(02-07-2023, 07:44 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: Sounds like Russ was doing his best Brady impression (except he’s not him) by having his own trainers in the building.  Payton shut the idea of that continuing down real quick.

I think that was the biggest part of the mistake of hiring Nate Hackett.  He’s a nobody.  Russ is a somebody.  Can’t have a nobody telling a somebody what to do.  Not enough clout.

Payton has his work cut out for him with Wilson. 
Wilson seems to be in diva-head-case-mode full tilt right now. 

Shutting down the notion of Wilson calling shots on trainers, personal coaches etc is a good first step IMO.

If Wilson decides to take some tough coaching and buys in on Payton's system, the broncos will be fine.
It's not a bad roster. 

They just had a new HC that should have remained in his wheelhouse as a coordinator, and a celebrity QB with his head in the clouds of an alternate universe - alienating his teammates and not buying in. 

I wouldn't be surprised if they finish at .500 or better in Payton's first year. 

Sean Payton managed to pull off winning seasons in NOLA with Bridgewater and Taysom Hill behind center. Wilson can be better than that if he buys in.

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