Interesting ideas in that article but doesn't seem quite right. In case of Sullenberger, the transcript below tells a more complex story, he immediately took over control of the stricken aircraft, not a lot of humility here:

"15:27:07 HOT-1 after takeoff checklist complete. 15:27:10.4 HOT-1 birds. 15:27:11 HOT-2 whoa. 15:27:11.4 CAM [sound of thump/thud(s) followed by shuddering sound] 15:27:12 HOT-2 oh #. 15:27:13 HOT-1 oh yeah. 15:27:13 CAM [sound similar to decrease in engine noise/frequency begins] 15:27:14 HOT-2 uh oh. 15:27:15 HOT-1 we got one rol- both of 'em rolling back. 15:27:18 CAM [rumbling sound begins and continues until approximately 15:28:08] 15:27:18.5 HOT-1 ignition, start. 15:27:21.3 HOT-1 I'm starting the APU. 15:27:22.4 FWC [sound of single chime] 15:27:23.2 HOT-1 my aircraft. 15:27:24 HOT-2 your aircraft. 15:27:24.4 FWC [sound of single chime] 15:27:25 CAM [sound similar to electrical noise from engine igniters begins] 15:27:26.5 FWC priority left. [auto callout from the FWC. this occurs when the sidestick priority button is activated on the Captain's sidestick] " https://www.tailstrike.com/150109.htm