{"id":101032,"date":"2022-10-18T21:34:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T21:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/national-media-react-to-russell-wilsons-poor-start-with-broncos-hes-fallen-off-a-cliff\/"},"modified":"2022-10-18T21:34:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T21:34:09","slug":"national-media-react-to-russell-wilsons-poor-start-with-broncos-hes-fallen-off-a-cliff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/national-media-react-to-russell-wilsons-poor-start-with-broncos-hes-fallen-off-a-cliff\/","title":{"rendered":"National media react to Russell Wilson’s poor start with Broncos: ‘He’s fallen off a cliff’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Russell Wilson’s no-good, very-bad year continues.<\/p>\n

The former Seahawks star has struggled mightily during his debut season in Denver, with yet another underwhelming performance on a national stage Monday night in a loss to the Chargers.<\/p>\n

After orchestrating two scoring drives to start the game and completing 10 of 11 passes with a touchdown, Wilson and the Broncos went ice cold in the second half, mustering just three points in the second half and overtime. Wilson completed just five passes after the Broncos’ first two drives, finishing 15 of 28 for 188 yards and the lone score.<\/p>\n

The game continues a troubling trend for the 33-year-old QB, who is off to the worst start of his NFL career. Through six games Wilson’s Broncos are 2-4, and he has five touchdown passes, three interceptions and an 83.4 QB rating. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Geno Smith \u2014 Wilson’s replacement in Seattle \u2014 has nine touchdowns and two interceptions with 1,502 yards passing and a QB rating of 108.1. <\/p>\n

It’s worth noting that the Seahawks hold Denver’s first- and second-round picks in the 2023 draft. Right now, those picks would be No. 7 and No. 39 overalls. <\/p>\n

Wilson has reportedly been dealing with injuries to his throwing shoulder and suffered a hamstring injury during Monday’s loss. But even with the injuries, Wilson’s struggles have confounded media members.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat’s happening now, there’s no precedent,\u201d FS1’s Colin Cowherd said. \u201cHe’s fallen off a cliff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Husky and Seahawks legend Warren Moon told The Denver Post’s Sean Keller, \u201cI think he’s trying to do a little bit too much on and off the field \u2026 all it does is bring more attention.\u201d<\/p>\n

The spotlight on Wilson’s struggles is getting brighter, and games such as Monday’s on national TV sure aren’t helping. <\/p>\n

Here’s what people are saying.<\/p>\n

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Just a shocking drop-off in performance for Russell Wilson through six games. <\/p>\n

Putting up career-worst numbers across the board, and drastically worse than his last few years in Seattle. pic.twitter.com\/TZrftxwrSo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense had zero answers to pressure looks from the Chargers last night. It’s not acceptable. Here’s one example. Russ should be hot off two as the OL is blocking their five guys. Listen up to learn pic.twitter.com\/Iys3DZ2yHb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have combined for 1 game with 20+ fantasy points this season.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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the #Broncos<\/a> gave Russell Wilson a $245 million contract to lock him up for 7 years and they’re ranked dead last in points per game in the NFL.<\/p>\n

They also scarified their future by giving away two 1st round picks, two 2nd round picks and 3 players.<\/p>\n

this. Business. bad.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Don’t worry, there was some good news tonight for Russell Wilson:<\/p>\n

He couldn’t get booed again because he wasn’t playing at home.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Salk, Seattle Sports Station (@TheMikeSalk) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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After another brutal prime-time game by the Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson, I’m going to pick myself up by watching some Herschel Walker interview videos.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Art Thiel (@Art_Thiel) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Russell Wilson has never played a normal game.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The Broncos have had Russell Wilson play every single offensive snap, their defense has allowed SIX TOUCHDOWNS ALL YEAR\u2026 and they’re 2-4!<\/p>\n

Just the worst imaginable scenario for them and their fans.<\/p>\n

\u2014 nick wright (@getnickwright) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Drew Lock first 6 games in DEN:
122\/189, 64.6%, 1,236 yds, 8 TDs, 3 INTs, 90.6 rating, 4-2 W\/L<\/p>\n

Russell Wilson’s first 6 games in DEN:
116\/198, 58.6%, 1,442 yds, 5 TD, 3 INTs, 83.4 rating, 2-4 W\/L<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tucker D. Franklin (@tuckerdfranklin) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The Broncos\u2019 first two draft picks in 2023, held by the Seahawks, are currently #7 and #39 overall<\/p>\n

— Cigar Thoughts \ud83c\udf99 (@CigarThoughts) October 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n