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Bobby Wagner picking off Russell Wilson part of another disastrous day for Broncos

Has there ever been a star quarterback who’s fallen off as hard as Russell Wilson has this season? We’re hard-pressed to think of one.

On Sunday, Wilson’s Broncos got crushed by the lowly Rams, 51-14. Along the way Wilson threw three more interceptions – including this pass that was picked off by former Seahawks teammate Bobby Wagner.

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Wagner is still a special defender, but that’s just a terrible read and throw by Wilson more than anything.

For the season, Wilson is up to nine interceptions to go with 12 touchdown passes. His QBR (34.9) ranks No. 29 in the league. Wilson has also taken 12 sacks over the last two games, bringing his season total to 49. His career high was 51 in 2018.

Thanks to the size of his contract, his age and his performance, Wilson is easily the least-tradeable asset in the NFL. The only way out for the Broncos is for Wilson to turn things around.

Update:

Wilson will have to do it under a new head coach. The Broncos have fired Nathaniel Hackett, who lasted just 15 games in no small part thanks to Wilson’s struggles.

Even if Wilson had been playing like an MVP candidate, it was clear Hackett was out of his league.

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