Fittingly, Russell Wilson celebrated becoming a Pittsburgh Steeler by echoing the team’s battle cry. Wilson famously said “Let’s Ride” on numerous occasions during his time with the Denver Broncos, and Pittsburgh’s new quarterback is already embracing his new team’s unofficial mantra.
“What’s up Steeler Nation,” Wilson said shortly after signing his new contract. “Fired up to wear the black and gold. Here we go.”
That’s not the only message Wilson shared on Friday. During his introductory press conference, Wilson shared that he has communicated with Kenny Pickett, whom he will compete with to be the team’s starting quarterback in 2024.
“I got to talk to him a little bit and I just told him, ‘Hey let’s go out there, let’s be the best version of ourselves to try to make this team better,'” Wilson said of his conversation with Pickett, via WXPI.
Prior to signing Wilson, the Steelers said that they would bring in competition for Pickett, whose career so far has had its share of ups and downs. The 2022 first-round pick enjoyed a largely successful rookie season, but his sophomore campaign was marred by inconsistent play and an injury that ultimately ended his season early.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-15 17:20:07
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