The Steelers have not gained a playoff sport for the reason that 2016 season, however quarterback Russell Wilson believes that not solely will that streak come to an finish this season, however that they will additionally contend for a championship.
“I feel we have now an incredible probability, however my dad used to say, ‘Potential does not imply something, you have not accomplished it but,'” Wilson said. “So we gotta do it and that is the nice half about this sport.”
Potential is precisely what Pittsburgh has after rebuilding their quarterback room, placing the ending touches on their offensive line and including extra stars to an already-star-studded protection this offseason.
Nevertheless, Wilson thinks what makes the Steelers so particular is the usual that they set this time of 12 months.
“What I realized is what I already kinda knew enjoying in opposition to the Steelers all these years. Our toughness, our psychological fortitude,” Wilson added. “We had six practices in a row. That is not regular within the Nationwide Soccer League anymore. I feel it is what it takes to be nice. It is what it takes to win.”
There is a motive head coach Mike Tomlin has by no means had a dropping season in his 17 years teaching Pittsburgh, and it is as a result of he will get the most effective out of his gamers.
Large receiver George Pickens sees related qualities in his new quarterback, too.
“(Wilson’s) an excellent chief,” Pickens said. “He is a extra verbal man than the opposite Qs for certain. His enthusiasm is the most effective factor about him.”
Wilson has been restricted for a lot of coaching camp after injuring his calf simply earlier than it kicked off, however Pickens says he has nonetheless discovered methods to assist the staff.
“He is kinda been teaching up all the blokes,” Pickens added. “He is kinda within the teaching function proper now recovering from the calf.”
On Wednesday, Wilson mentioned he feels “really good,” hinting he’ll make his debut within the Steelers’ second preseason sport in opposition to the Buffalo Payments on Saturday.
If he does, it will be his first alternative to show his championship beliefs in his new staff whereas additionally making his case to be the beginning quarterback, after all.
All quotations obtained firsthand except in any other case famous.
