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Despite Missing This Rich Man’s Cover, Russell Wilson Has a Reason to Breathe Easy

Published 07/18/2023, 8:04 AM EDT

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The Denver Broncos have a lot riding on the upcoming season. After a disappointing start to his reign with the Denver outfit, Russell Wilson is hoping for a change of fortunes. The Super Bowl winner joined the Broncos last season and would earn heavy criticism for his showings as they slumped to the bottom half of the division.

In a season that witnessed Wilson reach the lows in a solid career, he missed out on the opportunity to star on the rich man’s cover. Wilson seems to be in a state of ease after losing to a top QB in the race. As he sets his sights on the season ahead with his teammate who has broken into a top-10.

Russell Wilson banking on teammate

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Wilson would have expected to star in the Madden cover had he put up a good season in 2022. But his slump ultimately pushed the franchise to other options and finally settle on the Bills man, Josh Allen. But the latest developments will ease his concerns after his Broncos mate made the top-10 list for safeties in the Franchise.

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Justin Simmons is ranked 5 on the top-10 list of safeties in the latest iteration of Madden. Additionally, he seems to be the highest-rated player for the Broncos among those who had their ratings released. And he is one of two Broncos stars to top the 90 mark, with CB Pat Surtain II joining him with 91.

While Wilson has tumbled down the rating himself by 11 points, he will find solace in lining up against Simmons when the 2023 season starts. Following the off-season training which has many fans betting on a resurgence from the former Seahawks man. Wilson posted a motivational video with a subtle caption to hint at what might be ahead.

Wilson only needed 4 words

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The Super Bowl winner has been making a conscious effort to change his narrative after last season. And the latest developments on social media would point towards it. Since Wilson captioned the motivational post with the words, “Purpose in the Fight.” The video was originally posted by pastor Shawn Johnson, which Wilson would share with his followers.

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The words, “What if the opposition you’ve been facing isn’t a reason to quit…But it’s a reminder to stand up and fight,” on the video inspired Wilson to repost and share. Now with the 2023 season just weeks away from preseason, Wilson will be gunning for the words to lead him. And transform him into what was once his best.

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The Broncos star has a lot to overturn in the upcoming season if he wishes to redeem his name. Alongside Sean Payton and his fellow teammates, the Broncos community will be hoping for a season different than last.

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Kushal Jain

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Kushal Jain is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Having started off writing as a hobby when he was 19, it has snowballed into becoming his full time profession. He is a passionate football fan, or as per the US etymology, soccer fan.
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