really the whole coaching staff.
“Really excited about the people that are teaching us every day. That’s what this game is about, to learn as much as you can, be a sponge. Learn as much as you can, and then come regular season, get after it.”
Wilson went 7-of-13 passing last week for 93 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers. He’ll look to build on those totals when the Broncos face the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 2 of preseason this weekend.
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