Wilson: Broncos' offense coming together
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson says the offense is making significant progress heading into the season.
"The biggest thing is trying to get the ball to our playmakers' hands, in whatever way that is," Wilson said, according to team reporter John Riker. "We've got a lot of ways to do that. (Head) coach (Sean) Payton really knows how to do that and dial it up. I think that it's all coming together, and we're working our butts off."
Payton's offense will be the third different system Wilson will run in as many years. Shane Waldron was his offensive coordinator in Seattle in 2021, and former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett brought in his own system last season.
Denver's offense ranked among the worst in the league in 2022, finishing 30th in points per drive and last in points per contest.
Wilson played until midway through the second quarter in the Broncos' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Payton said he kept the starters in because he wanted the team to score before changing to the backups.
"We've gotten a lot of reps this offseason together here at practice and also off the field as well," Wilson said. "I think all the film study that we're doing together is really helping as well. I've gotten a lot of time with the guys. They can really make a lot of great plays, so it's really fun."
Denver will get running back Javonte Williams back for its second preseason game on Aug. 19 against the San Francisco 49ers. This will be Williams' first game action since tearing his ACL in Week 4 last year.
The Broncos open their regular season on Sept. 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders.