Earlier than the beginning of the season, not many NFL followers and pundits had a lot religion in Russell Wilson anymore.
He was coming off the worst two-year stretch of his profession by a major margin.
There have been some eyebrow-raising statements and stories about his demeanor with the Denver Broncos.
Quick ahead to at the moment, and it appears he nonetheless had lots left within the tank.
That’s why Jalen Hurts gave him some love following his staff’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Speaking to the media, the Philadelphia Eagles star talked about how a lot he cherished him and revered him rising up and the way he paved the way in which for a lot of cellular quarterbacks like him (through Jori Epstein):
“He’s paved the way in which for a ton of men, together with myself. My brother cherished him. I cherished him & nonetheless love him & watch him do many issues folks stated he couldn’t,” he stated. “Tons of respect for him. Positively cool beating him however nothing however love for him.”
Jalen Hurts on Russell Wilson: “He’s paved the way in which for a ton of men, together with myself. My brother cherished him. I cherished him & nonetheless love him & watch him do many issues folks stated he could not..
“Tons of respect for him. Positively cool beating him however nothing however love for him.” pic.twitter.com/pfvcXAgT8n
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 16, 2024
We’ve got to offer credit score the place it’s due.
Skilled sports activities are a ruthless enterprise, and followers typically have brief reminiscences.
Wilson was top-of-the-line quarterbacks within the league for a decade, on the very least, to not point out a former Tremendous Bowl champion.
He would’ve had two rings if it wasn’t for Pete Carroll’s determination to not give the ball to Marshawn Lynch on the one-yard line.
Wilson is a future Corridor of Famer and one of many first guys who made the ‘dual-threat’ quarterback a factor.
It’s good to see that he might need an opportunity to go away on his phrases, not anyone else’s, and props to Hurts for giving him his flowers whereas he’s nonetheless taking part in.
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