Broncos cut Russell Wilson, Steelers & Raiders favored to land Russ | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard discuss the latest news in the NFL including the Denver Broncos decision to release Russell Wilson. The Broncos will incur an NFL record of $85M in dead cap space, which prompts the FTF crew to ask what’s next for the Broncos.
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[@LeonGreen-uf2nc]

Aunt teresa wilson still a great quarterback I think he was with the wrong team that didn't have all the piecause. I really didn't like you know the defense. Is to be good but the office stinks

[@thomasdascombe4939]

No thank you. Drop that hack

[@macleod1592]

No. Angry little man that thinks he's way more important than he ever will be.

[@tonysnow388]

Begging for views skip??? 😂😂😂

[@andrewilliams6367]

@@tonysnow388like for real 😂😂😂.

[@cheerioss-9121]

“im actually not trying to be that polite” that’s 100% a nick wright quote if i ever heard it

[@5ellz84]

Lol...u have to add the "idah ,i io ida idadah" at the start ... His brain was calutating a response in real time...

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

"I was more right than I thought I could have been!" is maybe a peak Nick quote

[@cyrusthenotsogreat744]

As a Steeler's fan, Brou's rant about the Steelers hurt. We've been stuck in neutral ever since Big Ben got injured and we're wasting T.J.'s prime.

[@nankam]

The Steelers are loyal to a fault. Kenny Picket was supposed to be Kevin Colbert's retirement gift to the Steelers and they're going to stick with him too long.

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

@@nankamthey do that with every bust the draft.

[@Michael-sz7lp]

Yeah, but you're also realistically 1 QB away from being a contender. There's teams that have issues all over the field.

[@codyb.3015]

Welcome to being an average NFL fan. Not a lot of AFC teams have gotten a SB in the last 20 years to begin with, let alone a Hall of fame QB, count yourself lucky. (I do as a Colts fan) "We just haven't been the same since our HoF QB a decade ago" is not a depressing spot to be in. Nobody under 50 was even alive to see the Steelers dynasty, expectations are just too high with you guys, just like Dallas (Tho their dynasty was more recent)

[@Cts_99]

Yall need to trade TJ for a haul or for Dak

[@creepybantha1665]

I used to think I was a Russ believer, but suggesting that he might go to my team has made me realize I’m not Vikings fan

[@MrDonteallen]

😂😂😂

[@samuelwallace2782]

Well, what's your team? Keep in mind, he'll probably be playing for league minimum?

[@brandonjackson6323]

Broncos fan here trust me I feel you and ppl are crazy saying he played good last year I can name a number of games he lost single handedly

[@LeonGreen-uf2nc]

Who is your team

[@samuelwallace2782]

@@brandonjackson6323 But can we also admit that we would have likely made the playoffs if we had kept Ejiro Eviro?

[@legitdragon6202]

Payton could look stupid real quick if he can't get a QB that pans out. Not saying that Russ is good, but if their next QB isn't decent Payton and his PR buddy Colin gonna have a rough time 😂

[@isaiahh4108]

It’s a strong QB class I’m sure Payton will be okay

[@Charles-3900]

Gon have a rough time long as pm15 lace up his cleats 😂😂😂

[@Devizze1]

@@isaiahh4108you confident about that?

[@isaiahh4108]

@@Devizze1 I’d say the top 7 guys would all develop nicely under Sean Payton

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

Russ is good, asshole

[@moritzpolster6796]

i love this so much that i felt empty without it last week

[@user-fm8mc3yc8d]

same. kevin is my hero

[@InvestBetter.]

If you want to make excuses, or reasons, for Russ' problems in Denver, you have plenty of ammo He had a head coach in Year 1 who is so bad, only Aaron Rodgers would hire him, and not to be a head coach. In Year 2, he had a defense so bad, they gave up 70 points in a game, and 30 on a regular basis. And he had a head coach who didn't believe in him from the jump.

[@shadow_td]

Except he had nonr of those issues with the seahawks You cant dump on the defense cuz they ALLOWED russ to beat the chiefs..

