Russell Wilson isn’t the identical participant he as soon as was, however in his first motion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he didn’t look completed but. Wilson threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns towards the New York Jets, with some nice deep pictures included. Nevertheless, not everybody cherished Wilson’s efficiency. Former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms thought Wilson’s nerves have been evident early towards the Jets.
“Early in that recreation, I felt dangerous for Russell [Wilson],” Simms stated Friday on his Simms Full podcast. “You’ve got just a little nerves while you begin video games, however that was a number of nerves. He was nervous. Right here’s a man that’s been to 2 Tremendous Bowls, all this nice stuff, however he overcame it.”
It appears odd to say that Wilson was visibly nervous when he put in such a great efficiency. All through the sport, Wilson drove the ball down the sphere, which often isn’t one thing a nervous quarterback would do. Nevertheless, based mostly on how he began the sport, what Simms is saying may have extra fact to it.
Wilson appeared horrible for principally your entire first quarter. He was inaccurate, indecisive, and wasn’t transferring very properly. Nevertheless, that was his first regular-season begin since final December. He’d by no means taken an precise significant snap for the Steelers. Wilson had each motive to be nervous. As soon as he shook off the rust, although, he appeared much more comfy.
It appears incorrect to say Wilson appeared nervous after the second half. At that time, the Steelers captured the lead and by no means let go of it. Wilson saved taking pictures down the sphere, offering an explosive factor that their offense desperately wanted.
Maybe Wilson was nervous about being benched for Justin Fields, however Mike Tomlin has remained dedicated to him since he signed with the Steelers. Fields did look good when he was the starter, however Tomlin made it clear he desires to be nice, not simply good. With Wilson beneath heart, the Steelers’ offense did look nice.
This week, the Steelers play Simms’ outdated group, the New York Giants. Their protection has some playmakers, however total, they’re a group in disarray. Wilson ought to be capable of look extra assured out of the gate. The Steelers’ offense has had an issue with beginning slowly for years now, although, so it’s in all probability too quickly to anticipate them to at all times dominate offensively. So long as Wilson continues to appear to be he did in Week 7, he’s received nothing to be nervous about.
