Russell Wilson denies explosive new claim against him

To say that it was an absolutely disastrous first season with the Denver Broncos for former Super Bowl winning quarterback Russell Wilson would be a major understatement. He went through his worst statistical campaign, throwing a total of just 16 touchdown passes along with 11 interceptions. Certainly not the kind of production that the Broncos were expecting when they acquired him and signed him to a massive five year, $245 million extension. 

Of course, he came over from the Seattle Seahawks, where he established himself as one of the top players in the NFL at his position. But now, an explosive new report from The Athletic accuses Wilson of trying to get head coach Pete Carroll along with general manager John Schneider fired.

Take a look at the excerpt: 

"Wilson and Carroll had clashed in recent years over the quarterback’s role in the offense and the overall direction of a team that had gradually declined after back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Convinced that Carroll and Schneider were inhibiting his quest to win additional Super Bowls and individual awards, Wilson asked Seahawks ownership to fire both of them, according to league sources who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details. Wilson also had a preferred replacement in mind: Sean Payton, who had recently stepped down from the New Orleans Saints."

And now, Wilson himself is responding to the allegations, writing the following on his Twitter account: 

"I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win. l’ll always have respect for them and love for Seattle." 

Who is telling the truth in his situation?