Thoughts on Russell Wilson…. pic.twitter.com/IkIC4SP7rk
Buy Broncos Tickets— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) October 7, 2022
NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt went viral on Friday morning after he ranted about Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during an episode of Good Morning Football.
“I don’t know when Russell Wilson turned into Mitch Trubisky, but I wish he would turn into Geno Smith so they could win a game,” Brandt quipped.
Brandt’s criticism of Wilson’s play was warranted, but he also seemed to have a personal beef with the quarterback that apparently started when Brandt was snubbed by Wilson and his wife at an NFL Honors red carpet event. Brandt went on to discuss Wilson’s personality and off-field persona.
“I think Russell Wilson is one of the least authentic personalities we have in this league,” Brandt said. “I think Russell Wilson is a poser. And that doesn’t mean he’s a bad person — I actually think he’s a good person — [but] I think he tries to be something that he’s not. … And when you make the $245 million, you either gotta be a really great guy with the locker room [that] loves you, or you gotta be an amazing player.”
Brandt seemed to be implying that Wilson isn’t loved in the locker room because of his personality and/or isn’t a great player.
Some former players, including offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth and quarterback Robert Griffin III, took exception to Brandt’s remarks on Twitter.
Lots of emotions around this Russ stuff.
Does he ask for some of this sometimes with his cheesy and sometimes robotic nature? Sure. But that’s him!
Let’s keep this about football. And not tearing each other down. He’s also done many great things for people and the @nfl !— Andrew Whitworth (@AndrewWhitworth) October 7, 2022
Criticizing Russell Wilson’s play last night and this season is completely fair game. Using his struggles to take shots at his character and family is not.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 7, 2022
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