Russell Wilson went into full-on football cliche mode when asked about the Steelers’ game against the Broncos this week.
Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Wilson was asked if he was frustrated that he would not be the starting quarterback against his former team.“I think every game matters, every game counts, every game you want to be able to play in,” Wilson said.
“So I’m just trying to get ready to go and rock and roll and obviously I think it’s a big game for us — because it’s the next one.”Joe Buck's wife needs surgery after couple in golf course mishap Alleged drunk driver accused of killing NHL star, his brother breaks down in court as he’s denied bail Steelers had coach Mike Tomlin indicated this offseason that the plan was for Wilson to be the starter at the beginning of the year, butThe Steelers won, 18-10, and Fields played mistake-free football, so Tomlin is sticking with him against the Broncos as Wilson is still not 100-percent.in a move that might have partly been to inoculate Denver from the risk of a hefty injury guarantee in Wilson’s contract.
“But as I sit here today, we’re preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback. I think that’s the appropriate way to do it. Speculation is a waste of time. Russell’s hurt. He’s not available to us.”What the Yankees would face with each of their potential playoff opponents
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