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Keeler: How can Russell Wilson bring Broncos back to glory in 2023? By handing off.

What did apountry learn from 2022? That Big Russ trying to be Drew Brees while running Aaron Rodgers’ offense doesn’t work. Denver was 4-0 this past fall when running the ball at least 30 times in a game. It ain’t rocket science.

Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8:  Sean Keeler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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But among the painful lessons from the preceding four months was that greatness doesn’t always return Russell Wilson’s calls. Also, that watching Big Russ pretend he’s Drew Brees while running an offense designed for Aaron Rodgers gets you about 14-15 points per game.
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