Veteran journalist Stephen A Smith sides with head coach Sean Payton amid the Russell Wilson fiasco. The veteran quarterback was benched after losing 26-23 against HC Bill Belichick’s side. Sean Payton’s decision may seem complicated, but Smith has now come in his support openly. He pointed out the main reasons in his recent show.

The temperature was heating for a long time. The Broncos are officially out of the playoff race after making a comeback with a six-game winning streak. Sean Payton even yelled at Wilson publicly in the heartbreaker against the Patriots. After the NFL community openly supported Russell Wilson on his treatment and benching, Stephen A Smith commended HC Sean Payton for his decisions.

Sean Payton’s actions justified: Stephen A Smith

In his recent show, Smith addressed the situation regarding Payton and Wilson up front. First, he mocked people who thought Sean Payton’s actions were unjustified. He compared the approach with the legendary Phill Sims’ treatment from his coach and laid out certain similar examples. He was fast to acknowledge Wilson’s class after Payton’s behavior.

Smith thought for a second and appreciated Payton’s effort, “Give Sean Payton credit for a couple of things.” First, he pointed out the consistency that Payton brought to the team upon his arrival. The team has won six straight this season when they had five wins in the last.

According to Smith, the second reason is that Wilson secured a mouth-watering contract in the late end and should have produced results. He repeated Sean Payton’s recent statement after changing, “Yo that reign is over.” He quickly shed light on Payton’s decision to bench Wilson.

Stephen A Smith is all about money

He said, “Russell Wilson is guaranteed 39 million next season.” He knows that if the veteran SB champ stays with the Bronchos until March 17, his 2025 salary will also be considered. He laid the injury concerns surrounding a veteran QB and said, “That’s why they benched him.”

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He addressed Wilson’s situation surrounding the big amount, “For a quarterback that’s good but no longer appears to be great.” His statements are harsh, but he knows his stats when he talks. Do you agree with Stephen A Smith’s take on the matter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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