Russell Wilson tried to get Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll fired before the quarterback was traded to the Denver Broncos last year, The Athletic reported Friday, citing league sources.
, "I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win. l’ll always have respect for them and love for Seattle."
I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win.Wilson ended up receiving a five-year deal worth $245 million, including $165 million in guarantees, once his trade to Denver was complete. The Broncos went 5-12 in Wilson's first year, which led to the team firing first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett and hiring Payton this offseason.
Wilson set career lows in 2022 in completion percentage , touchdown passes and quarterback rating . He was also sacked a career-high 55 times.
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