Much has been made over the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room and whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields is the better fit for the team in 2024. While Fields’ athleticism is tantalizing, especially in a run-heavy offense, Wilson is a former Super Bowl champion who still might have something left in the tank, even after two subpar seasons in Denver. NFL Media’s Bucky Brooks believes that Wilson’s pedigree is what the Steelers need to succeed in the AFC North.
“Despite Fields’ potential, the 35-year-old’s experience and winning pedigree are exactly what the Steelers need to climb back to the top of a brutally tough AFC North.