Russell Wilson‘s first season in Steel City started like a Hollywood script, screaming: ‘Blockbuster.’ A 5-1 record after the victory over the Bengals on Dec. 1, and a playoff push that had Pittsburgh dreaming again. The cherry on the cake? Russ took to his socials and reminded his Steelers squad to keep believing: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” A man of faith, no doubt. But he sold dreams to Pittsburgh and Mike Tomlin that even he couldn’t fulfill.
What happened after that Cincy dub, only God knows… A 1-4 finish to bow out of yet another postseason football. And guess what? Russ’s story goes back to zero… In a QB face-off with Justin Fields ahead of the 2025 season. Just how the ’24 season started. Sigh! But the Dange.
RussWilson is not letting this dampen his spirits as he posted on his X: “God, You are Good!!!”Well, well, well, let’s see how merciful God will be to him now, as the conversation shifts to where he goes next.
The Steelers are reportedly leaning toward Fields, meaning Wilson could be looking for yet another fresh start. Enter: the NYG. Reports suggest the G-Men are considering him as a veteran bridge QB, a move that sounds eerily similar to what the Steelers did a year ago. But would this actually work? And more importantly—would Wilson still be that guy in a new system?Let’s be real: Wilson’s career arc has been a rollercoaster. Seattle legend. Denver disaster. Pittsburgh… A predicament. The flashes of brilliance are still there—his deep ball remains a thing of beauty. Let him cook with the moonballs, eh? The rest? God’s plan… But that’s too perfect to be real.
Inconsistency has turned him from a franchise QB to a short-term fix (and in the Broncos, not even that!). The Giants, still figuring out their long-term QB plan, might see value in Wilson’s experience. His next deal could land between $20-25 million per year. Pricey? Maybe. But for a team in transition, it could be a necessary gamble.
Recent NFL history suggests bridge quarterbacks have real value. Just ask the Bucs about Baker Mayfield. Or Seattle about Geno Smith. A one-year Wilson deal would give the Big Blue flexibility—compete now, develop a rookie, and reassess later.
If he still has some magic left, maybe he keeps them competitive in the NFC East. If not? They pivot without long-term damage. However, that’s all talk as of now. Nothing substantiate. What is looking certain is that the Steelers Nation does not want a 36-year-old Russ under center (would be 37 come Nov.)
