Russell Wilson was the right person to respond to Eli Manning’s joke. During “ManningCast”OMonday Night Football This week. Manning claimed that the Denver Broncos Should have offered the $235 million contract for punter Corliss waitmanwho punted 10 times for an average of 47.6 yards in the team’s win over the San Francisco 49ers. Wilson was asked about Manning’s comments Wednesday, and decided to laugh at Manning.
“You talking about Chad Powers?” Wilson stated, per CBS Sports. “I’m 3-0 against Chad Powers. Listen, it’s just part of the game. Those guys have fun and everything else. I have a lot of respect for Peyton [Manning] and Eli. I’ve always looked up to those guys, so I’m not stressed about it.”
Chad Powers was Manning’s alter ego and was seen on ESPN+ Eli’s Places. Manning disguised himself as Powers during a Penn State tryout. The video was viral and more Powers videos are now being planned. According to TMZ Sports.The Broncos made a trade for Wilson during the offseason and signed him to a 5-year, $235m contract. Wilson played 10 seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. He led the team’s win to the Super Bowl in 2013.
“My experience in Seattle was one of a kind,”Wilson stated earlier in the month. The official website of the Broncos. “Ten years, I couldn’t imagine those years not being in my life and how special they were and how many games we won and how many amazing thrillers and just the Super Bowl we won and everything else. I’m going to think of all those memories and everything else and the joy of that and the gratitude of that. And then also, we’ve got a football game to play. So I’m excited just to get out there and play again. I love this game. I’m passionate about it. Got a lot of great teammates — there’s a lot of guys that I’m super close with on the other side. It’ll be a great battle.” Wilson is not off to a strong start with the Broncos. With an 83.2 passer rating, Wilson has completed only 59.4% his passes this year for 743 yards, 2 touchdowns, one interception, and a mere 83.2 passer rating.