Retired quarterback Russell Wilson just threw a bombshell into the ongoing drama with Sean Payton, picking Payton’s Denver Broncos to win their Sunday matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on CBS’ pregame coverage. The move immediately set the internet on fire, and honestly, can you blame anyone?
The Pick That Has Everyone Talking
Wilson’s pick came with a pretty direct message, a line that is absolutely flying around the league right now. He said, and I quote: “Sean Payton you may like me, you may not but I’m picking you.” Talk about a backhanded compliment, right? Or is it a weird olive branch? It leaves everyone scratching their heads and wondering what the heck is truly going on between those two.
The Saga Continues
This isn’t just some random pick from a retired player, obviously. Wilson actually played under Payton for the Broncos during the 2023 season. And get this: even though Denver ultimately released him the following year, they were *still* on the hook to pay the remainder of his salary. So, yeah, there’s definitely some deep history there, a whole saga really, that makes his public declaration for Payton’s team so much more spicy and, frankly, a bit wild to see play out on national television.
The tension between Wilson and Payton has been a story for a while, and this public endorsement just adds another weird, unforgettable chapter to it. We’ll have to see if Payton’s Broncos actually delivered on Wilson’s faith.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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