The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a wild swing to making their team competitive in a tough AFC North by signing former Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson to a team-friendly deal. It’s a deal that would instantly make them Super Bowl contenders if they manage to play well.
With Wilson expected to take over the reins of Mike Tomlin’s offense on the field, fans will be cautiously positive that he’ll provide the stability under center that has eluded the Steelers since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
Wilson seems to be already taking steps to integrate himself with his new team as he’s reported to have shared a video in an attempt to win over Pittsburgh fans to trust him as their QB for the upcoming season.
Russell Wilson posts Pittsburgh Steelers tribute on social media page to win fans over
The one-time Super Bowl winner posted the video on his social media page after it was confirmed that the Steelers would be trying their luck with him for the 2024 season.
Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers pic.twitter.com/0U4Q2sRtXs
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2024
The video featured snippets of the Steelers fandom as well as shots of the field, ending with a player tapping the Pittsburgh Steelers logo. He captioned the video in such a way that showed how much he’s looking forward to playing for the Steelers in 2024.
Is Russell Wilson the right man for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
While it’s undeniable that Russell Wilson is a capable QB who can contribute to the Steelers organization, it’s an entirely different conversation if you’re considering whether Wilson could take the team to a Super Bowl run.
Wilson’s 2023 performance with the Broncos left a lot to be desired among Sean Payton and the fans. He passed for 3070 yards and 26 TDs while also giving away eight interceptions. His 98.0 QB rating was a great improvement from his 2022 numbers, but it wasn’t enough to convince Payton to run it back with him for 2024.
It will be intriguing to see how Kenny Pickett would fare now that the Steelers acquired Wilson, but it will be an interesting 2024 for Steelers fans.
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