Russell Wilson‘s rocky tenure with the Broncos could have reached its finish.
On Tuesday, head coach Sean Payton made Wilson the scapegoat for the workforce’s lackluster latest performances, together with a 26-23 loss to New England, ignoring the truth that he was simply as accountable for the loss to the Patriots due to his determination to name timeouts that allowed New England to rethink its technique on the profitable subject aim drive. He is not going to bench himself, although.
Wilson hasn’t been the issue this 12 months, and he ought to get a possibility to guide one other franchise in 2024 if Denver strikes on. The choice to take action, nevertheless, would have important ramifications for the Broncos.
Listed here are 5 groups, in alphabetical order, that take advantage of sense to land the previous Tremendous Bowl-winning quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons
The Desmond Ridder experiment failed spectacularly, and Taylor Heinicke is not more than a stopgap choice. Younger offensive playmakers, together with Kyle Pitts, Drake London and Bijan Robinson, are higher than the weapons Wilson labored alongside in Denver. The protection beneath first-year coordinator Ryan Nielsen has additionally been some of the improved models within the league and may proceed its upward trajectory. The Falcons have sufficient items to make a playoff push in 2024. They solely want a quarterback (and probably a special head coach) to get them there.
Las Vegas Raiders
Will the Raiders tear down or construct again up? The reply will decide whether or not Las Vegas is an acceptable dwelling for Russ to cook dinner. With Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs on the roster, the Raiders might use 2024 to see if a veteran offensive core led by these two and Wilson is powerful sufficient to get them again to the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings
If Kirk Cousins leaves in free company, Wilson would arguably be the best choice to switch him and maintain Minnesota in competition. Justin Jefferson is the perfect extensive receiver in soccer and is due for a profitable contract extension. The Vikings should do every part doable to make him wish to keep. Making certain the workforce has a veteran, confirmed quarterback on the roster might solely assist.
New England Patriots
Listed here are a few nightmare eventualities for the Patriots:
A) They preserve their present draft place at No. 4 general and the highest three quarterback prospects within the class go 1-2-3. B) They don’t seem to be in love with the quarterback that falls to them at fourth general.
In both case, New England may want to enhance on the place elsewhere. Wilson might be the perfect obtainable choice, so long as he waits till after the draft to signal with a workforce.
Washington Commanders
The possession group led by Josh Harris is predicted to make broad modifications to the group in the course of the offseason. Whereas Washington is in a wonderful place to draft one of many high QBs within the class, like New England, it might see its draft place drop if it unexpectedly pulls out a win (or two) in the course of the last two weeks of the common season. A pair down years in Denver will dampen the joy of including Wilson, however signing him could be higher than operating it again subsequent season with 2023’s forged.
