It seems as if veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is in line to start out for the Pittsburgh Steelers towards the New York Jets on “Sunday Evening Soccer.”
At the very least, that’s what the previous Tremendous Bowl champion could have revealed.
“It’s the primary sport of the 12 months for me. However I’ve been lucky to be in loads of first video games. So the boldness is there clearly,” Wilson mentioned, by way of Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
Russell Wilson, who was lively final week however did not play, kinda let it slip that he expects to play: “It is the primary sport of the 12 months for me. However I have been lucky to be in loads of first video games. So the boldness is there clearly.”
Wilson’s season has been derailed by a calf harm and high quality play from starter Justin Fields, who posted 10 complete touchdowns with only one interception over the primary six weeks of the 2024 NFL season.
However now, it appears like Wilson goes to start out reverse Aaron Rodgers in prime time.
What a chance for the nine-time Professional Bowler to show that he’s nonetheless an ideal NFL quarterback.
Regardless of not taking part in effectively for the Denver Broncos for almost all of his time there, he did throw 26 landing passes with simply eight interceptions final season.
Now, he has a extra full roster at his disposal underneath head coach Mike Tomlin.
Steelers followers are hopeful they may get the Wilson from his glory days with the Seattle Seahawks, versus the more moderen model.
It’s unlikely due to his age (virtually 36 years previous), his time spent taking part in mediocre soccer, and his well being over the previous few years.
However backed by an elite protection and a few gifted talent gamers, he might need an opportunity to achieve Pittsburgh.
If he does play effectively, maybe the fan base may get on board with the selection to start out him over Fields, who has performed effectively in main the Steelers to 4 victories.
