"From the off the New York Giants quarterback has gone to lengths to distinguish himself as the game's most likable star, the kind of player kids look up to and opponents look out for. And all it seems to do is breed resentment. Wilson's closest collaborators struggle to speak his name without spitting. Richard Sherman, the standout former defensive back turned Prime Video analyst, begrudges Wilson for the favoritism he received from management during their years together in Seattle."
"KJ Wright, another prominent member of that Legion of Boom defense, accuses Wilson of betraying locker room bonds. Marshawn Lynch, the delightful but famously reticent Seahawks running back who lined up behind Wilson for 56 Seahawks games, recalls having to ask someone in the team's front office for the QB's contact info and Wilson calling him back from a blocked number. Russ was just a quarterback for me, Lynch said. Just the quarterback who led the Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl title."
Russell Wilson projects a highly likable public image while prompting resentment within football circles. Close former collaborators express disdain and accuse him of receiving management favoritism and betraying locker-room bonds. Richard Sherman begrudges perceived favoritism, and KJ Wright accuses Wilson of betrayal. Marshawn Lynch describes impersonal contact and reduces Wilson to merely a quarterback despite his role in a Super Bowl win. Sean Payton reacted dismissively after Denver's victory, praising Jaxson Dart and implying relief at facing a different opponent. Payton's prior role in keeping Wilson as Denver's starter and his comments drew criticism. Wilson responded on social media, calling Payton classless and accusing him of using the media.
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