[@lordrayden3045]

Sounds like excuses to me

[@RJ-qs6nm]

Nick called this years ago, and so did the majority of Seattle fans. Without an all time great defense and running game it was obvious that this was gonna happen. Nobody probably thought it’d be this bad, but you could see a fall off coming

[@vincebliddack2037]

U ca t do that he was awesome in Seattle. Defense aside. Their passing game was great. He was one of the best in league in his prime

[@fisherfoster6032]

@@vincebliddack2037that’s some nice copium you’re huffing

[@eliwoods5583]

@@vincebliddack2037he was never one of the best in the league bro. He was never considered an MVP talent at the QB spot, and everyone could see the fall off coming. Sean Payton made him look good last season when he changed the whole playbook to suit Russ’ diminishing talents. Let’s not forget Sean Payton made Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill look so good he got them each the bag!

[@1979pmiller]

Sure did RJ

[@matthewwilliams9890]

@@vincebliddack2037not really even when they won the Super Bowl that year he threw for 209 yards a game with a 26-9 td/int ratio. He’s always been pretty average.

[@daharris41]

Sean Payton is the problem and I’m a Sean Payton fan. He’s gotten the big head after leaving the Saints and the media making him look better than what he actually is.

[@R_W_Goodson]

Interesting take. 🤔

[@DeCurtaRican]

Absolutely true. He thinks he’s Bull Belichick.

[@enigma13ff]

@@R_W_Goodson Sean was the problem the previous season as well or Russ's 1 playoff win in almost a decade without LOB.

[@jamesjohnson1522]

Gruden 2.0.

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@enigma13ff Almost a decade without the LoB? Russ only played about 5 seasons without an INTACT LoB. Secondly, when does Pete Carroll get to take some heat for his failures to win in the playoffs? Russ is gone for two years, and Pete gets fired. The Seahawks brass knew he wasn't going to take them to any great success without Russ. Thee Seahawks' 2022 9-8 record was inflated by about 6 wins. As far as the limited playoff success the Seahawks had, Pete blew the draft repeatedly between 2014 and 2021, and he blew those playoff games, not Russ. Did you ever WATCH those games. Every single loss was on Pete Carroll. Pete wasn't a very good coach. Russ carried him. As far as the LoB goes, since when do QBs win SBs without good defenses or a really explosive, loaded offense?

[@zj4008]

I don’t think you can answer this question yet. Russ was never embraced by Sean Payton. The writing was in the wall for him to be gone the moment Payton took the job. If Russ goes to a team with a coach that actually respects and embraces him he could ball out and if he does, while Payton is struggling with Stidham or a rookie QB then it’ll look worse for the Broncos

[@Luminous03]

He's going to ball out by *not* being able to read the middle of the field from the pocket? Or by holding the ball for 5 secs every play?

[@DeCurtaRican]

Yes, but understanding that would require FACTS and LOGIC instead of emotion.

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@Luminous03: Russ’s hold times are no longer than those of other QBs. I can prove it. Just ask…🤷🏽‍♂️ Russ is still a baller!

[@enigma13ff]

@@DeCurtaRican If Baller means bottom 10 QB then sure, going to a system where he game manages to be successful sure. Being the #1 reason a team wins then no.

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

russ no longer has it. he bilked the broncos out of 160 millon by acting all "franchise".......... good job russ. someone is gonna sign him this year for $1, let the broncos pay him the 39 mill owed. and he is going to be exposed and that is it. end of his career. if i was him, i would nt humiliate myself and be "found out", just retire and do something else. because next year, no one is gonna pay him a penny. so he aint gonna make any more money in the NFL. ZERO.

[@DARYDARKO]

Broussard “If I was a big Steelers fan, I would be ticked” Never say this…but Brou is right

[@csb78nm]

The unbridled glee of Nick at Denver's QB dilemma... lmao

[@jenniferaceste8823]

🤣🤣🤣 Let's Ride! 🤠

[@dextercornibert5351]

I Love how this almost always starts with laughter 😅

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

He could get a job as Bruno Mars’ stunt double.

[@DeCurtaRican]

This is a gift for Russ.

[@Degenerates-kb6il]

It's hard replacing Peyton Manning ok. K.C fans better enjoy ride ok cause they will be in same prediction like Broncos & Patroits when Mahomes retires ok.

[@robinghimire826]

Chiefs fans got a long ways to go bud. Your not that bright are ya.

