When the Denver Broncos launched Russell Wilson, everybody knew he would discover a new house. A Darkish Horse emerged from the pack within the type of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sunday on X, Russell Wilson formally introduced that he can be signing with the historic workforce on the East Coast.
Yr 13. Grateful. @Steelers pic.twitter.com/0U4Q2sRtXs
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2024
This partnership is smart, as Wilson and the Steelers discover themselves in unlikely eventualities that either side haven’t confronted. Wilson will nonetheless be paid his $38 million by way of Denver, so the workforce taking up Wilson’s contract wouldn’t should concede however a lot.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in want of a franchise-altering quarterback because the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger just a few years in the past. Though they pivoted to the in-state expertise, Pitt graduate Kenny Pickett, his efficiency has been what some name lackluster in his Steelers profession.
Groups which have surpassed expectations, regardless of the absence of an elite quarterback, typically fail to advance previous the primary spherical of the playoffs. Wilson’s presence on the workforce gives precious postseason expertise, one thing that the Black and Gold fanbase has been requesting.
Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A Smith talked concerning the influence of this singing on First Take this morning. Sharpe was adamant that if somebody is launched and no one desires him, that ought to inform you one thing.
“He’s in the marketplace, Sharpe instructed Smith. Regardless of how superb a chick is, regardless of what number of Birkin baggage or Chanel purses she has, if she’s in the marketplace, what does that inform you?
“That tells me that someone didn’t need her, Smith responded. That doesn’t imply I shouldn’t! Is he(Wilson) a major improve to what the Steelers had final yr? sure or no?
“Bologna is an improve over potted meat. I don’t need both of them although,” Sharpe mentioned in response. Take a look at the video beneath.
Wilson and Head Coach Mike Tomlin can have excessive expectations, and each will face a variety of strain to succeed. The supporting forged might be important to their success, so hopefully, free company will proceed to be as form because it has been.
Shannon Sharpe on Russell Wilson: “He is in the marketplace. Regardless of how superb a chick is, regardless of what number of Birkin baggage or Chanel purses she has, if she’s in the marketplace, what does that inform you?”
Stephen A. Smith: “That tells me that someone did not need her. That do not imply I… pic.twitter.com/8YtxIeTJTu
— Terrible Asserting (@awfulannouncing) March 11, 2024