If you thought Vladimir Putin delivering the lengthiest history lesson in the annals of time on Thursday night was a wild ride, just wait until you hear Sean Payton tiptoe around this Russell Wilson query. The second-year head coach of the Denver Broncos appeared on What’s the plan with Russell Wilson? Payton took a generous gulp of Vodka – which I assume anyone would do when confronted with a question about Russell Wilson – and then unleashed a brilliant response: Whoaaaaaaa Nellie! What an answer from Sean Payton. He used many words but said nothing at all. That’s the epitome of legal maneuvering, baby! This isn’t Sean’s first rodeo. It was an absolute masterclass displayed by one of the NFL’s finest coaches. I may not particularly like Sean Payton, but credit must be given where it’s due in this case.
So, here’s the simple and widely known backstory: Russell Wilson was benched towards the end of the season after winning five consecutive games, and later revealed that the Broncos had actually warned him about this possibility MONTHS earlier during their bye week. This occurred after a stunning upset victory over Kansas City. Not ideal – and, perhaps, not entirely above board. The NFLPA publicly stated two days ago that it wasn’t convinced by Denver’s explanation, and instead sided with Russ in what seems to be an inevitable split.
Now, let’s fast-forward to Friday when Queen Kay Adams sat down with Sean Payton, and we all knew he would be asked about his prior experience with the illustrious Russell Wilson. However, I’m not sure any of us expected such a response. Once again, it was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Payton began with a history lesson, which was the perfect way to set the stage. We needed the context before diving into the details. From there, the conversation veered into puzzles, hypothetical NFL road trips, vacations in Cabo with Jared Goff, and even featured appearances by Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill. Once again, Sean Payton demonstrated his mastery. It was akin to a test question that asks for a minimum of “1,000 words for a response” but can actually be answered in just 10 words. Payton did manage to slip in a couple of noteworthy soundbites – including the mention that a decision will be made “more quickly in relation to Russ” – but overall, it was a substantial non-issue from one of the greatest minds in the game. Kudos.
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