PITTSBURGH — Quarterback Russell Wilson mentioned he is “getting ready to get able to go” because the Steelers’ starter towards the New York Jets on Sunday night time.
Coach Mike Tomlin has declined to call a starter, however Wilson, who aggravated a coaching camp calf damage in early September, has taken first-team reps in follow and led the quarterback rotation in particular person drills this week. He was energetic for the primary time this season towards Las Vegas final week, however didn’t play.
“I am extra myself bodily, being up and operating and all that stuff, so I really feel good,” Wilson mentioned Thursday. “… You need to have the ability to transfer round, and clearly I’ve by no means actually missed video games earlier than, in order that’s been a problem in itself.
“It has been disappointing, but additionally I’ve grown quite a bit, too. I believe that you simply notice that you simply simply proceed to like every single day. You proceed to search out methods to guide, you proceed to search out methods to simply embrace the challenges, the laborious stuff, the obstacles in our means and the whole lot else. And also you look ahead to the journey.”
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The Steelers went 4-2 with Justin Fields because the starter, however Wilson nonetheless was listed as QB1 on the depth chart throughout these six weeks.
“I believe Justin’s performed an excellent job,” Wilson mentioned. “I believe he is an incredible quarterback. I’ve fought towards him over time. He is an incredible soccer participant, an excellent teammate and all that. And I believe extra importantly for us is we proceed to go on by means of the season. We wish to get higher and proceed to develop. That is at all times the purpose yearly.”
Requested about any potential awkwardness with a quarterback change, Wilson pointed to his time in Denver, when he was benched for Jarrett Stidham late within the season.
“I went by means of a problem final yr. Sort of surprising alongside the way in which, and that was difficult itself,” Wilson mentioned. “However on the identical time, you lead with love. You lead with love for the sport, love in your teammates, simply love for what you get to do every single day.
“… I got here right here for one purpose. That was to win the Tremendous Bowl. That was to go so far as we may and see the place we may go together with it. I believe now we have that chance, however we received to do the work.”
