Just a few new members of the Steelers could have alternatives to enact their revenge on their former groups this season.
Probably the most notable amongst these is quarterback Russell Wilson, who will make his return to Denver in Week 2 after spending the previous two years with the Broncos.
It’s a much-anticipated matchup as a result of Denver is keen to take a $53 million cap hit in 2024 and a $32 million cap hit in 2025 to half methods with Wilson. Nonetheless, ESPN analyst Kevin Clark would not assume it’s going to reside as much as the hype.
“What does a revenge sport imply? A revenge sport means, ‘I am making an attempt to get again at a crew,’ Clark stated on his “This Is Soccer” podcast. “This isn’t Randy Moss enjoying in opposition to the Cowboys and saying, ‘I am gonna get 900 yards each time we play.’ Russell Wilson is just not able to revenge.”
Wilson’s two-year stint with the Broncos was disappointing however he appears to be getting overcriticized. He wasn’t unhealthy by any means final season, passing for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
That might be a large improve for the Steelers, who noticed quarterbacks Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky mix for simply 13 touchdowns and 9 interceptions final 12 months.
Nonetheless, Denver feels it’s value paying Wilson $37.79 million to not play for it this season. That claims sufficient about how the crew feels about him and why Clark would not assume Wilson have the ability to revitalize his profession in Pittsburgh.
“He was objectively unhealthy sufficient to say, ‘We do not need you to be as a part of our future,'” Clark added.Â
Wilson does appear to be arrange for fulfillment in Pittsburgh as a number of gamers have already been giving new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s offense rave opinions.
Nonetheless, solely time will inform if Wilson will have the ability to get his revenge. The Steelers are absolutely hoping he will get off to a quick begin because the sport will likely be performed in entrance of a nationwide viewers (4:25 p.m. ET) in Week 2.
