Maybe the Seahawks knew something about Russell Wilson that the Broncos did not. While it’s still too early to judge, through five games it’s beginning to look like Seattle fleeced Denver in the trade. Just as his former backup Geno Smith has suddenly somehow become one of the league’s best quarterbacks, Wilson’s game seems to be falling apart and his confidence along with it.
Wilson laid another egg for the Broncos in last night’s primetime loss to the Colts, going 21/39 for 274 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. He also took four more sacks, bringing his season total to 16.
As has been known to happen when a star player has a bad game, Wilson is now getting it from Twitter. Here’s how NFL fans are reacting.
Russell Wilson Woke Up Feeling Dangerous 🔥🔥🔥👀👀
– 21/39
– 54.0 CMP%
– 0 TD’s
– 2 INT’sSeahawks Fleeced The Broncos 😹😹
— Jett (@Jett_BH) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson with Denver pic.twitter.com/qVq0mz8Pdp
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) October 7, 2022
There’s no way any human being watched that game and can blame anyone else but Russell Wilson
He missed Jeudy for a TD, he threw a pick in the red zone, he missed his read on 4th & 1 for the game
Hold him accountable. He needs to play better.
— Nick ✊ (@MileHigh_Nick) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson getting to play under Nathaniel Hackett has done more for Pete Carroll’s coaching legacy than the Legion of Boom.
— Evan (@ebruner23) October 7, 2022
Broncos fans in week 1: How DARE you boo Russell Wilson when he plays against his former team?
Broncos fans every week since then: pic.twitter.com/nn8GzxDGnD
— Seahawk Nerd (@SeahawkNerd) October 7, 2022
Tonight Russell Wilson often made Baker Mayfield look like Tom Brady.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 7, 2022
Somehow a Russell Wilson offense is one of the most boring things in the NFL and the Lions are must-watch TV, 2022 broke everything
— Shiv Ramdas Traing To Rite Buk (@nameshiv) October 7, 2022
Pete Carroll watching Russell Wilson and the Broncos pic.twitter.com/AAQs2kOM6b
— Blake Garman (@FrostedBlakes34) October 7, 2022
I flipped a clip of Russell Wilson so you could see what it would look like if he was left-handed
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) October 7, 2022
The Broncos have to pay Russell Wilson $54.5 million in 2025.
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) October 7, 2022
Denver trading five first and second round picks for Russell Wilson is going to go down as one of the worst trades in NFL history.
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) October 7, 2022
I keep thinking
“Why the hell did the Colts pay Matt Ryan?”
and then I immediately turn to
“Why the hell did the Broncos pay Russell Wilson?”
— Football (@BostonConnr) October 7, 2022
Reports are we offered three 1's for Russell Wilson. He didn't want to come here. For once, thank goodness someone didn't want to come here.
— Disco (@discoque5) October 7, 2022
Richard Sherman screaming "RUN THE BALL" after a Russell Wilson INT in the 4th quarter and a breakup that sealed the game in overtime was the most entertaining part of Thursday night football tonight.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson was 2-of-15 with 2 INTs on passes of 10+ air yards tonight. pic.twitter.com/hYGNF0pjoR
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) October 7, 2022
Geno Smith has been a better quarterback than Russell Wilson by every metric. And Seattle got two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a fifth-rounder. Plus, they got out of his contract.
— Paul Charchian (@PaulCharchian) October 7, 2022
five years and $245 million for russell wilson was a catastrophic, franchise ruining mistake
— Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) October 7, 2022
Pete Carroll has beaten the charges of holding Russell Wilson back, of having an outdated run first offense, and of not letting him cook. He beat all of the charges.
— SanTJ Aldama (@TraMurr) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson played QB like a dude who took an edible but didn't feel anything and then made the rookie mistake of taking a second edible
— Chris Raybon (@ChrisRaybon) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson was in the tent getting imaginary high-5s from invisible teammates, so everyone agreed that he is OK.
— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson is the #Broncos’ $245 million yacht.
Right now, it feels like that yacht is being driven by a 16-year-old.
If you can’t fix the yacht, you gotta fix the skipper. Because this ship’s sinking. And the next 24 hours of Denver media reaction is gonna be a bloodbath.
— Sean Keeler (@SeanKeeler) October 7, 2022
Broncos offense with Drew Lock vs Broncos offense with Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/1JoELdGj2q
— Luke (@mariners_luke) October 7, 2022
We live in a world where Jared Goff, Josh Reynolds, and Tom Kennedy are a more productive trio than Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, and Courtland Sutton.
— DLB (@DetLionBlood) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson doesn’t realize these aren’t his receivers anymore. pic.twitter.com/eIx9FAKl3q
— b♡ (@yohawkgawk) October 7, 2022
*wide open receiver*
Russell Wilson: pic.twitter.com/St4NjouDKT
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) October 7, 2022
We seriously gave up 2 firsts, 2 seconds, and 2 starters only for Seattle to end the day rostering 2 QBs better than Russell Wilson.
