Sean Payton sets record 1 day after Russell Wilson calls out Broncos HC for throwing shade

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton cleared the air about his recent comments about Giants quarterback Russell Wilson. During Wednesday's media availability, he addressed the veteran quarterback's post, calling him out on social media after he praised rookie Jaxson Dart while shadowing Wilson.

“I did (see Wilson's tweet),” Payton he said “Look, with the euphoria, the way the game played out, that was strictly about Dart. And that was in no way, shape or form anything that was directed at Russ. And I might be able to see how he perceived that. To come out of that win and see how he played, that was not my intention at all.”

On Sunday, Sean Payton and his team had an impressive comeback win against the New York Giants. Despite trailing 19-0 in the third quarter, they managed to score 33 total points in the fourth quarter to secure a 33-32 victory and snap a four-game winning streak.

After the match, Payton had high praise for Jaxson Dartwho recorded 283 yards and four total touchdowns.

“I have a lot of respect for the (Giants) organization,” Payton said he said according to ESPN. “They found a little bit of a spark with that quarterback. I was talking to John Mara not too long ago, and I said we were hoping the turnaround would have happened long after our game.”

Russell Wilson was unhappy with the Broncos coach's comments and he believed it it was a shot at his bank for the Dart after just three games. He called out Payton with a tweet on Tuesday that read:

“Classless… but not surprised… I didn't realize you guys are still hunting bounties over 15 years later through the media.”

Wilson was traded to the Broncos in 2022 by the Seahawks. He agreed to a five-year deal worth $245 million with the team. A year later, Sean Payton was announced as the new head coach.

He was unimpressed with the quarterback's performance after finishing with an 8-9 record in 2023. So, in March 2024, they decided to part ways with Wilson. He spent a year with the Steelers before joining the Giants in March. Unfortunately, after an 0-3 start to the year, Brian Daboll decided to bench him for Jaxson Dart.

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Ex-NFL DT defends Russell Wilson amid growing criticism and backlash

Former NFL DT Breiden Fehoko shared his thoughts on the situation following the drama between Wilson and his former head coach, Sean Payton.

In a tweet he shared Wednesday, the former Steelers star questioned why the veteran quarterback is facing so much backlash and criticism.

“Russell Wilson hate is so cheesy man. From coaches to former players like sherm etc. He's a lame man. Isn't he the same Qb he once was? Of course. A lot of people hate him because they think his personality is a facade, but he's a genuinely great man. He's a tired man.”

Russell Wilson is currently playing in his 14th season in the league. Will he decide to hang up the cleats after his one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Giants is up?