Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins rips Broncos for Russell Wilson benching: 'Absolutely poorly handled'

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Russell Wilson has been receiving waves of support from many after he was benched by the Denver Broncos in what’s become a debacle for the franchise’s quarterback.

It was head coach Sean Payton’s decision to sit Wilson for the final two games of the regular season despite this past week seeing a chance at making the playoffs. Jarrett Stidham led Denver to a needed victory. However, the playoff picture dropped the Broncos into elimination, rendering Week 18 a meaningless game.

The likes of Aaron Rodgers, as well as Jason and Travis Kelce, have shown sympathy toward Wilson for what’s going on in Denver.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to Russell Wilson prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, who played for the Broncos, can’t fathom watching what’s gone on in the facility either. 

"Absolutely poorly handled, absolutely," he told Fox News Digital while discussing the benefits of Nirvana Super wellness beverages have had in his fitness journey post-career. "Once again, you talk about the leader of a team. The leader of a team is also the coach. How the coach then goes about doing things goes a long way into speaking to everybody on how they will be treated, or can be treated, at any given time."

"As a player, there’s no way I want to see my quarterback being done the way Russell has been done and believing and trusting in that dude, ultimately, from a grand perspective, is what I’m talking about. So, to me, it was absolutely butchered the way that thing was handled and