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NFL HC Defends Steelers' Russell Wilson: 'Feel Bad for All the Scrutiny He Has Faced'

Once an MVP candidate and a Super Bowl winner, Russell Wilson's stats have tapered off over the last few seasons and he's become subject to plenty of criticism after his stint with the Denver Broncos.

Per The Athletic's Mike Sando, one NFL head coach said that while he thinks some of the criticism is unfair, as Wilson is not the same quarterback he once was.

"I didn't think that would go well with Sean (Payton)," the head coach said. "I feel bad for all the scrutiny he has faced, some of which he brings on himself.