One of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson’s former coaches, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, dismissed the idea of reuniting this off-season, but at least one of Wilson’s former coaches seems open to it.
Wilson was seen before his highly-anticipated visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
. The quarterback’s mystery suitor has now been revealed as the New York Giants.
. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on March 8 that Wilson had an exploratory meeting with the Giants before visiting Pittsburgh. Giants passing game coordinator/QB coach
Shea Tierney is familiar with Wilson from NC State, as noted by Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger. The Giants still have Daniel Jones , the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft, under contract.
Pittsburgh has been linked to Wilson for some time, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reportedon March 7 that Wilson was already speaking with at least
one other team before meeting with Steelers officials. According to Schefter, the Las Vegas Raiders could “possibly” be among Wilson’s visits.
The Broncos’ Russell Wilson may replace the former 1st-round pick that the Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones is heading into the second year of a
four-year, $160 million contract
Getty. But his tenure as the unquestioned starter may already be over. Similarly, the Giants face a hefty dead cap hit if they cut Jones this offseason – roughly $69 million.
Rich Eisen, on the “ Rich Eisen Show” on March 5, said, “One of my top-five rumors I heard at the combine is the Giants are absolutely done with Daniel Jones. Might have to play him this year, but that ain’t it. And they feel that ain’t it. The words I heard at the combine multiple times, two words, were ‘buyer’s remorse.’”
Given that the Broncos will pay Wilson $39 million this season, the Giants could sign him at the veteran’s minimum of$1.21 millionand offset the sunk cost of Jones.
The Giants arguably offer a better chance at starting than the Steelers do for Wilson. Pittsburgh brass has maintained faith in 2022 No. 20 overall pick Kenny Pickett
. He lost his starting job down the stretch last season. They have also entertained bringing back more competition in
Mason Rudolph , who started the last four games of the season.Russell Wilson may have to consider the opportunity to win versus starting as the Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson. If Wilson is looking for a clear path to start, the Giants – or even theAtlanta Falcons
– might make more sense as a landing spot.
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underwhelmed under center and was replaced by Taylor Heinicke The Steelers offer the best chance to win and stability, having posted winning records in 14 of Head Coach
’s 17 seasons at the helm. Meanwhile, Giants head coach Brian Daboll could be on the hot seat in 2024. in 20223.
after the team’s difficulties and uncertainties about his behavior. Mike TomlinHowever, the AFC North had a more successful season in 2023 than the NFC East in terms of overall performance. This is true even with the 2021 AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals experiencing a less successful season. In any case, it seems that Wilson will not have any trouble finding employment for the 2024 season. Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson visited this NFC team during his pre-free agency tour this offseason.
However, the AFC North had a better season in 2023 than the NFC East in terms of collective record. That is even with the 2021 AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals having a down season.
At any rate, it appears that Wilson will have no issue finding work for the 2024 season.
