Pittsburgh Steelers Exit Meeting: QB Russell Wilson
Experience: 13 Years (1 with Steelers)
It's just January 20, too early for the Steelers and Russell Wilson to start their exit conferences. Really, it's most likely about how early the majority of people believed it may begin, however they tricked us. The Steelers leapt out to a 10-3 record, Wilson going 6-1 personally. Then they lost the next 6 video games, consisting of another awkward Wild Card Round loss.
Therefore here we are, as soon as again discussing what's next earlier than we would like. Among the greatest concerns the Steelers face is whether Russell Wilson belongs to what's next. If you asked that in early December, it's most likely a definite yes. Flash forward a little over a month, and it's practically tough to think of.
Russell Wilson is, naturally, a previous Super Bowl champ and possibly a Hall of Famer. He discovered himself a street complimentary representative after the Broncos paid him a lot of cash simply to go away. The Steelers, constantly picking up a deal, caught the chance, understanding Denver was paying almost all of his wage.
Even in hindsight, I would argue it was a worthwhile gambit, maybe with one caution. The Steelers appeared intent to live or pass away with Russell Wilson this year, in spite of having very little dedication to him. At no point did they think about benching him in favor of Justin Fields– and even utilizing Fields more.
Tomlin isn't scared to rustle a couple of plumes in search of a “trigger”, however he appeared unwilling to eclipse Wilson. He undoubtedly saw Wilson as a possible multi-year Steelers quarterback, however that's less clear in late January.
In his very first season with the Steelers, Russell Wilson went 214-for-336 for 2,482 backyards with 16 goals and 5 interceptions. He likewise took 33 sacks fumbled 5 times. As the season advanced, he likewise appeared to make bad choices more often.
Factoring whatever else, the Steelers should likewise remember that Wilson is 36. That does not indicate he can't play a couple of more years, however what will that play appear like? Can he win you a Super Bowl when he is 38, and if not, why trouble?
Naturally, the marketplace is going to have a lot to state about this. How will other quarterback-needy groups see Russell Wilson, presuming he strikes the free market? Will anyone see him as an undisputed starter, with an agreement deal that matches that? If the Steelers need to go into their pocket to complete, they might choose not to. They have Justin Fields, who is more dynamic, even if an even worse passer, and likely a less expensive choice.
The Pittsburgh Steelers discover themselves in the house, the inescapable outcome of another early playoff exit. This is a repetitive pattern for the company, without any clear end in sight. As the Steelers perform their own exit conferences, we will decrease the lineup performing our own.