[@stefenhainbuch2017]

Russ had his own office and parking spot. Naw man. Two bigs egos and one has to go, and if you don't get along with your boss, we know who it's going to be.

[@FierceLeo.]

A bum with with his on parking and office . 😂 idiot

[@travisspazz1624]

The dead cap is insane, a bigger L for Denver in my opinion.

[@nostradumass6248]

i just want them to upload the lakers segment just for wildes trying to get nick to say jokic’s name

[@confettiRedPill]

This will go down in history as the worst decision Denver ever made.

[@MrDonteallen]

Love the passion and camaraderie between these guys!👍

[@That85Scorpio]

My only issue here is Nick thinking that Russ won't be a starter next year at that price point😂

[@w00deey12]

Nick ignores the fact that Baker of all people is a coveted free agent. things change fast

[@joshuap935]

For who?

[@That85Scorpio]

@@joshuap935 Seriously,😅

[@garebear77]

price point is league minimum. broncos pay his salary bc he got cut not traded

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

@@joshuap935 lots of teams that can hire him for $1 for a season. take the bottom 10 teams. if he works out, great a playoff berth. if he sucks. nothing lost, they were a bottom franchise already this past year. owe him NOTHING come year end.

[@robw2379]

I can't believe that Wildes didn't torment Nick with Russ and the Broncos beating the Chiefs. It was his signature win.

[@Tha_Trigga]

Kind of loses its bite when Chiefs went to the playoffs and Denver had 70 put up on them. Plus hanging a Superbowl championship banner beats hanging a "We beat the chiefs in the regular season " banner .

[@kapitalmurdashewrote7693]

Low hanging fruit

[@jaysonsmith7264]

@@Tha_Triggadudes a clown😂

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

@@Tha_Trigga No you think ? 😂🤡

[@codyb.3015]

@@Tha_Trigga Not really when the Chiefs try to hold their winning streak over the head's of their mid-tier competition in the division. Can't have it both ways and pretend the Chiefs don't care about that streak snapping (And if they don't, why brag about it to begin with?) I'd agree if it didn't seem like the Chiefs gave a f about the Broncos, but they still kind of seem to for some reason. I know during the Manning years I never cared about how much Colts beat Titans, Texans, Jags, etc... those were teams I didn't even think about as a Colts fan.

[@ecpracticesquad4674]

During the 5 game win streak that Denver had the defense had 16 total TOs, 9 between KC and Buffalo alone. Denver wasn't winning because of Russ during that time.

[@broncosbest6441]

Exactly. When the clock struck midnight and the turnovers dried up the ride in Cinderella’s carriage was over and it was back to looking at the pumpkin.

[@darenholloway6013]

So the defense was doing their job??? It's sort of like Pat Mahomes defense did their job?? Defense is 50% of the game, so what is the point??

[@codyb.3015]

And when they were terrible early in the season, defense was one of the worst in NFL history, so it sounds like you're saying Russ is just average and not the reason they won or lost in most games. It's all because he used to be really good. Geno Smith gets lauded all the time, and he's like 20th AT BEST, but because the expectations were low, Geno gets treated like a top tier QB. Russ was HORRIBLE value for Denver, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't even be a starter anywhere.

[@Burnt_and_Glazed]

My man said "inject this list into my veins" wow😂😭

[@AMusicnSportsnComedyfan]

Benched two games and 26 TD's not counting rushing and 5 picks, Denver Coach just didn't want Russ he made that clear when he was hired.

[@hannahstewart4031]

when i saw this come out yesterday after the show i immedietely was dying to hear what nick was gonna say

[@doylestatus]

So glad boys are back, I nearly had a breakdown

[@macmanjr100]

A rookie head coach, overrated offensive weapons, then a coach that didn't want him, with new owners. Anyone great qb should be able to overcome those odds. Nick be too happy about his "downfall."

[@MeTakingAStand]

as a Pittsburgh fan, I can only rationalize our front office's comments as one of 2 possibilities: 1. coaching staff sees something in pickett that non-playing analysts simply just don't understand, and Pickett is legitimately an option worth exploring for one last season. 2. coaching staff understands there are MARGINALLY better options than Pickett, but either hate what they'd have to do to the rest of the roster to make it work, or thinks that the other QB options aren't really much better than Pickett and aren't willing to sacrifice the cap space/draft capital. Khan was solid last year in his first year as GM. I've got to maintain faith that the team isn't completely lost.

