Um. He’s 35 years old and is making $39 million next year whether he plays or not. Expecting a long term commitment and big money from any team this year is a pipe dream.
Russell Wilson released
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It would be interesting to observe the resulting meltdown on this board.
They already drafted the pitt QB that's enough for this decade.
There is not a draftable quarterback out there or a free agent one who can take Pittsburgh to a level where they can compete with the Chiefs due to other missing pieces. For this year, they are probably better off either playing Rudolph or signing Russell Wilson for the minimum and drafting to fill holes on the offensive line, the secondary and linebacker. If they can find four guys similar to what they did last year in the draft, then next year they can make the run at the quarterback to take them over the top.
Two things.
1) I think Rudolph would have to be resigned. I think he is a FA and Pickett is currently the only QB on the roster.
2) I wanted this strategy two years ago when they took Pickett. I thought a stop gap FA QB and refilling holes at OL, LB, and secondary was the better approach. We will see. I think I would actually be ok with Rudolph coming back and they let it play out between the two QBs while loading up in the draft on OL, DL, and secondary. FWIW, I heard an interview with the WV C, Zach Frazier on XM the other day and I instantly thought he is Pittsburgh material. Humble kid who plays tough. He was also a 4 time State Wrestling Champ in HS with a career record of 159-2. He won me over.
Omar Khan Sounds Less Optimistic About Mason Rudolph's Return
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly plan to meet with free agent QB Russell Wilson before the start of free agency, yet they’re still interested in Mason Rudolph. General manager Omar Khan confirmed the latter on Thursday—not touching the former subject with a 10-foot pole. But his tone strikes a...
steelersdepot.com
Two things…Wilson had a great agent and Denver is really, fvcking stupid!
Because like every player with an ego, he thinks he is still a top level QB. So, he wants a chance to prove it. Word is he only wants a one year deal because he thinks he can play well enough to get a bigger deal to follow. That one year deal for the league minimum may be a nice stop gap for some team because he is motivated for the next contract or, he isn’t the player he once was, and the one year deal turns into to pretty inexpensive experiment for some team.
Sources: QB Wilson talking with Steelers, Giants
Russell Wilson's free agent search includes meeting with the Giants and Steelers, sources told ESPN.
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Plus, a Penix is a liability in cold, wet weather when significant shrinkage will occur!
He’ll be picked up by the Steelers.
Sorry Steelers fans, but it looks like you really do have Russel Wilson now.
Never been a big Wilson fan, but I think this is the best move the Steelers could have made. Hope I become a Wilson fan.
Yeah, not enamored of any of the QBs in the draft and don't see wasting draft capital to move up or to get Fields. Much better move than what Atlanta made.
Wilson is 35 years old. Pickett will be 26 when the season starts. For reference, Hurts will be 26 in August. Mahomes will be 29 in Sept. Purdy will turn 25 in Dec.. And just to put it out there since he signed with the Eagles today, Saquon Barkley is only 27. I write all this not to take a shot at Wilson but to point out Pickett is old for a QB entering his third season. I think teams would generally be more patient with development if the QB was younger or if a QB showed some serious potential to be THE guy. I agree Wilson is a good one year acquisition which will give the Steelers time to develop a plan for 2025. But who knows?? Maybe Pickett will be lights out this year.
I would bring Wilson in right to the trophies first thing and say "here's 6, it should be unprecedented, but because of your dumb ***, some other lesser team has tied us."
Sometimes you just have to throw logic aside for the sake of the rant. I thought that was a solid rant.
It was. Don’t mind me. It’s just that I hate Pete Carroll.
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