Here is a summary of the key points from Sean Payton's explanation of his exchange with Russell Wilson on the sideline after the game-ending fumble:
- Payton said he went over to Wilson to acknowledge how difficult the loss was for the Broncos and to express that he has been in similar situations before as a coach.
- Payton wanted Wilson to know that he understood the feeling of coming so close to a win but having it slip away late. He was trying to offer some words of encouragement.
- Wilson was understandably disappointed and frustrated after fumbling away the potential game-winning drive. Payton said those types of losses can be crushing as a player.
- Their interaction was brief but Payton wanted Wilson to hear directly from him that he's been there before and to keep his head up despite the tough defeat.
- Payton said he has a lot of respect for Wilson as a player and leader. He simply went over to acknowledge Wilson's effort and the pain of such a close loss in the final moments.
So in summary, Payton explained he was trying to relate to Wilson's disappointment and offer some consoling words after a gut-wrenching ending for the Broncos and their quarterback. He wanted Wilson to know these types of losses happen in football.