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

13 yds 13 int in 24 starts, NFL record for worst pass to touchdown ratio for QBs with a minimum of 500 passes. Bottom of the barrel in every single statistical category. You don’t need to be a “ player “ to know that he is a bust. Every single free agent QB is better than Kenny Pickett, he’ll I’d take a stick in the mud over him.

[@gourami7]

It looks terrible for Denver They believed they were a qb away and started on a terrible plan, appointing Hackett, giving up the faem for Wilson, then giving him.a monstrous extension. It's about time the GM took some blame

[@WopJr]

please bring him to the steelers 🙏🏾 - Ravens fan

[@anthonywavestrucking]

😂😂😂😂

[@MysteriaLentine]

Careful what you wish for

[@donovan4222]

As a ravens fan I’d rather see them stick with Kenny pick thrower and rudolph the reindeer

[@teamtakeover7317]

Like it matters, Lamar will still choke in the playoffs

[@loganwharff]

As a Steelers fan… Kenny Picket has to go! He’s awful!

[@geckobrah4201]

“Let’s ride” 😂😂

[@billybigwig1154]

Steelers fans are not upset that they are not going after Russ, or Fields, or cousins. None of those guys are the answer to the Steelers issues.

[@grahamwritesagain]

I miss Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe, but Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard have great chemistry. They've taken First Things First to new heights. As for the Russell Wilson debacle, you can blame Denver's general manager George Paton for making too many concessions and caving in to outrageous contractual demands. I also blame Mark Rodgers, Russell Wilson's agent for what happened in Denver. Aggressive greed got Mark Rodgers and Russell Wilson an absurdly huge contract--and expectations that Wilson couldn't possibly live up to.

[@ManUntdForever]

I miss CC because Nick was a lot less obnoxious when he was around.

[@cjp1599]

Blaming an agent for getting a great salary for his client is insane... he did his job well and you have problems with it. It's up to Russ to live up to the hype.

[@codyb.3015]

@@cjp1599 Blaming a player who clearly tried for not living up to his contract is wild as well Blame the people that gave him the contract, they obviously evaluated him improperly It's not like Wilson is a Johnny Manziel case where he just f*cked around and didn't care about football. People just can't stand Russ' phony nature, so they start to act like he's a bad guy for taking money given to him.

[@jimmyispromo]

$85 Million! Couldn't imagine that amount of money, and they just the it out and away. Crazy

[@tariqroberson8496]

As a Steelers fan I 100% agree wit bru

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

I would take anyone but Kenny Pickett 😂

[@xazvierstevenson6999]

I would take anyone but Russ 🤷🏾‍♂️ I’ll see what Kenny can do with new offensive coordinator

[@augustbrante8117]

I wish you would have put up yards per pass attempt under Payton was only 4 yards per pass attempt and that all goes on play calling! Good luck Russ!

[@Dmitch1408]

His best bet if he doesnt get the Steelers or Falcons is to sit and wait for an injury on a contender.

[@KennethBryant86]

Thank god you all are back it’s been a long week without you guys fox struggling

[@LuisFernandoAraiza]

A 20 minute first thing first episode there is a God

[@markmansfieldsbwc4674]

Sean Peyton was bashing Russ back in training camp. He didn’t like him when he got there, and could’ve made it work if he wanted. Russ beat some great teams last year, and had more TDs and fewer Interceptions than Patrick Mahomes last year up until Peyton benched him.

[@HoPp03]

More Wright then I thought I could have been lol 😂

[@user-cc7ho4ce9z]

Nick is wrong about russ being conservative, just watch the throws he goes for down field

[@FrankZR1]

I'd rather sit in the DMV waiting for 2 hours than listen to Nick's takes but as a 36 year Bronco fan, He was right this whole segment.

[@ZynxMods]

Honestly, whether you like it or not, he is right most of the time.

[@ghostcon]

@@ZynxMods you mean like his 20-0 pick?

