Exclusive; Chad Johnson Says He Was Told 9x Pro Bowl QB is Going to the Steelers
According to Chad Johnson, he was informed that Russell Wilson is headed for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
According to a statement from one of their past rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers may acquire a significant upgrade at quarterback in the upcoming offseason.
Every potential upgrade available this offseason has been linked to the team, indicating that they are just one quarterback short of being able to compete in the AFC.
It appears that one of those quarterbacks may ultimately find themselves in Pittsburgh.
According to Chad Johnson, the ex-receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, he has received information that Russell Wilson will be joining the Steelers during this offseason.
“Let’s focus on the Steelers now,” Johnson stated during the Nightcap Show. “I heard from a reliable source, and I mentioned this on several previous shows, that Russell Wilson is heading to Pittsburgh.”
It’s time for the Broncos to make a change.
The acquisition of Wilson by the Denver Broncos two years back was intended to revive their Super Bowl aspirations, following a prolonged phase of subpar quarterbacking. This feat was deemed so significant that he received an enormous extension even before making his debut in Denver.
Nathaniel Hackett’s tenure as head coach was cut short when the team terminated him before completing his first season after a dismal 5-12 record in 2022.
The second year of Wilson’s tenure brought improvement as the Broncos clinched eight victories; however, their quarterback was ultimately benched with two games remaining in the season.
The team’s recent action suggests they may be ready to part with Wilson and the current moment could present an opportunity for a shift at quarterback.
It appeared that the Broncos lacked a concrete strategy for their position after Wilson’s benching; however, they now have an opportunity to secure their future quarterback.
The chance of them climbing higher in the draft to secure any of the top three prospects at that position appears slim. Nevertheless, a viable fourth alternative has emerged who seems to stand out from other QBs within the first round pool lately.
Securing J.J. McCarthy as their long-term QB could be a game-changer for the Broncos, but outmaneuvering the Vikings may be necessary to make it happen and fulfill their needs at that position.
It appears that regardless of their future decision regarding the quarterback position, it is likely time for them to part ways with Wilson. Fortunately, this timing may align favorably for the Steelers.
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There is no confirmed plan by the Steelers to hire a new starting quarterback yet, but Wilson may present an intriguing alternative if they choose to proceed.
As Wilson is still bound by the Denver contract, there has been no indication of what his desired terms for a future deal would be.
Provided the Steelers offer him a one-year contract, he would provide them an opportunity to allow Kenny Pickett’s growth on the sidelines throughout the season before being granted his final chance to demonstrate himself as their starting quarterback.
Pittsburgh’s playoff losing streak could be more likely to end in 2024 if Wilson were playing as quarterback instead of Pickett.
Although Wilson has not played at a Pro Bowl level for some years, he displayed promising signs indicating that he could still serve as a reliable starter. His completion rate was 66.4%, and his touchdown to interception ratio exceeded 3:1.
The Steelers boasted a wealth of offensive weapons and, in 2023, their defense was strong enough to secure victories while enduring Pickett’s struggles.
The Steelers could definitely opt for Wilson as a temporary solution to secure playoff victories, and it wouldn’t be a bad choice.
