Broncos' Wilson: 'I wish I could have played better' under Hackett
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson took some responsibility following the firing of head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
"The reality is I wish I could have played better for him too," Wilson said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. "I wish I could have played at the standard, the level that I've always played at."
Hackett was dismissed Monday after going 4-11 this season. The Broncos struggled to find any offensive consistency during his tenure, scoring a league-low 15.5 points per game.
Wilson's struggles mirror those of the team. He's on pace for a career low in touchdown passes and has been sacked a league-high 49 times with two regular-season games remaining.
The nine-time Pro Bowler hasn't lived up to the expectations that the franchise had for him after it orchestrated a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks in March.
Wilson has led the Broncos to a 3-10 mark as a starter this season. He's thrown for 3,019 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, with a 60.1% completion rate.
Interim coach Jerry Rosburg said he'll continue to stick with Wilson despite the dip in form.
Broncos general manager George Paton and CEO Greg Penner both said they believe Wilson can right the ship and insisted the signal-caller's play wasn't the only reason for Hackett's dismissal.
Wilson remains confident he can turn his fortunes around.
"I know I can play exceptionally well, I know what I have in me and what I can do," he said.