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

@@ZynxModsright most of the time ? What planet do you live on? There’s a 20 minute video on here of him saying straight nonsense for years 😂🤡

[@merkyofaycemfx2944]

​@ghostcon but his pick was *eventually* right, even if he was wrong about the record

[@ZynxMods]

@@ghostcon lmao I listened to this man when he was on 610 sports radio in Kansas City. Something you prob don’t know about buddy

[@ryanwhite9437]

Ahhh... So glad this show is back

[@godssoldier4428]

Yes

[@pastorzhhicks]

I think the comparison is Allen Iverson. Went from 26 a game to out of the league _really_ quick.

[@andymath89]

I've missed you guys!

[@jordanullom8353]

Deron Williams is a comp that comes to mind

[@binnybrand2563]

Russ SELFISH?? What !?? GTHOH

[@MadsofMads]

He doesn't know football 😂😂😂

[@binnybrand2563]

@@MadsofMads He lost his mind to apparently . Smh never seen a Superbowl winner so disrespected

[@JCEVADA8]

Lol, Nick always thinks all washed up players are a good fit in NE. I wonder why that might be… 😂

[@theone6189]

lol

[@DeCurtaRican]

Russ isn't washed up. He has lost his confidence.

[@aquintaancrum4385]

In the 2022-23 NFL regular season, Russell Wilson secured the 21st position among all starting quarterbacks in the league which placed him in the middle of the pack. NFL quarterbacks do have their own space or quarterback room a/k/a office to mentally prepare, watch films, and meet with their team members one-on-one to improve performance! The Denver Broncos didn't like Russell Wilson. I hope Russell Wilson land in the Pittsburgh.

[@MrH34011]

Why do my Steelers need to sign a washed QB? We already have 2 young QBs who can barely play? What is this a quantity argument? Love the show but I’m lost on this one.

[@ogelchapo7402]

Ngl nick is wright about that deshaun Watson. People are quick to forget but that has been equally a bad trade so far.

[@twlauderdale]

Out of those 6 people they showed as Broncos options, Id definitely go with JJ McCarthy, I like McCarthy, he comes from a pro style offense in college, & he has great intangibles, I think he's very underrated bc the system he comes from didn't ask him to throw 30-40 X's a game

[@Dmoney8720]

Nick is wrong. Brittany Griner for the merchant of death is the worst trade in sports history. This was a close second though

[@googleifyouseekayu]

Joe Biden was traded for Britney griner? 100% positive Joe has killed more people than the so called peasant of death to him

[@RadButler]

😂😂😂

[@R_W_Goodson]

🥇Underrated comment!🏆

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

Russell Wilson is the worst trade and contract. Watson is 28 and still in his prime. Yes he hasn’t lived up to the contract but he’s still with the team and there’s no bad energy between him and the coach. Russ signed a new deal before ever playing a snap for the Broncos and never played a snap on the new contract

[@soupairradio]

Browns panicked when they took Watson. Fans got more adrenaline excitement from the 5 or 6 games that Flacco played than all of Deshawns put together.

[@Chiefs_fan1595]

I think Russell will start next year wherever he ends up.

[@kryzaiklytle1047]

Classic...😂😂yep I couldn't even finish typing it before he said it. Classic Catagory 1...

[@hebrewsky]

WE GOT THE DRUM ROLL BOIS

[@SpidermanandJeny]

The Raiders have beat Russ four times in the last 2 years. Why would the Raiders have any interest in him.

[@richbaderinwa]

Respectfully to Mr Wilson as a lifelong steeler fan…we would rather not …

[@fOODfiGhtEXploitS]

Broussard is hitting the jackpot with the Raiders call. Drop the mic!

[@steelcity4581]

As a steelers fan I don’t want an old Russ. We r still competitive. I’m willing to be patient to find a young QB

[@Rizzzzzzzzzzzzler]

No one in our QB room can win us a playoff game Russ still miles better than picket

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

Who are you finding at 20? Another wasted pick like Kenny Pickett.

