Broncos head coach Sean Payton denied that he was taking a shot at Russell Wilson in a comment following Denver’s shocking win over the Giants on Sunday, which spurred a war of words between the ex-Mile High City QB and the bench boss. Payton told reporters on Wednesday that “in no way, shape or form” was he intending to criticize …
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Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ for comments after Giants’ epic collapse
Veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson lashed out at his former coach on Tuesday, calling Sean Payton “classless” for his comments after the New York Giants’ historic collapse on Sunday — and reminding football fans of Payton’s role in the notorious “Bountygate” scandal. The beef between Wilson, now a backup with the Giants, and Payton, now the coach for the Denver …
Read More »Sean Payton says his Jaxson Dart comments weren’t about Russell Wilson
Things got spicy in recent days between Broncos coach Sean Payton and former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson. On Wednesday, Payton said he didn’t intend for that to happen. After Sunday’s thrilling win over the Giants, Payton seemingly took a shot at Wilson, who was benched after three weeks for Jaxson Dart. “[T]hey found a little spark with that quarterback,” Payton …
Read More »Sean Payton Responds to Russell Wilson’s Comments After Viral Clap-Back
In what’s turned into an everlasting back-and-forth, Broncos coach Sean Payton has responded to Russell Wilson’s viral social media post about him. After Payton seemed to throw shade at the Giants’ backup following Denver’s comeback win over New York this past weekend, Wilson responded with what appeared to be a shot at his former head coach, calling him “classless” while bringing up the Saints’ …
Read More »Russell Wilson hits back at ‘classless’ former coach Sean Payton after Jaxson Dart jab | NFL
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media on Tuesday, after his former coach questioned his ability over the weekend. “Classless… but not surprised….” Wilson said of Payton X. “Didn’t realize you’re still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media.” Wilson was referencing the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11 when Payton was in …
Read More »Ex-Broncos QB Russell Wilson blasts Sean Payton as “classless”
Russell Wilson heard Sean Payton on Sunday. Apparently, he wasn’t impressed. Wilson, who spent two years in Denver, including the 2023 season playing for Payton, responded to apparent shade thrown by Payton after Denver’s win Sunday against the New York Giants, where Wilson was benched after an 0-3 start. “Classless… but not surprised,” Wilson wrote on the social media platform …
Read More »Giants QB Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton ‘classless’
NEW YORK (AP) — Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media Tuesday, a little under 48 hours since the Denver Broncos’ coach took a swipe at the New York Giants’ backup quarterback who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart following an 0-3 start. “Classless… but not surprised….” Wilson said on X, formerly Twitter. “Didn’t realize …
Read More »Russell Wilson calls Sean Payton ‘classless’ after Broncos coach takes dig at his former QB
Russell Wilson didn’t throw a pass when the Giants visited Denver on Sunday, but the veteran quarterback and his old coach managed to exchange shots all the same. Broncos coach Sean Payton, after his team’s 33-32 comeback win at Empower Field at Mile High, credited Giants rookie Jaxson Dart by saying New York “found a little spark with that quarterback.” …
Read More »Russell Wilson invokes bounty scandal in responding to criticism from Sean Payton
Russell Wilson has broken character. The veteran quarterback, who is legendary for saying all the right things at all the right times, sidestepped his public persona and fired a shot at Broncos coach Sean Payton on Tuesday. After Sunday’s thrilling win by Denver over Wilson’s current team, Payton said that he hoped New York’s change from Wilson to rookie Jaxson …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Calls LeBron James ‘Fake’ in New Book Excerpt About Lakers Fallout
The Lakers never found a way for Russell Westbrook and LeBron James to succesfully coexist during their brief stint together in Los Angeles after Westbrook’s trade in the summer of 2021. A new book from Yaron Weitzman recently revealed new details on how and when the pair’s relationship started to go south, with Westbrook reportedly growing weary of the four-time …
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