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Sean Payton Seen as Russell Wilson's Last Hope by Twitter After Hire as Broncos HC

Russell Wilson's chances to find success in Denver may not be unlimited.

The Denver Broncos made their latest splash move Tuesday, sending a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round selection to the New Orleans Saints to hire coach Sean Payton, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

The deal marks the second time in less than a year that the Broncos have mortgaged their future for a splash trade. Last March, the team sent two first-round picks, two second-rounders, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive lineman Shelby Harris and tight end Noah Fant to Seattle for Wilson.

To this point, Wilson's tenure in Denver has been an unmitigated failure.