[@brandyc3559]

I don't like any of these guys especially Nose. However I must give credit to Kevin who did his research and mentioned something VERY significant that got completely glossed over Russell's 1st year in Denver. He was playing hurt. His knee which need surgery and a torn lat which is no joke. That definitely impacted his game. I feel context is important when discussing his 1st season in Denver. He didn't just fall off a cliff. Also, 60% of the starters on the team were injured. Now pair that with a 1st time HC that was clueless and you get the season you got. What Russ did wrong was not sit out some games to recover. But that doesn't matter anymore. I believe he was never meant to be a Bronco. He will be starting on another team as soon as he is officially available.

[@rriddick8571]

Best take. 👌

[@wizlb]

How many rookie Receivers started for the Chiefs between 2018 to 2022 season? Yet the Chiefs faithful are blinded by the organization policy of being cheap and they put the burden of winning SB on Mahomes, without any money being spent by the team.

[@jacobvanderhooft2188]

A similar situation that comes to mind is Isaiah Tomas traded along with Crowder and Zizic for Kyrie, and went from an MVP candidate, 29ppg, on a successful team, to then be in and out of the league less than 2 years later. And traded from the Cavs within the year he was there.

[@eliashernandez2450]

As a Raider fan I’ve never felt so uneasy about the qb position. I almost feel like we should just max out the roster cap and draft picks on every other position and figure out the qb situation next year

[@chrisjackson3848]

I agree. Keep AOC and continue building the rest of the team.

[@miguelguerrero323]

@@chrisjackson3848AOC just back up he ain’t no starter don’t need a statue behind the ol we need to draft a qb that gonna run and throw the ball down the field.. if we just keep AOC we not gonna be none of the teams that we are gonna play and are division

[@ejford5083]

Russ is really cheap and should have a chip on his shoulder. I would take him. He threw 29 TDs 8 INTs and had to sit the last game. Way above AOC. Still can draft a QB and develop them.

[@Victor-cr5rr]

​@@miguelguerrero323russ 0-4 verse raiders his running hurt broncos with his fumbles

[@exhaustguy]

I felt uneasy when you signed Jimmy G. I knew how that was going to play out. Fortunately the Raiders were able to void their guarantee so they aren't sitting on dead cap money like the Broncos or Vikings (if Cousins leaves).

[@binnybrand2563]

The fact nobody mentions Jerry jeudy horrible play let's me know this was not Russ !

[@richrich359]

Russ to the Steelers might be a good look

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

Who gets impacted the most is fan's and the price of tickets because of high salary

[@MarkWadey]

Oh please . You don’t have to go. You get a better view from your couch

[@sameday3271]

Seems like they have a story they want to tell even when they know it's not true. No injuries? We just heard Marshall say he was playing with an injury

[@yourebelscum9662]

As a Raiders fan, I wholeheartedly want the Broncos go get Jameis Winston.

[@traywilliams5847]

Nick is hilarious 😂

[@stanprothero]

Speak had the better take on this issue

[@rriddick8571]

👏👏👏

[@flyyceo510]

Bronco fan here Nicks right he wouldn’t pass over the middle aimed at Sutton never targeted Jeudy or anyone else

[@fitz27486]

How could making that many millions even if you just want to go fishing....be bad for anyone? He won a Super Bowl. New management at Denver threw the bank at him. But now, the coach wants no part of him (with some justification, yah). So he can go play for somebody where there will be zero pressure. Let's talk about how Green Bay handles the quarterback position...

[@tynosille6747]

Kurt warner was beat up!

[@ChriSSorrow]

i dont get where the whole narrative "russ was only good in his career when he had the legion of boom" actually comes from. his best two years were 2019 and 2020 with the lob long gone. in 2019 he had 31 tds and only 5 picks and was after around week 10 the favorite to win mvp after they won vs the unbeaten 49ers. the only reason he didnt win his first mvp was a he fell off a little bit by the end of the season and b because lamar jackson played like a cheat code that year. had they not lost every single running back until they brought in retired former players they could have easily gotten further than just the divisionals. his 2020 season was statswise even better.

[@codyb.3015]

Because people overvalue Superbowl wins when it comes to QBs. If you're not top 10 all time in stats, you will only get historical credit for your team winning a Superbowl, even if it wasn't because of your performance. It's really dumb.

[@KDot-un8gd]

All these “Well his 26 touchdowns are misleading “ but like Broussard said but he DID THROW 26 TDs!!

