Giants' Russell Wilson calls Broncos head coach Sean Payton 'classless' after postgame jab
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gave New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart his flowers after an epic come-from-behind win for the Broncos Sunday.
But Payton wanted to face the veteran Super Bowl champion quarterback the Giants have behind Dart, Russell Wilson.
"They found a little spark with that quarterback," Payton said of Dart during his postgame press conference after Denver's 33-32 victory. "I was talking to [Giants owner] John Mara not too long ago, and I said we were hoping that change would’ve happened long after our game."
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Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos talks to quarterback Russell Wilson on the sidelin during a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium Aug. 11, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
While Payton could’ve simply meant Dart gave his team problems — the Giants held a 26-8 lead late in the fourth quarter before a thrilling comeback — Wilson didn’t appreciate the words from his former Broncos coach.
These two have obvious history, and Wilson viewed his former head coach’s comments as "classless."
"Classless… but not surprised… Didn’t realize you’re still bounty hunting 15+ years later through the media," Wilson posted on X with some laughing emoji and his famous #LetsRide hashtag he used while a member of the Broncos from 2022-23.
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Wilson’s "bounty hunting" comment is also a jab at Payton’s scandal while head