Breaking: Broncos Will Have to Wait on 'Scorched Earth' Russell Wilson Option 

Are the Denver Broncos in a position to go simply release Russell Wilson? Not so fast. Image Credit: Google Image

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It's been a frustrating season for the Denver Broncos. Plenty of people had high hopes after hiring Nathaniel Hackett as head coach and acquiring Russell Wilson via trade. Image Credit: Google Image

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While Broncos Country didn't entirely embrace those moves, many fans liked the decisions. Image Credit: Google Image

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Furthermore, nobody expected the Broncos to hit the lows they have this season. Image Credit: Google Image

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For some people, not only has this prompted calls to replace Hackett ASAP but to move on from Wilson as well. Image Credit: Google Image

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Furthermore, teams engaging in the 'scorched earth' philosophy were new-regime teams in dire situations in every aspect, from the built roster Image Credit: Google Image

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all while going through the pain of working with a roster that didn't have much in terms of talent. Both will enter 2023 in a better position, though. Image Credit: Google Image

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The Broncos aren't in that dire of a situation — at least, not yet. Image Credit: Google Image

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