[@enigma13ff]

This is how stats are misleading, Russ had 300 yards and 2 TDs in the 50 point blowout. Russ played the entire game, most of his yards came in the second half when the Dolphins were playing prevent. Why keep Russ in the 4th quarter? When you read that stat line if looks like the defense didn't do their part and the QB was very good.

[@KDot-un8gd]

@@enigma13ff but that is what happened though. I watched every single Denver game this year. That’s exactly what happened. The defense gave up 70 POINTS and Russ still was out there trying to keep them in it. That’s not misleading that’s literally what happened

[@enigma13ff]

@@KDot-un8gd The Broncos were losing by 35 points in a 3rd quarter, whats the point of keep Russ in the game? Once again all those yards came in the second half. If you look at the box score 300 yards and 2 TDS Russ did his job, when you rewatch the game and look when the INTs came it was the first half.

[@codyb.3015]

@@enigma13ff Being in a spot where your defense is getting stomped like that also increases your mistakes, and he had like 1 TD, 1 INT that game, so it has nothing to do with his decent TD to INT ratio. Bad example because nobody is citing his yards per game or his overall yards this season as evidence that he was okay this season. Also, Payton kept Russ in that game because he's an a$$hole who wanted to prove a point, media thought it was weird too, doesn't apply to other games tho, that was literally the one game, barely effected Wilson's overall stats for the season. Stats are definitely misleading, but it's impossible for them to be THAT misleading.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Russ's LEGS were a huge part of his game, and those went with age. This should worry Nick when thinking of Mahomes' future....

[@timmartin2417]

The funny thing about this has been the people feeling the need to no stop defend him ..complaining how disrespected he is….or blaming anyone but Wilson …

[@bambam6537]

The team who gets Russell has to be comfortable with allowing him to play more free. Not just try and handcuff him and make him so systematic. Try and just be a lil fluid with the style.

[@jeffrhorer1811]

If the Raiders brought in Wilson, after all the crud we endured last year, that would have been it for me. After 60 years a fan, Wilson would have been the last straw.

[@HowKalePlays]

As a Steelers fan, i really hoped we got fields

[@PhilTheNeed]

Lol what has fields proved

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

@@PhilTheNeedThat he’s better than Kenny Pickett, but then again who isn’t.

[@Jarel_317]

I’m surprised people think JJ McCarthy is good.

[@someguy36284]

Cowboys fan here. I don't hate a dak for russ trade.

[@willgreig4077]

Penix > Bo Nix and JJ

[@ThomasjeffersonIII]

Yeah penix looked great in the senior bowl 😂

[@cmk9089]

As a Broncos fan, you just gotta follow the stats with Russel I watched him every game and he is worth more then what the Broncos guaranteed him and any team would be happy to have him there

[@Deff-Soul]

JAMEIS WINSTON?!?!? THE QB WHO HAD 100+ TURNOVERS IN 5 YEARS WITH TAMPA?!?!?!

[@colbyrcalderon]

i used to be a russ believer but then i saw what he did the back nine of the 21’ season when he hit a wall, was eye opening to the fact that he’s one of the luckiest qb’s ever

[@brotherpaulv]

It's gonna be hard for Denver to find someone better than Russ, I think they're making a huge mistake and it will hurt them for years to come.

[@FierceLeo.]

Russel is bum man,

[@jupiter619]

I'm sorry Brou but the contact didn't come straight from ownership. The GM George Payton wanted to give Russ the extension done before preseason that yr. The GM is not the best

[@idi01s]

This is a huge hit for Denver. But how can you say Russ is worse off when he made more money than he deserved or could have imagined.

[@jakequirk2859]

This is nit picky as can be but Cam didn’t decline because he took too many hits. All his injuries were off the field. Like FLIPPING A TRUCK. His play style wasn’t the issue people seem to remember it as.

[@legorovers9838]

russ had one of the lowest qbrs and also had insane sack numbers. he wasnt that good

[@Albrecht952]

"Pickett" is not a good QB name

[@karlherman3591]

It would be a good name for fencing.

[@charlesswain1767]

This makes Brock Purdy’s deal look criminal.

[@T.A.K49]

As someone who has lived paycheck to paycheck my whole life, it blows my mind that someone could get paid 85 million to not play a game