It’s gross, and unacceptable in every way. We’re not going to continue to support your product if this is what you give us @Broncos .
— Broncos Failed Lock (@LocktoMinny) October 7, 2022
You know that cliff we all been thinking that Tom Brady would fall off of for years but he never has… Russell Wilson fell off that cliff instead. It was broadcast last night.
— ✊🏾💯 Mugiwara Driz ☠️ (@JL__2) October 7, 2022
NGL I’m sad. Russell Wilson was my favorite player in the NFL for years – he’s down bad rn. Ya hate to see it.
— Justin Davis (@jaydayvis6) October 7, 2022
The only thing uglier than the way Russell Wilson is playing is the contract he got given pic.twitter.com/EKKzvLugtb
— Diarmaid (George Pickens Stan Account) (@DiarmaidOMorain) October 7, 2022
The Broncos and Russell Wilson played so badly last night that Jeff Bezos is canceling all of their Amazon Prime memberships.
— Moody (@EricNMoody) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson has fooled a lot of people over the years. The Seahawks knew better than to let him cook. Meal is either undercooked or burnt beyond recognition. #LetsHide #LetsRide
— Joe Rollins (@newriverjoe) October 7, 2022
Who is on the all-washed up team? Russell Wilson and Allen Robinson look like the captains. Who else?
— Jamey Eisenberg (@JameyEisenberg) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson should be traded to a USFL team
— trapp💜 (@trapp_7_) October 7, 2022
The Russell Wilson slander is hilarious af bro… I’m confused tho… CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT HE DID 🤷🏽♂️😅😭😂😂
— Temi (@TemiAde_23) October 7, 2022
I’m old enough to remember when Bronco fans were telling me Russell Wilson was a HOF QB 😂😂😂
— kylee richardson (@kyleerichards17) October 7, 2022
The @s_nflbroncos sure made a mistake with Russell Wilson. Great guy but his good playing days are long over.
— Mike Krancer (@MikeKrancer) October 7, 2022
Bad NFL games can lead dramatic twists. The Broncos losing that way with Russell Wilson after dominating defensively is inexcusable. That level of poor QB play is coming at a great cost https://t.co/VEiTUTLvhR
— SN's Vinnie Iyer (@vinnieiyer) October 7, 2022
Today is October 7th, 2022 and Russell Wilson is booty cheeks at football. #LetsRide @Broncos
— Trent Smith (@trent_Smith50) October 7, 2022
Pete Carroll should get a contract extension today just for making Russell Wilson look like an above average quarterback all these years
— André (@twelvespeedbike) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson this season pic.twitter.com/erDzfZR0fD
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 7, 2022
The fact Russell Wilson got paid and Lamar Jackson didn’t, should be a federal crime.
— KC Commenter (@KCCommenter15) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson should be in prison for robbing the Broncos of 245 mil.
— Nick Martin (@_fathalpert) October 7, 2022
Good morning everyone except Russell Wilson☀️😂
— Its Vic🥇 (@ThatGuyyVic) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson’s contract reminds me of Eli Manning’s monstrosity of a contract. Good luck Broncos.
— Jonathan Reynolds 🗽 (@Trunalimunumap7) October 7, 2022
I imagine that person who wanted to argue with me last night on Twitter before the game about whether or not Russell Wilson is washed up will be nowhere to be found today.
— Kenny BooYah! 🖖🏾 (@KwikWarren) October 7, 2022
The Bears almost traded 3 Firsts for Russell Wilson and then would have paid him that quarter billion. I’d rather be bad and rebuilding than bad and tied to dude for a decade if this is who he is now
— CW (@CollinWells) October 7, 2022
Russell Wilson showing up to the practice facility this morning. #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/ctsSmJBZGH
— Vince (@VinceSaysStuff) October 7, 2022
The #Browns got it right again! Russell Wilson is washed! Getting Brissett was a move of competence! Drop the dysfunction label. It’s a new day.
— The DC Ohioan (@KP23900600) October 7, 2022
I have no hate towards Russell Wilson. I hate how the media controls the thoughts of people that can't think for themselves.
Many of us have said for years that Jameis is just as good as, if not better than Russ, but social media & tv rhetoric has the ignorant thinking otherwise
— Eugene Goodman stan account (@banktshirt) October 7, 2022
When watching Russell Wilson I see an absolutely lost QB. Not making the same reads. Looks to be thinking rather than playing. Film doesn’t fix this issue….. letting loose does. He knows the system- he needs to gain trust in that locker room- bc right now he doesn’t.
— Steven Azrak (@StevenAzrak) October 7, 2022
