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The trajectory of the Denver Broncos organization has been course-corrected.

That’s what happens when you acquire Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson. A player that’s like a coach on the field, according to second-year RB Javonte Williams.

But it’s not just Williams with Wilson praise. Thirteen-year veteran defensive back Kareem Jackson is impressed with the newly-acquired quarterback as well.

“On Sunday, when you see a guy like that, it sucks,” Jackson said of going up against a mobile QB like Wilson. “To see him every day, it sucks. It kind of [makes me mad] sometimes. Seeing a guy like that, you can’t mimic that when you have to go play against guys like that on Sunday. When you see him on a day-to-day basis, you know he’s going to keep the play alive, and you know he’s going to make some off-schedule plays.

“He’s been doing it a lot out here, so for us, the mindset of covering for a couple [of] seconds is out the window. You have to stay latched on to your guy for a little bit longer.”

Jackson added Wilson is the toughest mobile QB he’s faced as well, saying, “‘Russ’ has been a tremendous talent in this league for a long time. That’s one of the things he does at a high level. To be able to see it on a day-to-day basis will make us better as a defense.”

The yin to Jackson’s yang, free safety Justin Simmons praised Wilson’s abilities earlier this offseason as well. Simmons said that he loves “the game within the game” that Wilson manufactures in practice.

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Russell Wilson draws an audience.

Perks of being a Super Bowl-winning quarterback who was also a yard away from a second Vince Lombardi Trophy.

So, it makes sense that the football conglomerate is hopping on the Denver Broncos bandwagon. First, trading for Wilson was dubbed the best QB move of the offseason. Then, an NFL insider predicted an MVP season for the quarterback, while the Broncos’ Super Bowl odds shot up to the seventh-best after the trade. For reference, the team hasn’t made the playoffs since 2015.

Now, starting strong safety Kareem Jackson joined the party last week. Appearing on The Jim Rome Show, Jackson shared sentiments of those above, saying, “The entire building is excited [about ‘Russ’ joining the team]. Any time you get a guy like that under center for you, a guy that’s played in the biggest game, won the game [it’s great]. He’s been playing at a high level since he’s been in this league. And his experience and leadership, what he can do for a locker room with young guys for an offense [is incredible].”

Indeed, the Broncos’ offense is very young with every presumed skill position starter under the age of 25 save Courtland Sutton, 26, and Tim Patrick, 27. Wilson’s decade of experience in the league is paramount for those players to make the leap in their careers. And to actualize those seventh-best Super Bowl odds.

Speaking of those young players, third-year receiver Jerry Jeudy just had his charges dismissed on Tuesday. Giddy up, Broncos Country, it’s time to ride. Check out the clip of Jackson on The Jim Rome Show below.

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