Sean Payton
I Wasn’t Dissing Russell Wilson!!!
Revealed
Sean Payton noticed the not-so-subtle jab Russell Wilson made towards him on social media on Tuesday … however the Broncos head coach is adamant he wasn’t shading his former quarterback with the feedback he made after Sunday’s sport — insisting he was merely complimenting Jaxson Dart.
Payton raised eyebrows after the Broncos pulled off an unbelievable comeback towards the Giants … when he informed reporters postgame he had hoped Dart would stay the backup till after their Week 7 matchup — which some noticed as shade to Wilson.
Wilson — the present New York Giants backup after dropping the gig to the rookie — despatched a uncommon shot at his previous coach on Tuesday … and whereas he did not point out Payton by identify, it was clear who he was referring to within the publish.
“Classless… but not surprised….,” Wilson mentioned. “Didn’t realize you’re still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media. #LetsRide.”
Payton met with the media on Wednesday … and he mentioned he was conscious of Wilson’s publish — however mentioned his phrases had been twisted — it wasn’t a shot at Wilson in any respect.
The Tremendous Bowl champion signal-caller may not imagine Payton — in any case, their time in Denver was ugly and unsuccessful … and Wilson wasn’t pleased with how he was benched within the 2023 season.