It's been an interesting week for New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, who had a very stern message for one of his former coaches. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton admitted he was hoping to face off against Wilson instead of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during a Week 7 showdown against the Giants.

Russell Wilson built his career on faith, charm and polish. Now the NFL’s perennial nice guy has become proof that sincerity can backfire in professional football

Russell Wilson announced huge news away from the NFL.

While Sean Payton clarified his comments were about Jaxson Dart’s strengths, not Russell Wilson’s weaknesses, Mike Florio points to why Wilson’s clap back indicates his disappointment deep down.

One day after Russell Wilson, Sean Payton's quarterback once upon a time, evidently called his former coach "classless," Payton responded.

Payton backpedals on perceived diss that Russ called "classless."

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton insists his recent comments were a shout-out to Jaxson Dart, not a shot at Russell Wilson. Payton said after Denver’s historic 33-32 comeback win on Sunday that the Giants “found a little spark with” Dart, who became the starter, and hinted that part of a conversation he had with New York owner John Mara included wanting to face Wilson instead. Wilson fired back Tuesday, calling Payton, for whom he played one ill-fated season in 2023, “classless” and taking a swipe at Payton for the New Orleans Saints' “Bounty-Gate” scandal in 2009-11.

Yahoo Sports host Andrew Siciliano and senior NFL writer Charles Robinson react to Broncos head coach Sean Payton walking back his post-giants game comments, claiming he wasn't referencing QB Russell Wilson. Check out the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.

Payton conceded he might be able to see how Wilson perceived his postgame comments as criticism.