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Khakis, Captain Comeback and 225-pound bench presses: The lure of playing for Jim Harbaugh

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The draw of playing for Jim Harbaugh: Khakis, Captain Comeback, and 225-pound bench presses University of Iowa and told Patterson, “You are Shea f—ing Patterson. You are the best quarterback in this conference, there’s no question about it.” Harbaugh’s confidence in Patterson reignited the quarterback’s belief in himself, and he went on to lead Michigan … Read more

Russell Wilson says Broncos threatened to bench him if he did not alter contract

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Broncos reportedly threatened to bench Russell Wilson if he didn’t restructure contract, per sources Russell Wilson almost lost his job as quarterback for the Denver Broncos last year after difficulties with his contract. After signing a $245m contract extension, the Broncos approached him about adjusting the deal. After not altering it, Wilson was benched. Despite … Read more

Broncos bench Russell Wilson; QB reportedly expects to be cut in spring

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Russell Wilson benched by Broncos; QB reportedly anticipating release in spring Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been benched by coach Sean Payton. The decision relates to financial as well as football reasons, and Payton believes that Wilson is not solely to blame for the team’s offensive struggles. The move will limit the team’s options … Read more