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Dave Wannstedt: Arthur Smith Will Do Things To ‘Re-Energize’ Russell Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than likely going to start Russell Wilson at quarterback to open the season, although Justin Fields has gotten his shot in practice the last two days while Wilson has been nursing a calf injury. While Fields has shown some flashes early in training camp, it would be a surprise if Wilson wasn’t Pittsburgh’s starter, a decision that former NFL head coach Dave Wannestedt agrees with. Appearing on The Colin Cowherd podcast, Wannestedt said that Wilson should be the Steelers’ starter “to win a Super Bowl.”

“He will buy in so quick, and Mike Tomlin will do such a great job of bringing him along.