The Pittsburgh Steelers might have discovered their quarterback for the longer term.
Russell Wilson is not any spring hen, however he has proven that he nonetheless has lots left within the tank.
In fact, bringing him again won’t be so simple as it appears, as he’ll demand a a lot greater wage subsequent season.
Even so, if it’s as much as him, it looks as if he desires to run it again with Mike Tomlin.
When requested about his future, the previous Tremendous Bowl champion admitted that he cherished being in Pittsburgh and hoped to be there for the long term and assist them win a hoop:
Requested if he’s going to re-sign with the Steelers, Wilson answered, “Hopefully, I adore it right here. It’s cool. Hopefully we’re going to win a Tremendous Bowl.”
Fact be informed, that’s what makes probably the most sense.
The league appeared prepared to maneuver on from him after his failed two-year stint with the Denver Broncos.
Tomlin believed in him within the offseason and doubled down on that perception when he despatched him on the market to be the starter halfway via the season, and it’s solely proper that he pays the group again.
Whether or not which means taking a hometown low cost to remain there stays to be seen.
Nonetheless, given how a lot cash Wilson has made all through his profession, how he’s fared with the group, and the way the fan base and training employees have embraced him, maybe cash received’t be the deciding think about his subsequent transfer.
If he leaves, nevertheless, the Steelers shall be left scrambling to fill a spot that has been a serious concern since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
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