On Wednesday’s edition of «Undisputed,» co-host Shannon Sharpe claimed that Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson «pissed off a lot of people» with his «attitude,» adding that Wilson has his own office and » parking spaces» at the team facility.
But several of Wilson’s receivers were quick to jump on their quarterback’s defense.
Both Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler tweeted the Barstool Sports story about Sharpe’s claims to praise the nine-time Pro Bowler and put an end to any negativity.
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Russell Wilson (3) and Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos break the rush against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Wembley Stadium in London on October 30, 2022.
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While Jeudy confirmed that Wilson has an office, he says it’s for a good reason.
«I will not continue to look at these false statements about my boii russ man, as a teammate who sees that the elite work ethic this man has is second to none,» Jeudy tweeted. «He got an office because he has dedicated his life to this game. I’ve never had a more motivated teammate than Russ.»
«3 does everything he can to do whatever it takes to win for the team. They’re not going to criticize him and act like he’s still not the same Russ who won a Super Bowl and was a nine-time professional bowler. I stand behind my quarterback,» Hamler tweeted.
The Broncos’ social media team retweeted both tweets.
Wilson spoke about the recently fired Nathaniel Hackett on Wednesday, saying he wished he could have played better for «one of the greatest minds» he’s ever had.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during a match at Wembley Stadium, London on October 30, 2022.
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«I think he’s an incredible man, an incredible teacher, an incredible father just watching him with his kids, and what he’s been able to do and how he’s taught us the game,» Wilson. told reporters on Wednesday.
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«This season has been a season that we never thought was going to happen the way it did, and he was a guy who put all his time, all his effort into us as players, staff members, everyone, coaches as well,» Wilson . he said.
«I think he’s going to be an amazing coach, one of the brightest minds I’ve ever been around. It’s been a crazy season – tons of injuries, tons of everything else. But the reality is, I wish I could have played better for him, too. I wish I could have played at the standard level that I’ve always played at. He’s resilient, he’s a tremendous coach, I love him to death, and everyone misses him, for sure.»
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, left, and Russell Wilson (3) take a moment during the national anthem before playing the Houston Texans at Empower Field At Mile High on September 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
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Wilson’s 60.1 completion percentage is the worst of his career, and barring something unusual in the past two games, he won’t have thrown 20 touchdowns for the first time in his career. He has just 12 in 13 games this season.
It is now seven straight seasons without a playoff appearance for the Broncos, whose last performance resulted in a 2016 Super Bowl title in Peyton Manning’s last game in the NFL.