The big takeaway from the item in TheAthletic.com regarding Russell Wilson‘s first year in Denver comes from the report that he wanted Seattle owner Jody Allen to fire coach Pete Carroll and G.M. John Schneider. (Wilson denies it.) The story contains other interesting nuggets.
For example, it’s clear that Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett’s approach to Wilson in Denver was influenced by Hackett’s experience in 2019 with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
That year, Hackett arrived as offensive coordinator, working with new coach Matt LaFleur. Per the report, LaFleur would “sometimes present a new concept or play in an offensive meeting,” and Rodgers would then “shoot it down.